#16: Growing Ego with Increasing Paychecks

Esther Williams, inexperienced but talented, never expected A-list status or Academy awards early in her career. Yet, her self-assurance soared with her growing success, undeterred by her novice status in the industry.

Esther’s confidence knew no bounds, daring to challenge Deborah Kerr, a star of serious MGM films. Boasting that one of her modest aquatic films could finance two of Kerr’s ventures, she blurred the line between confidence and arrogance.