AVA GARDNER Grave & Incredible MUSEUM | Smithfield NC 

Hi Jordan, one of my friends was friends with Ava Gardner in the 1970's. It's so nice to see so many original film costumes on display and not in private collections. The one's from 'Barefoot Contessa' and 'Showboat' were so ornate. Wow, she had a real lavish London Apartment, so nice that they have some of her personal items. I wish more Museums would be dedicated to old Hollywood stars, the items was fantastic. Great vlog Jordan.

Hey Jordan Ava’s grave is like 5 minutes from my house. I wish I knew you were coming it would have been a honor to meet you. Me and my wife have been watching your channel since day one. We also have some pictures of Ava real pictures that was given to us from her. We hope you enjoyed your visit to Smithfield and you should check some of the historic places in Raleigh. Take care and safe travels and be careful on interstate 95 people don’t know how to drive on that interstate. Interstate 40 is a lot safer lol. Take care.

Beautiful fascinating woman treated everyone with respect white or black way ahead of her times loved in Spain .

Hello! I live just a few miles from Smithfield, NC! I’m an NC native. All North Carolinians love Ava and are extremely proud of her. That’s why there is a museum and the cemetery has the signs pointing to her grave. (We do things a little differently here in the south. ) My hometown is Wilmington, NC. If you ever want to come back and see some sights where numerous movies (Sleeping with the Enemy; I Know What You did Last Summer, etc.) and TV shows (Dawson’s Creek, for ex.) were filmed, or see the location where Brandon Lee was shot and the hospital he was taken to, I’d be happy to show you. I can also take you to some Michael Jordan locations. When I was in 8th grade, Drew Barrymore lived a few doors down from our house for several months. She was in town filming Firestarter and Cats Eye. She was younger than me but my little sister played with her all the time. Drew has said many times that Wilmington was the first place that ever felt like home to her. NC has a rich history with Hollywood. Someday you’ll have to check out Mount Airy, home of Andy Griffith! I love your channel! Keep up the good work. 👍

Amazing museum that I never knew existed. Ava was a true beauty who didn't let success and fame corrupt her lovely personality. Thank you Jordan. I hope Jah had a good rest.

Thank you for taking us to museums and other places that some of us would not get to see on our own. This is a great museum that I did not know existed.

Jordan, this video is amazing! I love Ava Gardner! She's an iconic beauty and actress! Thank you for showing us her grave and the museum! Love from North Carolina!

Ava Gardner was truly a Hollywood icon! Great job telling her colorful story, Jordan. Thanks for sharing it with us.

She was a beautiful woman. She had such beautiful clothes and jewelry. Thank you for brining us here. What a lovely museum. Stay safe and take care.

Nice video, I pass by her museum twice a day. I've said to my wife before, "If Jordan ever visits he'll be impressed". Not much other in the way of movie magic around these parts Jordan. I glad we got lucky with a true gem.

Definitely taking a nerd pilgrimage to see the Ava Gardner Museum, as I simply adore her!

Awesome museum, Jordan. I'm glad she stood firm about not changing her eyebrows. It was truly a big part of her allure to me.

A true Hollywood legend. The fact she made Frank Sinatra cry so many times and he loved her until her death fascinates me. She was a civil rights advocate too and supported Black artists in Hollywood. A true southern lady that lived all around the world. I own 3 biographies about her amazing life.

I love how she stood her ground and didn't change for people

Beautiful woman and a wonderful actress.

Jordan, great tour! She had it going on! That's for sure, such a pretty lady. Those wide brimmed hats they wore in the 40's classy. Today's performers don't even hold a candle to her and her peers of the time.

Everything in the video was very well done from the glimpse of your darling animal companion buddy Jahster (so cute) to the family Gardner gravesite ending with the pristine well taken care of museum of Ava Gardner. All the displays looked so well preserved, clean and orderly. Both the video and museum items were definitely put together with a lot of love & care to Ms. Gardner. Thank you 🙏🏻 ❤️

Fabulous vlog. Ava Gardner was so beautiful and an amazing actress. To see her grave and museum was wonderful. Thank You for showing. I had to laugh seeing the Barry Foote sign, he was a mediocre catcher for the Cubs from 1979 to 1981.

Aww sweet baby Jahster. He looks so comfy and cute in the car. I just adore him. He's such a beautiful boy and a good boy. 💙💙💙💙

Hello Jordan! What a treat. I must admit I really didn't know very much at all of Ava's back story and romances. How wonderful that someone from her background would spend all this devotion, time and effort making this museum. It is now on my travel bucket list. Thank you Jordan. Have a great weekend. Blessings - Judith 🎵🎭

Ava and Howard Hughes were both born on Christmas Eve. Hughes was considerably older than Ava. He was born in 1905 and had his detectives chase quite a few women for him. What an eccentric! Frank Sinatra was a December baby, too - born December 12th, ten years younger than Hughes and tons hotter to Ava. Ava's magnetic charms were like honey to a bee, if bees, (beyond the drones,) were men. Ava Gardner was fascinating in so many ways, from her lovelife to her incredible screen presence, her beauty and her adventurous spirit. She was a born rebel who didn't hestitate to live as she saw fit, nobody's fool. Thank you so very much, Lion Man, for bringing her museum to life here and for all that you've said. I love Ava. She's been an inspiration to me, especially since we share the same birthday and a lot more, better left unmentioned. ❤🎉❤

🦁 Jordan...I named my one beloved dog that blessed my life for 18 year’s after her and Frank Sinatra...Ave Francis and she also was beautiful and feisty 💜. Another, Great Vlog! 👏🏼👍👏🏼

My most memory of Ava's films was Show Boat! Hard to believe that she only lived to 67/68! So sad she died so young!

💋Ava Gardner is one of my very favorites! I have a biography on her that raw, insightful and heartbreaking. She was incredibly beautiful and a fire ball. Love her! Thanks Jordan. Continued Blessings and Support. ~Love&Light♥️Carli

There is just something about seeing the actual costumes or clothing that someone wore from a film that is so fascinating to me. Love this. Thank you!

Thanks Jordan for visiting NC , and thanks for coming to our home of Smithville , so glad you did the piece on ave loved her movies. Hope you find someone else here in our state to do a piece on. You did a very good job on this one.

I'm in the middle of reading one of her biographies, such a fascinating woman. Thank you for this video!

she was a gorgeous woman, her life was interesting . beautiful clothes interesting costumes . yep Hollywood like to change the looks, good that she stuck to her guns. thanks for the trip !! take care and be safe and you to Jah !!

WOW! That is a great museum!!! We have driven by the signs on the highway for years, heading to St Augustine, FL and always have seen it, and we have never been!! WOW! Going to show my bestie over here since he never wanted to get off the Highway-after he sees this, he'll finally stop the next time!! The gentlemen who collected and donated we all him a big THANK YOU for saving such wonderful Movie History and Ava's personal collections-So wonderful! She was the worlds most beautiful woman! Ty for sharing, again always sharing great finds and the history behind the collection is so wonderful!! Ty Jordan & Jah !

Vra Vra vroom lol does anyone say that anymore? All the Hollywood stars loved Ava and well I read she loved many of them too lol Her fights and make ups with Frank Sinatra are legendary.. Great Job Jordan thank you.

Thank you for showing us these beautiful costumes and jewellery pieces. Ava so absolutely beautiful.

Thank you for visiting the Ava Gardner museum for us. I first saw her in the disaster flick 'Earthquake' in the 1970s. I also saw her in 'A.D.' with the late, great Colleen Dewhurst. But 'A.D.' was not the film she worked with George C. Scott, although he was married twice to Dewhurst. She co-starred with Scott in 1966s 'The Bible.' After checking out her filmography, I definitely want to see a few of her other films, including 'The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean' from the early 1970s where she had a small role as 'Lili Langtrey' along with a young Jacqueline Bisset. 'The Blue Bird,' also from the early 70s featured her, Elizabeth Taylor, Jane Fonda, Cicely Tyson and Will Geer (the Grandfather on 'The Waltons'), looks like quite an interesting film, if it can be found. But thanks again for covering Ava's life and career!

I love, love, love this vlog because I've always loved this woman. Thank you Jordan and Jah for coming to NC. I enjoyed the Ellerbe and Andre the Giant vlogs too. Come back soon...there's plenty more here! (Winston-Salem - The murder or suicide of young Smith Reynolds, son of tobacco giant, R. J. Reynolds. What role did Broadway actress Libby Holman play in this tragedy...)

Awesome museum, awesome star.

Ava was the coolest person! Hope she’s at peace ♥️ thanks for the video!

Thank you Jordan, I loved seeing all the clothes ,all well preserved,what a great collection.

Thank You for sharing. Another Great Stream. She was BEAUTIFUL.

Absolutely love seeing her personal items displayed so beautifully, she was magnetic in her ability to draw people to her. I'm also amazed in how Howard Hughes played parts in the life of so many starlets. So interesting ❤🐩

That was really cool. I have always said she was one of the most gorgeous women to come out of Hollywood. Just pure beauty!!! God Bless her Soul!

They don't make ladies like her anymore, ladies back in the day were nothing but pure class, the way they walked , talked, dressed , acted , behaved , all so classy

WOW! Jordan I really enjoyed this vlog. It was great seeing all the clothes and Ava's collectables. Thank you and God Bless you and Jah.🙏🌷🌹🌹

That painting done by a fan was beautiful.

What a great video on Ava Gardner and the museum was great to walk through with you, so many wonderful items to see. We appreciate you share her film history with us. Thank you

Thank you so very much.....SHE is my favorite of all times.....wow, gotta get down there ! Thank you!

This was a real, treat. She was so beautiful and talented. Love your presentation and everything. Your dog is cute, too! 12-2022 from Chatsworth, CA.

This is so cool! I LIVE in Smithfield! My house is about 1/4 mile from where she was born and raised. Thank you for this

Jordan another awesome video, you are such a good storyteller, I just love your videos.

that was awesome. thank you

I named my daughter after the beautiful Ava Gardner 😊

Loved seeing the items in the museum.. Thanks for showing us around Jordan.

I enjoy watching your videos, not just to see a grave, but I love your mini bios that teach me about the celebrity who's grave you are visiting.

Love those shoes from Barefoot Contessa.

Ty Jordan! She was breathtaking! I loved every minute of seeing her final resting place and the museum. Take care❤

Have to tell you that you do great old Hollywood vlogs. Said it before and will say it again. My faves too. Thanks

Thank you Jordan⚘, this was really very interesting. Great 💐

I remember the I Love Lucy episode when the group was discussing sites to see in Hollywood that Fred kept saying Ava Gardner and Ethel got annoyed by it lol

oh my...you're just down the road! Welcome to NC

I lived 12 miles from there for years and never went to see her grave or museum. So glad you did this! Welcome to North Carolina!

She was a beautiful woman with a beautiful personality to go with it. She was a great actress and I loved her very much. It's so nice to see that they have a museum for her

I've been to Sinatra's house in Palm Springs and in one of the bathrooms the sink has a big chip in it. Apparently Ava and Frank were fighting and she threw an ash tray at him and he ducked and it chipped that sink.

Hi Jordon. Loved this video. Ava was the most beautiful lady. I wonder why the movie Bhowani Junction was not mentioned nor there as any memorabilia from that movie. It was one of Ava’s best movie which she did with Stewart Granger. I had the pleasure of meeting Stewart Granger and had a long chat with him. He said to me that Ava was the most beautiful lady in the world and especially when she wore a saree (Indian dress) which she wore in that movie. Thought it would be interesting for you to know as Stewart Granger said those very words. Thanks for taking me to the museum and her resting place. Paid my respects through this video. ❤️🤗💕🇦🇺

She was a bombshell. No wonder the Hollywood actors fell head over heels

Another fantastic Vlog by Jordan the Lion. Jordan you did a great job on this vlog that I went back and watched it again. All of Ava Gardners' belongings ( Clothes, Jewelry, Shoes, Purses) are so beautiful. Love the story about the red silk dress. Thank you for sharing.

Jordan , wow bro, another very great video , congrats 🎖🎖🎖🏆

A GREAT TOUR & INSIGHT IN TO AVA. 🐦🐦🐦

Finally binge watching today to catch up! Absolutely love all your videos! Thank you so much for sharing and taking us along for the ride!

Congratulations 👏🏽this is the best RU-vid channel ever 👏🏽. Just a few points about Ava. She moved to Madrid and lived there for 13 years and then she moved to London to live there until she died and never back to N Carolina. She learned Spanish and talk very well. Btw, what a face se had 😍Congratulations again for your channel!!!

Her tombstone said 1922, but that book inside the museum said 1923… Great video though Jordan

Great vlog really loved the museum

Great video , I love Ava . Brilliant Actress , wow you just can’t beat the old Hollywood style can you , Thankyou for showing us her Gravesite and museum.

Thank you for your work! I have long enjoyed it. I want that dog, for real! He is damn cool. You are both lucky to have each other. I am in my seventies and my last pet died last summer. I don’t want to have another because I can’t stand the idea of passing and leaving a grieving pet that has lost it’s best friend.

This was such a great video, you clearly know a lot about her career and personal life, I have read a couple books about her and I think my favorite was "Love Is Nothing" the story of Ava Gardner, I would love to see this museum some day for sure, keep up the good work!!!

Ava was great in many movies especially in The Night of the Iguana!

You are so knowledge about people and places. Love your videos.

👍💯💙. Hi Jordan and Jah. Beautiful museum. I'll have to make it a point to go visit her grave and the museum. Thanks for posting and sharing. Ava was indeed Beautiful. She had Spunk. Good for her. HOLLYWOOD could not boss her around. It's refreshing to know she lived her life. Some of the men weren't so nice. I think she was a classy lady. 👍💯%. Love,respect and positivity always. Neita James. 🧘‍♀️🙂✌🖐.(nj).

I know you don't like to mention your travel plans but wish I knew you were going to be there. Live less than 2 hrs away. On a side note, never knew Miss Gardner was from that area and now it's another place to check out. Anyway, great vlog

Thank you for showing us this museum! I was so surprised when I had read somewhere that Ava was from NC. I always thought she was from Europe and had a haughty attitude. Sounds like she had a bad taste in men which was unfortunate since she was so beautiful.

This woman was beyond her time! Beautiful, strong, opinionated, and talented! If I could step into the shoes of anyone for a day it would be her

WOW! Wonderful Video great history lesson thanks!

This is awesome! Thank you for this amazing video!

Wow, Jordan! This is an exceptional video. Thank you, great job & research,as always.👍🤗✌️

I grew up at the corner of Valley Vista and Colbath in Sherman Oaks, California. Valley Vista was a very nice street that I took to walk to Dixie Canyon Ave. Elementry school. At some point someone told me that Ava Gardner once lived in a house right there on Valley vista, a house you could walk right up to from the street that had a hill to the other side of it and I have always wondered if that was true? I wonder if I could look up information as to all the residences of Ava Gardner?

Good Stuff as always, Jah is a cuttie😎

Great thank-you Jorden.

Hey Jordan! THIS was one of your BEST Vlogs! I love all of them but this was a Gem! Beautiful woman and a great story! -Kevin in Gulfport Florida. 😁

That museum is super, the costumes are in amazing condition.

You're close to my neck of the woods! Lol. Her museum is in between where I & my cousin live. We'll be heading there soon! Ty for this Jordan! Didn't know that it was as close to Us as it is! Can't wait to see it !

wow Im in North Carolina and never knew this museum was here defiantly will try to visit this summer

Ava Gardner...the most beautiful women I have ever seen...would put any women in Hollywood or reality shows to shame today. Ava was all breathtaking and stunning...her face was real, no lazer skin surgery, No fake eye lashes, No boobs, No fake lips, no fake butts, No fake brused in eyebrows, no fake bodies and plastic surgeries, she didn't have to wear pounds of makeup, ...Golden Era Hollywood women were shockingly staggeringly beautiful and natural. Ava was absolutely beautiful beyond words and she was smoldering. She was legendary and Iconic and classy. RIP sweet Ava Gardner (1922-1990)

I wanted to visit her museum this will be in my bucket list

Beautiful Vlog. Loved every second of it. I live in Adelaide Australia so I’ll never see it for real. So thank you for walking us through it with you. She is and was very beautiful. RIP Ava.

I remember seeing billboards that says nc home of Ava Gardner.On my way to sc when we go. Thanks for video.

THIS IS A MAA ZZ I N G .......WOW...........

Thanks Jordan. I love Ava Gardiner.

Totally awesome!!!

Fantastic vlog Jordan👍

She had a flat in Ennismore gardens London near my old school 😇🙏🎉🎊🔮🧓

Thankyou so much for this wonderful vlog on the talented and lovely Ava. Very enjoyable! 💕

Amazing video thank you for posting this 🙋🏻‍♀️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️🙂

Soo crazy man. I’m from right down the road. Goldsboro-Mt Olive area, 15 minutes away. Lol.