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ONE OF A KIND
Sophia Loren
One-of-a-Kind Sex Appeal
his Italian pinup, drop-dead gorgeous Loren started out as an actress in Italy in the film La
woman turned the world on its heels Favorita in 1952, then followed this with a notable
with her sultry sexiness. On both sides performance in Aida. Her first Hollywood movie,
T of the ocean, in two languages, the The Pride and the Passion, was filmed in Paris and
actress with the hourglass figure charmed us all. costarred Cary Grant and Frank Sinatra.
She won her first Academy Award in 1961’s Two It also became the opening act of Loren’s love life.
Women, the first Best Actress Oscar granted to a non- Both Cary Grant and Carlo Ponti were bidding for
English film. The film is based in World War II’s Rome her attention, adding even more sex appeal to the
and mirrors Loren’s life. actress’ public persona.
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