Actress Kim Novak Discusses Hollywood and her Career with Robert Osborne

Legendary actress Kim Novak sits with Robert Osborne to discuss her career and life throughout her time in Hollywood.

[@camillep9346]

WHO doesn’t love this wonderful artist - now we know why she is so successful in her endeavours - depth of character - pure artistry 👌🏼👏

[@marywookey8960]

This is one interview that will stand the test of time. Kim Novak, wow what and incredible, transparent, soul. She gave us her all, as an actress, and just being herself. She is the real deal. Love and respect, one of the best interviews I've ever see.

[@ColRusSer]

So true.

[@lnl3237]

Not sure if it's the TCM Film Festival or the TCM cruise but Ms. Novak will be there. So wonderful of her to still share herself with her fans.

[@ChristinaTaft]

Kim Novak is amazing... btw no one leaves hollywood -- it does not center around Los Angeles only as they claim. It's innate and part of the person once they join the network -- "the business"

[@steveprice2718]

This is phenomenal! For a guest (Kim Novak) to break down and express the fact that she felt as if she had failed in her final film. I've never seen such a natural response from the person being interviewed. Kudos! ❤️❤️

[@suestephan3255]

She said Hollywood was not for her, she was different breed, humble just wanted to do good work. They kept her busy really busy and then she left and may have had a little doubt but was looking for a more satisfying life. A class act. By the Wy what she said about Jimmy Steward who was a Christian was a general consensus; he was one of the good ones.

[@shubbart]

Made me cry, too! And I noticed several people in the audience were also moved by her revelation.

[@brenrenn8306]

This whole show was just such class, Osborne is an impeccable interviewer, and Kim Novak was a fabulous interview. What’s happened to us today, we just don’t behave the same way anymore.

[@eileenmcdougall2084]

I do and my son's do

[@laurieschmidtke7632]

They just don’t do interviews anymore. Everything now is a panel of people over talking and interrupting each other.

[@theresastevens2817]

Quality presentation. Thank you

[@shaline2792]

I think it has to do having and showing tact, timing and sticking to topics of interest or potential interest and not staying in any one part of a topic for too long as the interviewer and letting the interviewee float in the answers a little.

[@brendawatkins5751]

HONESTLY,THE OLDER MOVIE 'S ARE BETTER TODAY AND IT'S BECAUSE OF THE DEDECATION OF THE BEST MOVIE ACTORS WITH STYLE AND PRIDE IN THEIR SELF.

[@rosesilveira344]

This is a person who rolled with the punches with class yet genuinely. Life did not make her bitter. She has aged so graciously yet remained beautiful inside and out. Bravo Kim

[@Q.Gold30]

Well said Rose

[@carriedillmann4455]

I agree with you BUT she ruined her beautiful face with plastic surgery !! Breaks my heart to see !!!!

[@abbatrouble]

@@carriedillmann4455 True! i would rather see wrinkles than the plastic cartoon face.

[@sandralarson-gonzales3797]

She apparently went to a discount surgeon unfortunately

[@christinajebali9201]

I didn't understand the bit she said about someone wanting to take Sammy D Jr's eye out. Do you or anyone on here know the back story of that.

[@Floppyearsmomma]

She was absolutely mesmerizing in Vertigo. What a deep, beautiful person she is revealed to be in this interview. Now I want to see all of her movies!

[@GROOVYJOJO]

Me too!!!🕊🕊🕊🕊🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦚🦚🦚🦚🦚🦚🌏

[@lamarravery4094]

Picnic, Bell, Book and Candle, are other great Novak films.

[@rubytuesday5412]

@@lamarravery4094 ~ Indeed.Love Piewacket. Another reason for my love of Siamese cats. ᓚᘏᗢ

[@lamarravery4094]

@@rubytuesday5412 I just love Kim Novak.

[@rubytuesday5412]

@@lamarravery4094 ~ I haven't seen a great deal of her and have never seen Picnic. Just looked it up~ Nominated for 6 Academy Awards, won 2. Impressive. Thanks for that, I'm going to watch it tonight.

[@poorthing]

In Barbara Edens biography she said when she first went to 'Hollywood' she moved into that same Studio Club housing & she met Kim ( she was moving out) Barbara said she was stunned at Kim's natural beauty, thought she was the most beautiful woman she has ever seen. And as we can see and hear in this interview beauty on the inside too. I love how generous she is to all her co stars, Not all of them have been as kind to her.

[@rosemariewinterbourn3074]

I thoroughly enjoyed this interview. Kim Novak still has the looks and class. God bless this beautiful person.Hollywood will never see the likes of Kim Novak.NEVER!!

[@gardensofthegods]

I wonder who some of the actors were who were not so kind to her .

[@poorthing]

@@gardensofthegods read her book! One thing that surprised me was Larry Hagmans inscurities

[@jimmyb1559]

Kim Novak lived just a couple blocks from my home in Chicago. I remember her house because the walkway from her front door had a half circle where it met the sidewalk and we would trace it with our steps whenever we walked by. One day while walking by we saw her come out the front door and the media was there taking pictures. I was about 5 years old but I remember how beautiful she looked and how excited my older sister and I were to see her. She was smiling and seemed so nice, I’ll never forget it.

[@emilymalden3310]

I am from Chicago as well.

[@Marcel_Audubon]

Our house had a walkway as well

[@barbararenner5127]

I happened on to this interview and was so drawn into the life and emotions of this wonderfully vulnerable and talented woman. I both smiled and cried appropriately throughout her lovely saga and feel so inspired by her sensitivity and authenticity. Robert Osborn is so natural and nurturing of Miss Novak that I felt as if they were sitting in my Living Room the audience included.This was a lovely respite during a stressful Covid season.

[@Q.Gold30]

Well said Barbara

[@int53185]

Vulnerable, beautiful, intelligent, classy. These are the words that describe the wonderful person Kim Novak.

[@mrshawaii63]

A very interesting interview as an actor and also revealing her incredible talent as a portrait artist.

[@ellelorraine3540]

Perfectly said.

[@coffymix2269]

Robert Osborne, was one of the classiest persons, miss having him on TCM, no one can take his place

[@mjohnson1741]

He and TCM are the only reason I miss DirectTV.

[@johnlorenzen4633]

I miss Bob. True gentleman. So glad we have his gentle scholarly appreciation of films, as archives. A treasure.

[@shananalexander9789]

Coffy Mix So true.

[@billeudy8481]

Yes, and when I see Alec Baldwin and David Lettermen I miss him all the more.

[@GROOVYJOJO]

Yes his sudden death felt like loss of a friend...there is no host that exudes his charm wisdom and warmth..a wonderful interview love ms. Novak

[@friendofdorothy9376]

The place she went to when saying her father only said he loved her when he was dying, was just heartbreaking. You could see it in her gaze...it so moved me.

[@kricklin]

What a lovely, heartfelt interview. Kudos to Robert Osborne for making Ms. Novak comfortable enough to really open up and let her emotions flow. Kudos to Ms. Novak, for having the guts to allow her emotions to come forth. A lovely interview.

[@conniefoxx9813]

My favorite movie of Kim Novak's will always be Bell, Book, and Candle with Jimmy Stewart. I love that she's found contentment.

[@lamarravery4094]

They were also paired in Rear Window, another classic.

[@georgiaamanatides4207]

@@lamarravery4094 I believe that was Grace Kelly.

[@joannleichliter4308]

Mine, too! What a fun flick.

[@LollieVox]

Wow never even heard of those movies! I can't wait to see them, especially another movie with Jimmy Stewart! Thanks!

[@gwenjohnston9675]

I fell in love with her in Picnic, Bell book and candle too. Siamese cats, I've had one my entire life since 1956. She is deep, has Soul, loves animals, they teach use how to live and what LOVE is. God speed to her.

[@cindypattana6071]

"Picnic" is one of my favorite movies. The chemistry between her and Holden was magical.

[@pennypiper7382]

cindy pattana ...agree 100%.

[@forreal245]

Wonderful movie. Yes, they "sizzled".

[@Archer335]

cindy pattana, Yes, I watch it maybe twice a year-one of the best films ever made. They certainly don’t make them like that anymore. I can easily recall quotes from certain scenes.

[@jerrybomersheim2660]

Archer ha

[@jewelberrypepperweb]

We lana lake

[@carolynkingsley4421]

I love Robert Osborne's interviews. He knew how to ask the right questions and bring out the best in his subjects. I remember Kim Novak. It's good to see her back. The years have treated her well.

[@gmaureen]

Robert asked a question then allowed the person to answer. Most interviewers compete with their subject so nothing much gets accomplished. Robert was wonderful and is greatly missed.

[@user-qv4ni9hd8m]

That is so true.

[@billkramer2994]

Osborne was the pure interviewer! Never a "wanna be" star being the one being interviewed

[@carolynkingsley4421]

@@billkramer2994 I agree.

[@billkramer2994]

@@carolynkingsley4421 Stay away from Peter Robinson. The biggest egoist narrator ever! Pseudo intellectual who badly believes listeners are interested in HIS views instead of the person he is interviewing. Use to narrate Victor David Hanson - a breath of fresh air conservative. Thnk he narrates the black salt of the sane - Sowell also. If you trip across Robinson, write a scathing review! Maybe they will get rid of him!!

[@laurieschmidtke7632]

What a lovely woman. She wasn’t cut out for the Hollywood scene, you can tell. But thankfully she gave her gift to us❤

[@sandradee1579]

Well said. She knew it was the right time for her to leave & forge a new path. Ava Gardner felt as she did but stayed for the paycheck despite she loathed show business & said it's a job that pays the bills. Bette Davis was the same but also craved the fame.

[@cattuslavandula]

This is a great interview. Kim Novak is fantastic; my favorite film of hers is Bell, Book, Candle. I had no idea she is such a talented painter.

[@barblucchesi9527]

Love that also, oe of mine was The Eddy Duchin Story

[@Fanfanbalibar]

@@barblucchesi9527 She dies too early in that movie !

[@barblucchesi9527]

@Fanfanbalibar oh I know that was sad, but Marjorie Duchin died at I believe 33 years old from something relating to childbirth

[@patrickbennett6582]

At 17yr old I saw Vertigo. I thought I was watching a goddess come to earth. I dreamed of Kim for years. Certainly my heart and mind looked at the person playing the movie role, not the role itself. Her sincerity, positive decent objectives, and projecting a true understanding of what love truly is have always been Kim Novak. This interview makes me happy to see her so happy. Kim is still more beautiful than any other woman. Beauty from within nurtures outward beauty.

[@marcillioficino4663]

Never knew she was such a talented artist. Her online paintings and sketches are fantastic.

[@angelacarleton9575]

She is such a natural individual with a wonderful personality. So glad her life turned out well.

[@Q.Gold30]

Hi Angela, you wear a very beautiful smile

[@bhaj4588]

Her portraits are outstanding. She is truly a talented artist in every way. Great interview.

[@benjaminnavarro4324]

Great interview and Kim is still beautiful. RIP Robert Osborne, he was TCM! He is now with the stars in heaven!!!

[@kyleadcock7991]

What an incredibly inspirational interview done by Robert Osborne who had the sensitivity to let Kim Novak be herself. It is never too late to start again. Kim get that award. You deserve it..

[@vitalyziggy1982]

Wow, Kim Novak's crying while expressing her art made me so emotional. She might have not been in many motion pictures, but no other living actress can claim the ultimate honor of playing the lead in the movie widely regarded as the greatest movie of all time! Vertigo is my all time favourite movie, with her sublime acting Kim Novak totally transformed Vertigo into what it is - a masterpiece & she will always be a legend.

[@beckyknight1219]

She has a very honest way about her. I loved the interview.

[@troylong8363]

Big facts💯

[@davidlang1125]

A great actress. And a great person. A natural beauty in and out. Thank you Robert Osborne for a terrific interview.

[@inproper3952]

What a fabulous woman Kim Novak is so real so raw, I love what she said about self expression and how that helps with your mental health. Robert Osborne is such a fabulous interviewer he allows the guests to complete their thoughts without interupting. Great lady ❤️ rest in peace Robert you are sorely sorely missed!

[@lindahalladay2760]

Always loved her as an actress and now as a person. God Bless Her!

[@mlb5525]

Humble, honest, integrity and beautiful not only in appearance but as a person. There are very few actors like that and only a small percentage of people in the rest of the world.

[@caroldemartino3032]

I STILL miss him! Robert Osborne is a VERY SPECIAL person!!! That incredibly humble human has a bright, spirit that shines through ALL, the cameras, the people, all. That's another reason his interviews are absolutely glowing.

[@Rainwatercolor]

I believe this interview was done in 2013 she would have been 80 at the time. She looked AMAZING and was in full control of her faculties!! Adorable and intelligent all these years later still has that magic about her. Delightful interview. Her innocence came through on film and she was right up there with Marilyn Monroe but seemed to have a wider scope. When she got to the part explaining her inner soul and how she pours it out in her artwork it reduced me to tears. I totally get it. My heart aches for her carrying such heartbreak regarding unresolved issues with her director. In life, we all experience that and whether it defines us or the direction we decide to take because of it... is part of our personal journey and makes us the person we are. Kim you are so loved by millions but I understand the pain of wanting the one person that meant the world to you, not be able to tell you they loved you. You will hear the words one day in heaven.

[@marieharris1230]

Are yu kidding, she was80? I know she had a face lift or 2 , yu can see it on the sides of her mouth, but not so bad. Obviously still had good hair. Amazing!!!!!

[@bethr8756]

Why shouldn't she be in control of her faculties? Just because she's 80?? People need to stop expecting for someone to be a certain way just because of their age! You can be just at 80 as you were at 20. Or even more so. We need to stop expecting an older person to be a certain way.

[@feedtherich11]

Sorry not tell you she has had a face left and other cosmetic work . Come on she is 80 , please

[@Fanfanbalibar]

@@marieharris1230 You can do the math: born February 1933; interview in 2013 ! Are you illiterate?

[@barblucchesi9527]

Kim is an example of the class and refinement that was once Hollywood !!!!❤️

[@williamadams9358]

Kim Novak is a wonderful person and one of a kind actor! It was so nice to hear her speak out to everyones delight.

[@hziegler]

Such an excellent interview by one of the best in Robert Osborne, and his most genuine guest, Kim Novak

[@Q.Gold30]

Hi

[@ivanigorpollick6690]

she looks great.

[@TheEden55]

Kim Novak, what an incredible, genuine, soulful human being.

[@Rick9482]

I'm pleased that someone I always liked is actually the person I hoped she was.

[@pbrucpaul]

Good for her! She evidently has that Contentment we all seek.

[@twangy8pearl]

Loved it x

[@kimbrown5024]

Me too!

[@Eidann63]

I agree. She sounds intelligent and kind as well as a beauty that was always so unique to watch. She made those film's for me!!

[@sharksport01]

is, not was. Shes very much alive.

[@vivianmacks2818]

What a heartful person Kim Novak is. I played her role of Bell, Book & Candle in community theatre in Ottawa, Illinois getting to step into her essence briefly. She is magical!

[@skcyclist]

Damn I love that woman. Thank you Robert Osborne and TCM for bringing that to us.

[@marieoreilly4334]

Just watched this interview and I have tears in my eyes two lovely people having a great chat wath a lovely man Robert is I have never seen him before and it's sad he has passed a real gentleman and Kim wonderful actor will have to watch all her films again and she spoke about her painting my late wonderful Mum love painting also and was very good at it thanks for this lovely time with two nice people Marie Dublin Ireland

[@edouardmillan7528]

She'll always be in the hearts of those she touched by her kindness, nobility, talent and beauty.

[@oceandreamer1958]

Thank you! I absolutely loved this interview. Kim Novak is such an icon, and is as wonderful and real as she described Jimmy Stewart! What a treasure!

[@sandradee1579]

I agree great interview! She's truly an icon & we're fortunate to enjoy her time as she lived it in the Golden Era of Hollywood. Every movie star that worked with Jimmy Stewart said he was a gem.

[@scottcrosby2492]

I had a boy hood crush on Kim Novak. I named my first daughter “Kim” as a result. She looks so classy.

[@mariannekennedy3371]

Her art is beautiful. What an amazing, gracious lady.

[@carolking6355]

I always loved Kim Novak. When I left school with the necessary qualifications I found that to be a vet I had to move countries across the sea. At 17 I was not mature enough to do that. I changed tact reluctantly but to this day even in old age I adore animals. Had every pet imaginable but now down to just feeding the wild birds in my garden. That is my joy. Kim is a special , wonderful person with no ego. I still love her. She still looks so beautiful.

[@Fanfanbalibar]

BESIDES, SHE MARRIED A VET, BOB MALLOY, ,WHO PASSED AWAY SOME 3 YEARS AGO NOW !

[@hollywoodlalaland8665]

She was always my favorite actress. She could be so real and yet so beautiful. Beyond your dreams and yet vulnerable. In Vertigo she was mesmerizing. The whole movie seemed like a dream.

[@Flatwoodsdad]

Man, what an interview. I always got the feeling when watching her films that she was pretty complex. Think that's why I liked them. But she could have ended up a real tragedy. Thanks TCM.

[@robertwiegman1]

Kim Novak shouldve won Best Actress for Vertigo. That movie and performance are both iconic, truly.

[@stephenscharf6293]

One of the greatest films ever made and a true masterpiece.

[@beatle1956]

Well said. She was terrific in Vertigo. She certainly deserved an Oscar.

[@emerybayblues]

Yes she should; unfortunately the attitude to the film back then was mixed.

[@bajajoes1]

I would have nominated her for "Jeanne Eagels".

[@rhettlover1]

Vertigo and Once Upon a Time in the West, my two very favorites. Both have female leads that did not fit into the classic "good girl" role, both had male leads that went against type. And, both dealt with obsessions, one sexual, the other greed.

[@sylviaparlavecchio7820]

This interview is bringing tears. I’m so happy for her that she knew what she needed, she knew what she deserved... God Bless her..

[@paulsdancing5429]

This afternoon, in coronavirus isolation in Canada, in tears, will remain memorable. Thank you to the interviewer, thank you Kim Novak.

[@bobbyschauf]

Great post by you. Kim and Robert. Two giants. Great interview

[@takethecannolli28]

Thanx to Robert Osborne for ellicting Kim Novak from one of the best interviews ever! Kim Novak truly gives us a window into her soul. Her courage, love, honesty and humanity shines through brighter than a Klieg light. Not even a hint of resting on her laurels which she very well could do. Kudos, Kim Novak for, although short, a career that's iconic and relevant all these years later. You are a true legend.

[@jcd8381]

Inspiration to us all. Kim Novak stayed her ground. Great interview.

[@merryquantagency2731]

Most touching interview with a famous actress! Warm-hearted Kim Novak!

[@kabardinka1]

LOVE Kim Novak. Her intelligence, honesty and vulnerability always come across on-screen and off.

[@SN2903]

Her performance in Vertigo is one of best female performances of all time and performances period. Best movie ever made.

[@noras.5355]

Beautiful, beautiful interview. Thank you Kim Nomak! thank you Mr. Osborne!

[@DaRkHoRsE-_-]

WoW beautiful and strong ! Wise and humble! So glad Kim knows where she will be on the next stage! Wise decision to get out of Hollywood! Well done ✨✨💜

[@roberthockett270]

What a beautiful, beautiful human being. I'd had no idea. Thank you so much for this.

[@tdotjazzberryram61]

Enchanting, highly intelligent, talented. And yes a great beauty still. Thanks Ms.Novak. 🇯🇲.

[@shabbybeauties58]

I ADORE Ms. Kim Novak. She's beautiful, smart, classy, elegant, sexy, admirable, talented! Love all her movies! 🙏🙏❤❤

[@carlaolmsted3249]

Kim Novak is a very talented artist, wow who would have thought! I look forward to seeing her paintings!

[@carlaolmsted3249]

She is indeed all of those things Edith

[@ziggy33399]

Wow. She’s STILL a one of a kind masterpiece. How lucky am I to happen across this tonight? Thank you 🙏🏽

[@Q.Gold30]

Hello Gorgeous you wear a very beautiful smile

[@lenorejones8339]

She is the goddess of all film goddesses and to hear her intelligence and see her grace at her age I worship her/ Vertigo still blows me away

[@SusanBishop555]

Kim Novak. What words can I even say? Stunning, sincere, talented, and you can tell she was always her own person because her attitude did not change in any movie she was in. Now that is an actor. I put Jimmy Stewart in that same category. Top of the line...both of them. I love you Kim Novak and thank you for blessing us with your talent and those movies. I am glad you are more comfortable now but the world would not be the same without getting to know you...the person you are. Thanks for the interview.

[@GerritSchulze]

Vertigo was my first Hitchcock movie I was admiring as a young filmmaker in the 1990s. Ms. Novak was so gorgious as Madeleine, and huge part of my fascination for this movie was because I fell in love with her character. After watching this interview I feel now it was Kim Novak not Madeleine who touched me back in the day because she put so much personallity in the role. The same personality that touched me today. What a kind and nice person she is... Unfortunately, handsome individuals don't rule our societies.

[@mckainatherton8247]

My favorite Kim Novak movie is "Bell, Book & Candle". I light hearted, funny, love story. So glad to hear her story in this interview. And Robert Osborne is an exquisite interviewer.

[@brettschneider2908]

She is so natural and poised. Amazing. A real star, even if she gave it up. One of the all-time greats.

[@gutomasullo]

I love Kim. I’m quite sure, there will never have a personal woman of unique caracter like her. She made a choice and still carries firmed. God Bless Her.❤️

[@deborahfairbanks4012]

I'm so grateful for KZbin... Love these shows, biographies, and documentaries...

[@sherryshelton8284]

I agree.....but.....I hate the interruptions of ads. Consequently....I will NEVER buy those products.

[@deborahfairbanks4012]

@@sherryshelton8284 me too. I guess the ads are the price we pay for free content.

[@nancyangel450]

I couldn't agree more! I have gained so much knowledge on so many subjects, thank you KZbin.

[@sheilasmyth5874]

@@sherryshelton8284 l

[@carlaolmsted3249]

I used to watch the old movies back to back to back when I was a kid. I think it's why I am a true romantic! I also suffer from depression and mental disorders

[@philipk917]

Kim Novak is such a lovely, sensitive, intelligent and reflective woman. Such a pleasure to see this interview. I would love to see an exhibit of her art! The few piece that were shown are breathtaking.

[@Spiderman7Bob7]

I have a friend who knows a lot about acting and acting and he said that Kim Novak was a natural actor. She underplayed many of her roles and it 'clicked'.

[@googleuser5040]

Loved this interview - shows her self as her true self. She spoke her truth - that is beautiful! Shows how important parent's love is in children's lives - at any age. Also shows some trauma she may have endured during her early years...incredible!

[@carolpeskin7078]

"Bell, Book & Candle" was always one of my very favorite films that was originally a stage play. Such a clever, fun movie!

[@abringering2164]

Osborne retired in 2016 so this had to have been filmed around 2013 or 2014. They both looked and sounded fabulous!!! And Osborne is the consummate interviewer. Open, accessible and a great listener!!

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

This interview is her greatest performance. It's gripping, fascinating, revealing and incredible.

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

Whatever its shortcomings, I loved watching the Legend of Lylah Clare, and gobbled it up each time it was on tv, a real campfest. The number of disasters in Novak's life is awful. I think she's a marvelous artist.

[@honeyowen3163]

I cry as I watch an incredible lady have the guts to share opening the fragility I struggle with daily and putting it so creatively into words in front of other people.

[@Rose-qd2bl]

I miss Robert Osborne. He was so gracious. None of the current interviewer's "gotcha" questions.

[@chelimartinez9999]

What a beautiful lady!!! So glad she decided to do this interview!! God bless you Mrs. Novak!!🙏🙏❤️

[@Q.Gold30]

Hi

[@davidanthonystone5165]

How honest and tender she is. I adore you Ms Novak.

[@jeanbowers1706]

Always a favorite actress and person. Went to all of her films. Wish my husband could have seen this interview; he loved her too. She’s a spectacular artist as well. She made smart choices for her life. Wish her every happiness.

[@pennypiper7382]

She is so refreshingly ABOVE Hellywood.🌹

[@lenzybluz4347]

One of the most honest interviews ever. Truly an artist and let's it be seen her. Thx TCM😊👍

[@clc7763]

Yeah way better than these Hollywood so called stars we have now, they're all a bunch is shits

[@kathyh4804]

Definitely

[@ria1636]

@@clc7763 What an awful generalisation.

[@kevinreily2529]

The Old Stars were so much better, She's a legend. And she doesn't whine and complain like the Stars nowadays.

[@valeriebellomo3573]

Yes, and don't push their socialist values on everyone like they do today

[@RodMcNeilTV]

A wonderful conversation that filled in a lot of gaps...like why she left movies when she did. Her great recall of a marvelous era in movie making, and her honest assessment of who she was and how it all happened revealed the fine person she is....that is, sensational in every way. Thank you both for chatting like old friends.

[@normadesmond6017]

True. And and those days they had class. Nowadays…… I mean - look at the celebrities today. Christ, what disasters. Give me the fifties anytime.

[@pennypiper7382]

Sensible woman. Chose a natural life to an artificial one. Artistic too. 🌸💖

[@glennfromthebronx]

@@valeriebellomo3573 pfffft! Just don't listen to movie stars...or reality show people either. Make up your own mind based on YOUR life...YOUR values.

[@bigbandsrock1]

An unspeakably precious woman / artist I’ve loved all my life. Thank you for posting! ❤️

[@kathyh4804]

Kim is so right It’s almost a curse to have some kind of beauty and figure that men are attracted to when you are looking for real love, when you weren’t loved as a child It really is hard to live like that when others see you as “beautiful” but you don’t see that in yourself God bless you Kim Novak for surviving horrible Hollywood and coming out the other side

[@kathleenmckenzie6261]

I am just a few years younger than Kim Novak and grew up 120 miles north of Chicago. I was average-looking, but I loved reading and language and I had an advanced vocabulary and a good memory. Adult women, including my mother, told me not to be so smart, especially never let a man think you're smarter than he is. In essence, sit there, smile and be silent. I didn't try to use "big words," they just automatically were the words from the books I read. My two sisters and I were all insecure and scarred and never realized our worth or potential until much later in life. To realize how women have been so undervalued for centuries makes me so sad and in so much of the world, girls are still not allowed to be educated and are forced into marriage.

[@grahamlyons8522]

@@kathleenmckenzie6261, I was born 3,945 miles east of Chicago and am a few years older than Kim Novak. I have always wished for a life partner with intelligence, curiosity and willingness to say exactly what she thinks - but never found one.

[@kathleenmckenzie6261]

@@grahamlyons8522 Life is interesting. In early retirement, I lived in a community with Robert & Seon Manley. He was an engineer who grew up in my same area while Seon was an author and book editor working for Doubleday, I think it was. She worked with Jackie Kennedy Onassis for a time. Anyway, Robert frequently said, with pride, "I married the smartest woman in the world." I was shocked. I began meeting highly educated people -- men and women -- and began realizing there was another world I'd never thought existed. I wondered what my life would have been had I been exposed to such an environment at a much earlier age, but then again, maybe I would not have been ready to learn at that level.

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[@Dentropolis]

White Violet ; I’ll bet people that loved you then still see your same beauty now.

[@rona.4063]

I was 10 years old when I watched the Picnic with my mother. I saw her amazing talent. She was real and raw. Now I know she was not acting. She is real. Thank you for sharing yourself with us.

[@AuntieMamie]

I’m so thrilled I came across this remarkable interview. Thank you Kim Novak for being so candid. It was extremely validating. She’s a very special person. And Robert Osborne, as always, is divine. I might suggest he brought out this candid side of Miss Novak. Kudos for her conversing about mental illness. It’s the 21st century and people need to address it openly. She’s so intelligent about it

[@Bill-lt2ll]

Wow, I love this woman!!! I've been on a Kim Novak kick. Her movies, bio, clips trying to understand her. Seeing her so open and passionate makes me wish everybody could be this way. Thank you, Kim!!

[@PaulHathawayRetired]

"When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.” - Mark Twain

[@dannyj2606]

I saw Bell, Book and Candle when I had just become a teenager and was now getting into movies and all I remember is how much I enjoyed it, I was enchanted. I also saw Picnic a few years later and it was great. So much of herself showed thru in the parts she played.

[@markantrobus8782]

This interview confirms the instinct for her intelligence and artistry and good vibes from 60 years ago. Now I want to see those films again.

[@susansennett9956]

I am 80 now. I missed you when you "disappeared". I was a teenager then. Thank you for being able to see you again!

[@bob494949]

I just love her voice. What a legend.

[@nancysanders2398]

So very very happy to see this interview of Ms.Novak,and Mr.Osborne.It is so refreshing and energizing to see someone like Ms.Novak,and the honest sincere human being she IS! Thank you for sharing and showing this!!

[@greenwolfegreen6028]

KIM NOVAK is the most captivating actress who ever appeared on film.

[@joemaxwell1044]

Kim Novak is such a beautiful lady inside and out. This was such a wonderful interview!

[@sammyjo2852]

I miss Robert Osborne.

[@connienania486]

I loved Robert Osborne such class did a great job on all interviews

[@leftybelle7022]

Same.

[@wrybreadspread]

Poise, culture, erudition. And a natty dresser. He was to Turner Classic Movies what Alistair Cooke was to Masterpiece Theater on public television.

[@wendeqallab6656]

Nobody like MR. Osborne. Ms. Novak is the real deal.

[@DekeSimmons]

Kim Novak is one of the real people out of Hollywood. A great actor who does it all.

[@barbarahourigan8462]

She’s so loveable - so she got her wish. ❤️

[@gia6743]

I loved this interview so much. Robert Osborne such a caring and intuitive interviewer and Kim so open, honest and emotional with everything she had to say. I would love to see all her art work she is such a great talent and more importantly such a lovely person.

[@Q.Gold30]

Hi Gia

[@Brsbeach]

I have always loved Kim- This interview makes me love her even more...

[@georgeblackstock4749]

I love you Kim, I'm going to keep you in my prayers, don't forget your Rosary! Our Lady loves you too. XX