Sultry Facts About Sharon Tate, The Tragic Vixen
Sharon Tate was just 26 years old when she became a victim of the Manson family murders. But she was so much more than that. She was an actress, wife, soon-to-be mother, daughter, and friend. A natural beauty, she was kind and warm-hearted according to those who knew her well.
She was living her best life when it was abruptly cut short, but we’re here to also talk about what she brought to those years she lived. Here are 60 facts about Sharon Tate’s brief, beautiful life.
Sharon Tate Facts
1. Army Brat
Sharon Tate was born to Colonel Paul James Tate and Doris Tate in Dallas, Texas in 1943. Her father was an officer in the US army, and the family moved around a lot when she was a child.
In fact, by the time she was 16 years old, Tate had lived in six different cities throughout her life and had enrolled in several different high schools.
2. Pageant Girl
Though her family described the young Tate as shy and noted her difficulty creating or maintaining friendships, she was a whole different person when she went on stage. When she was just six months old, Tate not only participated in but won the "
Miss Tiny Tot of Dallas" Pageant, showing a glimmer of the stardom that was to come.
3. Humble Beginnings
Despite these pageant roots, Tate's parents confessed they had no big Hollywood dreams for their young daughter.
