Italy’s Most Iconic Women: From Sophia Loren to Modern-Day Muses
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8Gina Lollobrigida – The Beauty of the 50s
Dubbed “La Lollo,” Gina Lollobrigida was one of the biggest stars of the 1950s and 60s. Her roles in Bread,
Love and Dreams and Come September won her international acclaim, and her striking features made her a beloved pin-up of the era. Beyond acting, she was also a talented sculptor and photojournalist—a multi-faceted woman who defied stereotypes.