9. Sophia Loren – Two Women (1961)
There are two things that Italy is known for: beautiful cars and beautiful women. One could argue that its food is also noteworthy, but let’s instead focus on one of the prettiest exports of the country, Miss Sophia Loren. Her name is almost as beautiful as her figure, and even today, at 81, she’s still a dynamo. Her exotic good looks captured the eyes of many filmgoers in the 60’s and 70’s, where she was best known for her roles in El Cid and Two Women. It was in the latter that she won the golden trophy in 1961, portraying a war widow named Cesira.
Fun Fact: Loren was discovered in 1948 by the producer Carlo Ponti when she won a local beauty pageant. He helped her break into Hollywood, and in return, she married him. It’s unclear who got the better end of that deal, but we’re leaning towards Ponti.
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