Natalie Wood was an American actress who gained fame as a child star and became a leading lady in Hollywood. Her career highlights include classic films such as "West Side Story," "Rebel Without a Cause," and "Splendor in the Grass." Wood's acting talent and on-screen presence made her one of the most beloved actresses of her time. Her untimely death remains a subject of public interest and speculation.

"The times that I have done something that I didn't respond to emotionally right away, it's generally not worked out too well."



"I didn't like children. I didn't think of myself as a child. I didn't like any of the things other children were interested in."



"I'm not very bright about money. I'm not domestic either. If I don't learn how to cook, maybe I won't have to."



"Almost every girl falls in love with the wrong man, I suppose it's part of growing up."



"Today's films are so technological that an actor becomes starved for roles that deal with human relationships."



"I couldn't even go to the bathroom alone. My mother or a social worker always went with me."



"My mother used to tell me, No matter what they ask you, always say yes. You can learn later."



"I've been terrified of the water, and yet it seems I'm forced to go into in on every movie that I make."

