Sharon Tate

Sharon has quite the high school career. During those years, she was a cheerleader, baton twirler, star basketball player, and played Juliet in the school production of "Romeo and Juliet." She was also voted Homecoming Queen and Senior Prom Queen.

Sharon's husband Roman Polanski said that in his eyes, Sharon was "a perfect woman."

Michael Sarne said that Sharon "was a luminous beauty, kind, gentle and a wonderful friend to all who were privileged to know her." He added that she "brought out the best in others and was a human being of extraordinary worth. Her memory is always fresh in my mind."

Sharon drove a 1967 red Ferrari with tags # VMP659.

Malibu Barbie was modeled after Sharon's character 'Malibu' in 1967's film "Don't Make Waves.'

Sharon's measurements were 36-22-35.

Sharon's favorite make-up for her lips was vaseline, which she kept jars of in her car.

Sharon auditioned for the role of Liesl in Sound of Music.

Sharon was born at 5:47 pm-CST on a Sunday

Sharon's character 'Freia Carlson' in 1969's "The Wrecking Crew" was the inspiration for 'Felicity Shagwell' in the 1999 hit "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me."

Sharon was originally cast as Billie Jo in the TV show "Petticoat Junction," but walked away from it at the advice of her manager.

For her work in "The Wrecking Crew," Sharon's salary was $125,000.

Sharon is buried in Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California.

Sharon's unborn son, who died when she did, was named Paul Richard for his gravestone.

Sharon once went out on a date with actor Jack Palance when she was still in high school in Italy.

Sharon, wearing a brunette wig, had a recurring role as a secretary on The Beverly Hillbillies.

Sharon's height was 5'5".

In 1958, Sharon was crowned Sophomore Princess at Columbia High School.

Sharon had brown eyes.

Sharon appeared in television commercials for Santa Fe Cigars.

Sharon moved to Los Angeles, in 1962.

Sharon won the "Miss Tiny Tot of Dallas Pageant" at six months old.

Sharon had two younger sisters, Patricia and Deborah.

Sharon and Roman Polanski were married in London on January 20, 1968.

Sharon's father was a lieutenant colonel in Army Intelligence.

Sharon the title of "Miss Richland, Washington" (a beauty contest) when she was sixteen years old.

Sharon was 8 months pregnant at the time of her death.

Sharon was considered one of the most beautiful women in the world during the late sixties.