Born on September 29, 1931, in Malmö, Sweden, she rose to fame as a model and actress in the 1950s and 60s. She gained international recognition with her role in Federico Fellini's "La Dolce Vita" (1960), particularly for the iconic Trevi Fountain scene. Starting her career as a beauty queen, she transitioned to Hollywood, appearing in films such as "Blood Alley" (1955) and "War and Peace" (1956). Renowned for her beauty and charisma, she became a symbol of cinematic glamour.