Ann-Margret: A Life of Talent, Love, and Strength

Ann-Margret, well known for her striking looks and dynamic talent, won audiences over in classics like Bye Bye Birdie and Viva Las Vegas, and was famously linked to Elvis Presley. However, she considers her most meaningful accomplishment not her fame, but her marriage to actor Roger Smith.

Despite attention from many admirers, it was Smith who truly captured her heart. The two married in 1967, and although their wedding day was less than perfect, they forged a strong and devoted partnership. Roger left his own acting career behind to support and manage Ann-Margret, helping her transition from a glamorous sex symbol to a serious actress with roles like the one in Carnal Knowledge.

Their journey together wasn’t without hardship. Ann-Margret struggled with addiction and survived a severe fall in 1972—Roger famously commandeered a plane to ensure she received urgent medical care. Later, when he was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, followed by Parkinson’s disease, Ann-Margret stepped back from her career to become his full-time caregiver until his de.ath in 2017.

Though they never had children together—something Ann-Margret has expressed sorrow over—she took great pride in being a stepmother to his three children.

Reflecting on her life, Ann-Margret says her proudest achievement is her marriage. “We loved each other and were always in each other’s corner,” she says. Their enduring love story stands as a rare and touching testament to loyalty and devotion in the often fleeting world of Hollywood.

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