Margaux Hemingway facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Margaux Hemingway
Hemingway in 1976
Born	Margot Louise Hemingway (1954-02-16)February 16, 1954 Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Died	July 1, 1996(1996-07-01) (aged 42) Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Resting place	Ketchum Cemetery, Ketchum, Idaho, U.S.
Occupation	Model actress
Years active	1972–1996
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Spouse(s)	Erroll Wetanson ​ ​ (m. 1975; div. 1978)​ Bernard Faucher ​ ​ (m. 1979; div. 1985)​
Parent(s)	Jack Hemingway (father)
Relatives	Mariel Hemingway (sister) Ernest Hemingway (paternal grandfather) Hadley Richardson (paternal grandmother)

Margaux Louise Hemingway (born Margot Louise Hemingway; February 16, 1954 – July 1, 1996) was an American fashion model and actress. She became very famous as a supermodel in the 1970s.

Margaux appeared on the covers of many popular magazines. These included Cosmopolitan, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, and Time. She signed a huge contract with Fabergé Inc. to promote Babe perfume. Margaux was also the granddaughter of the famous writer Ernest Hemingway. She passed away in 1996 at the age of 42.

Margaux Hemingway's Early Life

Margot Louise Hemingway was born on February 16, 1954, in Portland, Oregon. She was the second of three daughters. Her parents were Byra Louise and Jack Hemingway. Jack was the oldest child of the writer Ernest Hemingway.

Margaux learned that she was named after a special wine. Her parents drank Château Margaux wine the night she was conceived. So, she changed the spelling of her name from "Margot" to "Margaux" to match the wine. She had two sisters, actress Mariel Hemingway and Joan, who was nicknamed Muffet.

During her childhood, her family moved often. They lived in Oregon, then Cuba, where her grandfather had lived. After that, they moved to San Francisco, and later to Idaho. In Idaho, they lived on her grandfather's farm in Ketchum, near Sun Valley.

Every summer, the family would visit Oregon. They stayed at a farm in Salem owned by the daughters' godmother. Margaux attended the Catlin Gabel School in Portland for one year.

From her teenage years, Margaux faced several health challenges. These included depression and epilepsy. She also had dyslexia, which can make reading difficult.

Margaux's Career as a Model and Actress

Becoming a Supermodel

Margaux Hemingway was 6 feet (1.8 m) tall. Her height helped her become a very successful model. She signed a million-dollar contract with Fabergé. This was to be the spokesmodel for their perfume, Babe, in the 1970s. This was the first time a fashion model received such a large contract.

She appeared on the covers of many top fashion magazines. These included Cosmopolitan, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and Vogue. On June 16, 1975, she was on the cover of TIME magazine. TIME called her one of the "new beauties." The September 1, 1975, cover of Vogue magazine named her "New York's New Supermodel."

Her mentor and friend, Zachary Selig, helped her career. He introduced her to yoga and meditation. These practices helped her manage some of her health challenges. Margaux continued to use these relaxation methods throughout her life.

At the peak of her modeling career, Margaux was often seen at Studio 54. This was a famous club in New York City. She would go with other celebrities like Halston, Bianca Jagger, Liza Minnelli, Grace Jones, and Andy Warhol.

Acting in Movies

Margaux Hemingway with Cary Grant in 1976

Margaux Hemingway started her acting career in 1976. Her first movie was Lipstick, directed by Lamont Johnson. In this film, she acted alongside her younger sister, Mariel, who was 14 years old. Anne Bancroft also starred in the movie.

After Lipstick, she had a role in the Italian horror film Killer Fish (1979). She acted with Lee Majors and Karen Black in this movie. Her next project was the comedy They Call Me Bruce? in 1982. In 1984, Margaux had a supporting role in Over the Brooklyn Bridge. She appeared with Elliott Gould and Shelley Winters.

After a skiing accident in 1984, Margaux faced some health challenges. Her film career began to slow down. She took roles in several smaller films. These included Killing Machine (1984) and Inner Sanctum (1991).

She continued to act in a few direct-to-video films in the 1990s. Before she passed away, she was going to host an outdoor adventure show. It was called Wild Guide and was planned for the Discovery Channel.

Margaux's Personal Journey

Margaux Hemingway with Eduardo Montes-Bradley in 1991

Margaux Hemingway's first marriage was to Errol Wetson. They later divorced. They met when Margaux was 19. She had gone to New York City with her father for a business trip. Four months later, she moved from Idaho to New York City to live with Wetson.

During this time, her friend Zachary Selig helped her meet important people. These included fashion editors, photographers, and designers. One of these meetings led to her being featured in Women's Wear Daily. This story helped launch her into the fashion world.

On New Year's Eve in 1979, Margaux married French filmmaker Bernard Faucher. They got married in Ketchum, Idaho. They lived in Paris for a year. They divorced in 1985 after six years of marriage.

Margaux had some challenges in her relationships with family members. She had a difficult relationship with her mother. However, they were able to make up before her mother passed away in 1988. She also felt some competition with her younger sister Mariel. Mariel received more praise for her acting roles.

Margaux's Passing

Margaux Hemingway in 1991

On July 1, 1996, Margaux Hemingway was found deceased. She was in her apartment in Santa Monica.

Margaux was laid to rest in the Hemingway family plot. This is at Ketchum Cemetery in Ketchum, Idaho.

Filmography

See also

In Spanish: Margaux Hemingway para niños