Tina Louise became an overnight sensation as Ginger on the hit television show Gilligan’s Island. The New York native quickly gained fame as an actress, singer, and model, though she was often praised more for her looks than her on-screen work.

Today, at 90 years old, Louise is the last surviving cast member of Gilligan’s Island. The show changed her life, but her career extended far beyond acting. Remarkably, she’s still going strong, and when you see her today, you’ll be amazed—she looks decades younger than her age!

Tina Louise was born Tina Blacker on February 11, 1934, in New York City. Her father owned a candy store, and her mother was a fashion model. Despite a complicated childhood marked by her parents’ divorce when she was just four, Tina’s path led her to an incredible career.

Initially, Tina didn’t plan on entering the entertainment industry, but a visit to a Broadway play with her mother changed everything. Inspired by a friend who was the same age and performing on stage, Tina decided to pursue acting instead of attending Miami University. Her mother supported this decision, and Tina began studying at the Neighborhood Playhouse in Manhattan.

While honing her acting skills, Tina also started modeling and working as a nightclub singer. In 1952, she made her Broadway debut in the Bette Davis musical Two’s Company. Her striking looks even landed her a feature in Playboy Magazine.

Tina’s breakthrough came in 1958 when she starred as Griselda Walden in the drama God’s Little Acre, a role that earned her a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year. Despite this success, she chose to focus on Broadway and international films, later studying with Lee Strasberg at the Actor’s Studio.

In 1964, Tina took on the iconic role of Ginger Grant in Gilligan’s Island. Initially, the character was played by Kit Smythe in the pilot, but Tina’s portrayal of the “part Marilyn Monroe, part Lucille Ball” character became legendary. Although the scripts were initially “snarky,” Tina grew to appreciate the show’s “light and funny and charming” nature.

Tina stayed with Gilligan’s Island for all three seasons and 98 episodes, but she never reprised her role in any reunions. Despite this, her impact on the show and television history remains undeniable.

Now at 90, Tina Louise continues to defy age, her remarkable life and career serving as a testament to her enduring talent and beauty.