Anita Ekberg, born September 29, 1931, in Malmö, Sweden, is often remembered as the sultry blonde of La Dolce Vita, but her life was far more complex than Hollywood glamour suggests. Before rising to stardom, Ekberg endured the struggles of a modest Swedish upbringing, working as a model to support her family after her father passed away. She won the 1950 Miss Sweden contest, which catapulted her to Hollywood—but her dream wasn’t as rosy as it seemed. Early in the U.S., studios tried to mold her

Anita Ekberg would have turned 91

1960's La Dolce Vita is widely considered Federico Fellini's most iconic film, celebrated for its stunning style, memorable scenes like Anita Ekberg in the Trevi Fountain, its influential exploration of modern Italian life, and winning the Palme d'Or at the 1960 Cannes Film Festival. The film's critique of post-war society, its surreal and realistic blend, and its iconic imagery have made it a cinematic landmark. #ladolcevita #FedericoFellini #italianfilm #actresses #ClassicMovies | Jeff Waters

💦 Fontanna di Trevi jest słynna, bo aktorka Anita Ekberg kąpała się w niej w filmie „La Dolce Vita” Federico Felliniego 🎬 Ale pamiętajcie – nie powtarzajcie tej sceny! 😉 👉 Więcej w powtórce „Jestem z Polski” 📅 Dziś (23.12) | ⏰ godz. 21:50 | TVN Style | TVN Style

25K views · 437 reactions | 29 settembre 1931 - Nasce Anita Ekberg. La ricordiamo con questa scena tratta da "la dolce vita" #AccaddeOggi | Repubblica Spettacoli | Facebook