The 1960s, just like any other decade, had its own culture, history, and standards.
The classic Hollywood bombshells and sex symbols that dominated the media
are one of the standards that have remained relevant in popular culture.
Join Facts Verse as we reminisce about the hottest women of the 60s we just can't get enough of.
#1. Marilyn Monroe - Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, singer,
and model who is still regarded as a pop culture icon today. The Los Angeles native is best known
for portraying blonde bombshell characters and was a popular sex symbol in the 1950s and early 1960s.
She began her career as a successful model before moving on to dominate the film industry.
By the 1950s, she had established herself as one of Hollywood's most coveted stars.
Despite her accomplishments, she battled substance abuse, depression, and anxiety. Her
struggle eventually led to her death in her home at the age of 36 from a barbiturates overdose.
#2. Sharon Tate - Sharon Marie Tate Polanski was an American actress and model. Before breaking
into Hollywood and featuring often in fashion magazines, she held minor roles in television
shows. Her acting talents saw her as one of Hollywood's most promising newcomers. The
60s pretty face is best known for her role as Jennifer North in the 1967 cult classic film,
Valley of the Dolls, which earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination. Unfortunately, she was
tragically murdered alongside four others, including her husband, by the Manson Family.
She was reported to be eight-and-a-half months pregnant at the time of her death.
#3. Raquel Welch - The American actress and singer was born on September 5, 1940. She came to the
limelight for her role in Fantastic Voyage (1966). She became a sex symbol in the 60s with images
of her in the doe-skin bikini from the movie One Million Years B.C. (1966). Over the years,
she has received lots of accolades for her looks. In 2011, she was ranked No. 2 by Men's Health in
its "Hottest Woman of All Time" list. Not only was she a bombshell, but she was also an icon actress.
She won a Golden Globe Award in 1974 for her display in The Three Musketeers.
#4. Ann-Margret - Born Ann-Margret Olsson, the Swedish-born American is an actress,
singer, and dancer. She achieved massive success in both her acting and singing careers. She is
remembered best for her roles in Bye Bye Birdie (1963), and All's Faire in Love (2009), amongst
others. She has earned herself five Golden Globe Awards, an Emmy Award, and numerous
award nominations. She is also a decorated singer, having released a successful gospel
album as well as a Christmas album. Her career began in 1961 and lasted for over five decades.
#5. Natalie Wood - The American actress began her acting career in her formative years and was
already a star as a teenager. She is notable for her roles in films like Rebel Without a
Cause (1955), Splendour in the Grass (1961), and Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969). During the 70s,
she took a break from acting to become a mother of two.
She later resumed her career with several television productions,
including Here to Eternity (1979), for which she received a Golden Globe Award.
Sadly, she drowned off the coast of Catalina Island on November 29, 1981, at the age of 43.
#6. Sophie Loren - The Italian actress was born Sofia Costanza Brigida Villani Scicolone.
She began her acting career at the age of 16. She rose to international prominence with
performances like The Pride and the Passion (1957), Houseboat (1958), and It Started in
Naples (1960). Her delightful acting talent has made her a recipient of a Grammy Award,
five special Golden Globe Awards, and a BAFTA Award, amongst others.
In 1991, she received the Academy Honorary Award for lifetime achievements. She has also been named
as one of the greatest female stars of Classical Hollywood cinema by the American Film Institute.
#7.
Ursula Andress - Born on March 19, 1936, Ursula is a Swiss actress, former model, and one of the most
popular sex symbols of her generation. The actress has starred in American, British, and Italian
films, making her a worldwide sensation. She is popularly known for her breakthrough performance
as Bond girl, Honey Ryder, in Dr. No (1962), the very first James Bond movie. She has also featured
in notable movies like Clash of the Titans (1981), Casino Royale (1967), and The Blue Max (1966).
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#8. Jacqueline Bisset - The English actress, Winifred Jacqueline Fraser Bisset,
first came to prominence in 1968 with her performance in The Detective,
Bullitt, and The Sweet Ride. She earned roles in notable movies and television including Who Is
Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? (1978), Class (1983), Joan of Arc (1999), and several others.
By virtue of her talent, she scored a Golden Globe Award for her role in the BBC miniseries Dancing
on the Edge (2013). In 2010, she was awarded the Légion d'honneur, France's highest order of merit.
#9. Audrey Hepburn - Audrey Hepburn was a British actress, humanitarian, and fashion icon.
She began her career in West End musical theatre productions as a chorus girl. She rose
to fame with her performance in Roman Holiday (1953), for which she won an Academy Award,
a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA Award. She also received a Tony Award that same year. To date,
Hepburn remains one of only 15 people to have received Academy, Emmy, Grammy,
and Tony Awards. During her lifetime, she devoted much of her time to humanitarian work
in some of the poorest communities across the globe. She was awarded the Presidential Medal
of Freedom in recognition of her work but she died a month later at the age of 63.
#10. Elizabeth Victoria Montgomery - She was an American film, stage, and television actress.
She is well known for her portrayal of Samantha Stephens in the television series Bewitched.
She was introduced to acting in the 1950s by her father, who also featured her in his television
series, Robert Montgomery Presents. She became a sensation when she won a Theatre World Award
for her Broadway debut, Late Love. Her role as Samantha Stephens put her on the pedestal of fame
and earned her numerous nominations. Aside from her acting career, she was active in
political activism and humanitarian work. She died on May 18, 1995, at the age of 62.
#11. Brigitte Ann-Marie Bardot - B.B, as she is colloquially known, is a French former actress,
singer, and animal rights activist. For her sexually liberated and hedonistic lifestyle,
she is regarded as a famous sex symbol of the 1950s and 1960s. She rose to prominence as a
result of her performance in the film "And God Created Woman" (1957). By the time she
retired from acting and singing in 1973, she had appeared in 47 films, recorded over 60 songs,
and performed in several musicals. She went on to become an animal rights activist.
In 1985, she was presented with the Legion of Honour, which she declined.
Despite her departure from the spotlight, she is still a vibrant pop culture icon.
#12. Claudia Cardinale - The Tunis-native is an actress and has featured in some
of the most successful European films of the 60s and 70s. At the age of 19,
she won the title of "Most Beautiful Italian Girl in Tunisia" and was awarded a trip to Italy. Her
time in Italy ushered her into her film career and she quickly gained notoriety as a screen goddess.
Not only did she dominate Italian cinema, but that of Hollywood, France, and the UK.
She is also a UNESCO goodwill ambassador for the Defence of Women's Rights. Cardinale was named
by the Los Angeles Times Magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful women in film history in 2011.
#13. Julie Frances Christie -The British actress' first movie success came with her
role in Billy Liar (1963). She toiled her way to fame with her performances in Darling (1965) and
Doctor Zhivago (1965). She was an icon of the 60s and also a recipient of an Academy Award,
a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. In 1997, she was honored with
a BAFTA fellowship, the highest honor bestowed by the British Academy. Christie has featured in six
of the 100 greatest British films of the 20th century, ranked by the British Film Institute.
#14. Angie Dickinson - Angeline Dickinson is an American actress who began her career in
the 1950s in anthology television series. She achieved stardom with roles in Gun the
Man Down (1956) and Rio Bravo (1959). She has received prestigious acting accolades,
including two Golden Globe Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, a Saturn Award, and
numerous nominations. At the end of her six-decade career, she had starred in more than 50 movies,
including Pretty Maids All in a Row (1971), The Outside Man (1972) and Big Bad Mama (1974).
#15. Dame Enid Diana Rigg - The English actress began her career performing on stage. She later
joined the Royal Shakespeare Company following her 1957 debut in The Caucasian Chalk Circle.
She then transitioned to television acting, where she portrayed Emma Peel
in The Avengers (1965-68). She made her Broadway debut in 1971, in the play Abelard and Heloise.
In 1994, she won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for playing the title role in Medea.
She is best known for her role as Olenna Tyrell in Game of Thrones (2013–17). For her
contributions to drama, she was awarded a CBE in 1988 and made a Dame in 1994.
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