One of the world’s most iconic movie stars, Sophia Loren has built a formidable acting career, effortlessly moving back and forth between major Hollywood films and Italian-based productions. She made history in 1961 as the first performer to win an Academy Award for a foreign-language role with Two Women, in which she stars as a strong-willed mother who braves an assault to save her daughter. Here we take a look at Sophia over the decades as the highly esteemed and popular actress has enjoyed a prolific career alongside a remarkable array of co-stars.
Featuring highlights from the Margaret Herrick Library and the Academy Film Archive.