Most prolific in British films, Kendall also achieved some popularity with American audiences, and won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for her role in the musical-comedy film Les Girls (1957).
Paling produktif di film-film Inggris, Kendall juga mencapai beberapa popularitas dengan penonton Amerika, dan memenangkan Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy untuk perannya dalam film musikal-komedi Les Girls (1957).