The Most Iconic Swimsuit Bodies Ever
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The Most Iconic Swimsuit Bodies Ever
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Farrah Fawcett, 1976
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Demi Moore in “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle,” 2003
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Ursula Andress in “Dr. No,” 1962
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Phoebe Cates in “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” 1982
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Salma Hayek in “From Dusk Till Dawn,” 1996
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Raquel Welch in “One Million Years B.C.,” 1966
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Elle MacPherson on the cover of Sports illustrated Swimsuit Issue, 1988
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Brigitte Bardot at Cannes Film Festival, 1953
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Carrie Fisher in “Return of the Jedi,” 1983
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Marilyn Monroe at her Hollywood home, 1952
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Ashley Benson, Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, and Rachel Korine in “Springbreakers,” 2012
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Annette Funicello in “Beach Blanket Bingo,” 1965
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Pamela Anderson in “Baywatch,” 1990s
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Bo Derek in “10,” 1979
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Angela Bassett in “How Stella Got her Groove Back,” 1998
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Esther Williams in a Lipton Tea ad, 1950
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Angelina Jolie in “Tomb Raider,” 2001
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Jessica Pare on “Mad Men,” 2013
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“Gwyneth Paltrow in “The Talented Mr. Ripley,” 1999
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Jean Harlow, 1933
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Tyra Banks on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, 1997
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Halle Berry in “Die Another Day,” 2002
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Joan Blackman and Elvis in “Blue Hawaii,” 1961
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Katy Perry in the “California Gurls” music video, 2010
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Kate Bosworth in “Blue Crush,” 2002
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Sally Field in “Gidget,” 1965
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Jessica Simpson in her “These Boots are Made for Walkin’” music video, 2005
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Sue Lyon in “Lolita,” 1962
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Kate Upton on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, 2012
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Bettie Page, 1956
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Jessica Alba in “Into the Blue,” 2005
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Pam Grier in “Coffy,” 1973
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Christie Brinkley on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, 1981
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Ludivine Sagnier in “Swimming Pool,” 2003
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Deborah Kerr in “From Here to Eternity,” 1953
Swimsuit season is rough. The dieting, the workouts, the body prep — it takes a lot for women to strip down to essentially their underwear in front of friends, family, and complete strangers. But it’s hot out and there’s fun to be had, so it’s time to wear that bikini loud and proud. In honor of the unofficial start to summer, we’ve rounded up some of the sexiest swimsuit bodies out there to serve as inspiration. From Elizabeth Taylor’s classic cleavage-baring one-piece amd Racquel Welch’s fur bikini to Pam Anderson’s red tanksuit and Kate Upton’s barely-there string bikini, these ladies wore their swimwear with confidence, just as you should.
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