Anita Ekberg

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Marcello Mastroianni and Anita Ekberg in formal attire stand together in the water of the Trevi Fountain in a famous scene from La Dolce Vita, directed by Federico Fellini.

Anita Ekberg

Swedish-born actress

Also known as: Kerstin Anita Marianne Ekberg

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La Dolce Vita
…one showing the blonde, zaftig Anita Ekberg frolicking in the Trevi Fountain. La Dolce Vita is credited with contributing the word paparazzi to the English language (it derives from the name of the photographer in the film, Paparazzo) and adding the adjective “Felliniesque,” referring in part to the director’s embrace…
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…one showing the blonde, zaftig Anita Ekberg frolicking in the Trevi Fountain. La Dolce Vita is credited with contributing the word paparazzi to the English language (it derives from the name of the photographer in the film, Paparazzo) and adding the adjective “Felliniesque,” referring in part to the director’s embrace…
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