Sophia Loren in 1965 (left) and with her Oscar (right) after winning best actress in 1962.

Other Facts:At six, her chin was cut by shrapnel during a bombing in World War II. Other screen names used before becoming Sophia Loren were Sofia Lazzaro and Sofia Scicolone. Nominated for two ...

Sophia Loren is one of the greatest Italian actresses of the 20th Century, who also became an international screen star with her great beauty and acting ability. From her first starring role in “Aida” ...

Sophia Loren made history when she won the Oscar for Best Actress in 1962, becoming the first performer to win for a foreign language role. But the star of the Italian film Two Women wasn’t on hand to ...

Ahead of the 2025 Oscars, PEOPLE is looking back at past ceremonies and sharing behind-the-scenes stories from Hollywood's most prestigious event. Sophia Loren made history when she won the Oscar for ...