Anita Ekberg

The glamorous Anita Ekberg, a Swedish actress who graced both American and European screens, became known for her captivating beauty and classic hourglass figure. Although she fell short of winning Miss Universe, her top-six placement scored her a Universal Studios contract, kicking off a career that tabloids couldn’t resist. With romantic entanglements alongside the likes of Frank Sinatra and Errol Flynn, Ekberg frequently appeared in gossip staples like Confidential and graced Playboy as a 1950s pin-up favorite. She started with roles in The Mississippi Gambler and Abbott and Costello Go to Mars, while her memorable performance in War and Peace alongside Audrey Hepburn solidified her star status and her standing in Hollywood legend.