Anne St. Marie


Anne St. Marie was an American fashion model, also known as Anne Sainte-Marie, and one of the leading models of the 1950s.

Early life

She was born in Pasadena, California, on June 16, 1926. She is of French descent. Her family name comes from Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, in Provence. She studied English and art at the University of California.
St. Marie was involved in the making of Puzzle of a Downfall Child in which Faye Dunaway played a character in the film who had been inspired by St. Marie's life.

Personal life

St. Marie was married to the photographer Tom Palumbo until her death in 1986 from lung cancer. They had one son.