Why Sophia Loren didn't shave her armpits at the peak of her popularity

Despite the fact that Sophia Loren is now 88 years old, she is still popular and discussed. There are a huge number of photographs of the actress circulating online, from the start of her career at 16 to recent ones. Many people notice that in many photos of the last century the star has unshaven armpits. At the same time, she herself is not at all embarrassed by this and proudly displays them.

Sophia Loren received her first Oscar in 1962. She starred in Europe and the USA, posed for magazine covers and posters, opened festivals and exhibitions. At the same time, she actively greeted those present with waves of her hands, demonstrating the neat hair under her hands. And this did not bother anyone or even raise questions.

Maybe it was a trend at the time? Not at all. It’s worth saying that they didn’t wear it like that in Hollywood, and in Europe this style was rare among stars. But although Sophia Loren went against the principles of fashion, no one reproached her for this. Unlike hundreds of starlets and even stars, she could afford to be different from others.

It is also worth saying that the actress did not care about conventions since childhood. She was always confident in herself, and this attracted others to her. At the first auditions, the operator was dissatisfied with her and said that such a tall, large girl needed to lose weight. As you might have guessed, Lauren ignored this remark. The actress loved to eat well and liked herself this way.

The situation was the same with armpit hair. Sophia Loren did not shave it off completely, leaving a little, because she thought it suited her. It was her choice, and those around her had no choice but to accept it. When Lauren was at the peak of her fame, her “zest” did not cause controversy and everyone liked it. Today, her armpits are increasingly becoming the subject of discussion and even controversy.

Some argue that it’s all about the tastes of men of the last century. Others claim that this was the custom among women in Italy. Well, still others see a challenge to society in the actress’s hair. Perhaps all these discussions would have amused Sophia Loren herself, since it is unlikely that she attached much importance to this element of her image.