She Witnessed Her Mother Kill Her Abusive Father — Years Later, She Became an Oscar-Winning Hollywood Icon

with a laugh. “I was in tears one day because I couldn’t sit next to her.”

Her glasses, clothing, and hair made her a target for classmates. Instead of feeling admired or included, she frequently experienced what she later described as cruel treatment from other girls.

“I actually got a lot of the mean girl stuff from the ages of 7 to 12. I was pretty continue reading …