1. Gena Rowlands Life Before Acting

She studied at the University of Wisconsin (1947-50)  

2. Gena Rowlands and John Cassavetes' Love Story 

After meeting director John Cassavetes, they married on April 9, 1954,

Nick, Alexandra and Zoe Cassavetes 

3. Gena Rowlands and John Cassavetes' Children

In 1974, Rowlands starred in "A Woman Under the Influence," directed by Cassavetes

4. Gena Rowlands in A Woman Under the Influence

Rowlands won her first Golden Globe for the film in 1974She later won her second Golden Globe in 1987

5. Gena Rowlands' Golden Globe Wins 

In 1977, Rowlands starred in the psychological drama "Opening Night''

6. Gena Rowlands in Opening Night

Gloria-was one of Rowlands' last films with Cassavetes before his 1989 death. 

7. Gena Rowlands in Gloria

Gloria-was one of Rowlands' last films with Cassavetes before his 1989 death. 

8. Gena Rowlands in Another Woman

In 2004, Rowlands starred in "The Notebook," playing the older Allie,directed by her son Nick 

9. Gena Rowlands in The Notebook