Anita Ekberg

Date of Birth: September 29, 1931

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Date of Death: January 11, 2015

Biography

Kerstin Anita Marianne Ekberg, widely known as Anita Ekberg, was a Swedish actress and model who gained international fame in the 1950s and 1960s. Born in Malmö, Sweden, she started her career as a beauty queen, winning the Miss Sweden contest in 1950. Her victory led her to the United States to compete in the Miss Universe pageant, where she caught the eye of Hollywood producers. Ekberg’s breakout role came in 1960 when she starred as Sylvia in Federico Fellini’s iconic film “La Dolce Vita.” The scene of her frolicking in Rome’s Trevi Fountain remains one of the most famous moments in cinema history. Over her career, she appeared in numerous films, often cast in roles that leveraged her striking beauty and charismatic presence. Aside from “La Dolce Vita,” Ekberg showcased her talents in movies such as “War and Peace” (1956), “Boccaccio ’70” (1962), and “4 for Texas” (1963). Despite her initial success, her later career saw a decline in high-profile roles, but she remained a beloved figure in the entertainment industry. Ekberg’s personal life was as colorful as her film roles. She was married twice, first to British actor Anthony Steel and later to American actor Rik Van Nutter. Both marriages ended in divorce, and she did not have any children. Anita Ekberg spent her later years in Italy, where she lived until her death in 2015.