Raquel Welch's 'One Million Years BC' role, which launched her into sex symbol status, almost didn’t happen

Raquel Welch passed away this week at the age of 82. The actress, who was the daughter of Bolivian man and one of Hollywood’s most iconic sex symbols, was known for her captivating onscreen presence, and for her look in “One Million Years B.C.”, a B-epic that shows her wearing leopard print bathing suit. Emily Ratajkowski and Eric Andre go Insta official in a bare-all postJo-Raquel Tejada, Raquel Welch iconic moments in picturesThe film remains influential to this day, mostly because of her stunning looks.

Raquel Welch‘s final public sighting, six months before her death Wednesday at the age of 82, show the “Fantastic Voyage” actress getting a manicure in July 2022.Welch was snapped heading into the Beverly Hills nails and waxing salon J&J Beauty Lounge, where she was spotted flipping through magazines and, at times, experiencing pain as an employee wearing pink glasses and a blue face mask buffed her fingernails before painting them a light color.It was a rare sighting of Welch, who has maintained a lower profile in recent years following a prolific acting career.In the photos, the 1960s sex symbol sports large gold hoop earrings, a white long sleeve shirt, black pants, black open-toed sandals and a straw fedora hat, which she took off for the manicure.An unidentified friend accompanied Welch on the visit, and they held hands outside the salon.AdvertisementThe Post reached out to the beauty lounge for comment Thursday.Welch’s rep confirmed her death Wednesday in a statement to the Post, saying, “Raquel Welch, the legendary bombshell actress of film, television and stage, passed away peacefully early this morning after a brief illness.”“The 82-year-old actress burst into Hollywood in her initial roles in [‘One Million Years B.C.’] and ‘Fantastic Voyage.’ Her career spanned over 50 years starring in over 30 films and 50 television series and appearances. The Golden Globe winner, in more recent years, was involved in a very successful line of wigs.

Hollywood star and “legendary bombshell” Raquel Welch has died at the age of 82. The American actress and model rose to fame after starring in Fantastic Voyage and One Million Years BC in 1966, despite only having a small number of lines in the latter. Her performance in One Million Years BC garnered viewer attention after she donned a now-infamous deerskin bikini, going on to become regarded as a major sex symbol.

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The actress with Latin roots was a sex symbol of the 60s and is remembered for titles such as One Million Years B.C. and Fantastic Voyage.These are some of legendary bombshell iconic moments.

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Tributes have been pouring in around the world after it was revealed that Raquel Welch had passed away at age 82 on Wednesday.

100 sexiest stars in cinema history by Empire magazine. Playboy named her the third sexiest star of the 20th century. Her film credits included Bedazzled in 1967, playing the part of Lust Incarnate in a film which also starred Peter Cook and Dudley Moore.

Hollywood is mourning the death of actress Raquel Welch. The superstar, who catapulted to fame in the 1960s with "Fantastic Voyage" and "One Million Years B.C.," died Wednesday at the age of 82, her rep, Steve Sauer, confirmed to Fox News Digital. "Raquel Welch, the legendary bombshell actress of film, television and stage, passed away peacefully early this morning after a brief illness," Sauer said.

Raquel Welch, the Golden Globe-winning actress and Bonafide bombshell, died Wednesday at the age of 82 following a brief illness. While her roles, including  ,  and more made her an icon on screen over the last 50 years, her love life helped cement her bombshell status as well. In the wake of her death, ET is taking a look back at her four marriages to James Welch, Patrick Curtis, André Weinfeld and Richard Palmer.

Raquel Welch, who died aged 82 on February 15. The actress died at home after a brief illness, her representatives confirmed."Just heard. Raquel Welch has died.

Hollywood star Raquel Welch has died at the age of 82. The star, who appeared in films including Fantastic Voyage and One Million Years BC, died on Wednesday (15 February) following a “brief illness”. Welch’s rep confirmed the news to ABC, writing: “The legendary bombshell actress of film, television and stage, passed away peacefully early this morning after a brief illness.

Actress and international sex symbol Raquel Welch has died at the age of 82.

Tributes are pouring in for Raquel Welch, the legendary actress who died Wednesday at the age of 82, following a career that spanned more than 50 years across film and television.

Actress Raquel Welch died on Wednesday following a brief illness, her rep confirmed. Welch, who rose to international fame in the 1960s, was 82.

died on Wednesday due to a brief illness at age 82.Her reps confirmed her passing to The Post: “Raquel Welch, the legendary bombshell actress of film, television and stage, passed away peacefully early this morning after a brief illness. The 82-year-old actress burst into Hollywood in her initial roles in ‘One Million, B.C’ and ‘Fantastic Voyage.’ Her career spanned over 50 years starring in over 30 films and 50 television series and appearances.

Farewell to an icon. Raquel Welch, known for her roles in Fantastic Voyage and Bedazzled, has died at age 82.

One Million Years B.C. and Fantastic Voyage, has died.

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