Bette Davis (1908-1989) was an American actress, one of the most iconic and influential of Hollywood's Golden Age. Renowned for her portrayal of strong, complex, and often rebellious women, her career took off with *Of Human Bondage* (1934).

She won two Academy Awards for Best Actress for *Dangerous* (1935) and *Jezebel* (1938). Among her most memorable roles were also those in *Dark Victory* (1939), *The Little Foxes* (1941), and *Now, Voyager* (1942), films that defined her archetype as a dramatic and often tragic heroine.

In the 1950s, she made a comeback with her unforgettable performance in *All About Eve* (1950) and later in the cult film *What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?* (1962). Her style was characterized by a unique dramatic intensity, expressive eyes, and a dominant screen presence, making her a cinematic legend.