SOPHIA LOREN AND CARLO PONTI SR. – 47 YEARS

Sophia Loren is a well-acclaimed and accomplished actress. She is well known in the industry for her film appearances during Hollywood’s Golden Age. She is one of Hollywood’s great legends. She takes credit for winning numerous awards over the year, such as a Grammy, a BAFTA, and five Golden Globes. Known for Italian heritage and beauty, it was no wonder she captured the hearts of many men. However, despite ensnaring hundreds of hearts, hers was captured only by her one true love – Carlo Ponti Sr.

Sofia first met Carlo Ponti Sr. when she was 16-years-old. The two were madly in love that they got married in 1957. Their marriage got annulled due to legality issues as Carlo was not yet divorced from his first wife. Between the time of their separation, Sophia had a short involvement with an actor but found herself still in love with Carlo. Come 1966, and the two remarried after Carlo was granted a divorce from his wife. The couple remained married until the last days of Carlo in 2007.