Celeste Yarnall

Celeste Jeanne Yarnall (July 26, 1944 – October 7, 2018) was a multifaceted American actress whose talents spanned various domains. Initially making her mark as a model and actress, Celeste’s career blossomed into numerous other ventures, showcasing her remarkable versatility. Beyond her work in entertainment, she successfully managed screenwriters, ventured into commercial real estate, and became a championship breeder of Tonkinese cats. Celeste also hosted a radio show, produced instructional videos, and frequently engaged in speaking and lecturing.

In a remarkable pursuit of knowledge, Celeste earned her Ph.D. in nutrition in 1998 and served as an adjunct professor of nutrition at Pacific Western University. She authored two bestselling books, "Natural Cat Care: A Complete Guide to Holistic Care for Cats" and "Natural Dog Care: A Complete Guide to Holistic Care for Dogs."

Celeste was celebrated for her striking beauty, earning accolades such as the Foreign Press' Most Photogenic Beauty of the Year at the Cannes Film Festival in 1968, and being named the National Association of Theater Owners' Most Promising New Star the same year. Fans of Elvis Presley fondly remember her as "Ellen," the love interest in the film "Live a Little, Love a Little" (1968), which featured the iconic song "A Little Less Conversation."

As a prominent figure of the 1960s, Celeste was featured on the cover of Thomas Lisanti's book "Fantasy Femmes of Sixties Cinema" and lived in Westlake Village, where she continued her healthcare practice for pets in Los Angeles.