From Sickly to Stunning: The Polio Survivor Who Became a Hollywood Icon

In 1948, Cyd’s life changed forever when she married singer Tony Martin. Their love story was not the dramatic, highly publicized whirlwind marriage that Hollywood so often celebrated. Instead, theirs was a relationship built on mutual respect, shared values, and a rare kind of steadiness.

Tony Martin already had a flourishing career, and Cyd had become a rising star in the dance world. Together, they created a home life that many Hollywood couples could only dream of — a marriage that lasted over six decades, a remarkable achievement in any industry, but especially in the unpredictable world of show business.

Tony adored her. He often spoke of her beauty, her discipline, her kindness, and her loyalty. In interviews, he described her as:

“A woman of extraordinary grace, both on and off the stage.”

Their life together was filled with creativity. They raised children, traveled, toured together in a nightclub act, and supported one another through changing careers and shifting eras of Hollywood. Even as the golden age of musicals came to an end, their bond grew stronger.

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