Sophia Loren Showed off Her Hourglass Figure In Venice

Sophia Loren's waspish waist and heaving bosom enshrined her as an international sex symbol when she stripped down to a black basque for The Millionairess.Then a voluptuous 25-year-old, she fuelled a million male fantasies as she peeled off in Peter Sellers' doctor's office in the 1960 comedy.

Five decades later and it seemed little has changed as the 74-year-old slipped into a figure-hugging evening gown last night in Italy.The low-cut outfit showed how well she's managed to preserve her charms - and a body that isn't found on many grandmothers.Sophia was attending a ceremony in the Adriatic resort of Jesolo, north of Venice, which has named a section of its seafront after the screen idol.

Her roles may be less racy than in the 50s, but Oscar-winner Sophia is still a working actress.She joins Nicole Kidman, Judi Dench, Penelope Cruz, Kate Hudson in the musical Nine, due out later this year.Sophia has claimed her stunning looks are down to a healthy lifestyle, recommending a youthful attitude, nutritious diet and the use of olive oil as a moisturiser.