Once hailed as “the most beautiful face on Earth,” Italian screen legend Claudia Cardinale is stunning fans again at 85.
Her beauty pageant win shifted her dream of teaching into a six-decade career in classics like The Leopard and Once Upon a Time in the West. But behind the spotlight were struggles with Hollywood’s pressures and a troubled marriage.
Cardinale endured, carving out not just a lasting film legacy but also a voice for change as a UNESCO ambassador. Today, she lives quietly with family, choosing health and happiness over fame — proof that her star still shines far beyond the screen.
