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The Most Iconic Swimsuit Moments in Movie History

Celebrate summer with the best swimsuits from films throughout the years.

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Summer is upon us. Temps are skyrocketing and the beach is calling your name. From bright bikinis to sultry one-pieces, celebrate the sizzling season with the best swimsuits from films throughout the years.

1

Marilyn Monroe

on the set of how to marry a millionaire
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How to Marry a Millionaire, 1953

2

Esther Williams

esther williams at cypress gardens
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Easy to Love, 1953

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3

Deborah Kerr

from here to eternity
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From Here to Eternity, 1953

4

Jane Russell

the french line
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The French Line, 1953

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5

Brigitte Bardot

french born actor brigitte bardot wears a white bikini and stands on a rocky beach in a still from the film the girl
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Girl In the Bikini, 1958

6

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor
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Suddenly Last Summer, 1960

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7

Sophia Loren

Human leg, Monochrome, Swimwear, Hat, Leotard, Headgear, One-piece swimsuit, Thigh, Sun hat, Black-and-white,
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Madame Sans Gene, 1961

8

Joan Blackman

elvis presley and joan blackman on set of blue hawaii
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Blue Hawaii, 1961

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9

​Ursula Andress

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Dr. No, 1962

10

Sue Lyon

LOLITA, Sue Lyon, 1962
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Lolita, 1962

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11

Annette Funicello

beach party pair
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Beach Party, 1963

12

Honor Blackman

honor blackman
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Goldfinger, 1964

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13

Jayne Mansfield

panic button, poster, poster art, left jayne mansfield, right from top maurice chevalier, eleanor parker, michael connors, akim tamiroff, maurice chevalier, 1964 photo by lmpc via getty images
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Panic Button, 1964

14

Sally Field

GIDGET - gallery - Season One - 9/15/65     Sally Field (Gidget)   (AMERICAN BROADCASTING COMPANIES, INC.)
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Gidget, 1965

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15

Rachel Welch

ONE MILLION YEARS B.C., Raquel Welch, 1966. ©20th Century-Fox Film Corporation, TM  Copyright/courtesy Everett Collection
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One Million Years B.C., 1966

16

Rachel Welch

BEDAZZLED, Raquel Welch, 1967.
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Bedazzled, 1967

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17

Sharon Tate

don't make waves
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Don't Make Waves, 1967

18

Jacqueline Bisset

jacqueline bisset
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The Sweet Ride, 1968

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19

Trina Parks

trina parks
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Diamonds Are Forever, 1971

20

Pam Grier

Sitting, Sunglasses, Summer, Goggles, Comfort, Outdoor furniture, Sunlight, Chair, Thigh, Foot,
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Coffy, 1973

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