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Vera Miles: The Hitchcock Star Who Chose Motherhood

4/13/2025

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Vera Miles, the iconic star of "Psycho," shines in Christopher McKittrick's biography, "Vera Miles: The Hitchcock Blonde Who Got Away." At 95, she defies the myths surrounding her bond with Alfred Hitchcock, revealing a woman who chose the joys of motherhood over the allure of fame, all while carving out a remarkable career.

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Vera Miles, the iconic star of "Psycho," shines in Christopher McKittrick's biography, "Vera Miles: The Hitchcock Blonde Who Got Away." At 95, she defies the myths surrounding her bond with Alfred Hitchcock, revealing a woman who chose the joys of motherhood over the allure of fame, all while carving out a remarkable career.