Norma Shearer was a Canadian-American actress born on April 10, 1902, in Montreal, Quebec. She became one of the leading stars of the Hollywood film industry during the 1920s and 1930s, known for her roles in films like The Divorcee and Marie Antoinette. She was celebrated for her ability to portray complex female characters and won an Academy Award for Best Actress in 1930. Shearer was married to producer Irving Thalberg, which helped her secure prominent roles in major films. After a successful career, she gradually retired from acting in the late 1940s. Norma Shearer passed away on June 12, 1983, leaving behind a legacy as a pioneering actress.