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Classic Pin-ups
Long before the Internet, the feminine icons of the day were the pin-up queens. Sex symbols like Bettie Page and Rita Hayworth adorned the walls of boys' bedrooms and military barracks alike. Modern day icons like Farrah Fawcett and Raquel Welch are remembered for classic, risque photos that became the most popular posters in the country. Here's our group of famous pin-ups.
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Jayne Mansfield
Jayne Mansfield
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress, Pin-up / 1933 - 1967
Jayne Mansfield was an American actress best known for her bombshell curves and roles in films during the 1950s and '60s.
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Raquel Welch
- In these groups:
- USO Entertainers
- Primetime Soap Stars
- Famous Virgoans
Raquel Welch
Film Actress, Television Actress, Pin-up / 1940 -
Actress Raquel Welch was launched as a cinematic sex symbol in One Million Years BC (1966) and continues to be regarded as one of the world's great beauties.
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Marilyn Monroe
- In these groups:
- Pucker Uppers
- Numerous Nuptials
- USO Entertainers
Marilyn Monroe
Film Actress, Pin-up / 1926 - 1962
Actress Marilyn Monroe overcame a difficult childhood to become of the world's biggest and most enduring sex symbols. She died of a drug overdose in 1962.
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Rita Hayworth
- In these groups:
- Hispanic Actors
- Numerous Nuptials
- Famous Libras
Rita Hayworth
Film Actress, Dancer, Pin-up / 1918 - 1987
American film actress Rita Hayworth is best known for her stunning explosive sexual charisma on screen in films throughout the 1930s and 1940s.
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Bettie Page
- In these groups:
- Famous Recluses
- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
- Playboy Playmates
Bettie Page
Pin-up / 1923 - 2008
Bettie Page was a Playboy pin-up model and sex symbol of the 1950s. Her straight black bangs and innocent, playful attitude made her a fashion icon.
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Greta Garbo
- In these groups:
- Famous Recluses
- Silent Screen Stars
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
Greta Garbo
Actress, Pin-up / 1905 - 1990
Greta Garbo is best known for her acting career, in both silent and talking films before World War II.
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profile name: Marilyn Monroe profile occupation: Film Actress, Pin-up
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