Just three lines. That’s all it took, that and an animal skin bikini to launch Raquel Welch into a sensual icon and poster girl for life. People might forget the movie One Million Years B.C. but they won’t forget Raquel. However, that wasn’t her first time on the big screen. Her first movie role was in 1966 in the film Fantastic Voyage. Shortly after she signed a contract 20th Century Fox and that’s when her career really began to take off. Welch later earned roles in famous films like Bedazzled in 1967, Bandolero! in 1968, and 100 Rifles in 1969.
The beauty icon has continued to reign into the late 21st century and has earned various roles in movies, awards, and other honors. Welch was given a role in the cult comedy movie Legally Blonde alongside Reese Witherspoon, and later in 2001 she was given the “Imagen Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award” in honor of her positive portrayal of Latin heritage throughout her entire career. She was also chosen as the face of MAC Cosmetics Beauty Icon series in January of 2007. Most recently, Welch landed a role in the movie House of Versace as Aunt Lucia.
The stunning Italian actress was born under the Tuscan sun and got her start working in the film industry at the tender age of just 14. At 14 years old, Stefania landed her first major role in the movie Divorce Italian Style. Her knockout performance earned her so much credit with producers in the industry that she quickly became a star and featured in many other of Bernardo Bertolucci’s drama films like The Conformist and 1900. She was in such high demand that she also appeared in quite a few French productions.
Although Stefania has taken a step away from the limelight in recent years, she continues to act occasionally and is still being awarded for her amazing contributions to the film industry. At the 62nd Venice International Film Festival in September of 2005, she received the Golden Lion for her Lifetime Achievement. She was most recently awarded the title of Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in May of 2012. Sandrelli has put her focus on her long marriage with the Italian singer Gino Paoli and their daughter Amanda Sandrelli, who also acts.
Born in Detroit Michigan, Pam was the star of many sitcoms early on in her career, however, she’s best known for playing Mindy on the series Mork and Mindy with Robin Williams. Before Dawber decided to take up acting as a career, she moved to the Big Apple to try her hand at modeling, and she appeared in a few television commercials. After landing her breakout role as Mindy, she also appeared in other popular sitcoms in the late 80’s like Samantha Russell in My Sister Sam in 1986.
