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Frank Sinatra’s Daughter, Music Success and More
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Nancy Sinatra has made sure people will remember her in more ways than one.
The daughter of Frank Sinatra, who celebrates her 85th birthday on Sunday, June 8, 2025, followed in her father’s musical footsteps from an early age. She eventually broke through with “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’,” which became a femme-fatale anthem in the pop and country music canon.
Outside of music, she had a brief stint as an actress and published two biographies about her dad. All the while, she raised two daughters, whom she had with her late husband Hugh Lambert.
As Nancy turns 85, look back on her life and career in photos, from her childhood with father Frank to her brief stint as an actress, music and motherhood.
Nancy Sinatra’s Childhood
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Nancy Sinatra was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on June 8, 1940, to legendary singer Frank Sinatra and his first wife Nancy Barbato. She was the eldest of three children, growing up with brother Frank Jr. and sister Christina.
In the late ‘50s, Nancy attended the University of California, Los Angeles to study dance, music and voice, but she dropped out after one year.
Nancy’s Bond with Father Frank Sinatra
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She had a close relationship with her father personally and professionally. In 1957, she made her on-screen debut in her dad’s television series The Frank Sinatra Show and also appeared in his 1960 special The Frank Sinatra Timex Show: Welcome Home Elvis.
“It was electric to be with him,” she described her father. “There’s only one Frank.”
The love was mutual. In a 2021 sit-down with PEOPLE, Nancy remembered her father introducing himself as “Nancy’s father” onstage out of pride for his daughter’s success.
Nancy Sinatra’s Marriage to Tommy Sands
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Nancy married pop singer Tommy Sands in a 1960 ceremony held in Las Vegas. Throughout their relationship, she set aside her musical aspirations, admitting to the Irish Times that she “made the stumbling block.”
“I was living in a fairy tale,” she told PEOPLE of their marriage in 2021. “He was not happy being married, and one day he just left.”
Nancy Sinatra’s On-Screen Career
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She made her film debut in the 1964 movie For Those Who Think Young and acted in two more of American International Pictures’ “beach party” flicks, Get Yourself a College Girl (also 1964) and The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini (1966).
‘These Boots Are Made for Walkin’’
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At the end of 1965, Nancy recorded the Lee Hazlewood-written song “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’,” which became a career-defining hit. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned her two Grammy nominations at the 9th annual ceremony.
The song — which was later covered by Billy Ray Cyrus and Jessica Simpson — was initially meant for Hazlewood to sing, but Nancy convinced him to let a woman record it.
“I just told him the truth: that I didn’t think it was good for a man to sing it, that it sounded kind of ugly, and that a girl should sing it and it would be better. And he realized I was right,” Nancy told Rolling Stone in 2021.
Nancy Sinatra and Elvis Presley in ‘Speedway’
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In 1968, Nancy starred opposite Elvis Presley in the 1968 musical Speedway, playing the rock star’s love interest, IRS agent Susan Jacks. The movie was her last acting endeavor, aside from cameos as herself on China Beach and The Sopranos.
Reflecting on working with the late Presley to PEOPLE in 2021, she said, “I know he was the funniest man and probably the most serious man I knew, both people in one.”
Nancy Sinatra’s Commercial Success
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She went on to land multiple chart hits in the years following her divorce from Sands, including a Bond theme song and a duet with her father, “Somethin’ Stupid.” Frank and Nancy became the first and only father-daughter duo to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and it also earned them a nomination for Record of the Year at the 10th annual Grammys.
“He knew I was nervous, but he made it fun,” Nancy told PEOPLE of recording with her dad. “He was silly and funny and made the nerves go away.”
Nancy Sinatra’s Marriage to Hugh Lambert
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After marrying choreographer and dancer Hugh Lambert in 1970, the couple welcomed two daughters together: AJ, born in 1974, and Amanda, born in 1976. The pair remained together until Hugh’s death from cancer in 1985.
On March 31, 2025, she posted a birthday tribute to her late husband 40 years after his death. “Hughie was a wonderful man, so funny and very handsome, with warm hazel eyes and great hair,” she wrote on Facebook. “I adored him. He was the love of my life and I’ll miss him for the rest of my days.
‘Frank Sinatra, My Father’ and ‘Frank Sinatra, An American Legend’
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She published two books about her famous dad, the authorized biography Frank Sinatra, My Father in 1985 and Frank Sinatra: An American Legend in 1995. After her father’s death in 1998 at age 82, Nancy told the Vancouver Sun that it was difficult to grieve someone who had such a ubiquitous presence and impact.
“The man was probably one of the most photographed people who ever lived,” she said. “You hear his music everywhere, without warning. It’s like constantly being bombarded, like somebody putting their fingers in the wound. No, it’s not easy.”
Nancy Sinatra Receives Her Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
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She received her Hollywood Walk of Fame star in a 2006 ceremony with her mother, also named Nancy, and siblings in attendance. Nancy Sr. died in 2018 at age 101, and the “Boots” singer called her mom “the most influential person” in her life.
“I still rely on her wisdom, kindness, sweetness and her toughness. She was a strong lady,” she said in 2021.
Nancy Sinatra as a Mom
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Nancy raised her two daughters with Hugh alone after his 1985 death. Every year, the singer posts birthday wishes to her children on Instagram.
For AJ’s 50th birthday in May 2024, Nancy recalled “complications” like a “miscarriage on stage” before she and Hugh welcomed their eldest daughter. “I was finally a mom and my dad finally had a blue-eyed child in his life,” she wrote under a baby photo. “Happy HAPPY birthday, AJ! I love you so much and I’m very proud of you and your father would be too.”
“I’m so lucky,” she told PEOPLE of motherhood in 2021.
Nancy Sinatra’s Life Now
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The singer remains active on social media, promoting her daughter AJ’s projects, reflecting on the past and celebrating her friends and family members.
She credits her enduring legacy to her fans’ continued support over the years: “Without them, there would be no Nancy right now. She’d just be an old lady getting older,” she said.
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Oprah’s Roomy Cargo Pants Are a Go-To Fall Style
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Oprah Winfrey is committed to cargo pants, so it’s obvious I have to break up with my boring pocketless pants as soon as possible.
Last fall in New York City, the media mogul wore a pair of big-pocket pants (a style she’s worn before) that prompted a light-bulb realization: I fear I have not given cargos a fighting chance. And for what? Boring pants that only have hidden pockets, or, in many cases, faux ones that can’t even stash a phone.
Not long before Oprah showed off her brown cargos, Gwyneth Paltrow wore a navy blue pair with a cropped trench coat. That gives me another reason to feel confident about trying this offbeat pants style.
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The rest of Oprah’s look was grand, too: Her purple sweater was ideal for fall thanks to its three-quarter sleeves, plus her comfy sneakers finished it with polished comfort (she also wore heels with the outfit at another point in the day, but let’s keep it casual). We rounded up similar big-pocket pants, sweaters, and kicks inspired by the TV icon.
Oprah’s Outfit Blueprint
MoFiz Cargo Capris, $37 with coupon
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When I use regular pockets, I’m super careful because, most of the time, they’re not deep enough, so things tend to fall out when I’m sitting. In other words, they’re not that secure, and that’s why I’m picking out pants with pockets that have more room or more compartments.
These from Amazon are “very durable” and “silky” to the touch, per the reviews. Also, according to one shopper who wore them while hiking, “The pockets were big enough to hold my phone and Chapstick, so I didn’t have to carry a big bag.” They also have drawstring cuffs, so you can tie them up if you don’t want to dirty them when walking around outdoors.
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I can’t stand feeling like an overstuffed burrito with a thick sweater packed into an even thicker coat in the fall or winter. So, I usually choose thinner layers, but I want them to keep me at least a little warm. This turtleneck “feels more like a light sweater than a T-shirt,” according to one shopper, and it has been worn under dresses and blazers, per many others.
The purple shade here is a little lighter than Oprah’s, but the three-quarter-length sleeves are, in my opinion, the most important thing to focus on here.
Somiliss Leather Suede Patchwork Sneakers
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Oprah also pulled a sneaky move when she did a little shoe change. We don’t know which pair came first — heels or sneakers — but I personally am a “go comfortable or go home” shoe gal, so I’m choosing option B.
In my book, suede makes anything more fall-worthy, but it can be tricky on shoes. I don’t want to have to spritz a protectant spray all over, so a pair with just a little bit of the soft texture feels easier to manage long term. The soles on these look serrated like Oprah’s, which make me believe that they’d be incredibly grippy.
Keep scrolling to shop more Amazon finds inspired by Oprah’s outfit, including more brown cargo pants, purple three-quarter-sleeve tops, and white sneakers.
Moosehill Wide-Leg Cargo Pants
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Lepunuo High-Waisted Cargo Pants
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Dokotoo Striped Knit Pullover Sweater, $32 with coupon
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JomeDesign Three-Quarter-Sleeve Sweater
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Sernial White Platform Sneakers
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Karlie Kloss welcomes third baby with husband Joshua Kushner

Karlie Kloss’ brood just got bigger.
The model has given birth to her and husband Joshua Kushner’s third baby — a girl. Kushner announced the news via Instagram Saturday by posting a photo of the newborn and revealing her name: “Rae Florence 9.18.2025 🤍.”
The former Victoria’s Secret Angel announced her pregnancy news in a March Instagram post debuting her bump.
“Three’s a party 🥹🫶🎉,” Kloss wrote at the time.
The caption referenced her and Kushner’s eldest two children — sons Levi and Elijah — who appeared in the social media upload.
Levi was born in March 2021, followed by Elijah in July 2023.
While awaiting baby No. 3, Kloss continued to show off her budding belly at the Met Gala, WNBA games and more events.
She rocked a black off-the-shoulder gown to ring in Kushner’s 40th birthday at a star-studded bash in June.
“I have loved growing up together, and can’t wait to grow old together,” Kloss captioned a celebratory tribute to the “love of [her] life and best friend” via Instagram.
The Kode With Klossy founder and Kushner have been together since 2012.
The businessman got down on one knee in July 2018, and the duo walked down the aisle in upstate New York three months post-proposal.
The duo went on to have a second wedding ceremony in Wyoming in 2019.
Although the pair primarily keep their romance out of the public eye over the years, Kloss insisted to Net-a-Porter in 2018 that they “have nothing to hide.”
In May, she explained to “Aspire” podcast listeners that their “partnership is so solid” because they met when she was a teenager.
“We’ve grown up together,” Kloss gushed. “He’s always been my biggest champion.”
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Prince Harry Made Secret Visit to Another Member of Royal Family During U.K. Trip
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NEED TO KNOW
- Prince Harry’s four-day visit to the U.K. included a secret visit to another member of the royal family
- According to Hello!, Harry visited Kensington Palace to pay his respects to Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, following the death of his wife, Katharine, the Duchess of Kent
- Harry “loved catching up with family, friends and colleagues” during his trip to Britain, a source said
Prince Harry’s four-day visit to the U.K. included a reunion with his father, King Charles, after nearly two years, as well as a secret visit to another member of the royal family.
According to a report from Hello! published on Saturday, Sept. 20, Harry, 41, privately visited Kensington Palace to “personally pay his respects and offer condolences” to Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, following the death of his wife, Katharine, the Duchess of Kent. She died on Sept. 4 at the age of 92.
Although Harry was not able to attend Katharine’s funeral on Sept. 16, as he had already left the U.K., a source close to the Duke of Sussex told the outlet that he “loved catching up with family, friends and colleagues.”
“His only regret was not being able to stay longer and see more people, but the meetings in Ukraine had been in the diary for a long time, and it mattered to him to be there in person to see the Invictus Games Foundation’s growing work and the progress at Superhumans,” the source added.
“The whole trip felt like a real success for everyone involved,” the source said. “His passion for his patronages and the causes he cares about hasn’t dimmed one bit — he’s already buzzing to get back and do more.”
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The Duke of Sussex made several public appearances during his U.K. trip, including at the WellChild Awards in London on Sept. 8, where he crouched to greet children, wrapped families in hugs and cracked jokes. In Nottingham the next day, he danced into a room at the Community Recording Studio (CRS), laughing and bantering with young activists.
“He’s still the same person,” said CRS’s Trevor Rose. “He wants to feel the energy here. He cares — and that’s the main thing.”
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One of the most newsworthy moments came when Harry arrived at Clarence House on Sept. 10, and disappeared inside for a long-awaited, private meeting with King Charles. He emerged just under one hour later — and experts were quick to point out that this visit could be the first step on the road to reconciliation with his father.
“It’s a massive step in the right direction,” Queen Elizabeth’s former spokeswoman Ailsa Anderson told PEOPLE following the historic meeting. “It’s a building of trust.”
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Harry and the King, 76, have been estranged for more than 18 months. As PEOPLE previously reported, the meeting not only served as a chance for the Duke of Sussex to rekindle his relationship with his father, but also with his brother, Prince William.
While the encounter marked a hopeful step forward, royal insiders caution that a long road lies ahead before full reconciliation can take place.
“It shows the way forward,” an insider with ties to both sides told PEOPLE. “It is a good starting point.”
Just a few days after the meeting, Harry made a surprise visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, with his Invictus Games Foundation and spoke with The Guardian while there.
“The focus really has to be on my dad,” he said, while also acknowledging his past revelations in interviews and his memoir Spare. “My conscience is clear.”
When asked if he will ever bring his children to the U.K. despite his security concerns, Harry told the outlet, “Yes, I would. This week has definitely brought that closer.”
“Whatever has gone on in the past, it is good to see the family trying to repair itself or communicate at least,” a source with close ties to the palace added to PEOPLE. “Everyone has to have compassion for all sides.”
After visiting the U.K. and Ukraine, Harry returned to Montecito, Calif., to be with wife Meghan Markle and their children, Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4. On Saturday, Sept. 20, Meghan, 44, and Harry stepped out together to the One805LIVE! concert, which supports Santa Barbara County’s first responders and was held at Kevin Costner‘s oceanside estate in California.
