3. A Love Story on the Subway Jeff Hayden, Eva Marie’s future husband, is a TV director. They met in a weird way. In 1949, it happened on the New York City train. She was carrying a modeling book with her name written in gold letters. Jeffrey was interested when he saw the name. That lucky meeting led to a happy marriage that lasted 65 years, until Jeffrey died in 2016.
4. Almost Had a Baby on Stage There was nine months to go before Eva Marie accepted her Oscar for “On the Waterfront.” She said in a funny way, “Thank you, I’m so excited,” while she was on stage. I think I can have the baby right now. She didn’t, which is good, but her son was born two days after that.
5. Wanting to live a normal life Eva Marie was successful, but she never wanted to be famous. “I know I wouldn’t have been able to handle [major fame].” Thank God I’ve never had it!” Even though people knew who she was, she wanted a normal life. This need for routine kept her grounded during her whole career.
Eva Marie Saint is still a symbol of grace and ability today, at age 99. When she does show up in public, it takes us back to the good old days of Hollywood and the lasting effect she has had on the movie business. See how she looks now, and scroll down for more pictures:
