Newport Beach is celebrating more than a century of coastal history with its new immersive experience, “120 Years of Welcome,” now on display at the Balboa Island Museum. The exhibit explores the evolution of tourism, community, and culture in one of California’s most beloved seaside destinations — and in a delightful surprise, it also features an appearance by Shirley Temple as part of its holographic storytelling installation. The exhibit’s interactive centerpiece, The Tour

From left to right: Linda Susan, Shirley Temple, Lori, and Charles Jr. Honoring the woman whose greatest role was motherhood A Legacy Rooted in Love Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the women whose love shapes our lives. For Shirley Temple Black, that love was the quiet foundation beneath a life lived in the public eye. Though the world adored her as Hollywood’s brightest child star, her most meaningful role was one she embraced at home: mother. From Childhood Icon to Devo

Shirley Temple at her 7th birthday party at 20th Century Fox A Star Who Brought Hope to Millions Stand Up and Cheer Shirley Temple stepped into the spotlight during the Great Depression, a time when the country desperately needed joy. With her curls, tap‑dancing charm, and unmistakable spark, she became a symbol of hope for families across the United States. Films like Bright Eyes, Curly Top, and Heidi didn’t just entertain — they offered comfort, laughter, and a sense of pos

EXCLUSIVE: Marty Tudor has been working with the family estate of Shirley Temple and will have access to the rights of the child actress-turned Ghana and Czechoslovakia ambassador across streaming, film, stage and more. There are also two unpublished autobiographies by Temple which Tudor is helping the estate get published. Continue reading

The California Hall of Fame inducted it's 16th class in a virtual ceremoony on August 22,2023. This class of inductees honors seven influential figures across public service, entertainment, sports, science, and activism. This year’s honorees include Olympic gold medalist and educator Archie Williams, actress and screenwriter Carrie Fisher, legendary singer Etta James, LGBTQ rights pioneer José Julio Sarria, pilot and physicist Maggie Gee, actress and public servant Shirley Te

Today Google is honoring Shirley Temple Black with a Google Doodle representing her childhood and adult career achievements. The Doodle...

You’re Invited to a Tea Party! Saturday, April 18 Noon – 2:30 PM An exclusive one-day-only viewing and delicious Afternoon High Tea...

" Just outside the Ted Mann Theater, in the lower-level lobby, the Shirley Temple Education Studio is mostly finished. It will feature a...

Shirley Temple Black cut the ribbon for the first version of the Sleeping Beauty Castle attraction two years after Disneyland opened. At...

Shirley Temple Black representing the US as a delegate at the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, 1970-1972 The Diplomacy Center Foundation announced a major gift from the family of Ambassador Shirley Temple Black to support the National Museum of American Diplomacy. The contribution will fund the creation of “The Ambassador Shirley Temple Black Gift Vault and Protocol Gallery,” an exhibit highlighting diplomatic protocol and the ceremonial exchange of gifts b

The U.S. Postal Service dedicated a new Forever Stamp honoring Shirley Temple, celebrating both her iconic Hollywood career and her distinguished service as a diplomat. The stamp, unveiled at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, is the 20th in the Legends of Hollywood series, joining figures such as Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and John Wayne. Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan highlighted Temple’s dual legacy, stating that the stamp honors her as “a world renowned actres