Sophia Loren Biography

The voluptuous star had the childhood nicknames of “The Stick” and “Toothpick”.

In 1991, she was chosen as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World by People magazine.

In 1982, Sophia served 18 days in an Italian prison for tax evasion.

She performed two duets with Peter Sellers which were major UK hits: 'Goodness Gracious Me' was released in 1960 and 'Bangers and Mash' reached the top 20 in 1961.

In 1957, while filming Boy on a Dolphin, the 5’8½” legend had to walk in a trench in order to give audiences the impression that her co-star Alan Ladd, was taller than she.