sex symbol

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He wasn’t a sex symbol or superstar, but was rarely out of work, appearing in more than 100 TV and feature films.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 2023

Jolie and Berry aren't likely to deny that, especially considering that Jolie's 59-year-old ex-husband is still a sex symbol headlining high-octane blockbuster, whose career is likely to be as long as Harrison Ford's, age 80.

From Salon • May 21, 2023

Actor Raquel Welch, who died Wednesday, spoke to The Times over the years about breaking out as a sex symbol and moving beyond that stereotype.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2023

Gina Lollobrigida, the Italian actress, sex symbol and later-in-life photographer, died yesterday in Rome.

From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2023

Nettles, who later went on to star as Tim Barnaby in Midsomer Murders, became a "sex symbol" for many and Bergerac's popularity prompted a tourism boom for Jersey.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2021