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Schafer, a Hollywood icon in her own right, mirrored her character in many ways. She boasted a rich background, with ties to influential figures like Moss Hart and George Kaufman. Despite her fame, she remained down-to-earth and formed a close relationship with her co-stars, particularly a younger actress who became like a surrogate daughter to her in her later years. Schafer's life was marked by vigor; she enjoyed a life full of social engagements and even swam nude in her pool until the very end of her life.