A Candid Shot Of Natalie Wood At The Premiere Of “Splendor In The Grass,” Circa 1961.

Natalie Wood photographed in her Laurel Canyon home, circa 1956.

Natalie Wood eating Chinese food, Ralph Crane, 1957.

Natalie Wood photographed by Earl Leaf at Malibu Beach playing a game during the 1956 Thalian Beach Ball.

Natalie Wood pinning up photos of her late co-star James Dean on her vanity mirror, 1955.

Natalie Wood prepares for the 34th Annual Academy Awards Ceremony, 1962. Allan Grant for Life Magazine.

“Natalie was always in search for an older man to give her guidance in life... [Laurence] Olivier filled that role, and she adored and trusted him... Once, we all sailed to Long Beach, right past the Queen Mary... I have pictures of Olivier looking at the Queen Mary and crying. I asked, “Why are you crying?” and he said, “When Vivien Leigh came from England to meet me in Hollywood, she sailed on this boat. And this means so much to me.” Olivier said Natalie reminded him of a young Vivien, and Natalie, who had always been a big fan, asked a lot of questions about her.” as recalled by photographer and friend Michael Childers.

Excerpt from “Natalie Wood : Reflections on a Legendary Life”; Natalie Wood photographed by Ernst Haas in 1961; Vivien Leigh photographed in 1939.

Natalie Wood in Love With the Proper Stranger, 1963

Natalie Wood photographed by Bill Ray, 1963.

Natalie Wood photographed holding a baby bird, 1962.

Natalie Wood photographed behind the scenes of “Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice,” circa 1969.