ELIZABETH HURLEY – BEDAZZLED, 2000

Whenever Elizabeth Hurley steps out, she always ensures that all eyes are on her, especially since she’s an all-rounder in comedy, business, and acting. She made her debut in Hollywood in 1987, starring in the film “Aria.” After appearing in several subsequent plays, “The Human Face” actress reached fame after portraying the Devil in the hit film “Bedazzled” in 2000.

Hurley left everyone perplexed by her magnificent performance, even though it drew both positive and negative reviews. She wore a beautiful two-piece red swimsuit with sparkly details all over. Her role required her to carry a snake on her shoulders, which skyrocketed her appeal even more.

DENISE RICHARDS – WILD THINGS, 1998

The gorgeous Denise Richards made her way to Hollywood in the late ’90s and got a firm grip on the industry as a supermodel and actress. Within no time, she rose to prominence after appearing in the 1997 action film “Starship Troopers.” Almost a year later, she was featured in one of America’s 1998 hit movies, “Wild Things.”

Richards played Kelly Lanier Van Ryan in the thriller, co-starring Neve Campbell. The two young women were high school classmates who conspired to accuse Matt Dillon’s character, their guidance counselor, of indecent behavior. Its steamy pool scenes are always a highlight, as Richards gets out of the pool in a dramatic yet sultry manner, wearing a blue swimsuit.

KATE BOSWORTH – BLUE CRUSH, 2002

Before she became famous, Kate Bosworth had minor roles in films such as the 2000 “Remember the Titans.” She rose to international stardom in 2002 after appearing in the sports movie “Blue Crush.” The “Horse Whisperer” actress played the role of a young girl named Anne Marie Chadwick, who had the ambition of becoming a surfer champion to elevate her family’s livelihood.

Together with her younger sister, Penny, and her two other friends, Lena and Eden, they spent their days surfing in Maui, Hawaii. Eventually, Annie participated in the Banzai Pipeline surfing competition. She wore a black triangle bikini top and red hotpants with a surfboard in hand.

ELIZABETH TAYLOR – SUDDENLY, LAST SUMMER, 1960

Elizabeth Taylor had become a child actress in the ’40s; by the ’50s, she was already one of the most famous Classical Hollywood cinema stars. Despite being one of the most bankable actresses of her time, she wished to bid goodbye to her career in the mid-’50s but didn’t. Instead, she began receiving more interesting roles, like in the 1956 film “Giant.”

Taylor also appeared in several commercially successful movies, one of them being the 1959 “Suddenly, Last Summer.” Her lovely picture rocking a white full-piece swimsuit in the movie was not only the talk of the town but also appeared on the film’s theatrical poster.

SOPHIA LOREN – MADAME SANS GENE, 1961

Sophia Loren is widely considered to be one of the greatest female actors of Classical Hollywood cinema. In fact, she’s the only surviving star from the Golden Age of Hollywood as of 2022. The “Millionairess” actress made her acting debut in 1950, and her breakthrough came with the 1954 film “The Gold of Naples.” She became well-known when she appeared in the 1961 film “Madame Sans-Gêne.”

Playing the role of Catherine Hubscher, Loren’s glamorous glimpse in the film made it a benchmark for many. The “Sunflower” actress wore a black full-piece bathing suit and a straw sun hat as she stood on a boat when she was taking a break from filming.

ANGELINA JOLIE – TOMB RAIDER, 2001

The history of the Hollywood film industry can’t be complete without mentioning Angelina Jolie. She made her acting debut as a young girl in the 1982 film “Lookin’ to Get Out,” alongside her father, Jon Voight. When Jolie was making her way into the industry, she established herself as an extraordinary actress who could fit into both physical and virtual roles in video games.

The three-time Golden Globe Award winner played Lara Croft in the 2001 blockbuster video game series “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider,” which introduced her globally. The “Changeling” actress rocked a lovely black two-piece uniquely crafted with a casual clip buckle belt.

JESSICA ALBA – INTO THE BLUE, 2005

Jessica Alba made her debut in the film industry when she was 13 years old, appearing in the 1994 movies “Camp Nowhere” and “The Secret World of Alex Mack.” In 2005, the “Machete” actress rose to international fame after starring in the hit film “Into the Blue.”

In the thriller, Alba portrayed Samantha Nicholson, where she co-starred with Paul Walker, Ashley Scott, and Josh Brolin. It was about the lives of a couple who found an illegal substance in a sunken cargo and got into trouble with a drug lord. The “Little Fockers” actress wore a simple white bikini with blue stripes in the movie.

RACHEL MCADAMS – THE NOTEBOOK, 2004

Rachel McAdams started working in Canadian film production after her graduation in 2001. She made her debut in Hollywood in 2003, where she starred in the comedy film “The Hot Chick.” The “State of Play” starlet rose to international fame after her magnificent performance in the 2004 romantic film “The Notebook.”

The movie was based on a 1996 novel by Nicholas Sparks with the same title. McAdams co-starred with actor Ryan Gosling in the film, with whom she shared a forbidden love life as a young couple in the ’40s. In this particular scene, they enjoyed their romantic moment on the shores as the “About Time” actress rocked a beautiful maroon checkered bikini and a matching headwrap.

VIRGINIE LEDOYEN – THE BEACH, 2000

Virginie Ledoyen broke out in 1995 after appearing in the film “A Single Girl,” and since then, she’s been in many hit movies. The French-born actress has not only won fans’ hearts with her complexion but also with her acting skills. She rose to international popularity in 2000, playing Françoise in the film “The Beach.”

The movie hailed from a 1996 novel by Alex Garland of the same name. Although the film drew mixed reactions from fans, Ledoyen did justice to her character. It was filmed on the Thai island of Ko Phi Phi Le, where this shot was taken as she rocked a two-piece blue bikini.

LUDIVINE SAGNIER – SWIMMING POOL, 2003

Ludivine Sagnier is a French beauty who hit the big screen when she was a girl of nine years of age in 1989. She rose to international fame when she joined the Hollywood industry and starred in the film “Swimming Pool” in 2003.

Sagnier played the role of Julie, who claimed to be the child of crime novelist Sarah Morton. The “Peter Pan” actress co-starred with veteran performer Charlotte Rampling, and the movie hit the box office, where many people loved it. Since she had a significant role, her picture rocking a black and white chevron patterned bikini lying by a swimming pool made it the 2003 film’s cover photo.

HALLE BERRY – DIE ANOTHER DAY, 2002

Halle Berry has a long list of notable performances, but her portrayal as Giacinta “Jinx” Johnson in the James Bond film “Die Another Day” in 2002 brought her a whole new batch of admirers. In one scene, Berry donned a Lindy Hemming-designed orange bikini and an elegant white knife belt on her waist, which has since become a recognizable movie outfit.

Berry’s fictional character received immense love as she made history in 2002 as the first Black Bond girl. This scene where she emerges from the ocean conveys her tribute to Honey Raider, who played Ursula Andress in the 1962 film “Dr. No.”

ESTHER WILLIAMS – EASY TO LOVE, 1953

Esther Williams will always be regarded as the superstar athlete who elevated swimming to an art form. The Australian aquatic sensation Annette Kellerman is the inspiration for her most well-known 1952 film, “Million Dollar Mermaid.” The movie represents William’s ultimate exhibition of her phenomenal swimming abilities.

The hit movie “Easy to Love” is a technicolor musical masterpiece that was directed by Charles Walters and starred Tony Martin and Van Johnson. The film will forever be remembered as William’s final water-based movie set, where the pool is designed in the shape of the State of Florida. The “Bathing Beauty” actress looked gorgeous in her retro white suit holding a water ski.

ANGELA BASSETT – HOW STELLA GOT HER GROOVE BACK, 1998

Multi-award-winning actress Angela Bassett is best known for playing African women in leadership roles in various movies. After appearing in notable films like the 1995 “Waiting to Exhale” and the 1997 “Contact,” the actress rose to international prominence in 1998 after starring in the film “How Stella Got Her Groove Back.”

In the hit movie, Bassett portrayed Stella Payne, a 40-year-old American professional woman who finds herself in the arms of a 20-year-old Jamaican man. The “Music of the Heart” actress received praise for her impressive performance. She rocked a fuschia bikini and a white beaded necklace, while the man wore simple black swimming trunks.

DEBORAH KERR – FROM HERE TO ETERNITY, 1953

Six-time Academy Award nominee Deborah Kerr will forever be remembered for her oozing beauty and impeccable grace. She made her debut in 1943, starring in the film “The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp.” One of her notable performances was in the 1953 romantic war movie “From Here to Eternity,” based on James Jones’ 1951 novel of the same title.

Kerr portrayed Karen Holmes in the film co-starring Frank Sinatra. In this scene, the “Tea and Sympathy” actress was in the Army barracks in Hawaii during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Kerr rocked a vintage mini-dress as she held her set-lover, Sinatra, wearing swimming trunks.

JANE RUSSELL – THE FRENCH LINE, 1953

Jane Russell was an actress, a singer, and a beauty of the ’40s and ’50s. Before venturing into her music career, she featured in around 20 films, including the 1953 “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.” However, she still worked on several films in the ’60s. One of the most well-known works was the 1954 musical movie “The French Line.”

The film had many steamy scenes, but what left people talking was the “Young Widow” actress’s outfit. It showed the penultimate moments of the star rocking a beautiful one-piece vintage bathing suit with some well-designed cutouts as she performed in the song “Lookin’ for Trouble” in the scene.

BRIGITTE BARDOT – GIRL IN THE BIKINI, 1958

The younger generation may not know that Brigitte Bardot was previously an actress and singer because she works as an animal rights activist as of 2022. The retired French performer starred in 47 films and recorded 60 songs before retiring from the entertainment industry in 1973.

Bardot’s debut in acting was in 1952 when she starred in the film “Crazy For Love,” and her breakthrough came in 1953 after starring in the French movie “Manina, the Girl in the Bikini.” Although her father, Louis Bardot, signed a contract with the production not to share indecent pictures, some shots of his daughter emerged wearing a bikini.

MARILYN MONROE – HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE, 1953

Marilyn Monroe was an iconic figure and a blonde bombshell of the ’50s and ’60s. She starred in films grossing up to $200 million throughout her acting career. The “Bus Stop” actress began performing in 1945, but by 1953, she was already a bankable name in Hollywood. One of her high-rated films is the 1953 “How to Marry a Millionaire.”

The movie was about three women who went on a mission to marry millionaires, left no stone unturned, and eventually chose love over riches. In the process of finding the right man, Monroe rocked this incredible one-piece swimsuit with bedazzled details on the chest and hip, designed by Travilla.

JOAN BLACKMAN – BLUE HAWAII, 1961

Joan Blackman made her acting debut as a 19-year-old in the 1959 film “Good Day for a Hanging.” Her incredible talent and determination earned her a role in “Blue Hawaii,” a 1961 movie in which she played Maile Duval.

The film was Blackman’s breakthrough, and despite receiving mixed reviews, it ranked as one of the top ten grossing films of 1961. It also won fourth place in the Laurel Award category in 1961. The “Visit to a Small Planet” actress enjoyed shooting most of the scenes and couldn’t get enough of this two-piece swimwear as she enjoyed romantic moments with her set-lover Elvis, who wore white swimming trunks.

URSULA ANDRESS – DR. NO, 1962

Even after making her debut in acting in 1954, Ursula Andress got her breakthrough in 1962 after appearing in the James Bond film “Dr. No.” It was a spy movie where she played Honey Ryder. Surprisingly, she was required to rock a bikini in a certain scene, which felt awkward.

But Andress made waves in the cinematic and fashion industry for wearing it since it was still in the ’50s, and wearing liberal clothing is still a taboo. She wore this lovely two-piece bathing suit, which skyrocketed the film after its release. The light-colored belted bikini is still considered smoking hot.

SUE LYON – LOLITA, 1962

Sue Lyon began her career as a 13-year-old stunner and developed into a fashion icon and successful actress. She transitioned to the big screen in 1959, appearing in an episode of “The Loretta Young Show.” Her international stardom came with her first major TV role in the 1962 film “Lolita,” which won her a Golden Globe award.

Playing the titular character in the movie, Lyon played a young adolescent who has an infatuation with a literature professor. She bagged the role that attracted over 800 other interested girls vying for it—rocking this striking brown two-piece swimwear and a light blue wide-brimmed sunhat.

ANNETTE FUNICELLO – BEACH PARTY, 1963

Annette Funicello began her career as a 12-year-old actress for Disney and became a teen idol, featuring in the comedy-musical “Beach Party” in the ’60s. The series opened the way for other films, including the 1964 “Bikini Beach,” which became a success, and the production company granted her a seven-year contract.

Funicello’s breakthrough came when she co-starred with actor Frankie Avalon in the “Beach Party” film in 1963. The two had a romantic relationship, and they enjoyed the steamy scenes of the movie. “The Monkey’s Uncle” actress rocked this lovely two-piece sporty bikini accessorized with a simple necklace and well-styled locks, while Avalon wore swimming trunks.

SALLY FIELD – GIDGET, 1965

Two-time Oscar Award winner Sally Field has had an endless list of achievements since she made her acting debut in the mid- ’60s. Her unmatchable talent has granted her many lucrative gigs and hit series, including the 2022 “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.”

Her acting journey began in 1965 when she got a major role in the sitcom “Gidget,” and, luckily, she became an international figure. By then, she was an 18-year-old, and the series was about surfing. In this scene, Field wore this cute two-piece pink bikini accessorized with a necklace as she stood in front of her surfboard.

RAQUEL WELCH – ONE MILLION YEARS B.C, 1966

Raquel Welch became a household name in the mid-’60s when she starred in the film “Fantastic Voyage” and won a contract with 20th Century Fox. She later appeared in the blockbuster movie “One Million Years B.C.” in 1966. The film was her first bikini appearance and caught everyone’s attention, and in 2016, she was named to have the finest bikini physique of all time by Swimwear365.

Welch’s swimsuit, which was depicted in classic movies, became a pop-culture sensation despite her having very few lines in the movie. Even though it wasn’t the most practical attire, the ‘furkini’ cemented her status as a fashion icon.

RAQUEL WELCH – BEDAZZLED, 1967

Raquel Welch is crowned as one of the most coveted women of the ’70s by Playboy. She rose to stardom in the ’60s when she starred in the film “Fantastic Voyage” and signed a contract with 20th Century Fox. After her appearance in the 1966 “One Million Years B.C.,” it was followed by the 1967 film “Bedazzled,” which also had several bikini scenes.

Her glamorous character looks and fantastic acting left everyone talking. The “100 Rifles” actress rocked this pink bikini, and her fans couldn’t stop admiring her. In 1995, Empire magazine chose Welch as one of the most attractive women in film history.

SHARON TATE – DON’T MAKE WAVES, 1967

Sharon Tate became a household name in the ’60s thanks to her acting debut as an extra in 1961’s “Barabbas” and her appearance in a major role in the 1966 horror film “Eye of the Devil.” A year later, the “Valley of the Dolls” actress broke out in the movie “Don’t Make Waves.”

Tate played ‘Malibu’ in the film that was intended to capture the popularity of beach movies. Most of its scenes were shot at the shore, as it was a fascination in the ’60s. “The Fearless Vampire Killers” actress rocked this lovely green bikini top, purple culottes, and chunky green and white bungles.

JACQUELINE BISSET – THE SWEET RIDE, 1968

Hollywood’s Golden Age actress, Jacqueline Bisset, a feminine symbol in the ’60s through the ’80s, is still going strong, even appearing in the 2022 film “Loren and Rose.” Her acting journey began in 1965 with an uncredited role in “The Knack… and How to Get It,” but she gained recognition with her starring role in “The Sweet Ride” in 1968.

Bisset played Vickie Cartwright in the drama film, a role she got by virtue of briefly appearing in “Two for the Road,” gaining her a Golden Globe nomination. The “Rich and Famous” actress stepped out in this white bikini on the beach in one of the film’s scenes.

TRINA PARKS – DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER, 1971

Trina Parks may be oozing Black beauty, but she’s also a brilliant performer known for her versatile acting skills and choreography, as well as being a vocalist, principal dancer, and dance coach. Her journey began in theater before she transitioned to TV and film work, appearing in “Beyond the Valley of the Dolls.”

One of her outstanding achievements is becoming the first African-American woman to be cast in a James Bond film sequel, starring in “Diamonds Are Forever” in 1971. She played Thumper, Whyte’s bodyguard, with this outstanding vintage swimsuit memorably featuring in one of the movie scenes, accessorized with a choker.

PAM GRIER – COFFY, 1973

Quentin Tarantino, a popular filmmaker, once described actress Pam Grier as the first female action star in cinema, thanks to her versatility in women in prison, action, and blaxploitation works. Her fame came in the ’70s with a string of appearances in films such as “Women in Cages,” “Just Wright,” and “Friday Foster.”

However, Grier is perhaps more popular for her starring roles in “Foxy Brown” and “Coffy,” the latter coming in 1973, where she played the vengeful nurse, Flower Child “Coffy” Coffin. The “Black Mama, White Mama” actress is spotted here in white swimwear, relaxing at a resort while possibly going over her lines.

GLORIA HENDRY – LIVE AND LET DIE, 1973

Before stepping into acting, African-American actress and former glamor queen Gloria Hendry worked as a playboy bunny in New York’s Playboy Club in 1965. The movie “For the Love of Ivy,” released in 1968, gave her her first on-screen gig, although she would go on to star in several films.

The thespian best-known for her ’70s movie roles filled the first significant Black female character in the James Bond movie series, appearing in 1973’s “Live and Let Die.” In the film, she appeared in a multi-colored swimsuit in one of the scenes, playing inexperienced CIA field agent Rosie Carver, posted in San Monique.

CARRIE FISHER – STAR WARS, 1977

The late Carrie Fisher was set to blaze the Hollywood industry with her talents thanks to being born to American thespians Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. Other than acting, she was well-known for her great writing skills, as seen in some blockbuster films, including “Wishful Drinking,” “The Wedding Singer,” and “Hook.”

Her acting legacy was cemented as Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” films between 1977 and 1983, including the posthumously released “The Last Jedi” in 2017. In 1983, Fisher starred in the “Return of the Jedi,” rocking this golden metal slave bikini, with a cult following forced on her as Jabba the Hutt’s prisoner.

FARRAH FAWCETT – SUNBURN, 1979

The late Farrah Fawcett was an artist, stunner, and actress who became internationally famous for her role in the first season of “Charlie’s Angels.” Her Hollywood debut came as a 21-year-old, appearing in commercials and a few guest TV appearances, including in “Harry O” and “The Six Million Dollar Man.”

In 1979, Fawcett, who had become Hollywood’s feminine symbol, starred in the British-American detective comedy film “Sunburn.” She played Ellie Morgan, a hired wife to Dekker, where she rocked this blue denim-like swimsuit that became a popular photo. The “Extremities” actress was a pop culture icon who produced several best-selling bathing suit-clad posters.

BO DEREK – 10, 1979

Many may not know actress-model Mary Cathleen Collins by her birth name, as she is better known as Bo Derek, her professional name. She broke out with the romantic comedy “10” in 1979, playing the role of Jenny Hanley, where she wore this iconic caramel-colored one-piece swimsuit that leaves people startled at first glance.

The former glamour queen and semi-retired actress starred in several films directed by her first husband, John Derek, including “Tarzan, the Ape Man” and “Ghosts Can’t Do It.” Apart from being a feminine symbol, Bo, who first got married at 19, sported cornrows in the film that many people liked and copied.

BROOKE SHIELDS – THE BLUE LAGOON, 1980

Being the daughter of the late Teri Shields, a famous stunner and actress, thrust actress-model Brooke Shields into the entertainment industry at quite a young age. The 1965-born thespian began her runway career aged 11 months, going on to have an extremely successful journey as a child glamor queen and actress.

At 14, she was the youngest style icon to appear on a Vogue cover. “The Blue Lagoon,” a 1980 film in which she played Emmeline, is arguably her most well-known work. The pretty sensual movie, starring Christopher Atkins, showed her topless and in only white underwear. It’s clear why it grossed over $58 million on a $4.5 million budget.

PHOEBE CATES – FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH, 1982

After several on-and-off retirements from the entertainment industry, American former actress and stunner Phoebe Cates finally called it quits in 2015 after primarily working on movie voices. She became popular with appearances in “Drop Dead Fred,” “Gremlins,” and “Fast Times at Ridgemont High.” In the latter, she played Linda Barrett in 1982.

The film, which grossed more than $27 million, brought her immense fame, taking her to several magazine cover pages, including Seventeen and Tiger Beat. Cates brought justice to this memorable teenage boy fantasy role in the movie, emerging from the swimming pool in this little red bikini before going topless a few seconds later.

PAMELA ANDERSON – BAYWATCH, 1995

Popular actress-model and author Pamela Anderson became well-known for her glamor modeling career and worked with Playboy magazine. The Canadian-American performer also featured prominently on the TV show “Baywatch” between 1992 and 1997. In one of the 1995 scenes of the series, she wore this iconic red, one-piece swimsuit.

The image became a household poster, hugging many walls of her young and adult admirers, and why not, given that the swimsuits were custom-made for the show’s actresses? In the series, the “Alone at Night” star played the fictional role of Casey Jean, one of the show’s longest-serving cast members, becoming an international sensual symbol.

IZABELLA SCORUPCO – GOLDENEYE, 1995

Although she’s been off-screen since 2019, Polish-Swedish actress, stunner, and singer Izabella Scorupco is cast for a big-screen return in “Barracuda Queens.” The 1970-born thespian starred in the 1995 17th film series of James Bond’s “GoldenEye” alongside Pierce Brosnan. She played the role of Bond girl Natalya Simonova, a computer programmer.

In one of the scenes of her fictional character, Scorupco wore this white bikini with a pistol in her hand, striking a charming yet serious look. The Severnaya lab technician and programmer in the movie was tasked with guiding a Russian Space Forces missile system, becoming the sole survivor of an internal control center ambush.

SALMA HAYEK – FROM DUSK TO DAWN, 1996

It’s this sultry dance scene with a snake print that endeared Salma Hayek to many fans internationally. The famous Mexican-American actress and filmmaker donned this over-the-edge black bikini that followed her contours while dancing with a serpent in the 1996 horror film “From Dusk to Dawn.”

Looking at it, it’s no wonder the steamy table-top dance became a popular scene in the movie, especially with Hayek playing Santanico Pandemonium, a vampire queen disguised as an exotic dancer. Her career began in the Mexican telenovela “Teresa” in 1989, but she broke out with appearances in “Desperado,” “Wild Wild West,” and “Dogma.”

GWYNETH PALTROW – THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY, 1999

With an impressive awards list that includes two Screen Actors Guild, an Academy, a Golden Globe, and a Primetime Emmy Award, Gwyneth Paltrow has indeed outdone herself as an actress. The multi-talented performer, born in 1972, dabbles in business and is an author who gained critical acclaim for “Shakespeare in Love.”

In 1999, she appeared alongside Matt Damon in the American psychological thriller “The Talented Mr. Ripley,” playing Marge Sherwood. Many of her screen works have become quite popular due to her appearance, and this wasn’t spared either. She rocked a flattering high-waist, sailboat-print bikini in this iconic beach scene in the movie.

DEMI MOORE – CHARLIE’S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE, 2003

After making her film debut in 1981, actress and film producer Demi Moore had her breakthrough in “Ghost” in 1990. The November 1962-born thespian has featured prominently in pushing for equal pay for women in Hollywood, even though she was among the highest-paid female performers in the ’80s and ’90s.

Moore made a resounding big-screen comeback in 2003 with a villain role in “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle,” holding her own against younger co-stars. The long-time entertainer, playing Madison Lee, a former angel turned independent operative, rocked this black mesh swimsuit, showing off her svelte figure in a sultry beach scene.

JAYNE MANSFIELD – PANIC BUTTON, 1964

The late Jayne Mansfield was one of the hottest bombshells in Hollywood. She had standout blonde tresses with a charming look to boot, making every guy fall head over heels for her in the ’50s and ’60s. The singer-actress had a short acting career but still managed to bag a Golden Globe and Theatre World awards.

Mansfield expertly delivered in the 1964 movie “Panic Button,” making her quite successful among her peers. The tremendously popular Italian-produced low-budget movie cast her as Angela, and it’s easy to see why. With her striking, red bikini and killer smile, who wouldn’t fall in love with her?