Sophia Loren is recognized in the international film industry for her remarkable characters in movies, as well as her iconic and stunning looks. The star also has two adult sons Carlo Ponti Jr. & Edoardo Ponti, who look just like her.
Born Sofia Scicolone, legendary actress Sophia Loren grew up in the slums of Pozzuoli during World War II. She kept the movie industry steaming from the ’50s, and her outstanding acting skills have won her accolades.
Growing up, Loren never experienced a father figure as her dad refused to acknowledge her mother, Romilda Villani, even though she had two children with him. However, Loren’s father’s actions didn’t stop the iconic actress from being a doting parent.
Sophia Loren after the birth of her first child, Carlo Ponti Jr., and Sophia Loren wearing a red dress | Sources: Getty Images
Loren’s career in the movie industry began after entering a beauty contest where she caught the attention of film producer Carlo Ponti, who later became her husband. The actress and Carlo tied the knot in 1966.
Loren’s love and respect for her children is well known among fans and friends.
They had their first child, Carlo Ponti Jr., in 1968 and welcomed their second son Edoardo five years later in 1973. The “Marriage Italian Style” actress is dedicated to her family as she is towards her work.
A portrait of Carlo Ponti and Sophia Loren on January 23, 1958 | Photo: Getty Images
While the star was pregnant with her first child, everything was second to her child’s care, including her career. For Loren, “nothing could substitute for motherhood.” In her 1984 book “Women And Beauty” she wrote about being a mother:
“Nothing mattered to me but my baby. If necessary, I would have given up my work to have a child. If this means I am not modern, then I am not modern.”
Loren’s love has seen two young men following in her footsteps and they are as successful in the entertainment industry as her. The mother and her sons Carlo Jr. and Edoardo share a great bond that reflects on their careers.
