Anita Ekberg became iconic in the 1950s for her stunning beauty and curvaceous figure, sparking widespread interest and admiration for her measurements in Hollywood and beyond.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Anita was born on September 29, 1931, in Malmö, Sweden. As a teenager, she pursued a career in fashion modeling. At 19, in 1950, she won the titles of Miss Malmö and Miss Sweden, which led her to the United States to participate in the Miss Universe pageant, where she placed in the top six. Throughout the 1950s, her curvaceous figure made her a highly sought-after pin-up model. Gradually, she made a name for herself in Hollywood, starring in notable films such as Hollywood or Bust, War and Peace, and La Dolce Vita.
Anita Ekberg is famously associated with the Fontana di Trevi in Rome, thanks to her iconic role in Federico Fellini’s film “La Dolce Vita” (1960). In one of the movie’s most memorable scenes, Ekberg, dressed in a black evening gown, wades into the fountain’s waters and beckons to Marcello Mastroianni’s character. This scene not only became a cinematic landmark but also solidified Ekberg’s status as a symbol of Italian.
Anita Ekberg’s personal life was marked by a few high-profile relationships. She was married twice, but she did not have any children. Her first marriage was to British actor Anthony Steel in 1956. The union was tumultuous and ended in divorce in 1959. In 1963, Ekberg married American actor Rik Van Nutter. This marriage lasted longer but also ended in divorce in 1975.
Anita Ekberg died on January 11, 2015, at the age of 83, at the San Raffaele clinic in Rocca di Papa, Roman Castles, due to complications from chronic illnesses. For several years prior, she had been confined to a wheelchair after her hip was broken in an accident involving one of her pet Great Danes. She was buried in the cemetery of Skanör in Sweden, near her family, marking the end of her illustrious life and career. She had a net worth of 100 thousand dollars at the time of her death.
Body Measurements Table
All body measurements and statistics of Anita Ekberg, including bra size, cup size, shoe size, height, hips, and weight.
| Body shape: | Hourglass |
|---|---|
| Dress size (US): | N/A |
| Breasts-Waist-Hips: | 40-24-36 inches (102-61-91 cm) |
| Shoe size (US): | 8 |
| Bra size: | 36D |
| Cup size (US): | D |
| Height: | 5’7″ (169 cm) |
| Weight: | 130 lbs (59 kg) |
| Natural breasts or implants: | Natural |
Quotes
"The most important thing for a good marriage is to learn how to argue peaceably."
Anita Ekberg
"It was I who made Fellini famous, not the other way around."
Anita Ekberg