The Most Free-Spirited Hippies in Hollywood History

Jack Kerouac

Many beat generation writers, like Jack Kerouac, embodied the hippie lifestyle before counterculture really took hold. His book "On the Road" details a life of travel and escapism, something that many people yearned for.

Sharon Tate

Sharon Tate, the famous actress murdered by the Manson family, lived a lavish, free-spirited life until her death. She married director Roman Polanski, and her wedding dress was simple and self-designed. They even attended a Supremes concert after the ceremony.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.