The Real Elly May: The Beautiful Life and Legacy of Donna Douglas

Inside this ranking: 12 headline-making yachts, following the source's published order and reported estimates. Prices can change and should be read as editorial estimates rather than live appraisals.

• Born in Pride, Louisiana — Born in Pride, Louisiana. Donna Douglas was born Doris Ione Smith in 1932 in the small community of Pride, Louisiana.
• The Ultimate Tomboy — The Ultimate Tomboy. Rather than focusing on typical childhood trends of the era, she was a self-described tomboy who preferred playing sports and exploring the woods.
• Developing Elly May's Spirit — Developing Elly May's Spirit. The animal-loving, free-spirited personality she developed during her youth in Louisiana would later define her most famous television character.
• Stepping Into the Spotlight — Stepping Into the Spotlight. Before finding fame in California, she entered and won local beauty pageants, including Miss New Orleans.

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