Fabulous photos of Young Doris Day that reveal the Timeless Beauty and Talent of the Rising Star

Before she became America’s sweetheart, Doris Day was a young starlet making her mark in Hollywood with a style that was both bold and ahead of its time. In the 1940s and 1950s, Day’s fashion choices and her presence in front of the camera were turning heads. She had an allure that was different from the typical Hollywood glam—it was a blend of accessibility and allure, underlined by an unspoken boldness that came through in her fashion, her poses, and the roles she chose.

A Bold Presence on Screen and Off

Day’s early years in the industry saw her adopting a style that was unique—she managed to be both girl-next-door and glamorous at the same time. Her sunny personality shone through in promotional photos and film stills, where she often posed with a confidence and a hint of playfulness that was considered quite forward for the time. Even in her more sedate roles, there was an underlying boldness to her presence, a sense of a modern woman who knew her own mind and was comfortable in her skin.

Embracing Sex Appeal with Class

While Day was known for her wholesome image, she also had the ability to project a subtle sex appeal that was neither overt nor in-your-face. She could wear a simple dress and make it look chic, or be photographed in a casual setting and still exude a sense of sophistication and allure. Her poses—whether reclining in a chair or leaning against a piano—were always tasteful, yet they carried an undercurrent of sensuality that was emblematic of her personal brand of star power.

Setting Trends Without Following Them

Doris Day’s influence extended beyond her films; she became a trendsetter in fashion, often seen in outfits that would spark copycats among her fans. She had a way of wearing clothes that made them seem attainable yet aspirational. Her bold style choices were not just about the clothes, but also about how she wore them—with an effortless grace that made her look perpetually in vogue.

Doris Day in her youth not only captivated audiences with her performances but also with her daring style and poise. Her ability to balance a wholesome image with a sense of bold, understated sexiness set her apart in an era of Hollywood bombshells. The early days of her career painted a picture of a woman who was unafraid to stand out and who did so with an elegant flair.

#1 Doris Day as a baby, 1922.

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#2 Doris Day makes her first public appearance in a minstrel show during kindergarten, performing a recitation and dance.

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#3 Doris Day with Les Brown

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#4 Doris Day with Kitty Kallen

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#5 “Eine Zuviel Im Bett, Move Over Darling” featuring Doris Day, 1963.

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#6 Doris Day on her diving board, emphasizing the importance of exercise for actresses, 1940s.

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#7 Doris Day reclining on a red couch and smiling, circa 1945.

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#8 Doris Day, 1940s

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#9 Doris Day in the 1940s

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#10 Doris Day with Frank Sinatra on ‘Your Hit Parade’, 1947.

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#11 Doris Day in “Romance on the High Seas”, 1948.

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#12 Doris Day smiling in her dressing room on the set of “Romance on the High Seas”, 1948.

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#13 Doris Day, circa 1948

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#14 Doris Day in “My Dream is Yours”, 1949.

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#15 Jack Carson and Doris Day in a scene from “It’s A Great Feeling”, 1949.

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#16 Doris Day in a scene from “My Dream Is Yours”, 1949.

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#17 Doris Day in a scene from “It’s a Great Feeling”.

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#18 Doris Day in a striped turtleneck and jacket, circa 1950

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#19 Doris Day relaxing on a cushion in casual attire, 1950

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#20 Doris Day and Gordon MacCrae in “Tea for Two”, 1950.

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#21 Doris Day posing in a denim outfit.

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#22 Doris Day with a dog, asking it to pose for a picture.

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#23 Doris Day in a dancing pose, Warner Brothers film fame.

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#24 Doris Day, 1950

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#25 Doris Day diving into a pool, in contrast to snowy weather elsewhere, during “Storm Warning”.

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#26 Doris Day in a bathing suit on a sun lounger, 1951.

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#27 Doris Day wearing jeans and leaning against a bale of hay, 1951.

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#28 Doris Day in a swimsuit in “The Winning Team”, 1952.

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#29 “April In Paris” featuring Doris Day as Ethel Dynamite Jackson, 1952.

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#30 Doris Day as Marjorie Winfield in “By the Light of the Silvery Moon”, 1953.

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#31 Doris Day playing tennis, circa 1953.

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#32 “Move Over, Darling” featuring Doris Day, 1963.

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#33 Doris Day in a portrait for ‘By the Light of the Silvery Moon’, 1953.

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#34 Doris Day in a sequined dance costume for “Love Me or Leave Me”, 1954.

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#35 Doris Day, circa 1955.

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#36 Doris Day, circa 1955.

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#37 Hot Doris Day in a black swimsuit, circa 1955.

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#38 Doris Day dancing in shorts, circa 1955.

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#39 Doris Day in fishnet stockings for “Love Me or Leave Me”, 1955.

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#40 Scene from “The Man Who Knew Too Much” with James Stewart and Doris Day, 1956.

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#41 Doris Day in “Love me or leave me”, 1955.

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#42 Doris Day hugging her knees while sitting on a chair, circa 1955.

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#43 Doris Day by her pool at home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, circa 1955.

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#44 Doris Day in a pink swimsuit and holding a green swimming cap, circa 1955.

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#45 Doris Day in a light blue, short-sleeved woollen blouse with two dragonfly brooches, circa 1955.

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#46 Doris Day with a poodle in her car, circa 1955.

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#47 Doris Day holding a dove in Paris, April 1955.

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#48 Doris Day with a street painter near Place de la Concorde, Paris, April 1955.

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#49 Doris Day in the Tuileries Gardens near Place de la Concorde, Paris, April 1955.

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#50 Doris Day at the WERE radio studios in Cleveland, Ohio, circa 1956.

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#51 Doris Day takes a coffee break during the filming of ‘The Man Who Knew Too Much’, 1956.

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#52 Doris Day and Louis Jourdan in a scene from ‘Julie’, 1956.

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#53 A frightened Doris Day in a scene from ‘The Man Who Knew Too Much’, 1956.

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#54 Doris Day with Alfred Hitchcock on the set of ‘The Man Who Knew Too Much’.

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#55 Doris Day, circa 1957.

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#56 Doris Day in ‘Teacher’s Pet’

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#57 Rock Hudson and Doris Day in a scene from ‘Pillow Talk’, 1959.

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#58 Doris Day in a scene from ‘Pillow Talk’, 1959.

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#59 Doris Day and Rock Hudson in ‘Pillow Talk’, 1959.

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#60 Doris Day, circa 1960.

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#61 Doris Day, circa 1960.

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#62 Doris Day in a red jacket and black fur hat licking an ice cream cone, circa 1960.

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#63 Doris Day in ‘Midnight Lace’, circa 1960.

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#64 Doris Day adjusts her hat while filming ‘Lover Come Back’, 1960.

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#65 Rock Hudson and Doris Day in the shower set of ‘Lover Come Back’, 1960.

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#66 Doris Day petting her dog at her house in Los Angeles, 1960.

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#67 Doris Day smiling and resting her head against her arm, circa 1960.

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#68 Doris Day with her dog Andy, February 19, 1960

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#69 Doris Day poses for a in her living room, Los Angeles, 1961.

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#70 Doris Day chatting at her house in Los Angeles, 1961.

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#71 Doris Day on a trapeze in ‘Billy Rose’s Jumbo’, 1962.

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#72 Doris Day with John Raitt, 1962.

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#73 Doris Day holding a letter, 1962.

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#74 Cary Grant and Doris Day on the set of ‘That Touch of Mink’, 1962.

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#75 Doris Day in ‘That Touch of Mink’, 1962.

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#76 Doris Day under a carwash in ‘Move Over Darling’, 1962.

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#77 Doris Day poses by a pole at her house in Los Angeles, 1962.

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#78 Doris Day in a fur-trimmed coat, circa 1963.

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#79 Doris Day, circa 1965.

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#80 Doris Day in ‘The Glass Bottom Boat’, 1966.

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#81 ‘The Doris Day Show’ featuring Doris Day, Disney Ranch, California, July 8, 1968.

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