I just love Ann-Margret – she is such a warm, sweet and classy woman.
Known for her fiery beauty and undeniable talent, she captured hearts on and off the screen, famously dating Elvis Presley and standing out as one of the few Hollywood stars who truly supported our Vietnam troops.
Despite her legendary career, Ann-Margret says her greatest achievement wasn’t fame or awards—it was her marriage to actor Roger Smith. The Swedish-American icon, known for Viva Las Vegas and Bye Bye Birdie, shared a love story that outshone even her most glamorous roles. After meeting in the 1960s, Ann-Margret and Smith wed in 1967. Though the ceremony was chaotic, their bond only deepened over time.
Roger became her manager, guiding her career as she reinvented herself beyond the “sex kitten” image that defined her early years. Together, they faced immense trials—from Ann-Margret’s devastating fall and facial reconstruction in 1972 to Smith’s long battle with myasthenia gravis. Through it all, she remained by his side, caring for him until his passing in 2017.
Looking back, Ann-Margret describes their union as her proudest accomplishment. “We were together night and day. We loved each other and were always in each other’s corner,” she told Closer Weekly. Their love story, filled with strength and devotion, remains one of Hollywood’s most enduring romances.
