Nowadays, Raquel Welch is frequently cast in grandmother roles; however, she could effortlessly portray characters meant for women much younger than her.
Despite recently turning 70, her youthful appearance would make you think otherwise!
The breathtaking actress brought a touch of glamour to a charity event held in her hometown of Chicago, showcasing hardly any wrinkles on her face.
Whether it’s due to fortunate genetics or skilled cosmetic surgery, Welch continues to exude the allure of her younger days, stopping men in their tracks with her presence.
At its annual gala fundraiser last night, Women in Film Chicago recognized the Hollywood legend for her extensive contributions to the film industry over the decades.
The elegant 70-something wore a form-fitting black dress that reached her knees, complemented by stylish peep-toe pumps.
Since bursting onto the scene in 1966’s One Million Years B.C., when she famously emerged from behind a rock in a doeskin bikini, Welch has maintained her status as one of the most renowned sex symbols globally.
The iconic poster of her performance adorned the walls of countless adolescent boys’ bedrooms, propelling her to stardom.
Over her career, she starred in more than 40 films, sharing the screen with renowned actors like Frank Sinatra, while also turning down advances from high-profile figures such as Elvis Presley and Richard Burton.
In recent years, as her film roles became less frequent, Welch has taken on sporadic acting gigs, often portraying grandmothers, a role she wishes to embrace in real life as well.
“I find myself playing grandmothers in films these days,” she shares. “I wish to be one for real, but my children aren’t cooperating.”
Her son Damon, aged 51, tied the knot with Freddie Trueman’s daughter, Rebecca, back in 1990.
At Damon’s wedding, Welch faced criticism for overshadowing the bride by donning a daringly low-cut dress that showcased her voluptuous figure.
After the marriage ended within a year, Trueman remarked, “The only thing we had in common was we were both children of famous parents.”
Welch is also the mother of a 47-year-old daughter, Tahnee, an actress from her initial marriage to Jack Welch.
Apart from her acting career, this American actress has also launched a wig line and recently published the book Beyond the Cleavage, which provides advice on beauty, health, and relationships from a woman-to-woman perspective.
Welch has gone through four marriages in her lifetime.
