Surprisingly, bombshells resemble public transportation such as buses; they tend to be scarce for some time, but suddenly, three actresses of cinematic glory from the past appear, transporting us back to an era of glamour that seems long gone – yet still imparting valuable wisdom.
During August, the British Film Institute will present a series of films celebrating 75 years since Sofia Scicolone began her career in Italian cinema, later known as Sophia Loren. Although she may have been persuaded by her manager and future husband Carlo Ponti to change her name, she refused directors’ attempts to modify her facial characteristics, particularly her “large nose and mouth that didn’t match,” as she recollected. She proudly declared, “I like my face,” and swiftly became Italy’s first female international box office star and the first non-English actor to receive an Oscar for her performance in Two Women. The lesson here: embrace your own unique self, even if it’s imperfect.
Following two recent TV documentaries that traced the successful careers of two other women who leveraged their attractiveness, one titled “I Am Raquel Welch” reveals how Raquel Tejada transformed herself and her background. In this program, she humorously dismisses the question about her success if she were Raquel Tajeda: “No way in heaven!
In subsequent broadcasts, it becomes evident that she felt uneasy during talk shows, as one male host after another evaluated her more like an item than a person. After being replaced by a younger actress in a movie for MGM, she filed a lawsuit alleging age discrimination and ultimately prevailed. She also amassed wealth with her wig line, becoming particularly famous for the “Raquel” model.
In essence, this story teaches us: Just as intelligent women desire to be admired for their wisdom, wise women should be appreciated for their intelligence. At the same time, scenes of her son Damon flipping through a photo album evoke the memory that, like Loren, Welch was primarily a nurturing mother.
Later, TV actress Mariska Hargitay grapples with the impact of her mother Jayne Mansfield’s legacy. Similar to Welch, Mansfield’s abilities – she was fluent in four languages and played the violin and piano – contradicted her public image. In fact, Hargitay’s brother acknowledges feeling put off by the childish voice his mother used in public and on screen. During more candid instances, Mansfield herself expressed that her persona served as a tool for achieving her goals.
Today’s prominent actresses certainly tread similar paths between public expectations and personal freedom, yet they may not offer the same enchantment and insight into their lives as their experiences unfold over time. With constant media scrutiny, social media filled with armchair detectives, and everyone equipped with a camera, a modern star can hardly misplace a recyclable item, let alone hide secrets or hardships that become known much later. Additionally, the ability of public figures to shape their own images and stories adds to a more positive cultural climate. However, it also leaves me yearning for a time when, as Dyan Cannon, a friend of Welch’s, put it: “We project our dreams onto others.
In 1967, Mansfield tragically lost her life in a car accident while her three children were sleeping in the back seat. Remarkably, all front-seat passengers perished as well. It wasn’t until Mansfield’s son awoke in the hospital that Baby Mariska was found missing. Some stories are deeply upsetting and powerful, regardless of whether they involve renowned figures or not.
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2025-08-05 03:24