Sophia Loren (1934- present) See her in Two Women
Tall, dark and beautiful, Sophia was Italy’s answer to Monroe but this lady scored an Oscar and had a long and (still going) acting career.
"Sex appeal is 50% what you've got and 50% what people think you've got.
Many people think they want things, but they don't really have the strength, the discipline. They are weak. I believe that you get what you want if you want it badly enough. "