What happened to Leslie Caron?

What happened to Leslie Caron?

At 90, Leslie lives a quiet life in London, where her days center around her grandchildren, friends and her elegant garden. Her constant companion is a rescue dog named Jack.

What did Leslie Caron think of Gene Kelly?

Leslie Caron has described the dancing style of Gene Kelly as more sporty, while she felt Fred Astaire was always “one-and-a-half feet off the ground” as she recalled her time with the Hollywood stars.

Did Leslie Caron like Fred Astaire?

I loved dancing with both Fred and Gene. They were fabulous partners – different dancing. Fred was just made for dancing. You could see him walk in the streets and it was almost like he was dancing.

Who was a better dancer Fred or Gene?

So Fred Astaire was the more interesting dancer, and the influence of his films is still reflected even in contemporary pop culture to a greater degree (in my opinion) than Gene Kelly’s.

Did Gene Kelly and Judy Garland like each other?

The two had become great friends after co-starring in Kelly’s first movie, 1942’s “For Me and My Gal.” Garland, the star, had shown the newcomer kindness and lots of support.

Did Leslie Caron do her own singing in Gigi?

Leslie Caron’s singing voice was dubbed by Betty Wand. However, original demo recordings of Caron singing “The Night They Invented Champagne” and “”Say A Prayer for Me Tonight” were retained, and have been released on CD.