Is Sandra Dee A-List?

Breakthrough: 'Until They Sail'

Sandra Dee wins a Golden Globe for 'Until They Sail'. Her career begins to take off.

'Gidget' and Teen Idol Status

Sandra Dee stars in 'Gidget', achieving widespread fame as a teen idol. The success of 'Gidget' propels her into mainstream popularity and wealth.

Marriage to Bobby Darin

Dee marries singer Bobby Darin, further increasing her public profile. This marks a high point in her personal and professional life.

Career Decline Begins

Dee's career begins to decline as she struggles with personal issues. Her later films fail to achieve the success of her earlier work.

Divorce from Bobby Darin

Sandra and Bobby get divorced, and her net worth drops.

Public Struggles

Dee publicly discusses her struggles with anorexia and depression. This leads to a further decline in her career opportunities.

Death

Dee dies in 2005.

Remembered Teen Star

Sandra Dee is remembered as a prominent teen idol of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Her films are still viewed, but her overall cultural impact is diminished.