Cesira in Two Women, and Lucia Curio in It Started In Naples, Filumena Marturano in Marriage Italian-Style and Giovanna in Sunflower — Sophia Loren has been known by many names throughout her life and acting career, but she was known as ‘wife’, ‘soul mate’ and ‘great love’ to only one person: Carlo Ponti.
Bronzed legs that go on forever, hair perfectly imperfect, golden, dewy skin and a sparkling mega-watt smile — the now iconic image of Farrah Fawcett laughing in a simple red swimsuit so perfectly encapsulated her spirit and vitality and love; it was clear that whomever captured this beauty’s heart would most certainly be a very lucky man . . .