Ann-Margret, known for her beauty and talent, built an iconic career with films like Bye Bye Birdie and Viva Las Vegas, and a famous romance with Elvis Presley.
But her greatest pride was her love story with Roger Smith. They married in 1967, and he later gave up his own career to manage and support hers, helping her grow beyond Hollywood stereotypes.
Together, they faced major struggles—her battle with addiction, a near-fatal stage accident, and his long illness with myasthenia gravis. Despite it all, they stood by each other for decades.
They never had children together, one of her biggest regrets, but their bond remained unbreakable until his death in 2017.
Looking back, Ann-Margret says her greatest achievement wasn’t fame—but a lifelong love that endured everything. ❤️