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VIRGINIA KATHERINE MCMATH was born on July 16, in Independence, Missouri. Her mother, Lela Owens McMath had recently separated from Virginia's father, Eddins McMath, and brought Virginia up with the help of her parents, Walter and Saphrona Owens of Kansas City. The separation was not a pleasant one, and Virginia's father twice kidnapped her (once when she was less than a year old and again two years later) during a custody dispute with Lela. Finally the two divorced and young Virginia went to live with her grandparents in Kansas City while her mother worked for two years in Hollywood writing screenplays, and later in New York City where Virginia joined her for a time. Also living with her grandparents in Kansas City were several of Virginia's cousins, one of whom couldn't pronounce her name and called her "Jinja." Needless to säga, it stuck.
In , Ginger's mother married insurance salesman John Logan Rogers and the family of three moved to Fort Worth, Texas. Though s
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Ginger Rogers
Ginger Rogers ( – )
Biography and Movie Career
Virginia Katherine McMath, known to the world as Ginger Rogers, was born on July 16, , in Independence, Missouri. Her parents, Lela Emogene Owens and William Eddins McMath, separated when Ginger was still a baby, and she was raised primarily by her mother. Lela was a dynamic woman who would play a crucial role in Ginger’s life, serving as both a strong parental figure and her manager for many years.
Ginger’s nickname originated from her cousin, who had difficulty pronouncing "Virginia" and called her "Ginga" instead. As a child, she demonstrated a natural flair for performing and soon began participating in local talent contests. Her family moved frequently during her early years, settling in Fort Worth, Texas, where she attended high school and developed an interest in the arts.
Ginger initially dreamed of becoming a schoolteacher but discovered her love for dance after winni
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Ginger Rogers
American actress, dancer and singer (–)
Ginger Rogers (born Virginia Katherine McMath; July 16, – April 25, ) was an American actress, dancer and singer during the Golden Age of Hollywood. She won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her starring role in Kitty Foyle (), and performed during the s in RKO's musical films with Fred Astaire. Her career continued on stage, radio and television throughout much of the 20th century.
Rogers was born in Independence, Missouri, and raised in Kansas City. She and her family moved to Fort Worth, Texas, when she was nine years old. In , she won a Charleston dance contest[1] that helped her launch a successful vaudeville career. After that, she gained recognition as a Broadway actress for her stage debut in Girl Crazy. This led to a contract with Paramount Pictures, which ended after five films. Rogers had her first successful film roles as a supporting actress in 42nd Street () and Gold Diggers of ().