Although we consider ourselves fans of classic movies and style, an admission most be made that we never really heard of Gina Lollobrigida. Maybe someone saw a picture here or there or caught a glimpse in a magazine, but never actually knew anything about her. Watching her in Solomon and Bathsheba last week nearly provoked an uncontrollable physical reaction and  it’s a shame she wasn’t a bigger star/more famous…

As you can see the Italian born actress is stunning!- a classic Hollywood beauty that had style and character and happened to play stylish characters.

Here are some of her best and most memorable looks…