Clara Bow, the original "It girl" of the 1920s, is the latest Old Hollywood figure to serve as a source of inspiration for Taylor Swift. For her eleventh studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, Swift named a song after the popular silent film actress, who rose to stardom just a few short years after her debut. Known as the first sex symbol of the Flapper Era, Bow starred in several box-office hits, including an early Oscar-winning movie, and faced intense tabloid scrutiny during her whirlwind career, which ended in early retirement.
Now that TTPD has finally arrived, read on to learn more about the late actress, including any possible connections she has to Swift and what Bow's living relatives think of the musical tribute.
