Anita Ekberg (29 September 1931 – 11 January 2015) was a Swedish-Italian actress and international symbol of beauty, She won the Miss Sweden contest in 1951, and reached in top six of Miss Universe pageant.
I was lonely, but I have no regrets. I have loved, cried, been mad with happiness. I have won and I have lost.
Anita Ekberg
Best known for her iconic role in Federico Fellini’s “La Dolce Vita” (1960), Ekberg captivated audiences with her mesmerizing presence. Ekberg’s big break comes, when she was cast in Paramount’s War and Peace (1956), alongside Mel Ferrer and Audrey Hepburn, directed by King Vidor.
Her vivacious charm and voluptuous beauty made her a Hollywood star in the 1950s and ’60s. Ekberg’s glamorous persona, highlighted by her famous Trevi Fountain scene, solidified her status as a cinematic legend. Anita Ekberg remains an enduring symbol of timeless beauty and classic cinema.