Born Elizabeth Alice MacGraw on April 1, 1939, in Pound Ridge, New York, Ali’s early years were marked by both art and financial hardship. Her parents, Frances and Richard MacGraw, were talented but often struggled financially. Their modest home was shared with another couple, leaving little privacy. Her father, who had a difficult upbringing in an orphanage, sometimes showed his anger at home, especially toward Ali’s brother, Richard Jr.
Despite these challenges, Ali’s creative spirit was nurtured by her artistic family and her mother’s strong will. After doing well at Rosemary Hall prep school and graduating from Wellesley College, Ali moved to New York City to start a career in fashion.
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