Sophia Loren Talks Growing Up In War, Acting, And Her Success - Carson Tonight Show - 02/27/1979

[@beautyandlife1650]

Classy, intelligent, warm and charming. Plus she oozes confidence and sophistication without even trying. What a beautiful woman!

[@FabMontemusic]

You are so right! They don't make them like her anymore!

[@bojangles6444]

Yes they get nose jobs now…

[@heleneocleary5888]

Sophia Loren so beautiful. God Bless her.

[@louisgonzalez8846]

@@bojangles6444 and look like Hollywood starlets (read: common).

[@elvishasleftthebuilding9407]

Back to the time when people weren't superficial. Great Interview !!!

[@bellagrace9812]

Amen. When people weren't desperate for attention and vain to the point of disgust.

[@newerafrican]

Plenty of people were (and are) superficial but Sophia Loren wasn't one of them.

[@michellebabicz7065]

This, my friends, is a WOMAN. Dignity, beauty and brains. Mesmerizing!

[@turk5832]

Couldn't agree 👏 more!!!

[@leilagreen7]

Si, la bellissima Sophia!

[@jadsakr7700]

I totally agree

[@vittoria_alata]

È una gran donna e noi italiani l'amiamo tantissimo

[@bonnie3447]

I find you use of the word "woman" offensive.

[@imbluz]

She's very authentic. Doesn't try to put on a show. She just allows the conversation to gel and flow naturally. Nice to see.

[@lindaboston9046]

I just adore her, she is humble and one of a kind, beautiful inside and out! You can tell Johnny is smitten ❤️

[@serpentines6356]

Yes. That is my take also here...

[@y.m.7300]

She’s so charming ✨

[@floatingsara]

@Kai Ikaika talk to Inuit people for a while

[@dancinggiraffe6058]

@@floatingsara Different situation.

[@VILA1963]

Who wouldn't?

[@bonpourvous]

Some women are stunning on the screen and even more so in person Sophia had it all, I`m sure Johnny became an awestruck teenager in that interview.

[@mariaalano3077]

The truth was, John F. Kennedy, was awestruck with her beauty.

[@silvialola1346]

There’s no faking, no filters, no pretending. Just a down-to-earth beautiful, intelligent woman, who is 💯real.! Why can’t people be like this nowadays 😐

[@jaylaw.7660]

😘😘🥰

[@1who4me]

TikTok and Instgram

[@29cys]

And best part is, it's so much easier to be this way!

[@29cys]

@@1who4me so so so true.

[@bralis2]

Because so many want to be in the front not being beautiful, so they have to fake it. Not everybody is born beautiful, not everybody is born with great voice etc. This seems even some form of protest against dishonest order of nature.

[@juliekostas7322]

I had the joy of meeting her briefly at her 100th film premiere in NYC 2003. She was the epitome of quiet confidence and timeless femininity. It was such a wonderful experience.

[@TrealTalk187]

Very cool, and you have a resemblance to her too

[@TimMonbrod]

Sofia Loren is classy, beautiful, intelligent, and super talented 😀

[@brendafleming6443]

Her features are so animated Beautiful

[@davidlevine7738]

Mega dittos

[@rodneysmith247]

I think I'm in love again 😍

[@serpentines6356]

Yes. For me, there are several actresses that I just love. But Sophia is super classy, and so well spoken, amazingly gorgeous, with her striking eyes, cheekbones, mouth etc. She is such an exceptional kind of person.

[@serpentines6356]

@Rodney Smith...Well, you have good taste in women!

[@tinklvsme]

It’s 2021, but I’m going to look for her book. She’s so beautiful, so honest. 👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟✌️❤️🙏🦋

[@jaylaw.7660]

😘😘😘

[@conordia6906]

Just ordered it there myself!

[@JPMJPM]

It’s really moving to hear her talking about the war.

[@laurettataylor8378]

What a classy beautiful woman. Dressed and respects herself. Women can take this as an example of beauty

[@israelruiz5062]

Stunningly beautiful woman, then & now!

[@TheJer1963]

Natural beauty too, she is 100% real to this day.

[@shirleysmith2734]

I don’t believe I’ve ever seen a Carson clip where he was more respectful.

[@xavierderouin2]

Totally agree with that . Carson is a Gentleman

[@juniorjohnson9509]

Sophia was/is a legend, and Johnny gave her the respect she deserves.

[@shirleysmith2734]

@@juniorjohnson9509 True! A Legend himself who interviewed many legends over the years

[@waldosordo5743]

I'll never forget she blew me a kiss. She was old at the Emmys. So classy.

[@shirleysmith2734]

@@waldosordo5743 jealous

[@jorgeestomba9888]

What a classy , intelligent georgeous stunning woman !! One of the true legends !! Love you Sophia !!

[@dianajones8598]

What a lovely lady! While I was watching this I thought about her playing opposite Walter Matthau in "Grumpier Old Men" That's one of my favorite movies and of course I love all of her older work from the early 60s forward. What a lovely lady! ❤️🤩

[@madhusharma9949]

Once I saw this on you tube, I stopped because of her grace and beauty. Sophia is unparalleled in sophistication.

[@stroh013]

I had the very distinct privilege of meeting her back around this time when she did the Johnny Carson show in 1979. She was a beautiful person inside and out and outside❤

[@karinakaplun6025]

She’s so calm and Godly ❤️ I love her

[@joaoluizfonseca6914]

I LOVED how they went from jokingly and heartwarming in the beginning to absolutely serious and classy throughout when talking about her and her life, it’s amazing

[@cece354]

I really enjoyed this interview. Johnny Carson is the epitome of an exceptional interviewer and Sophie Loren is such an elegant and classy woman!

[@jjlou1]

What a classy lady! And a great interview by Carson. They both outclass, by far, the current crop of celebrities!

[@rfiumara2676]

Absolutely positively right, you are

[@ynotttt]

Almost 19 minutes had me enthralled. No tricks, skits or politics like today’s late night shows. Just real good, interesting interviews.

[@TheDivayenta]

I do agree! And I loved it when all the guests stayed on the couch together.

[@Valerie-gn1rr]

An actress who could play anything! She could make you laugh or cry. Very talented.

[@junaidtipu7340]

Absolute class. I'm an 80s kid. Knew of her since always and of late been discovering her talent. An absolute star

[@charshroat5618]

I love Sophia Loren. Such a classy, intelligent and honest Lady.

[@italishgirl5601]

As a 60 year old woman who grew up watching the Tonight Show, just the sound of his voice is so soothing and nostalgic….

[@richardmorris7063]

And for me a 60 yr old man listening to her,so classy,sexy ,perfect..

[@italishgirl5601]

@@richardmorris7063 one of a kind woman

[@aa0821]

@@italishgirl5601 such a contrast to the fools hosting late night shows today right. You can't make one good one out of all of them put together.

[@italishgirl5601]

@@aa0821 absolutely not in the same league as Johnny!

[@aladdinzwawi794]

Stunning eyes, a killer smile and a beautiful soul. The definition of class : Sophia Lorna

[@rogerbrinker420]

I never knew anything about her except that she was very attractive. I am so impressed with her. Johnny Carson did a phenomenal job with her . So respectful. Even to give a lovely lady like her a garter. I think I will try to find her book.

[@lindaweinstein4846]

Johnny had such a flare for interviewing his guests and listened and let the guest star relax and share ! Classy interview like all of where 🙌🏼👑King of talk show

[@maxpower2093]

She wrote another book about her life in 2014

[@funtimesforever7709]

My Mother had many similar experiences to Sophia during the war (she too was Italian, tho a few years older than Sophia). She had some amazing stories about what she, her family and her neighbors went thru.

[@dantejaiudijr2792]

My favorite of all time, Sophia Loren. She's always straight forward and honest. You can tell she takes care of herself and appreciates life and loves her family. A class act!!!👍

[@CharlieMac53]

None of todays actresses can hold a candle to this beautiful legend.

[@ritaalija2022]

I like her , she’s reserved yet confident , not overly confident like some celebs , overdoing it , she also has class, and sophistication ☺️

[@corneliadias2545]

Sophia is a beautiful woman. My Mom is a few years younger. She lived in Germany during the war and describes the same things she lived through at the time.

[@laurachiar6086]

❤🙏

[@ninetyZeven]

She does seem like a very genuine kind of person.

[@roseaurora-artstudio1953]

She reminds me so much of my mom... My mom had beauty, dignity, talent and brains. She was a beautiful Sicilian woman and she so admired Sofia Loren. When I was about 7, someone mistook my mom for Sofia... I yelled, NO, she is my mom! One of many reasons I called my son Carl was also because my mom loved the name Carlo (Ponti, her husband who discovered her). This interview was just splendid in real time and again, now. She still captures the hearts of all who watch her work.

[@laurachiar6086]

❤🙏

[@youtubingbabs]

I miss when people acted calm and normal and everyone wasn't desperate and needy acting.

[@jaybyrd3240]

watch some of the old Letterman shows and Dean Martin roast. In this day and age should put a smile on some face's!

[@susanhartmann5301]

Amen.what has happened to people.

[@lorenzopinto7948]

Oh... Sophia Loren is very famous in in Italy for her typically "Neapolitan detachment", which must be interpreted as a strongly self-joking and disenchanted attitude, something halfway between the noble and the commoner acting... She herself, knows very well that she is making fun of herself a little...😉

[@gracieg7601]

@@lorenzopinto7948 she had a hard child hood. Didn’t you hear whst she said? Skinny cause there was no food.

[@bradhuskers]

@@susanhartmann5301 You really don't know? The left wing has taken control over the press, media and academia. The left wing controls the democrat party. And the left is totalitarian and authoritarian, completely incompatible with our principles of liberty and the bill of rights. If you're unaware of this, the left wing bullshit propaganda has you duped and manipulated.

[@parfecto7716]

love her humor, so calm and natural

[@elizabethwilk9615]

Today her teeth would look like everyone’s teeth - no overbite and unnaturally white. Her nose is not altered is unique. So glad nobody was heavy into surgery or cosmetic procedures. She’s a unique type of beauty.

[@TheDivayenta]

Yes! I get so bored by generic conventional beauty standards. Sophia is a goddess.

[@marygoodwin1927]

@@TheDivayenta l

[@micheleroyalty4092]

She has great cheek bones, nice mouth, and a strong jaw. She is more than beautiful she is unique.

[@morganlouise93]

She writes in her book that she was asked to fix her nose. A director told her that she wouldn’t photograph well because of it. How she proved them wrong!

[@LarrySeppanen77]

One time I was flying back to college. As I was leaving the airport I mistakenly walked into this limo. All of a sudden the back window came down. It was her. She had the most beautiful yet innocent smile. That was 47 yrs ago. I was 18. Something I will never forget. The airport was Chicago. Such a kind beautiful woman.

[@mats7492]

Before anyone asks.. Yes, she is still alive... 86 years old

[@palminano]

And she is still acting

[@supersonicbird11]

Yes , “ The life ahead “ I enjoyed it and her son directed her in it. She still looks great in the movie - made in 2020

[@liliaursos1548]

She is one of my favorites actress! Her elegance and intelligent!

[@turk5832]

Sad that we can't seem to find classic, classy beauties with such grace, intelligence and introspection in Hollywood these days 😢

[@non8236]

Only One Word To Describe Her, "The Legendary Actress".😍😍😍

[@richardmorris7063]

Legendary Woman!

[@leticiachiok8057]

Sophia Loren is really a "gem" in the movie industry...one of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood.

[@richardmorris7063]

@@leticiachiok8057 as a 64 ur old man ,I loved Sophia in pawnbroker.Then I went to the drive in w/ my family & seen " Vivian Last Vegas""Ann Margaret her Sophia& Princess Grace were so ,beautiful,classy ,Sexy & humble at that!!!!!Don't make me pick one..

[@stevebracken225]

She’s a survivor and success

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

This was an exceptional interview. Sophia was an Oscar winner who deserved respect for "Two Women". I haven't read her book but I'm sure it had left her vulnerable. Johnny sensed that and his demeanor was respectful. I miss this show.

[@isabellas.c.scanderbeg2670]

Here Sophia Loren shows all her intelligence and sensitivity and the reasons why she became such a star. Her English is amazing. Her difficult childhood gave her the strength to produce many dramatic performances ✨

[@leticiachiok8057]

Sofia Loren is a legendary actress...so beautiful and very sensuous, from when she was much younger (as a budding actress) till her older age. Sophia remains a confident, fulfilled, gracious, classy and simply gorgeous woman. She's a worthy, classic gem. Just love her mucho!😍♥️💖💜

[@myahollandia3552]

Gorgeous and classy

[@jalisaalanaye1662]

As a 26 year old I watch her in awe, she seems like such a special person ! I wish their were more interviews with her, I love watching her ! Such a beautiful, classy women , I wish more people strived to be similar to her instead of all the fake-ness going on today.

[@jaf8771]

Watch the interview on the Dick Cavett show....he was totally bewitched by Sophia which was obvious by his mannerisms. It was her charm and beauty that got him.

[@DonCarlosHormozi]

I really really enjoyed this interview. Johnny conducted himself in a way that was honorable and the interview was deep, entertaining, and meaningful....unlike Letterman.

[@jimgallagher2979]

I was lucky enough to grow up with Johnny Carson on late night TV. I hope the younger generations can watch this clip and appreciate how great he was in relating to his guests and audience. It was his greatest gift.

[@bellarosa009]

She’s an amazing actress and a beautiful, classy, intelligent lady. It’s no wonder that Cary Grant proposed to her! She’s amazing in “Two Women”.

[@joanholland3438]

This is probably a rare interview of Sofia. Just a stunning person!! I’d like to say I watched Johnny Carson for sooo many years even back when I still lived with my parents. Over the years Johnny helped so many entertainers actors ect. to become Stars ⭐️ A very generous person❤️

[@cjones32853]

There will never be an equal to Johnny Carson or Sophia Loren.

[@PrincessWowNetwork]

What an inspirational woman! Great interview. Class act. Johnny was wonderful too.

[@lindaweinstein4846]

My Dad and Hubby just love Sophie so much and I was much younger than all of them . BUT I LOVED THIS AMAZING WOMAN STRONG AND VERY CLASSY 🙌🏼

[@rowley555]

Her honesty and modesty is so beautiful. So elegantly dressed unlike celebrities today who dress so tackily...too loud, too much skin...etc

[@sandrabragato9139]

Que mulher linda ...otima atriz casou com um homem somente tem 2 filhos netos.. ñao se deslumbrou com o cinema americano ...ñao se prostituiu...roupas elegantes..optou por sensualidade e ñao pir ser vulgar.."" o que mais vemos entre artistas cantores...vulgar...isso 'e deprimente....o mundo vai de mal a pior...""

[@collinreesejones5525]

Another hugely memorable interview with a beautiful BRILLIANT classy lady! 😁

[@Dune137]

I cannot say I have watched many Sophia Loren films, though I think I will now. But what a stunning woman she is....in looks and personality. They might not have been perfect angels but, actors had class back then.

[@Ricky1755]

Such an incredible women. Could watch interviews of her all day

[@guidodiiorio6183]

Looking at this interview I think that the most precious and shinning thing was common to both in abundance and it was TIME. Time to think... time to talk... time to breath... time to let the emotions taking place after every phrase. Time to live.

[@michaelinelegant1289]

Exactly!!

[@alariderusa410]

If only they made more women like her. Classy, intelligent and puts her family and marriage first.

[@stephencummings2975]

Very soothing voice, also sincere.

[@lizbrown1938]

Just seeing this. I had a good laugh. She is one of my fav from the Golden Age. May she live longer healthy and joyous life. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@MichaelMontague]

She's more of a class act than I had realized before!

[@allysonhanks7367]

Hi, how are you doing. I hope you are safe and in good health. I'm Allyson from California, looking for a new friend and i saw your pic here. I hope you don't mind, thank you.

[@margaritaresta6390]

I agree with your cooment on Loren class. The same happens when I saw, many years ago, in Rome Marcello Mastroianni.I HAD NEVER REALIZED BEFORE HIS CLASS, I WAS AMAZED seeing his distinguished presence tall elegant smart man not Latin lover. Something more

[@bethbartlett5692]

Isn't Classy Refreshing?

[@laurenvaughn3282]

The best journaling happens after you've actually lived through something...like maybe war. Always adored Sophia Loren.

[@renecordova6349]

Sofia is correct, people do love her! I am one person who really loves her because she seems so 'natural'

[@laurabrooks3076]

Heartwarming. Johnny : very sensitive interviewer. Genius.

[@DJVMFVME]

Devastatingly beautiful. The eyes have it. See her in “Desire Under the Elms.” For me, no one has what she shows in this film, as though she’s from another world.🙏🏽❤️ Also, can’t envision any other talk show host interviewing her so smoothly, besides maybe Steve Allen or Jack Paar.

[@sondrasmith2691]

Merge Griffith did a wonderful interview with her.

[@kay3333ify]

She reminds me of my mother. She's so down to earth. So loving, and strong.

[@laurabrooks3076]

Johnny Carson is the ultimate interview were very kind and very loving and brings out the best in everybody God bless you

[@tcng9808]

For an international movie star, I find her to be a very genuine person without much pretensions. Very refreshing.

[@venoalbazy77]

True definition of timeless beauty ❤❤

[@yes350yes]

Sophia was my heart throbb as a teenager in the 60s and still is.

[@karinakaplun6025]

Love her charisma love intelligence love her character 💕

[@joekouyoumjian2601]

Sophia speaks wonderful English and from what I understand learned it by listening to recordings of actors such as Alec Guinness. A very beautiful class act and a fine actress as well!

[@EkremCaprazsupergutgefallen]

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[@Nubianette]

I adore her! I watched the original broadcast when it aired.

[@marybianca2722]

I have always loved this lady. ❤️🙏

[@judithjones8240]

Very classy lady!!! Love her!!! Great actress!!!💓💓💓

[@ericdreizen1463]

If Italy has the equivalent of England's "Dame," she must be one! Larger than life, she & Caruso put Italy on the show business map! And certainly one of the world's all-time great beauties! And I just checked: She was indeed awarded a senior Knighthood in Italy. As it should be!

[@blackqueen164]

Nobody cares about empty titles.

[@bluestar9463]

Johnny sure did his homework for this interview. His professionalism was front and center here, and put the bright light on Sophia Loren.

[@emilyzena7070]

Her features are very large but she is unconventionally extremely beautiful, and seems to have a great personality and not a repellant ego like some stars. Her hands are also so beautifully expressive - 2:03 - 2:05! Love Sophia.

[@sabio28]

Classy and elegant. Such an amazing clip from the late 70s. Sofia such a world treasure.

[@johnpaynter452]

Two incredibly remarkable and very respectful lovely famous souls from a simpler time

[@suecastle9724]

She was such CLASS! WHAT A LIFE

[@prabhakarkmv4135]

She must hv gone through some tough times in those days&worked very hard to be where she is today. But still she looks very graceful. She is 87 now?!? Great!! I wish her good health.One of the finest actresses of Hollywood. God bless her! 🌹❤️🌹🏏

[@gaymichaelis7581]

Really good interview of Sophia Loren by Johnny Carson on the Tonight Show, back in 1979 I guess, when I gave birth to my older son! Like both of these people! And now Sophia is only here, with Johnny Carson, having passed away and going on to the spirit world...

[@jimtruscott5670]

Her beauty is beyond words.

[@ShreedharaKedilaya]

I always awestruck while seeing Sofia, even now she is gorgeous, but her voice quality is some thing extraordinary...

[@goldenboy7819]

What a beautiful person, stunning to look at, talented, enchanting, warm, and fascinating to listen to. What a great interview.

[@kay3333ify]

Very candid. I like conversations like this. It's from the heart. They both spoke honestly. I really like both these people. I would have loved to sit down, and have a cup of coffee, and enjoy their company. God Bless them both.

[@gonimysh]

This is what we want to see today in a talk show, an actor/actress who has stopped acting once he/she is out of the set. Sophia Loren, un tesoro nazionale.

[@shadowweaver3693]

What an excellent interview. He asked important and interesting questions and made it humourous too. Today's interviewers just lack this quality

[@lindas.martin2806]

I wish the conversation had ended on a happier note, talking about the thefts was sad. Lovely woman and fine actress.

[@AB-du2wf]

I love Sofia. Seeing her speaking English she seems more natural than when she speaks Italian. È la donna più bella del mondo.

[@ianedwards4400]

A true legend of the silver screen, the world over. That's our Sophia girl and no one can hold a candle to her and her lofty achievements!!!

[@Sawlon]

Beautiful woman! Loved her in Grumpier Old Men!

[@davidian2.024]

To my eyes, she is without a shadow of a doubt the finest woman I've seen in my life 😍

[@bcats9115]

She has so much class!

[@quicktastic]

Jeez. What a beautiful lady.