“I've never tried to block out the memories of the past, even though some are painful. I don't understand people who hide from their past. Everything you live through helps to make you the person you are now.” -Sophia Loren.. watch Jayne Mansfield NEXT ua-cam.com/video/p8gzCnz4h-0/v-deo.html
I'd never thought I say this but that quote is a bit hard to swallow, for now. But it is true, everything you go through shapes who you are as a person. This just reminds me of your other video about getting trigger in your other channel. It's a learning journey to get there but regardless, chose to see the beauty and joy in any way that you can. Thank you for the great content Karine. Hope you're doing well love 🥰😘💗
@@KarineAlourde I like the quote ; it reveals the huge chasm and differences between the socialisation of priveleged women and expectation of ordinary housewives . While these young starlets had time to muse ,dream and plan a future other less fortunate mortals blacked out at the horror of societies treatment of then in general and even when they did have a second to look back and reminisce it wasn't all wine ,women and song !!
I met Sophia Loren in person it was in the 1980’s and I was a teenager. I can honestly say that none of the pictures do her justice, in person she is ‘breathtakingly beautiful’ and I don’t say that lightly. If she walked into any department store the entire store would come to a standstill as everyone would want to catch a glimpse of her, stunning stunning woman! I also heard from some of the crew that Cary Grant could not stop drooling over her when they weren’t filming. I’m sorry to hear what she had to go through in regards to the fake porn photos for a woman with such integrity it would have been embarrassing for her in front of her 2 sons and grand children.
Not sure about porn, but there are genuine nude photos of her from before fame. She did what she had to do for fame and fortune, just like all the other actresses of the time.
She is so elegant & strong. It’s nice to hear about a leading lady who didn’t succumb to tragedy or the pressures of Hollywood or fame. She is a tough, smart & beautiful lady!
Sophia Loren was born illegitimate which was a HUGE disgrace in her day. Her father was an on again off again lover of her mother's and refused to acknowledge Sophia as his child and would not give her his name. it was a huge humiliation for Sophia's childhood. He did the same thing for the second child. Her father would disappear for months/years and then show up again like nothing happened and stupidly, her mother would take him back. Sophia's mother/family fought him legally - it was a big deal - to recognize Sophia as his child and eventually won. But again, he refused paternity for the second child and when sophia was an adult and wealthy enough, she paid her father to acknowledge paternity of her sister. Her father was a major jerk and loser.
@@melianna999it’s called motherly love. Mom couldn’t aspire to be famous like her daughter. Not to even mention the war that put her and her family in desperate times.
@@melianna999I do not think she (Sophia) had any problems with becoming a film-star. But you sound as you have some issues with her biography and life.
Good for her putting her foot down and embracing her natural beauty. It still blows my mind that people think it's okay to tell others to get plastic surgery. Sophia is absolutely stunning!
@@berniesmith5123 Im not denying that she could have, but its hard to tell as if you study her films in stills you can also make the case for growing into her features. She has a distinctive profile.
The fact that she thrived in the golden age of Hollywood relatively free of scandal and now getting caught up in the vices and men that doomed other beautiful female leads is very remarkable. Goes to show if you have a solid head on your shoulders, you can get along far - even in a cess pool like Hollywood
The solid head was Carlo Ponti not Sophia Loren's. If it wasn't for him the Italian director and film maker she married at a very tender young age she would have ended up like her mother, used and abused by men, with illegitimate children of her own as well. Ponti gave Sophia her stardom and her life. She is very fortunate he did the right thing by her because she was sleeping with him well before they were married. Ponti already had a wife and children. Hmm seems that didn't bother Sophia. Ponti could have had his jollies with her and cast her aside, but he didn't, she got lucky.
This women eas the EPITOMY of CONFIDENCE. She knew herself..knew she was gorgeous and was not letting hollywood or anyone tear her down. People should def live this way!!❤
Yes, the typical confidence of peple born and bread in the fish market; She is far away for being classy. Girsl who spend most of her time in the street have that sort of confidence
@@silviabarellini6041 um first of all, lets not be negative ab people we've never met. She was classy and didn't show a lot of skin unlike the blond that showed up at her party. But honestly girls on the streets.. are the very opposite of confident. They're usually insecure w low confidence hence why they are 'in the streets'. I could explain more but i don't have the time. Every girl should have that type of strength and confidence to not be controlled by opinion.
I love that she never "fixed" her nose, it is unfortunate that many woman feel the pressure that they should have a little perfect nose and conform to a very specific Disney princess type of face instead of embracing their unique beauty
After looking at some younger pics of my grandma, I was surprised by the resemblance of her all the way down to the hair, eye color, and height. I asked if anyone had ever pointed this out to her before. Smileing sheepishly, she diped her head, saying, "Oh, yes I believe I did hear that on occasion" . Lol it was so cute.
Carey Grant's wife, Betsy Drake, wrote Houseboat and was supposed to be the lead actress; when Grant's affair with Sophia, he had his wife fired and had Houseboat rewritten for Sophia. Then when it came time to film the movie Sophia had already broken up with Carey, and he was divorced, thinking that Sophia would marry him. He was bitter and angry with her on the set. The same thing happened with Peter Sellers. Not only did they have to film a movie together, but they also had to record the song for the movie together, and he was also bitter and angry and divorced his wife for her. Not trashing S. L., I also believe she led many of these A-listers. They were wrong for cheating on their spouses, and she was terrible for letting them think they had a chance with her. Knowing that her heart always belonged to Carlos. My favorite movie is TWO WOMEN. If you have never seen it, I think you should. Her acting is just powerful. I loved all her Italian movies, and Houseboat is still my favorite American movie. I also had the privilege of meeting her and Carlos when I was a teenager.
Just because the lady is old now , don't mean you can't drag her for filth .I already knew all about her when I saw her surrounded by all those men . I'm not surprised in the least she didn't respect marriage and cheated with those actors , how easy just to think it's all pretend it's all part of the plan and tough for the wives whos lives were ruined . Neither do I feel sorry for Grant I thought he was in the closet anyway so she'd be getting the same man eventually.😢 Alot of her movies were overlooked in favour of Vivien Leigh and Liz Taylor. I got the impression that there was a reason I hadn't seen her movies on repeat .
You are right, you do not play with people's feelings. Personally you should shave your underarm hair if you are wearing sleeveless , or evening dresses. If not, don't.
@@G.G.276 she is 100% culpable and a homewrecker . A femme fatale and seductress , because the European gypsy genes reveal themselves eventually .You. Cannot buy class
I haven’t watched your channel for a while , this one is one of my favorite. I’m glad she fought back and put her foot down on those Hollywood men , Brandon must been very salty for spreading rumors about her . I just watched a recent movie of her and she still a beautiful woman. As always you do such a great job doing research thank you for the video.
Out of all the background sound tracks, I absolutely LOVE when you use this one. It so fitting for these types of videos when discussing vintage hollwood stars.
one thing I kind of like about many of these women from this time, they were a bit thick in the right places, and this may seem controversial, but the women back then seem to show a healthy figure not that heroin chic look.
@@dumfriesspearhead7398 Marilyn 118 pound 5'5/5 tall can newer be size 16 she is between size 0 to size 2 ,check your facts Marilyn had 23 inch belly thats too small
Thank you for all these videos. I love how calmly and reasonably you tell their glamorous-to-ugly lives. I hope some day you will dedicate one of your videos to the gorgeous italian icon Claudia Cardinale.
Karine, your channel brings so much joy to my daily life. I look forward to a new upload from you everyday. Thank you so much for your video on Sophia. Love her. If possible, can you make a video on Indian actress Sridevi? She was a lovely actress with a tragic end ❤
I remember watching a movie with her in it. I was so captivated by her face and her skin darker than expected. I finally learned her name when I was older. I was so happy 😅.
@@spaniardsrmoors6817 why you whitewashing her, she is deeper skinned and she acknowledges it. Shes copper toned olive skinned and thats why shes so relatable. She was never darkened as she didn't need to be, a tan was sufficient but naturally she is of deep olive colour being ITALIAN.
Hey guy, watch her movies, photos, she's as white as any northern European and she was PURPOSELY tanned or used make up for a few parts where she played foreigners. Where, when did she "acknowledge it?"And that stereotype Italians are olive skinned applies to a small minority, dark skinned are even fewer, less than 1%. The overwhelming majority are light and WHITE. @@user-li1gp2jw8k
She has to be the most beautiful, talented and grounded actresses of her time (in my opinion)... A young Sophia and a young Linda Evangelista look alot alike...
Linda Evangelista was photographed for various fashion magazines styled as Sophia Loren. I think it may have been by Patrick demarchelier? She did look a lot like her when she was made up. It’s the shape of the eyes and the mouth.
My all time favorite Hollywood icon! I remember in middle school at the library. I saw her book “Women & Beauty”. I was mesmerized by her looks, she is classic. Those eyebrows are the most copied shape to date. Love❤️me some Sophia Loren thank you 🙏🏽
My dad grew up not far from where she did. She has always been an idol & role model as an Italian American woman. Strong, beautiful, confident, talented…she is what I aspire to.
My father told me that, back in the day, the only women who shaved their body hair were prostitutes. He's 80 years old. This was in the Hispanic culture, and I have a feeling it was the same for women from other cultures as well. That may be a reason she didn't shave...anyone else know about that?
Thank you for being so forth coming about the real lives of these actress/actors. Your presentation holds one's interest while being complimentary. And, you're an exceptional public speaker.
Sophia Loren didn’t fall into the traps and pits that a lot of women fell into who wanted to become successful, in Hollywood in that she held firm to her own morals, standards, and ethics, and would not be swayed. She had her values figured out, and they were in the right places. And for that, she is rewarded with children and grandchildren and a lot of love around her instead of loneliness and alcoholism. Since you have given us this beautiful story on Sofia, Loren, I suggest now you move to France and feature their icon of the film pantheon who is Catherine Deneuve. Her and Sophia are regarded as the most beautiful woman in the world at the time, not many people in United States know of her, but she is very famous, and she did do some American movies, as well as being a spokes person, and model for cosmetics etc.
Aesthetically speaking Catherine daneuve is beautiful but I don't respect her as I do Sophia Loren. Catherine has along with other wealthy women come to the defense of rapists politicians and entertainment employees saying " boys will be boys" she is a big big star who can file a lawsuit if a movie director raped her or blocks her chance of getting a movie role if she doesn't accommodate his sexual desires. Most actresses, secretaries, waitresses, etc have faced consequences, losing jobs and slandered. One French politician arrested and handcuffed in USA for sexually assaulting a hotel maid was slandered and Michael Jacksons lawyer attacked the maid and told the press she's Moslem. Please tell me why we need to know a maids religion? Why didn't they tell us the rapists religion too( he's Jewish but an atheist) lawyer released maids Moslem religion so well hate her and turn against her. These are the type of men Catherine daneuve defends. A French journalist and her daughter came forward to say they were raped by the same politician. Ms daneuve went after them too. I know of 2 European actresses far more beautiful than daneuve. One is Ursula Andreas and the other is Claudia cardinal
@@christinanielsen1917 Bravo! Well Deneuve may be wealthy and privileged. But, she belongs in the gutter for being stupid, ignorant, and misogynistic, using her power to defend awful men of power and going after those that have been wronged and exploited. It angers me that people still worship this bitch, despite how awful she is just because she is a famous actress and was once good looking.
I love your videos. You always find some bit of information I’ve not heard before. And I realize I have been clueless my entire life as to when cosmetic surgery truly started. May I make one suggestion? You have a lovely voice. Today I noticed the background music really seemed to compete with you. Something softer would showcase your storytelling.
I am such a fan of Sophia Loren and was so happy when she was able to have children by the love of her life. Those 2 were destined to be together. Her movies,Marriage Italian Style,Houseboat,so many I enjoyed,but it was the movie "Two Women" where she nailed it. A movie that definitely need to be viewed. So glad you are bringing back old Hollywood and keeping it real.
I love Sophia Loren's reaction to people urging her to change her face. She was a confident woman and I also feel like i share some of facial similarities (wide mouth, long nose). I also am not afraid to have body hair lol. I wish I could be more positive like her and love life. I think the media was lucky to have her in the spotlight.
Another wonderful video. Love Sophia Loren. Although she was known for her glamour, exotic beauty, and sex appeal, it's her Academy Award winning performance in "Two Women" that blows me away. Read that Anna Magnani was almost cast. Sophia wanted to prove herself as a serious dramatic actress and got the part. I respect that she remained true to her Italian roots. Never went Hollywood. And finally had the 2 children she wanted after years of miscarriages. A true icon. Thanks, Karine, for this loving portrait of the one and only Sophia Loren. P.S. Will you do a video on Natalie Wood? Love her!
Wonderful facts and the naughty things as well ..Even in late 1950’s an unmarried couple could not get a hotel room without risking arrest . Karine never disappoints.. by the way recently she had a role in a very good independent film where her character is a Holocaust survivor in Italy, remarkable performance
Once again: great video! Captivating, historical, iconic, capturing the history of an Italian icon in one video. The images, your voice-over, everything fits! Sophia Loren truly is an icon of the screen of old you did her the honour of capturing her life and career with dignity and style. 🤗🙂🙂
I congratulate you on this fine video deep dive of Sophia Loren. She is one of my all time idols. Someone to live up to. Besides her fabulous beauty, I always love her sense of humor equally as much. Viva Sophia! Bella Bella!
Thank you for your video on Sophia Loren as Sophia Loren is one of my favorites. I first heard of Sophia Loren from my father as he expressed that Sophia Loren was the most beautiful actress. I loved Sophia Loren, she was a beautiful and also very intelligent in her roles and acting ability, she always seemed to be self assured not especially conceited as other less beautiful and talented actresses like JLo tended to be for example as JLo is one of the narcs in Hollywood.
there is nothing about sophia loren that isn’t extraordinary. she is a force of nature. i am enjoying your videos. you balance the very famous with the less remembered celebrities of earlier eras. your tone is positive and informative. you bring up the moral issues of past times and double standards but you are not overly preachy. i find myself in total agreement with you. i just wanted to let you know that i think you are doing a superb job! carry on!
I havent watched your Channel for a while. I love your voice, thank you for talking about Sophia Loren She has been my inspiration all my life. Her style, beauty is timeless. I went to watch her live in London back in 2018.💜💜💜
She is unbelievably beautiful. Because of her i finally accepted my nose, my nose is not "small' rather straight and i thought it was ugly until i saw her
Thank you Karine...Sofia is one of a kind...beautiful and very strong woman..affascinante e un'po misteriosa..Grazie..love your videos..a hug from Sicily..👸💖
She's simply stunning. I had no idea she was that tall, especially for an Italian woman of her generation. Amazing. You didn't mention her connection to Benito Mussolini, whose son married her younger sister, thus making her aunt to Benito's grandchildren.
Wonderful essay on Sophia Loren. You show always what women go thru. God bless, masterful music, and your voice is calming. Thank you for making these talks. Very calming. Sophia Loren is a wonder, & let go of Hollywood, still a star
I worked on a film with Sophia Loren when she was in her late 50s. She was very quiet and depressed most of the time but she liked talking about her son, Eduardo. She impressed me as a simple southern Italian housewife.
imo her signature movies were with Marcello Mastroani. " Marriage Italian style' and "today tomorrow yesterday" no Dought top 5 Beauties of Golden age of Hollywood were Marilyn M , Sofia L , Gina L , Elizabeth T and Raquel W
I always appreciated Sophia's ethics ,she spoke her Truth and never waivered . She didn't succumb to the Hollywood casting couch from what I know but always kept her integrity and Humility intact .. She always seemed very kind .
love your videos! The music mixed with the smoke visuals almost has a hypnotic effect that helps you focus on all the information. Would love to see you talk about Shelley Duvall
Karine we appreciate all that you do! You bring the humanity of Hollywoods most stunning actresses. Women can be so jealous of gorgeous women. Sadly most had lived through so much tragedy we can’t help but 💗 and relate to them. You promote GIRL 💪🏽& 🫶🏽 🙏🏽 💋💋💋God Bless You 👑 Queen
She was far away from being classy when she was young- Most Italian people do not really like her- She was born in one of the worse place in Italy and grown up in the fish market...now you tell me how classy se must have been
Love your channel Karine - could you do a video on Princess Soraya Pahlavi please? The shah of irans first wife - she looked a bit like Sophia and was just so beautiful and chic.
Such a great video...again! I don't believe the shrapnel to the chin story, though. Unless the shrapnel was a surgeon's hand holding a scalpel....that's just a natural cleft of the chin, imo. Your passion for this research produces great results!
“I've never tried to block out the memories of the past, even though some are painful. I don't understand people who hide from their past. Everything you live through helps to make you the person you are now.” -Sophia Loren.. watch Jayne Mansfield NEXT ua-cam.com/video/p8gzCnz4h-0/v-deo.html
I'd never thought I say this but that quote is a bit hard to swallow, for now. But it is true, everything you go through shapes who you are as a person. This just reminds me of your other video about getting trigger in your other channel. It's a learning journey to get there but regardless, chose to see the beauty and joy in any way that you can. Thank you for the great content Karine. Hope you're doing well love 🥰😘💗
@@sheng3229 aww thank you love! The other video was so healing for me. I’m glad you enjoyed it ♥️😘
@@KarineAlourde you're like a mentor, I'm so glad that there are people like you out here and so many of other wonderful people. 💝
@@KarineAlourde I like the quote ; it reveals the huge chasm and differences between the socialisation of priveleged women and expectation of ordinary housewives .
While these young starlets had time to muse ,dream and plan a future other less fortunate mortals blacked out at the horror of societies treatment of then in general and even when they did have a second to look back and reminisce it wasn't all wine ,women and song !!
Love this beautiful and talented actress!!! Viva Sophia!
I met Sophia Loren in person it was in the 1980’s and I was a teenager. I can honestly say that none of the pictures do her justice, in person she is ‘breathtakingly beautiful’ and I don’t say that lightly. If she walked into any department store the entire store would come to a standstill as everyone would want to catch a glimpse of her, stunning stunning woman!
I also heard from some of the crew that Cary Grant could not stop drooling over her when they weren’t filming.
I’m sorry to hear what she had to go through in regards to the fake porn photos for a woman with such integrity it would have been embarrassing for her in front of her 2 sons and grand children.
So neat!
Thats amazing you're so lucky!
Not sure about porn, but there are genuine nude photos of her from before fame. She did what she had to do for fame and fortune, just like all the other actresses of the time.
Wow. And i dont think she even reached her peak of beauty until her 50's i love her. Strong gorgeous regal lady.
Wow! Now that was an awesome experience.... Amazing!
Im from italy. She’s definitely not just known for her looks, but also for her acting skills as a great actress
She is a terrific actress who also happens to be gorgeous.
She is so elegant & strong. It’s nice to hear about a leading lady who didn’t succumb to tragedy or the pressures of Hollywood or fame. She is a tough, smart & beautiful lady!
Sophia Loren was born illegitimate which was a HUGE disgrace in her day. Her father was an on again off again lover of her mother's and refused to acknowledge Sophia as his child and would not give her his name. it was a huge humiliation for Sophia's childhood. He did the same thing for the second child. Her father would disappear for months/years and then show up again like nothing happened and stupidly, her mother would take him back. Sophia's mother/family fought him legally - it was a big deal - to recognize Sophia as his child and eventually won. But again, he refused paternity for the second child and when sophia was an adult and wealthy enough, she paid her father to acknowledge paternity of her sister. Her father was a major jerk and loser.
@@melianna999 they were dirt poor and the father brought home nothing all.
@@melianna999it’s called motherly love. Mom couldn’t aspire to be famous like her daughter. Not to even mention the war that put her and her family in desperate times.
@@anastasia10017 I red her two books.
He was a narcissist
@@melianna999I do not think she (Sophia) had any problems with becoming a film-star. But you sound as you have some issues with her biography and life.
my husband met her once briefly and he told me that Sophia is so beautiful he couldn't even breathe.
I know a man who met her when she was in her 50s and he said his knees were knocking -- like your hubby he said she took your breath away
Good for her putting her foot down and embracing her natural beauty. It still blows my mind that people think it's okay to tell others to get plastic surgery. Sophia is absolutely stunning!
I really miss when clothes were nice. Today, even "luxury" clothes are so ugly!
I’m glad Sophia Loren didn’t buckle in to plastic surgery to “fix her features”! She’s such a gorgeous woman.
she has def had many cosmetic surgeries over time. very few admit it. wake up.
@@berniesmith5123 I think grew into her features hence why she got more beautiful with age.
hello? are you too young, too naive or totally blinded by the publicity?
take the shades off
@@berniesmith5123 Im not denying that she could have, but its hard to tell as if you study her films in stills you can also make the case for growing into her features. She has a distinctive profile.
The fact that she thrived in the golden age of Hollywood relatively free of scandal and now getting caught up in the vices and men that doomed other beautiful female leads is very remarkable. Goes to show if you have a solid head on your shoulders, you can get along far - even in a cess pool like Hollywood
Italian cultural values and religion is taken seriously regarding one’s reputation
The solid head was Carlo Ponti not Sophia Loren's. If it wasn't for him the Italian director and film maker she married at a very tender young age she would have ended up like her mother, used and abused by men, with illegitimate children of her own as well. Ponti gave Sophia her stardom and her life. She is very fortunate he did the right thing by her because she was sleeping with him well before they were married. Ponti already had a wife and children. Hmm seems that didn't bother Sophia. Ponti could have had his jollies with her and cast her aside, but he didn't, she got lucky.
She is beyond beautiful. The epitomy of glamour. Sophisticated & totally unique. ☺
This women eas the EPITOMY of CONFIDENCE. She knew herself..knew she was gorgeous and was not letting hollywood or anyone tear her down. People should def live this way!!❤
Yes, the typical confidence of peple born and bread in the fish market; She is far away for being classy. Girsl who spend most of her time in the street have that sort of confidence
@@silviabarellini6041 um first of all, lets not be negative ab people we've never met. She was classy and didn't show a lot of skin unlike the blond that showed up at her party. But honestly girls on the streets.. are the very opposite of confident. They're usually insecure w low confidence hence why they are 'in the streets'. I could explain more but i don't have the time. Every girl should have that type of strength and confidence to not be controlled by opinion.
Yes but she also has aristocratic heritage from fathers side
Unique beauty, she cannot ever be mistaken for anyone else🌻
This is true. When I met her she was very attractive, outwardly as well as inwardly.
I have always thought she was one of the most stunning actress ever. Timeless beauty.
And also an exceptional actress in my humble opinion.
I love that she never "fixed" her nose, it is unfortunate that many woman feel the pressure that they should have a little perfect nose and conform to a very specific Disney princess type of face instead of embracing their unique beauty
The DIsney princess look is a dime a dozen.
She said it would change her face. She was already gorgeous!
When I was a kid, people used to stare at my mom because she resembled Sophia Loren. I’ve always loved her!
My mum and myself too. I can see that watching Sophia's pictures when she was younger.
Later on she was "made in Hollywood" by stylist and so on.
After looking at some younger pics of my grandma, I was surprised by the resemblance of her all the way down to the hair, eye color, and height. I asked if anyone had ever pointed this out to her before. Smileing sheepishly, she diped her head, saying, "Oh, yes I believe I did hear that on occasion" . Lol it was so cute.
I have a niece that looks like her But, I have to say my niece is prettier. No exageration.
Grandma was a baddie and she knew it lol
I’ve been waiting for this one! I love Sophia Loren, she’s one of the most stunning leading ladies, imo.
Carey Grant's wife, Betsy Drake, wrote Houseboat and was supposed to be the lead actress; when Grant's affair with Sophia, he had his wife fired and had Houseboat rewritten for Sophia. Then when it came time to film the movie Sophia had already broken up with Carey, and he was divorced, thinking that Sophia would marry him. He was bitter and angry with her on the set. The same thing happened with Peter Sellers. Not only did they have to film a movie together, but they also had to record the song for the movie together, and he was also bitter and angry and divorced his wife for her. Not trashing S. L., I also believe she led many of these A-listers. They were wrong for cheating on their spouses, and she was terrible for letting them think they had a chance with her. Knowing that her heart always belonged to Carlos. My favorite movie is TWO WOMEN. If you have never seen it, I think you should. Her acting is just powerful. I loved all her Italian movies, and Houseboat is still my favorite American movie. I also had the privilege of meeting her and Carlos when I was a teenager.
Just because the lady is old now , don't mean you can't drag her for filth .I already knew all about her when I saw her surrounded by all those men . I'm not surprised in the least she didn't respect marriage and cheated with those actors , how easy just to think it's all pretend it's all part of the plan and tough for the wives whos lives were ruined . Neither do I feel sorry for Grant I thought he was in the closet anyway so she'd be getting the same man eventually.😢
Alot of her movies were overlooked in favour of Vivien Leigh and Liz Taylor. I got the impression that there was a reason I hadn't seen her movies on repeat .
I agree her and carlo were very strategic, it was part of them conquering Hollywood.
You are right, you do not play with people's feelings. Personally you should shave your underarm hair if you are wearing sleeveless , or evening dresses. If not, don't.
She Owed LOSERS Nothing! If they leave a Faithful Wife for Fun. They DESERVE WHAT THEY GET! Bravo Loren!
@@G.G.276 she is 100% culpable and a homewrecker . A femme fatale and seductress , because the European gypsy genes reveal themselves eventually .You. Cannot buy class
I love that she's happy and enjoys life.
She has an exceptional kind of beauty. Just gorgeous
You are a wonderful story teller and your voice is calm and soothing. Great work.
I haven’t watched your channel for a while , this one is one of my favorite. I’m glad she fought back and put her foot down on those Hollywood men , Brandon must been very salty for spreading rumors about her . I just watched a recent movie of her and she still a beautiful woman. As always you do such a great job doing research thank you for the video.
Out of all the background sound tracks, I absolutely LOVE when you use this one. It so fitting for these types of videos when discussing vintage hollwood stars.
Her eyes are so gorgeous; she is stunning!
one thing I kind of like about many of these women from this time, they were a bit thick in the right places, and this may seem controversial, but the women back then seem to show a healthy figure not that heroin chic look.
No, it's not controversial at all. Marilyn Monroe (size 16) would be considered to have a high BMI these days.
@@dumfriesspearhead7398 Marilyn 118 pound 5'5/5 tall can newer be size 16 she is between size 0 to size 2 ,check your facts Marilyn had 23 inch belly thats too small
@@dumfriesspearhead7398 size 16 in old uk sizing not US lol
@@dumfriesspearhead7398 Monroe was very slim, but curvy. She had tiny bones.
@@salmahahmed4672 Oh well, I'm from the UK.....
I loved her as an actress since childhood. She always was a stunning beauty.
Thank you for all these videos. I love how calmly and reasonably you tell their glamorous-to-ugly lives. I hope some day you will dedicate one of your videos to the gorgeous italian icon Claudia Cardinale.
Oh yes! My favorite Claudia's "How the West was won! "
@@pamspencer5733 once upon a time in the West.🙂
Karine your voice is just sooo soothing. I just realised now. I was so stressed and half your video I just feel better. Thank you. ❤
I always loved her strength and resilience off camera as much as her acting abilities. Thanks for such an amazingly detailed biopic
Sophia is simply mesmerizing to watch on every level. Love her!
Lovely video that presents Sophie as a warm person with strong principles. Narrated in a charming way.
My mom is from Naples too. Beautiful place with beautiful strong genes.
I agree, the people in Rome and Naples are gorgeous.
Karine, your channel brings so much joy to my daily life. I look forward to a new upload from you everyday.
Thank you so much for your video on Sophia. Love her. If possible, can you make a video on Indian actress Sridevi? She was a lovely actress with a tragic end ❤
Thank you for such a lovely compliment! And yes Sri Devi will be coming up very soon ♥️
@@KarineAlourde yay thank you so much
Marlon Brando was gay.
It’s crazy how Hollywood want everyone to look the same. The Iconic beauties kept their natural features
When they already picked them for their good looks.
An icon. A woman with class, elegance & beauty. A great actress. Keep the good work Karine. ♥.
I remember watching a movie with her in it. I was so captivated by her face and her skin darker than expected. I finally learned her name when I was older. I was so happy 😅.
She was not dark skinned, only darkened purposely for a couple of the movie characters she starred as.
@@spaniardsrmoors6817 why you whitewashing her, she is deeper skinned and she acknowledges it. Shes copper toned olive skinned and thats why shes so relatable. She was never darkened as she didn't need to be, a tan was sufficient but naturally she is of deep olive colour being ITALIAN.
Hey guy, watch her movies, photos, she's as white as any northern European and she was PURPOSELY tanned or used make up for a few parts where she played foreigners. Where, when did she "acknowledge it?"And that stereotype Italians are olive skinned applies to a small minority, dark skinned are even fewer, less than 1%. The overwhelming majority are light and WHITE. @@user-li1gp2jw8k
BTW, look at the thumbnail photo, where do you see dark or even olive skin??? One can't get any whiter.@@user-li1gp2jw8k
Her eyes are mesmerizing
thank you so much for doing a video on sophia loren ! i've always found her to be an icon, so beautiful and unproblematic. great job on this video ❤
Thank you forthis video. I am italian and i have always loved her as an actress but mainly as a woman and positive role model.
This was excellent. I hope Ms. Loren sees it!
She has to be the most beautiful, talented and grounded actresses of her time (in my opinion)... A young Sophia and a young Linda Evangelista look alot alike...
I think Raquel Welch also resembles her quite a bit, and Innoway inherited her throne
Sophia is more beautiful
@@lisajan580 💯% agreed 👍
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Linda Evangelista was photographed for various fashion magazines styled as Sophia Loren. I think it may have been by Patrick demarchelier? She did look a lot like her when she was made up. It’s the shape of the eyes and the mouth.
shamefully addicted to ur old hollywood series ♡
My all time favorite Hollywood icon! I remember in middle school at the library. I saw her book “Women & Beauty”. I was mesmerized by her looks, she is classic. Those eyebrows are the most copied shape to date. Love❤️me some Sophia Loren thank you 🙏🏽
This was fantastic!!! What a beauty Sophia Loren is!!! Hi, Sophia!!! And, Karine, you are absolutely enchanting!
My dad grew up not far from where she did. She has always been an idol & role model as an Italian American woman. Strong, beautiful, confident, talented…she is what I aspire to.
Can't even emagine that she's actually a really shy and humble woman
She is in fact a real chav with lack of class and arrogant
Linda Evangelista reminds of Sofia Loren Great Video
It's interesting that Evangelista's parents are from the same place in Italy.
She was more than beautiful she was talented she is one of greatest actress of all time her acting is pure gold let’s start here
She was such an iconic beauty! 😍 This lady exuded elegance, class, and sensuality.
My father told me that, back in the day, the only women who shaved their body hair were prostitutes. He's 80 years old. This was in the Hispanic culture, and I have a feeling it was the same for women from other cultures as well. That may be a reason she didn't shave...anyone else know about that?
Thank you for being so forth coming about the real lives of these actress/actors. Your presentation holds one's interest while being complimentary. And, you're an exceptional public speaker.
Sophia Loren didn’t fall into the traps and pits that a lot of women fell into who wanted to become successful, in Hollywood in that she held firm to her own morals, standards, and ethics, and would not be swayed. She had her values figured out, and they were in the right places. And for that, she is rewarded with children and grandchildren and a lot of love around her instead of loneliness and alcoholism. Since you have given us this beautiful story on Sofia, Loren, I suggest now you move to France and feature their icon of the film pantheon who is Catherine Deneuve. Her and Sophia are regarded as the most beautiful woman in the world at the time, not many people in United States know of her, but she is very famous, and she did do some American movies, as well as being a spokes person, and model for cosmetics etc.
LOL, you are very naive and uninformed. She definitely did what she had to do to get where she got. Google her pics before fame.
That's because she was already famous in Italy and had Carlo Ponti to protect her.
Aesthetically speaking Catherine daneuve is beautiful but I don't respect her as I do Sophia Loren. Catherine has along with other wealthy women come to the defense of rapists politicians and entertainment employees saying " boys will be boys" she is a big big star who can file a lawsuit if a movie director raped her or blocks her chance of getting a movie role if she doesn't accommodate his sexual desires. Most actresses, secretaries, waitresses, etc have faced consequences, losing jobs and slandered. One French politician arrested and handcuffed in USA for sexually assaulting a hotel maid was slandered and Michael Jacksons lawyer attacked the maid and told the press she's Moslem. Please tell me why we need to know a maids religion? Why didn't they tell us the rapists religion too( he's Jewish but an atheist) lawyer released maids Moslem religion so well hate her and turn against her. These are the type of men Catherine daneuve defends. A French journalist and her daughter came forward to say they were raped by the same politician. Ms daneuve went after them too. I know of 2 European actresses far more beautiful than daneuve. One is Ursula Andreas and the other is Claudia cardinal
@@christinanielsen1917 Bravo! Well Deneuve may be wealthy and privileged. But, she belongs in the gutter for being stupid, ignorant, and misogynistic, using her power to defend awful men of power and going after those that have been wronged and exploited. It angers me that people still worship this bitch, despite how awful she is just because she is a famous actress and was once good looking.
I love your videos. You always find some bit of information I’ve not heard before. And I realize I have been clueless my entire life as to when cosmetic surgery truly started.
May I make one suggestion? You have a lovely voice.
Today I noticed the background music really seemed to compete with you. Something softer would showcase your storytelling.
I am such a fan of Sophia Loren and was so happy when she was able to have children by the love of her life. Those 2 were destined to be together. Her movies,Marriage Italian Style,Houseboat,so many I enjoyed,but it was the movie "Two Women" where she nailed it. A movie that definitely need to be viewed. So glad you are bringing back old Hollywood and keeping it real.
I literally JUST finished one your videos and then the notification popped up ♥️
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I love Sophia Loren's reaction to people urging her to change her face. She was a confident woman and I also feel like i share some of facial similarities (wide mouth, long nose). I also am not afraid to have body hair lol. I wish I could be more positive like her and love life. I think the media was lucky to have her in the spotlight.
Another wonderful video. Love Sophia Loren. Although she was known for her glamour, exotic beauty, and sex appeal, it's her Academy Award winning performance in "Two Women" that blows me away. Read that Anna Magnani was almost cast. Sophia wanted to prove herself as a serious dramatic actress and got the part. I respect that she remained true to her Italian roots. Never went Hollywood. And finally had the 2 children she wanted after years of miscarriages. A true icon. Thanks, Karine, for this loving portrait of the one and only Sophia Loren. P.S. Will you do a video on Natalie Wood? Love her!
I think she is one of the most beautiful actresses ever❤
Back when natural beauty was so beautiful vs today unrealistic of everything
Ms. Karine, you always do an excellent job researching iconic accomplished women. I enjoyed Sophia Loren's story. Keep up your outstanding work. 😊
Wonderful facts and the naughty things as well ..Even in late 1950’s an unmarried couple could not get a hotel room without risking arrest . Karine never disappoints.. by the way recently she had a role in a very good independent film where her character is a Holocaust survivor in Italy, remarkable performance
She is a versatile actress and her talent compares with her lovely beauty. I love her confidence!
thank you for this video, karine. this is beautiful. I often practice her eye and eyebrow looks on myself
She is one of my favorites. So gorgeous and unique
Such a beauty! And much thanks to her for standing her ground about her nose! ❤
I admired Sophia Loren since 1961. Two Women was her breakthrough film. She is the most level headed female actor in the industry.
I always thought Sophia was awesome, love her movies!
Once again: great video! Captivating, historical, iconic, capturing the history of an Italian icon in one video. The images, your voice-over, everything fits! Sophia Loren truly is an icon of the screen of old you did her the honour of capturing her life and career with dignity and style. 🤗🙂🙂
I congratulate you on this fine video deep dive of Sophia Loren. She is one of my all time idols. Someone to live up to. Besides her fabulous beauty, I always love her sense of humor equally as much. Viva Sophia! Bella Bella!
Thank you for your video on Sophia Loren as Sophia Loren is one of my favorites. I first heard of Sophia Loren from my father as he expressed that Sophia Loren was the most beautiful actress. I loved Sophia Loren, she was a beautiful and also very intelligent in her roles and acting ability, she always seemed to be self assured not especially conceited as other less beautiful and talented actresses like JLo tended to be for example as JLo is one of the narcs in Hollywood.
Her beauty was so different and unique omgggg!!!😍😍
My all time favorite actress! Love her charm and her beauty inwardly and outwardly.😍
there is nothing about sophia loren that isn’t extraordinary. she is a force of nature.
i am enjoying your videos. you balance the very famous with the less remembered celebrities of earlier eras. your tone is positive and informative. you bring up the moral issues of past times and double standards but you are not overly preachy. i find myself in total agreement with you. i just wanted to let you know that i think you are doing a superb job! carry on!
She is one of my favorite Actress. Her daughter in-law is Sasha Alexander and awesome Actress too.
Sophia Lauren is absolutely one of my faves, right behind Diahann Carroll! ❤❤
Thank you for delving into these interesting woman.
I havent watched your Channel for a while. I love your voice, thank you for talking about Sophia Loren She has been my inspiration all my life. Her style, beauty is timeless. I went to watch her live in London back in 2018.💜💜💜
She is unbelievably beautiful. Because of her i finally accepted my nose, my nose is not "small' rather straight and i thought it was ugly until i saw her
She did the right thing when it mattered and she is a great judge of character!
Thank you for this Karine! Loren is my namesake, can't wait to watch.
Thank you Karine...Sofia is one of a kind...beautiful and very strong woman..affascinante e un'po misteriosa..Grazie..love your videos..a hug from Sicily..👸💖
She's simply stunning. I had no idea she was that tall, especially for an Italian woman of her generation. Amazing. You didn't mention her connection to Benito Mussolini, whose son married her younger sister, thus making her aunt to Benito's grandchildren.
her father was of nobility so that explains her height
I read that. Her niece once ran for President.
Her mother was from north Italy
Her mom was from Sicily @@angelabender8132
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Wonderful essay on Sophia Loren. You show always what women go thru. God bless, masterful music, and your voice is calming. Thank you for making these talks. Very calming.
Sophia Loren is a wonder, & let go of Hollywood, still a star
Yes, finally! Thank you! Love Sophia.
I love that you did Sophia Loren!!!! I always look forward to your videos!
Yes!!!! I have been waiting for this one. Thank you, Karine!
Fact that you talked about her secret to dark circles and I needed something . She’s a genius and you have a new subscriber . Epitome of beauty
Always loved Sophia Loren's character. Because of your video I understand so much more of who she is and why. Thank you.
she and raquel welch are so similar
That’s her twin in my eyes 😍
@@KarineAlourde yeah
Yeah,the same type of beauty. Very striking! Once you see them you never forget.
Yes Beautiful women
I worked on a film with Sophia Loren when she was in her late 50s. She was very quiet and depressed most of the time but she liked talking about her son, Eduardo. She impressed me as a simple southern Italian housewife.
And what did you do in the film or for the film, if I may ask?
imo her signature movies were with Marcello Mastroani. " Marriage Italian style' and "today tomorrow yesterday" no Dought top 5 Beauties of Golden age of Hollywood were Marilyn M , Sofia L , Gina L , Elizabeth T and Raquel W
I always appreciated Sophia's ethics ,she spoke her Truth and never waivered . She didn't succumb to the Hollywood casting couch from what I know but always kept her integrity and Humility intact .. She always seemed very kind .
love your videos! The music mixed with the smoke visuals almost has a hypnotic effect that helps you focus on all the information. Would love to see you talk about Shelley Duvall
Karine we appreciate all that you do! You bring the humanity of Hollywoods most stunning actresses. Women can be so jealous of gorgeous women. Sadly most had lived through so much tragedy we can’t help but 💗 and relate to them. You promote GIRL 💪🏽& 🫶🏽 🙏🏽 💋💋💋God Bless You 👑 Queen
she had class with how she displayed her body. she must have kept very good care of herself, look at her now!
She was far away from being classy when she was young- Most Italian people do not really like her- She was born in one of the worse place in Italy and grown up in the fish market...now you tell me how classy se must have been
She said “everything you see, I owe to Spaghetti.”
Love your channel Karine - could you do a video on Princess Soraya Pahlavi please? The shah of irans first wife - she looked a bit like Sophia and was just so beautiful and chic.
Loved her in everything she was in. She lit up the screen Her charisma was off the charts
Such a great video...again! I don't believe the shrapnel to the chin story, though. Unless the shrapnel was a surgeon's hand holding a scalpel....that's just a natural cleft of the chin, imo.
Your passion for this research produces great results!
I AM SO GLAD TO SEE SOPHIA LOREN AND SHE IS SO BEAUTIFUL AND GLAMOROUS I LOVE HER AS ONE OF MY FAMOUS ACTRESSES BACK IN THE DAY!!🥰