It's impossible to believe, but this year marks exactly 60 years of one of the most iconic photographs of Hollywood - the one on which actress Sophia Loren unceremoniously looks at the chest of actress Jane Mansfield.
Today, this picture is surely called a virus image, and then consider it in newspaper spreads and glossy pages, the multimillion-dollar army of admirers of the actress hurried, guessing - she "stares" at the dress, jealous of the forms of Jane Mansfield or maybe even hates her for such brazen boldness?
In short, the cult magazine about celebrities "People", preparing for publication the book "The 100 Best Celebrity Photos" (100 best photos of celebrities), simply could not ignore this fact ...
"When we decided to collect a book of 100 best photos of celebrities, this is the first of a hundred that came to our mind," - says the main reactor of the magazine Jesse Kagle.
But most importantly - after so many years, Sophia Loren took pity on the audience and agreed to uncover the secret of her ill-starred look on the decollete!
It turns out that the story of one of the most piquant shots goes to the distant year of 1957 - among other things, a turning point in the life of an Italian actress, who was loved madly at home, but hardly seen on Hollywood screens. That night when Sophia Loren posed for photographers, by right, was her starry night - the day before she signed a contract with "Paramount Pictures", and those in return, "thanked" her grand party!
No doubt, the luxurious Italian was ready for increased attention from the press and paparazzi, but not to such a failure ...
It is rumored that literally all famous figures of the film industry gathered in the hall. Actress Jane Mansfield also appeared on the guest lists, but allowed herself to come almost the last. For Sophia Loren it was a little insulting, and the last drop, spoiled the mood, was the outrageous actress outfit!
"She went straight to my desk. She knew that everyone was looking at us. And she sat down ... Listen! Look at the photo! Do you see where my eyes are directed? I look at her nipples, so I'm very much afraid that they plan to fall out right into my plate! On my face only fear! I was so scared that her dress would explode - BOOM! - and everything is spread out on the table! ", - recalls the actress.
By the way, Sophia Loren admits that for all these years, most fans came to her for an autograph with this picture:
"Many times I was pinned this photo for autograph, but I never did. I do not want to have anything to do with this. And also out of respect for Jane Mansfield, because she is no longer with us. "(Mansfield died in 1967).