Posted on 09/20/2024 9:16:20 AM PDT by Borges
An Italian and international icon who has made the history of world cinema, Sophia Loren is 90 years old. From the David di Donatello to the Oscars, via the Palme d'Or, here are the awards she has won during her career.
Sophia Loren, undisputed diva of Italian cinema, turns 90 years old today.
A timeless icon on the national and international scene, Sophia Loren made history in world cinema, becoming one of the most famous and influential actresses worldwide from the 1960s onwards.
The Italian actress with French citizenship bewitched Hollywood thanks to her beauty and her ability to masterfully interpret roles ranging from comedy to drama.
Italian President Sergio Mattarella issued the following statement: "On the occasion of her birthday, I would like to send her my heartfelt best wishes, together with the Republic's thanks for her extraordinary career as a film performer, marked by the attribution of numerous prestigious national and international awards."
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Always loved her… An amazing woman, and hotter than hell.
She wouldn’t have to ask me but once.
You’re a little slow there.
In her prime, Loren was asked where she got her good looks, and she said, “Everything you see, I owe to spaghetti.”
Sorry, still my favorite photo of Sophia Loren
I think I’m spotting a trend here.
damn, and I thought I was fast off the mark....
Sophia: I’m 50.
Merv Griffin: All of you?
Jayne Mansfield?
Mansfield, eh? More like a mansplayground. Amirite, fellas?
indeed.
A great lady. Always loved her. I believe she was also in Grumpier Old Men, IIRC.
The one movie I really loved with her in it was “The Pride and the Passion” with her, Cary Grant and Frank Sinatra.....
My husband thought so, too. lol
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