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A Star Is Born: The Moment An Actress Becomes An Icon Bestseller Lemon and Polenta CakeMarlene Dietrich, Marilyn Monroe, Catherine Deneuve Feted, adored and desired, successful movie actresses are icons of modern culture. But what was it that made them true stars? Was it looks, talent, drive, personality or just plain luck? What was the first captivating image or unforgettable line that etched them indelibly on our collective memory and transformed the screen actress of the passing movie credit into the screen goddess of eternal legend?