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By: WHAS11.com May 1, 2026

The actress, who would have turned 100 today, had a way of finding the spotlight before she devoted herself to the stage and screen. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, on April 30, 1926, Leachman hitchhiked a coal truck, with her mother’s encouragement, to nearby Drake University, where she auditioned for and won a part in a children’s radio show at just 11 years old

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — One of Kentucky Derby week’s most star-studded celebrations is set to return with a global flair and a packed lineup of music, celebrities and charitable impact.

Grammy Award-winning musicians, professional sports icons, Kentucky Derby jockeys, and a constellation of stars from television, film, business, and the arts are set to walk the red carpet at the 2026 Unbridled Eve Derby Gala.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The celebrity guest list for the 13th-annual Unbridled Eve Derby Gala was unveiled Monday, and several notable actors, musicians, athletes and more are expected to be in attendance.

The gala will be 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Friday, May 1, the night before the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby, at the Galt House Hotel.

Miss America Featured in WWD at FIT’s Annual Gala Honoring Gap Inc. President & CEO Richard Dickson.