1966-1971
In 1967, having separated from her first husband, Yves Champey, Huston returned to Paris with her daughters Françoise and Jeanne-Marie.
She worked as a professional journalist for the TIME-LIFE Corporation, researching and writing freelance articles about situations in North Africa and other subjects. In 1967, Huston discovered that she had tuberculosis; she underwent treatment at a French Alpine clinic for nearly a year, leaving her daughters with their grandmother Champey. She then returned to Paris, and her work at TIME-LIFE Corporation.
In 1969, when a fire in the TIME-LIFE building claimed the life of her boss, Huston took over as Director of Corporate Public Affairs in French-speaking countries. This position provided her with a lavish expense account, as she was responsible for hosting numerous dignitaries and other famous visitors. Among these was LIFE photographer Enrico Sarsini, with whom she developed a relationship. He was known for his coverage of Vietnam, Iran, and the funeral of Martin Luther King. Huston held the post at TIME-LIFE until she left France in 1971.
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Huston in Paris, 1967
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At TIME-LIFE, Paris, late 1960s
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At TIME-LIFE, Paris, late 1960s
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In an outdoor café, late 1960s
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Winter in Paris, 1967
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