Alexis Smith bewitches our screens as today's #SummerUnderTheStars tribute! Known for radiating sophistication with her effortless wit, Smith's acclaim in the theatre inspired her half-century career which continues to captivate audiences. Seen here in THE SMILING GHOST ('41). | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

Remembering Alexis Smith and Robert Preston on their birthdays | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

Miss Kansas 2024, Alexis Smith @missalexissmith has continued to advocate for safe and healthy relationships and share her story. “My family, every single woman in my family, was impacted by domestic violence,” she said in a recent interview at KSN, “at the age of 14, I got in my first relationship, but it was also an abusive relationship.... it’s something that I’m still experiencing and dealing with today.” | Daily Feminism