Holm sweet Holm

Last night, at the wonderful Ball for Life, I was introduced to a slightly bewildered Celeste Holm, who is 90 years old and still beautiful. Here she is back in 1956 with Frank:



I told the grande dame that my book, which I was toting (natch), was intended for single women who had not been chaste — to show them how they could change their lives.

It was then that the expression of the star, who's currently on husband No. 5, changed to one of full bewilderment —with a hint of distaste. She paused a moment and asked simply: "Why would they want to do that?"