Raquel Welch was one of the preeminent sex symbols of her generation,
and the beloved actress still turns heads today when she deigns to make a public appearance.
Although Raquel hasn’t been spotted out in public since September of 2021,
audiences can still get a treat by looking at vintage photographs of the star! Join Facts
Verse as these tempting photos of Raquel Welch leave little to the imagination.
Raquel Welch on the Set of One Million Years B.C.
This mage is arguably the most iconic picture of Raquel Welch in existence, and it was taken
on the set of the 1966 fantasy-adventure film One Million Years B.C. Raquel was already somewhat of
a notable figure in the entertainment industry thanks to her looks, but Raquel’s appearance in
the film rocketed her to superstardom! More than anything, it was the film’s decidedly
sexy poster that made Raquel a superstar, and that poster made good use of this very image.
Raquel Welch
Getting Her Hand Kissed by Salvador Dali Everyone and their mother has likely seen
the iconic image of Raquel Welch that graces the poster of One Million Years B.C., but this next
image is something a good deal more unique! This image features Raquel Welch being gifted
an abstract portrait by legendary artist Salvador Dali. While the portrait looks absolutely nothing
like Raquel Welch, we can appreciate the effort! Both celebrities certainly seem enthused to be in
the presence of one another, with Salvador Dali taking the opportunity to bend over and plant a
kiss on Raquel’s hand while she respectfully accepts. It’s not everyone who gets to have
his or her portrait painted by a legendary abstract artist, and it’s not everyone who
gets to kiss the hand of Raquel Welch! This picture was taken in 1965, which was only a
year before Raquel’s appearance in the aforementioned One Million Years B.C.
Raquel Welch with Robin Williams on the Set of the Classic 1978 Sitcom Mork & Mindy
Mork & Mindy is best known nowadays as the television series that made Robin Williams
a household name. However, only the most diehard fans know that Raquel made an appearance on the
program during its second season. The show premiered in September of 1978,
and Raquel went on to appear on the program during the second season episode
“Mork vs. the Necrotons: Part 1”, which aired for the first time in 1979. Robin
was already a pretty big deal thanks to the popularity of the first season of the show,
though few could’ve predicted just how big of a star he would become!
Raquel Welch Besides Bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger at the 1977 Golden Globe Awards
The same month that the documentary Pumping Iron was released, Raquel Welch could be seen
socializing with venerable bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger at the 1977 Golden Globe Awards.
Despite the two appearing together in this picture, it seems that Raquel and Arnold
weren’t close. Arnold ended up winning the Golden Globe for Best Newcomer at that night’s
ceremony thanks to his appearance in the 1976 comedic drama film Stay Hungry. Combined with
his subsequent appearance in the aforementioned Pumping Iron, this made Arnold a star.
Raquel Welch on the Set of The Magic Christian with Beatles Member Ringo Starr
In 1969, Beatles drummer Ringo Starr appeared alongside comedic performer Peter Sellers in the
cult film The Magic Christian. Though the film is mostly notable today for including one of Ringo’s
rare film performances, it’s also worth a look for an exceptionally sexy appearance from Raquel
Welch! Raquel appeared in the film as a character by the name of the Priestess of the Whip. As one
might surmise from the name, this character was a dominatrix of sorts, and Raquel Welch dressed up
in leather to play the part. In addition to Peter Sellers, Ringo Starr, and Raquel Welch, The Magic
Christian also featured a few performers from the surreal British comedy troupe Monty Python,
including both John Cleese and Graham Chapman. Sadly,
the film wasn’t a huge success, and it remains largely unseen today.
Raquel Welch Alongside Costar Frank Sinatra on the Set of the 1968 Noir Lady in Cement
Another notable musician turned actor that Raquel Welch brushed shoulders with over the course of
her career was Frank Sinatra, whom she appeared alongside in the latter’s 1968 starring vehicle
Lady in Cement. The noir featured Raquel as the female lead, though the actress apparently remains
incredibly unsatisfied with her performance in the film. According to Raquel, she was too mesmerized
by her costar to focus on the role, which led to her giving a subpar performance. Despite
Raquel apparently being fairly infatuated with Frank Sinatra during the picture’s filming, it’s
uncertain whether or not the two ever hooked up.
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Raquel Welch Shaking Hands with Queen Elizabeth II at the 1966 Royal Film Performance of Born Free
This is an incredibly interesting picture, as it captures not only Raquel Welch in all of her
vintage glory, but also several other notable figures. Of course, the most notable figure in the
picture is arguably Queen Elizabeth II, who can be seen shaking Raquel’s hand. The occasion was the
1966 Royal Film Performance, with the Royal Film Performance being an annual fundraising event in
England where a notable film is premiered and the British Royal Family attends. In 1966, the members
of the British Royal Family were far from being the only notable stars in attendance. Besides
Raquel Welch, other notable stars that were in attendance include Woody Allen, Ursula Andress,
and Warren Beatty. Woody Allen and Ursula Andress can even be seen in this very picture!
The film being premiered at the 1966 Royal Film Performance was Born Free,
which starred real-life husband and wife Bill Travers and Virginia McKenna. Bill and Virginia
were also at the event, though most eyes seemed to be on sex symbol Raquel Welch. Woody Allen
had broken out into the entertainment industry only a year prior with his debut film What’s New,
Pussycat? Ursula Andress had risen to prominence as the very first Bond girl
in 1962’s Dr. No, which made her an especially big deal in England. Meanwhile, Warren Beatty
was already a big star and was only a year out from his performance in Bonnie and Clyde.
Raquel Welch with Dudley Moore on the Set of Bedazzled
Raquel Welch appeared alongside popular British comedic actor Dudley Moore in the
1967 film Bedazzled, and this is one of the most memorable snapshots of the two on the film’s set.
Raquel Welch played the character of Lust, who is a demonic spirit that works for the Devil,
played by Peter Cook. The Devil is attempting to lure Dudley Moore’s character of Stanley
Moon into giving up his soul so that he can be with the woman he loves. While Dudley Moore’s
character was infatuated with a waitress that was played by actress Eleanor Bron,
it was Raquel herself who ended up receiving the audience’s infatuation.
The film would end up being remade in the year 2000, with Brendan
Fraser in the role that was originally played by Dudley Moore, and Elizabeth Hurley as the Devil,
combining the roles that were played in the original by Raquel Welch and Peter Cook.
Raquel Welch Attending the Premiere of The Muppets Go Hollywood in April of 1979
Raquel Welch got along fairly well with the Muppets, having appeared on The Muppet
Show to much avail in 1978. Following that popular appearance, Raquel would be asked to
make an appearance in the television special The Muppets Go Hollywood,
which aired on CBS in May of 1979 in order to promote the upcoming release of The
Muppet Movie. Raquel Welch gratefully took the opportunity to reunite with her Muppet brethren,
and other stars that could be seen in the promotional special included Christopher Reeve,
Dick Van Dyke, and Loni Anderson. Of course, Christopher Reeve was one of
the biggest stars in the world at the time thanks to his appearance in 1978’s Superman.
Alongside Dean Martin on the set of Bandolero!
The 1968 comedic Western Bandolero! starred James Stewart and Dean Martin as two outlaw brothers,
and Raquel Welch played the female lead. This picture shows Raquel alongside Dean
Martin. Around the same time, James and Raquel appeared together on The Dean Martin Show.
Raquel Welch Next to James Stewart
at the London-Set Premiered of 1966’s The Flight of the Phoenix
Many years before appearing alongside the actor in the aforementioned Bandolero!, Raquel was
photographed alongside James Stewart at the premiere of 1966’s The Flight of the Phoenix.
James Stewart was attending the event with his longtime wife, Gloria,
while Raquel was dating one of the film’s other stars, German actor Hardy Kruger.
Raquel Welch Attending the 1972 Academy Awards Alongside Football Player Joe Namath
Another famous figure that Raquel Welch publicly dated was football player Joe
Namath. The two dated sporadically over the course of the early 1970s,
with one of their biggest public appearances together being at the 1972 Academy Awards.
Raquel Welch with Bill Cosby and Harvey Keitel This picture shows Raquel Welch next to costars
Bill Cosby and Harvey Keitel, whom she appeared alongside in 1976’s Mother, Jugs,
and Speed. The photo was taken on the set of the film, though the movie has essentially been
lost to time. This is perhaps for the best given Bill’s current status.
Raquel Welch’s Latest Public Appearance Finally, let’s end this video by taking a
look at pictures of Raquel Welch during her latest public appearance. Given that the star likes to
keep to herself for the most part nowadays, this appearance was all the way back in September of
2021. That star was 81 years old at the time, and she certainly looked stunning for her age!
Although Raquel Welch doesn’t like to make many public appearances nowadays,
it’s still fun to look at pictures of the actress in her prime! Now it’s time to hear from you:
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player Joe Namath as her date and that she got to shake the hand of Queen Elizabeth
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