In 1915, Theodosia Goodman reinvented herself as Theda Bara, Hollywood’s first sex symbol—complete with a fake backstory of being born near the Egyptian desert. Audiences were scandalized and mesmerized. Her bold, unapologetic sexuality made her one of the highest-paid actors in America, second only to Chaplin. Then history erased her. In 1937, a studio fire destroyed nearly all her films, wiping out most of her legacy. Yet her influence survived. Every femme fatale since carries her shadow. The

In honor of John Goodman’s birthday, we’re taking a look back at the actor’s iconic career. https://gma.abc/3dhbSHJ | Good Morning America