Jill Robinson obituary
Briefly

Jill Robinson's memoirs vividly depicted her childhood spent among Hollywood royalty, illustrating the contrasts between privilege, fame, and personal identity, as she navigated the complexities of her upbringing.
Her experiences as the daughter of an Oscar-winning screenwriter and president of MGM informed her understanding of Hollywood's excesses and the personal ramifications of growing up in such an environment.
Despite facing rejection from an elite school due to quotas, Jill's family privilege allowed her re-entry into the system, showcasing both opportunity and the moral decisions regarding that privilege.
With a Cast of Thousands, Robinson's breakout memoir, became a bestseller, drawing on her rich experiences and the gossip surrounding the celebrity-filled world she was part of.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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