Clara Bow Was Hollywood's First "It" Girl—And Her Story Is Tragic

Clara Bow Was Hollywood's First "It" Girl—And Her Story Is Tragic


December 30, 2025 | Samantha Henman

Clara Bow Was Hollywood's First "It" Girl—And Her Story Is Tragic


With her tomboy charms and expressive face, Clara Bow took Old Hollywood by storm. She was one of the most iconic “It” Girls of her day—in fact, she practically invented the term. But sadly, the glitz and glamour of Tinseltown quickly turned sour, and the starlet suffered a downfall that was as tragic as it was legendary.

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