Sophia Loren at the height of her powers in the movie Boccaccio 70, 1962.

The iconic Sophia Loren at the height of her powers is on full display in the 1962 classic Boccaccio 70. Directed by three of Italy’s greatest filmmakers, Federico Fellini, Luchino Visconti, and Mario Monicelli, the film is a series of vignettes that showcase the talents of Loren in a variety of roles. In the “Lesbian Serenade” segment directed by Monicelli, Loren is a sophisticated and mysterious woman who is the object of desire of an innocent young girl. In the “Shoot the Piano Player” segment directed by Fellini, Loren is a playful and mischievous gangster’s moll. And in the “The … Sophia Loren at the height of her powers in the movie Boccaccio 70, 1962. részletei…

Sophia Loren, 1968.

Sophia Loren is an icon of Italian cinema, and has been ever since she catapulted to fame in the 1950s. Her talent and beauty have been timeless, and in 1968, she won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film Two Women. This was a major milestone, as she was the first person to ever win an Oscar for a performance in a foreign-language film. Her win was celebrated around the world, and her performance is still considered one of the greatest of all time. Sophia Loren, 1968. részletei…

Sophia Loren and Jayne Mansfield – California, a dinner in Beverly Hills at the exclusive Romanoff’s restaurant, 1957.

In 1957, two of the world’s most iconic actresses, Sophia Loren and Jayne Mansfield, met for a dinner at an exclusive Beverly Hills restaurant, Romanoff’s. It is widely known that the two women were rivals, and this dinner was a rare chance for them to finally meet face-to-face. The two women discussed everything from their respective careers to the latest Hollywood gossip. However, their conversation was interrupted when a fan of Loren’s asked for her autograph and Mansfield replied “Oh, I know who you want! She’s the one with the big bosoms!” This was a reference to Mansfield’s iconic curves … Sophia Loren and Jayne Mansfield – California, a dinner in Beverly Hills at the exclusive Romanoff’s restaurant, 1957. részletei…