"I was born at the age of twelve on an MGM lot"

Judy Garland was born Frances Ethel Gumm on June 10, 1922 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. She was the youngest of three daughters born to vaudeville entertainers. At the age of two, she and her sisters began carrying out as the Gumm Sisters. In 1935, the Gumm Sisters were signed to a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). Judy was only thirteen at the time, but MGM noted her age as twelve in order to avoid kid labor laws. This quote is a reference to Judy's start in the show business, as she was "born" at the age of twelve on an MGM lot. Judy went on to turn into one of the most iconic stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood, with her most well-known role being Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. Her career covered over four decades and she left behind a legacy of ageless movies and music.