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Eva Perón, the First Lady of Argentina, modeled herself after Lana, copying her makeup and fashion.

Speaking of Lana's good looks traveling the world, her pinup poster was a staple for World War II soldiers abroad.

They loved her after she offered a kiss to anyone that bought $50,000 in war bonds.

That's about $995,000 today.

What a kiss.

She raised millions for the U.S.

defense budget.

And now, Lana's career had reached a pinnacle.

Tonight was her first Oscar nomination.

And while she didn't win, that didn't stop Lana from shining in a strapless mermaid dress, especially in the eyes of her date.

Her 14-year-old daughter, Cheryl Crane.

Lana was absent for much of Cheryl's childhood, handing the girl off to nannies and grandparents.

Cheryl felt like she had to fight for her mother's attention, leading to a tumultuous relationship.

However, thanks to a recent trip to London, they were on the upswing.

The happy times allowed Cheryl to be in awe of her mother.

Her radiance, her poise, her command of the room.

Cheryl wanted to give her mother an excited, affectionate kiss that night, but Cheryl knew better.

You never risk messing up the Lana Turner's hair and makeup.

she wasn't the only one in awe of lana that night sean connery whispered into cheryl's ear that's what i call a star but not everyone that evening looked at lana with admiration when the mother and daughter arrived at their hotel suite after the awards

Lana stepped into her separate bedroom.