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Margaret Kelly: A Woman of Many Roles

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Margaret Kelly is an umbrella term, used to refer to women who have made significant strides in various fields. Here are some notable Margaret Kellys in history and their achievements.

Margaret Kelly Leibovici: Founder of Bluebell Girls

  • Margaret Kelly Leibovici was an Irish dancer known as Miss Bluebell who founded the Bluebell Girls dance troupe.
  • Born in Dublin on 24 June 1910 and never knowing her parents, she was instead given into the care of an Irish priest and handed off to a dressmaker for care.
  • She began dancing at age 14, moving to Paris in 1932 to join Folies Bergere as a chorus girl.
  • She founded the Bluebell Girls in 1939 as an elegant troupe of tall dancers that performed around the globe in cabarets and casinos.
  • Marcel Leibovici was a Romanian Jewish musician whom she married in 1946 and had three children with. Tragically he was killed by a car bomb explosion in 1964.
  • She received the Order of the British Empire in 1996 in recognition of her contributions to the entertainment industry.
  • She passed away peacefully at age 94 on 11 September 2004.

Margaret Kelly: The First Wife of Bill Murray

  • Margaret Kelly (also known as Mickey) was the first wife of Bill Murray, an internationally recognized actor and comedian.
  • On 25 January 1981 she met Murray while filming Stripes. They later held a second ceremony for both families in Chicago.
  • Homer and Luke, her two sons with Murray, are now working as restauranteurs and basketball coaches respectively.
  • Studies theatre arts at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College; worked as page at NBC.
  • She was also talent coordinator on The Tonight Show and The Dick Cavett Show.
  • She established a cabin-inspired home goods store before transitioning into residential real estate brokerage.
  • She decided to part ways with Murray following reports of his affair with costume designer Jennifer Butler, whom he eventually married as his second spouse.

FAQ: The Ultimate Guide to Your Questions

Q: Who are some of the famous Bluebell Girls? A:

A: Notable Bluebell Girls include Shirley MacLaine, Juliet Prowse, Diana Dors, Gina Lollobrigida and Mitzi Gaynor1.

Q: In which movies did Bill Murray appear during his marriage to Margaret Kelly? A:

A: Bill Murray appeared in many movies during his marriage to Margaret Kelly, such as Ghostbusters, Tootsie, Scrooged, Groundhog Day, and What About Bob?23.

Q: Where did Margaret Kelly Leibovici receive the moniker Miss Bluebell?

A: Margaret was known by several names during her childhood years – Miss Bluebell being one of them. Margaret Kelly Leibovici earned the name Miss Bluebell due to her striking blue eyes and preference for blue costumes.

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