Actress

Lucille Ball, a strong woman, comedian and actress is best remembered from her iconic show 'I Love Lucy.' Her career only started from there and turned into a long and prosperous one, filled with many self-produced shows. Here are some photos of Ball from her real life. She was an unmatchable presence, so just how did Nicole Kidman go about tackling her in Being the Ricardos. 1. 1936: This one's from the sets of Muss 'Em Up where Lucille is doing some brow makeup on the boxer Maxie Rosenbloom. Getty Images 2. 1938: Enjoying a shake, while donning the classic 30s look. Getty Images 3.1939: Dressed in a fine tulle for a portrait by Laszlo Willinger. Getty Images 4. 1940: The vintage hairstyle and swimsuit give her a sprightly look. Getty Images 5. 1944: Right before a performance at Franklin D. Roosevelt's 60th birthday. Getty Images 6. 1950: Ball and Desi driving in a convertible. Getty Images 7. 1950: A cozy, family picture of Ball with husband, Desi and their three cocker spaniels. Getty Images 8. 1953: Proud parents looking at their newborn, Desi, Jr. Getty Images 9. 1955: Lucille with her daughter Lucie in an amusement park ride. Getty Images 10. 1955: Living the luxurious life, Lucille is seen here taking breakfast in bed at her NY home. Getty Images 11. 1956: A behind-the-scene snapshot taken on one of I Love Lucy episodes. Lucille posing with George Reeves as Superman. Getty Images 12. 1957: A cute candid picture with her son Desi, Jr. Getty Images 13. 1958: Desi and Lucille outside their production house Desilu. Getty Images 14. 1965: Lucille posing by a tree with her kids Lucie, 14 and Desi, Jr. 12. Getty Images 15. 1973:A candid image showing Lucille laughing by the side of her husband, Gary Morton and singer Sammy Davis Jr. at a Friars Club benefit. Getty Images 16. 1974: Wearing a stylish red gown and heavy jewelry, Lucille gears up for Mame. Getty Images 17. 1978: Lucille being her cheerful self in a game of backgammon. Getty Images 18. 1980: Laughing away with husband, Gary Morton . Getty Images 19. 1987: A nostalgic picture of Lucille and comedienne Betty White. Getty Images Does this bring back the ol' I love Lucy days? Share this story on Facebook with your friends. Credits: countryliving.com Enjoy our video about some UPS and DOWNS in the incredible life of Lucille Ball! For more of these throwback videos, check out our YouTube Channel!