Born in the heartland of America, Ohio, this remarkable individual embarked on a remarkable journey, first attending the prestigious Vassar College before pursuing a career as a literary agent with the esteemed Brandt & Brandt agency, a tenure that spanned an impressive decade.
In 1934, she made the bold decision to accompany her first husband, the acclaimed writer Anthony Veiller, to the sun-kissed state of California, where she would soon find herself drawn to the world of film.
After remarrying to the talented scenarist Allen Rivkin, she began to hone her skills as a screenwriter, collaborating with her husband on a multitude of films, including the beloved classic, The Farmer's Daughter, released in 1947.
Tragedy struck when Rivkin passed away, leaving Kerr to face the challenges of widowhood, but she was sustained by the love of her daughter, who would remain by her side until her passing in 1991, at the ripe age of 88.
