Sophie Loren, Sex Symbol and Character Actress, Turns Ninety

A look at the life and career of one of the most iconic actresses of all time

From her early days in Italy to her Hollywood stardom, Loren has captivated audiences with her beauty, talent, and charisma

Italian actress Sophia Loren celebrates her 90th birthday on September 20, 2021. One of the most iconic actresses of all time, Loren has starred in over 100 films and won two Academy Awards, five Golden Globes, a BAFTA Award, and the Cecil B. DeMille Award.

Loren was born in Rome, Italy, on September 20, 1934. Her father was a construction worker, and her mother was a piano teacher. Loren's parents never married, and she was raised by her mother and grandmother.

Loren began her career as a model and beauty pageant contestant. In 1951, she won the Miss Italy pageant. After winning the pageant, Loren began to appear in small roles in Italian films.

In 1952, Loren made her American film debut in the romantic comedy "The Pride and the Passion". She starred opposite Cary Grant and Frank Sinatra. The film was a hit, and Loren's performance was praised by critics.

Over the next few years, Loren starred in a number of successful films, including "Two Women" (1961), for which she won her first Academy Award, and "Marriage Italian-Style" (1964), for which she won her second Academy Award.

In the 1970s, Loren's career began to decline. She starred in a number of unsuccessful films, and her personal life was plagued by scandal. In 1979, she was convicted of tax evasion and sentenced to a 10-month suspended prison sentence.

In the 1980s, Loren's career began to revive. She starred in a number of successful television miniseries, including "Sophia Loren: Her Own Story" (1980) and "Sophia Loren: Women and Love" (1985).

In the 1990s, Loren continued to work in film and television. She starred in the romantic comedy "Grumpy Old Men" (1993) and its sequel "Grumpier Old Men" (1995). She also starred in the television miniseries "Sophia Loren: A Life in Pictures" (2000).

In recent years, Loren has continued to work in film and television. She starred in the film "Nine" (2009) and the television series "The Life Ahead" (2020).

Loren is one of the most iconic actresses of all time. She has starred in over 100 films and won two Academy Awards, five Golden Globes, a BAFTA Award, and the Cecil B. DeMille Award. Loren is a true legend of the silver screen.