Elsa Martinelli (1935–2017) was an iconic Italian actress and fashion model who rose to international fame in the mid-1950s. Known for her striking, unconventional beauty and effortless elegance, she was initially discovered by Kirk Douglas, who cast her opposite him in the 1955 western film The Indian Fighter, effectively launching her acting career.
Martinelli successfully transitioned from high fashion modeling into cinema, starring in both European and American productions. Her most notable roles include playing the sophisticated Princess in Howard Hawks’ comedy Hatari! (1962), alongside John Wayne, and winning the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin Film Festival for the Italian film Donatella (1956).
Throughout the 1960s, Martinelli epitomized the glamorous and modern Italian woman on the global stage, becoming a symbol of the swinging, international jet-set lifestyle.
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