Hayley Mills Interview: From Disney Fame to ‘Getting the Elbow’

British actress Hayley Mills will always be remembered for her time as a child actor who was signed to a contract with Walt Disney and his studio that would result in a six-movie output and several family-friendly classics, including Pollyanna, The Parent Trap, and That Darn Cat!
Mills recently published a memoir, Forever Young: A Memoir, where she delves into her long career and unique life. And IGN's Scott Collura spoke to her about the book and her work over the years. Watch the full video for the entire Hayley Mills interview!
Follow the timecode to jump ahead to the discussion about specific Hayley Mills movies or topics:
00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Why she decided to write her autobiography now.
04:25 - What it was like balancing Hollywood stardom with being a regular kid back home.
10:25 - Whether or not she ever regrets signing the Disney contract.
13:50 - How she learned to appreciate fandom despite the occasional scary situation.
18:20 - On being a fan herself, and meeting the Beatles.
19:30 - Hayley's fondest memory of making The Parent Trap.
21:00 - Her regret about accidentally offending Rosalind Russell on The Trouble With Angels set.
23:20 - Making the more "adult" The Family Way as a reaction to being free of the Disney contract.
26:00 - Returning to the screen and shooting The Flame Trees of Thika in Africa.
27:20 - Hayley "getting the elbow" from Good Morning, Miss Bliss, the show that eventually became Saved By the Bell.
29:40 - On the possibility of writing another book.
Raised in a famous British family, with movie star father John Mills and writer mother Mary Hayley Bell guiding the Mills brood, Hayley made her acting debut in the film Tiger Bay in 1959. She won the BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer in that movie, and also caught the eye of Walt Disney who signed her on to a contract at his studio. As a result, she would achieve worldwide fame thanks to films like Pollyanna and The Parent Trap, but also have to learn to deal with the perils of stardom and the balancing act of constantly being in the spotlight while growing up.
As she grew to adulthood and took on more adult roles, as in 1966's The Family Way, both she and the public had to come to grips with the end of the Hayley Mills and Walt Disney era. She continued to act both on stage and in film and TV and eventually was given a Disney Legend award.
So if you're wondering what happened to Hayley Mills, then watch the full Hayley Mills interview for an in-depth chat with the actress about her movies and her life, then and today.
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[@joycegibbs5267]

what an angel she is. These type of elegent, kind, gentle women, down-to-earth women are sadly dying out. And that gorgeous voice, so soothing.

[@mirgill1]

OMG, big fan of hers from Pollyanna to Ms. Bliss!!! Wow, she looks great.

[@neilmcintosh5150]

She's a national treasure. Whistle Down the Wind and Sky West and Crooked are her greatest films ever.

[@moniqueharrison9911]

An absolute childhood favourite of mine! She brought so much joy to my life!

[@Multi1mark]

Thank You For Sharing the Interview with Haley Mills. Enjoyed it.

[@slc2466]

Great interview, just ordered her book. Also want to mention Hayley's wonderful first film, 1959's "Tiger Bay," wherein she give a remarkable debut performance (her best, IMO).

[@judypasqualone3819]

She’s so elegant. I’m almost finished her book on audio and to hear Hayley in her voice telling her story is so surreal. ❤️

[@D-MARIE77]

What a incredible life to have worked with Maureen O'Hara, Rosalind Russell, Brian Keith and her Dad Sir John Mills and Sister Juliet Mills.

[@chalkboy8]

She owes us an apology for Family Way.

[@aussieman3021]

And having a Beatle taking her out.

[@aussieman3021]

@@chalkboy8 Why?

[@klassicalmuzik]

@@chalkboy8 what’s wrong with the movie The Family Way?

[@chalkboy8]

@@klassicalmuzik nothing really. Just not my cup of tea.

[@mariacucurillo4127]

LOVE HER!!

[@JulieAnaF]

Great job Scott! It was very pleasant listening to you two talking. You stayed professional throughout the whole interview, but you still managed to keep it very personal and informal (in the best way possible). I'm glad that you were able to close a cycle with this one, it was genuinely touching to hear you both talking. Hearing Hailey talk about her experiences was invaluable, and you helped to extract all those important fragments of her writing and acting experience to deliver this wonderful interview to us.

[@ScottCollura]

Thank you, Juliana! I’m really glad you enjoyed it.

[@scruffynerd84]

Miss Bliss.

[@joseantoniovillamontegarci4362]

Contesta yes now

[@Sh0ckV]

yeah

[@uphilliceskater]

♥️ her. Still hot.

[@joseantoniovillamontegarci4362]

Estara under en halo infinite el soundtrack oes falso

[@raviolisoup6258]

The people's elbow ?

[@cirodiaz2861]

La fascinación del ser humano por las glorias pasajeras.. La Hayley Mills de ayer ( niña o adolescente ). Si el único grande es Dios; y por ello fuimos creados para manifestación en nosotros; mediante el conocimiento de aquel que nos llamó por su gloria y excelencia. Nos dió preciosas y grandísimas promesas para llegar a ser participantes de la naturaleza divina ( Paráfrasis de la segunda Carta del apóstol Pedro a la Iglesia del primer siglo ). Nuevo testamento y Evangelio; en el libro de los libros, la sagrada bíblia. Nos insta a volvernos a Dios. El cual nos está esperando, que le conozcamos por medio de su Hijo Jesucristo que se sacrificó voluntariamente por la humanidad en aquella cruz ).. no fue en vano. " Dejando lo que queda atrás y poniendo la mirada en las cosas de arriba donde está Jesucristo sentado a la diestra de Dios Padre." Es la recomendación del apóstol Pablo, 3:48 que traerá mejores dividendos a nuestras almas. La Salvación y la vida Eterna; amén. Si, son hermosos los dones y gracia con que nuestro buen y gran Dios ha dotado a esta hermosa mujer también hoy en día y algunos films de su pasado ( " Nace el amor " de picardía juvenil y arte naturalista " de su tío John Mills ).

[@fredvaslin8467]

Ikon

[@fredvaslin8467]

Down ?, three two down down, said.

[@axelstone3131]

Who