When the young Canadian Barbara Parkins asked her adopting mother to move with her to Los Angeles, she agreed. The 16 year old then embarked on a long journey towards film stardom. She began by studying at the Hollywood High School and developed her professional career from there.
Parkins initially offered herself as a professional singer, but was quickly discovered as a talented actress. At just 24 years of age, she had already been nominated for an Emmy, and continued acting well into her 70’s. The actress retired in 1998, but will always be remembered for her beauty and talent.
Isabella Rossellini
Isabella Rossellini, the beautiful daughter of Ingrid Bergman (who's also on the list) proved that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. The actress was born of Swedish - German descent, and has the looks to match. She is an actress, film maker, author, model, and philanthropist.
Rossellini has appeared in various fashion shows, modeling magazines and films. She was the spokesmodel of Lancôme for 14 years, and has won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead for her role in 1997’s 'Blue Velvet'. Fans love Rossellini for both her incredible talents and beauty.
Kim Basinger
For almost five decades, Kim Basinger has been a strong actress in Hollywood thanks to her unique acting skills and timeless beauty. The actress gained major prominence thanks to her role as a Bond girl in 1979's 'Never Say Never Again'. Basinger also recently appeared in 2017’s 'Fifty Shades Darker'.
She has since starred in everything from erotic films to Tim Burton's 'Batman', and still shows her talents in films today. Basinger is instantly recognizable thanks to her beautiful blue eyes, perfect face and long, flowing blonde hair.
Julie Ege
Norwegian actress and model, Julie Ege, dominated British theaters in the ‘60s and ‘70s thanks to her powerful on-screen presence. She began her career as a model before turning 16, and came in second in the Miss Norway beauty pageant at just 18 years old.
When Ege moved to England she was instantly liked by film directors. She started out in a few small roles, bolstered by her pageant fame. From there, Ege worked her way on to bigger roles. Her best known film role to date was in the 1971 comedy movie 'Up Pompeii'.
Sophia Loren
While most people remember Sophia Loren's legacy for her bold feminist statements (such as keeping her armpits unshaven), she also had a dedicated fan base thanks to her beauty and acting skills. Loren started her acting career at age 14, and is still working today, well into her 80s.
Some of the actress’s most beloved films include 'A Countess from Hong Kong', 'The Pride and the Passion', and 'Grumpier Old Men'. Throughout her film career, Loren has received an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, five special Golden Globes, and many other honors. She remains the only living classic female movie star.