Born in Missouri, and raised in Arizona, Todd's entertainment career began in 1952 when her mother encouraged her to enter The Miss Tucson Beauty Contest at the age of seventeen. She won first prize—an all-expense-paid trip to Hollywood.
Todd was born in Missouri and grew up in Arizona. Her journey into the entertainment world began in 1952 when her mother suggested she enter The Miss Tucson Beauty Contest at the age of seventeen. She won first prize, which included a free trip to Hollywood.