Scarlett O’Hara
About
Scarlett O’Hara is the headstrong and determined Southern belle from Margaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind, portrayed by Vivien Leigh in the legendary 1939 film. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, Scarlett’s fierce determination to survive and thrive makes her one of literature’s most complex and fascinating female characters. Her declaration ‘Tomorrow is another day’ embodies her indomitable spirit.
Before Fame
Scarlett grew up as the privileged daughter of a wealthy plantation owner in Georgia. She was known for her beauty and her ability to charm every young man in the county.
Trivia
- She was portrayed by Vivien Leigh, who won the Academy Award for Best Actress
- Gone with the Wind held the record as the highest-grossing film for 25 years
- Her famous quote is 'Tomorrow is another day'
- She was voted the greatest female character in American cinema by AFI
- Margaret Mitchell published the novel in 1936
Family Life
Her father Gerald O'Hara was an Irish immigrant and plantation owner. Her mother Ellen was a refined Southern lady. She was married three times, most memorably to Rhett Butler.