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She continued working throughout the 1960s, appearing in Exodus, All Fall Down, The Sandpiper, Grand Prix and Loving. She was also honored with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame — one recognizing her work in television and the other celebrating her contributions to film.
But as her family grew, Saint made a decision that was unusual for a major Hollywood star at the height of her career.
She stepped back.
She chose to spend more time raising her children rather than constantly chasing the next role.
Her film appearances became more occasional during the 1970s and 1980s, while she continued working in television and on stage.She eventually returned to the big screen, appearing in Nothing in Common with Tom Hanks and Jackie Gleason in 1986.
She continued taking on television roles as well and finally won an Emmy in 1990 for the miniseries People Like Us, after receiving several previous nominations.Learn a Language
And then, decades after sharing the screen with Brando in On the Waterfront, Saint found herself connected to him once again.
In 2006, she played Martha Kent, Superman’s adoptive mother, in Superman Returns.