Judy Garland left an indelible mark on the film industry.

The actress and singer was born Frances Ethel Gumm on June 10, 1922, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. She began her stage career when she was just a kid, performing with her sisters as part of the Vaudeville act The Gumm Sisters . By the age of 13, she had signed a film contract with MGM studios. Her early films included Pigskin Parade (1936) and Love Finds Andy Hardy (1938), alongside frequent co-star Mickey Rooney.

In 1939, Garland appeared as Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz. The role, arguably her most well-known, cemented her place in the Hollywood canon. Dorothys costume, the blue-and-white gingham apron dress and ruby slippers, also became instantly iconic and continue to influence fashion trends to this day .