Facts About The Iconic Show, Gilligan’s Island

Published on 04/17/2018
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Miss Nevada

You’re looking at the Miss Nevada 1959 winner, folks. Winning that title helped Dawn Wells land a scholarship at the University of Washington, where she studied theater. After graduating, Wells moved to L.A. to pursue an acting career. However Wells was set on acting and not just becoming another pretty face. So even though she is wildly attractive, Wells was committed to working hard to reach fame. Not just using her looks to her advantage and that’s pretty remarkable.

Miss Nevada

Miss Nevada

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Starstruck

Fans everywhere debated who their favorite character on the show was, Mary Ann or Ginger? Despite the constant fan oogling, these two Hollywood stars were good friends off set. Wells was initially intimated by Louise as she was a huge star and at the time, Wells wasn’t well known. Once Wells finally got over her fears, she and Tina became very close. In fact, Wells is also friends with Louise’s daughter now!

Starstruck

Starstruck

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