#sofialoren

Sofia Loren

 

"Sex appeal is fifty percent what you've got and fifty percent what people think you've got."-Sophia Loren

Believe it or not, this beautiful swan started off more like the ugly duckling. In fact her wet nurse said Sophia was "the ugliest child I ever saw in my life." It wasn't until she turned 15 that her stick like figure was transformed. Her mother, who was a Gretta Garbo look alike, saw her potential and entered her into a beauty contest. She was crowned the Princess of the Sea. This started her acting and modeling career. In 1957 she stared in "The Pride and the Passion" with Cary Grant and Frank Sinatra. Cary Grant ended up professing his love for Sofia but she turned him down. Instead she married a man said to be twice her and half her height. They were married for 50 years until he passed away in 2007. They were able to find that mysterious balance between an acting career and a successful marriage. In 1961 she won the academy award for Best Lead Actress in "two Women." She was the first actress to win this award for a non-english-speaking language film.

Sophia Loren has always had a special place in her heart for her Italian heritage. Maybe that's her secret; to embrace who you are and to know how to work it!

 

To ready more click the link below

http://www.biography.com/people/sophia-loren-9386318?page=1#early-life

#bettedavis

Bette Davis

Bette Davis, with eyes like hers you wouldn't think she had to fight so hard to prove her talent. After being refused admission to LeGallienne's Manhattan Civic Repertory she enrolled at John Murray Anderson's Dramatic School. Here she became the star pupil, which is no easy task when you are up against talent like Lucille Ball. After preforming in numerous plays she was hired on by Universal. Unfortunately when she arrived in Hollywood the studio rep left without her because he couldn't find anyone who looked like a movie star.

She had an up and down career and moved on to Warner Brothers where she won two Oscars. These two Oscars weren't enough for them to take her seriously. It wasn't until after she tried to break off her contract that they started giving her primary rolls. Her up and down ride continued on but not in vain. In 1977 she received the AIF's Life Achievement Award.

It's safe to say that Bette Davis, with her serious gaze, is a beautiful example of strength in character and style.

 

For more info click the link below.

http://www.meredy.com/bettedavis/bio.html

 

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