The Actress Who Left Hollywood to Become A Nun
7 min readSep 27, 2021
The remarkable true story of actress Dolores Hart
On February 26, 2012, an unlikely figure appeared at the annual 84th Academy Awards.
Amid the crisp tuxedos and sequin evening gowns stood a 73-year-old Roman Catholic Benedictine nun wearing a modest habit, complete with a dark veil and wimple. She walked down the famous red carpet surrounded by acclaimed…
