@macksby, what an incredibly captivating story! I can only imagine how isolating and reality-altering that level of fame can be. It's probably like a prison, that coupled with fears of aging and becoming irrelevant in the eyes of Hollywood would be enough stress to make a person moody and bitter.

I'm sure that time spent with you is every bit as memorable to her as it is to you. I can see this as a novel and then a film. Well done!