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	*Jordan Rhéaume Millet (b. 1955) – Stage director, playwright, estranged from family		*Jordan Rhéaume Millet (b. 1955) – Stage director, playwright, estranged from family
	*Arianna Forrest Millet (b. 1956) – Physicist, mathematician, linguist, and musician. Part-time recluse. Bipolar		*Arianna Forrest Millet (b. 1956) – Physicist, mathematician, linguist, and musician. Part-time recluse. Bipolar
	*Sabrina Robert Alexander-Millet(b. 1965) – ~~Daughter with actor Teddy Alexander~~, ~~later acknowledged publicly in 1980~~		*Sabrina Robert Alexander-Millet(b. 1965) – Actress, director, family historian
	*Christina Stanley ''Millet'' (b. 1976) – ~~Actress~~, ~~director, family historian~~		*Christina Stanley ''Millet'' (b. 1976) – Daughter with actor Teddy Alexander, later acknowledged publicly in 1980
	Jane’s mental health struggles and history of substance abuse caused significant rifts within the family. Several stints in rehab (1971, 1983, 1991, 2005) shaped her on-again, off-again relationships with her children.		Jane’s mental health struggles and history of substance abuse caused significant rifts within the family. Several stints in rehab (1971, 1983, 1991, 2005) shaped her on-again, off-again relationships with her children.

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	*Arianna Forrest Millet (b. 1956) – Physicist, mathematician, linguist, and musician. Part-time recluse. Bipolar		*Arianna Forrest Millet (b. 1956) – Physicist, mathematician, linguist, and musician. Part-time recluse. Bipolar
	*Sabrina Robert Alexander-Millet(b. 1965) – Daughter with actor Teddy Alexander, later acknowledged publicly in 1980		*Sabrina Robert Alexander-Millet(b. 1965) – Daughter with actor Teddy Alexander, later acknowledged publicly in 1980
	*Christina Stanley Millet (b. 1976) – Actress, director, family historian		*Christina Stanley ''Millet'' (b. 1976) – Actress, director, family historian
	Jane’s mental health struggles and history of substance abuse caused significant rifts within the family. Several stints in rehab (1971, 1983, 1991, 2005) shaped her on-again, off-again relationships with her children.		Jane’s mental health struggles and history of substance abuse caused significant rifts within the family. Several stints in rehab (1971, 1983, 1991, 2005) shaped her on-again, off-again relationships with her children.

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	Jane married Benoît Millet in 1955, a French stage actor, magician, and alleged but never convicted jewel thief. Their marriage was tumultuous, marked by intense love, betrayals, and reconciliations. They had three children together and one daughter out of wedlock:		Jane married Benoît Millet in 1955, a French stage actor, magician, and alleged but never convicted jewel thief. Their marriage was tumultuous, marked by intense love, betrayals, and reconciliations. They had three children together and one daughter out of wedlock:
	*Jordan Rhéaume Millet (b. 1955) – Stage director, playwright, estranged from family		*Jordan Rhéaume Millet (b. 1955) – Stage director, playwright, estranged from family
	*Arianna Forrest Millet (b. 1956) – ~~Avant-garde artist~~, ~~part~~-time recluse		*Arianna Forrest Millet (b. 1956) – Physicist, mathematician, linguist, and musician. Part-time recluse. Bipolar
	*Sabrina Robert Alexander-Millet(b. 1965) – Daughter with actor Teddy Alexander, later acknowledged publicly in 1980		*Sabrina Robert Alexander-Millet(b. 1965) – Daughter with actor Teddy Alexander, later acknowledged publicly in 1980
	*Christina Stanley Millet (b. 1976) – Actress, director, family historian		*Christina Stanley Millet (b. 1976) – Actress, director, family historian

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	*Jordan Rhéaume Millet (b. 1955) – Stage director, playwright, estranged from family		*Jordan Rhéaume Millet (b. 1955) – Stage director, playwright, estranged from family
	*Arianna Forrest Millet (b. 1956) – Avant-garde artist, part-time recluse		*Arianna Forrest Millet (b. 1956) – Avant-garde artist, part-time recluse
	*Sabrina Robert (b. 1965) – Daughter with actor Teddy Alexander, later acknowledged publicly in 1980		*Sabrina Robert Alexander-Millet(b. 1965) – Daughter with actor Teddy Alexander, later acknowledged publicly in 1980
	*Christina Stanley Millet (b. 1976) – Actress, director, family historian		*Christina Stanley Millet (b. 1976) – Actress, director, family historian
	Jane’s mental health struggles and history of substance abuse caused significant rifts within the family. Several stints in rehab (1971, 1983, 1991, 2005) shaped her on-again, off-again relationships with her children.		Jane’s mental health struggles and history of substance abuse caused significant rifts within the family. Several stints in rehab (1971, 1983, 1991, 2005) shaped her on-again, off-again relationships with her children.

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### **Jane Kincaid Millet – A Life in the Arts**
**Born:** September 12, 1935 – **New York City, NY**
**Died:** *TBD*
**Professions:** Actress, Musician, Playwright, Educator
**Awards:** Academy Award (1972, 1981), Tony Award (1958, 1975, 1992), Grammy Award (1967), Emmy Award (1978, 1996)

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### **Early Life & Background**
Born to a middle-class family in **Manhattan, New York**, Jane Kincaid was raised in a household full of music, literature, and volatile emotional intensity due to a **family history of bipolar disorder**. Both of her parents were artists—her mother a jazz singer and her father a playwright—though neither found lasting success. From an early age, Jane exhibited **an eidetic memory**, able to recall entire scripts after a single reading.

By age **seven (1942)**, she was performing in small **USO musical productions** for troops preparing to deploy during WWII. She **debuted on Broadway at 15 (1950)** in a minor role but quickly became a **rising star in theater** due to her powerful stage presence, vocal prowess, and ability to memorize entire plays within days.

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### **Education & Academic Career**
Despite her unconventional life, Jane had a **lifelong love for academia**, often enrolling in classes during **periods of sobriety**. Her education was erratic but distinguished:

- **Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theater Arts)** – Columbia University (1953-1957, completed in night school)
- **Master of Fine Arts (Performance & Directing)** – Yale School of Drama (1968-1971, attended after a stint in rehab)
- **Master of Arts (Folklore & Mythology in Theater)** – Harvard University (1992-1997, completed in phases)

She also guest-lectured on **theatrical history, stagecraft, and folklore** at various institutions throughout her career.

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### **Stage & Musical Career**
**Theater Debut (1950-1960s):**
Jane rose quickly through the ranks of **Broadway and off-Broadway** productions, known for her emotional intensity and striking stage presence. Her big break came in **1955** when she replaced an ailing lead actress and delivered a performance that **won her the 1958 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical**.

**Grammy-Winning Musical Career (1960s-1980s):**
Though she primarily focused on acting, Jane recorded **a critically acclaimed folk-jazz album (1967)** that won her a **Grammy Award for Best Vocal Album**. She dabbled in music throughout her career but never became a full-time recording artist.

**Later Theater Career (1980s-2010):**
Despite substance abuse struggles, Jane had numerous **Broadway revivals and original productions**, winning additional **Tony Awards (1975, 1992)**. She performed her last major stage role in **2008** before retiring from the stage in **2010**.

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### **Film & Television Career**
Though Jane was reluctant to transition to film, she eventually did in **1960**, starring in an **Oscar-winning period drama** in a supporting role. Over the decades, she took on roles that highlighted her intensity, emotional depth, and dark humor.

#### **Notable Awards:**
- **Academy Award (1972) – Best Actress** (Replacing the original winner who was expected to be favored but had controversy surrounding them)
- **Academy Award (1981) – Best Supporting Actress** (Overcoming competition from younger Hollywood newcomers)
- **Emmy Award (1978) – Best Actress in a Miniseries**
- **Emmy Award (1996) – Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series**

By the late **1990s**, she became known for her **TV guest roles**, often playing **eccentric matriarchs, mystics, or sharp-witted mentors**.

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### **Personal Life & Struggles**

#### **Marriage & Family**
Jane married **Benoît Millet** in **1955**, a French stage actor, magician, and **alleged but never convicted jewel thief**. Their marriage was **tumultuous**, marked by intense **love, betrayals, and reconciliations**. They had three children together and **one daughter out of wedlock**:

1. **Jordan Rhéaume Millet (b. 1955)** – Stage director, playwright, **estranged from family**
2. **Arianna Forrest Millet (b. 1956)** – Avant-garde artist, part-time recluse
3. **Sabrina Robert (b. 1965)** – *Daughter with actor Teddy Alexander*, later **acknowledged publicly** in 1980
4. **Christina Stanley Millet (b. 1976)** – Actress, director, family historian

Jane’s **mental health struggles** and history of **substance abuse** caused significant rifts within the family. Several **stints in rehab (1971, 1983, 1991, 2005)** shaped her **on-again, off-again relationships with her children**.

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### **Hobbies & Interests**
Despite her chaotic life, Jane found solace in:

- **Knitting, Crochet & Weaving** – She was known to gift intricate shawls to fellow actors.
- **Tarot & Mysticism** – A lifelong interest in **occult traditions**, particularly **theater folklore and magical rituals**.
- **Freemasonry for Women** – Became a **member of Co-Freemasonry in the 1970s**, advancing to **high-ranking positions** within **esoteric lodges**.

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### **Legacy & Death**
By the **2010s**, Jane was regarded as **one of the last great stage performers** of her era. She retired fully in 2015 and **lived in seclusion** for several years, occasionally appearing at award shows or giving guest lectures.

Her **death (TBD)** is likely to be met with **posthumous awards, documentaries, and retrospectives** on her life and contributions to theater, music, and film.

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### **Final Thoughts**
Jane Kincaid Millet was **a force of nature**, known for her genius, **self-destruction, resurrection, and artistic contributions**. She was equally adored and feared, leaving behind a **complicated yet powerful legacy**.