Esther Williams

Esther Jane Williams was an American competitive swimmer and actress.

Born in Inglewood, California, on August 8, 1921, Williams was the fifth and youngest child of Louis Stanton Williams and Bula Myrtle . Louis was a sign painter and Bula was a psychologist. The two lived on neighboring farms in Kansas and carried on a nineyear courtship until June 1, 1908, when they eloped and set off for California. However, they ran out of money in Salt Lake City, Utah, and settled there. Esthers brother, Stanton was discovered by actress Marjorie Rambeau, which led to the family moving to the Los Angeles area to be near the studios. Louis Williams purchased a small piece of land in the southwest area of town, and had a small house built there. Esther was born in the living room, which was also where the family slept, until Louis Williams was able to add bedrooms. In 1929, Stanton Williams died after his colon burst.

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