Ruta Lee (born Ruta Mary Kilmonis, 1935-) is a Canadian-American actress and dancer of Lithuanian descent who appeared as one of the brides in the musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.
Ruta or rue is strongly associated with Lithuania itself. It is also a symbol of virginity and young women wear traditionally wear ruta wreaths on their wedding day. The leaves have a graceful shape and the plant has small yellow blossoms.