Sophia Loren, one of Italy's most beautiful, renowned and honored actresses, seen here, circa 1955.

Italian actress Sophia Loren poses for a photo shoot in Hollywood, 1953. After several "bit parts" in films, Paramount signed Loren to a five-picture deal that launched the Italian bombshell into stardom.

Italian actress Sophia Loren poses for a photo shoot in Hollywood, 1953. After several "bit parts" in films, Paramount signed Loren to a five-picture deal that launched the Italian bombshell into stardom.

Italian actress Sophia Loren stands on a terrace on the Canal Grande in Venice, wearing a white embroidered dress, circa 1955.

As one of Italy's most well-known actresses, Sophia Loren posed for several photo shoots, like the one shown here, circa 1955.

Sophia Loren films a seen for the Italian movie "Leri, Oggi, Domani" ("Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow") in 1963. The actress played three different roles in the movie.

Italian actress Sophia Loren poses as a harem concubine during a movie shoot in Rome, in 1950.

Sophia Loren, Italian actress, wearing a sheer black gown for her role in 'Il segno di Venere,' 1955.

Italian actress Sophia Loren attends the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, 1954.

The sultry Sophia Loren poses semi-nude for a photo shoot in 1960.

Sophia Loren, as Epifania Parerga, films a scene on the set of 'The Millionairess' in 1960.

Italian actress Sophia Loren in a full-length, white frilled dress for the movie "Arabesque," directed by Stanley Donen in 1966.

Sophia Loren arrives at the 81st Academy Awards at The Kodak Theatre, Feb. 22, 2009 in Hollywood, California.

Actress Sophia Loren attends AMPAS Tribute To Sophia Loren at AMPAS Samuel Goldwyn Theater, May 4, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California.

Sophia Loren attends the closing ceremony and "Fistful of Dollars" screening at the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 24, 2014 in Cannes, France.

Italian actress Sophia Loren arrives at the David Di Donatello Awards at Studi Dear on June 10, 2014 in Rome, Italy.