She received warm birthday greetings from Italian President Sergio Mattarella, who praised her for promoting Italian beauty and art around the world and for a wonderful career full of major honors.

Italian-born Loren met producer Carlo Ponti, who would become her longtime companion, when she started her career at the age of 16. She rarely appears in public these days, but she recently showed up at her grandson’s restaurant launch wearing a white suit and tasteful jewelry. Her ongoing impact and influence are demonstrated by the fact that, despite her weakness, she managed to make a brief appearance on stage with the assistance of helpers.

Italian-born Loren met producer Carlo Ponti, who would become her longtime companion, when she started her career at the age of 16. She rarely appears in public these days, but she recently showed up at her grandson’s restaurant launch wearing a white suit and tasteful jewelry. Her ongoing impact and influence are demonstrated by the fact that, despite her weakness, she managed to make a brief appearance on stage with the assistance of helpers.