Ali MacGraw is an American actress and model who rose to prominence in the late 1960s. She began her career working as a photographic assistant at Harper's Bazaar magazine. Her breakthrough role came in the 1969 film 'Goodbye, Columbus', which earned her a Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer. She achieved international stardom for her iconic performance as Jenny Cavilleri in the 1970 romantic drama 'Love Story'. This role earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress and a Golden Globe Award. Throughout the 1970s, she appeared in several notable films including 'The Getaway' and 'Convoy'. In the 1980s, she gained further recognition for her role as Lady Ashley Mitchell in the television miniseries 'The Winds of War'. Beyond her acting career, she is well known for her interest in yoga and has released several instructional videos. She has been married three times, most notably to film producer Robert Evans and actor Steve McQueen. MacGraw remains a celebrated figure in American cinema for her contributions to the industry.