Loren - who is the first actress to win an Academy Award for a foreign-language role, was recently hospitalized after suffering from an accident at her residence.
Oscar-winning Italian actress Sophia Loren, an enduring icon of the silver screen, has found herself in the hospital after a recent accident in her Geneva, Switzerland home.
What happened to Sophia Loren?
Loren, 89, reportedly suffered fractures to her hip and thigh bone during the fall. Her agent, Andrea Giusti, shared the update with CNN and assured fans that the surgery had gone smoothly. Giusti told Reuters, 'The surgery went very well. Now, we just have to wait.'
As per Reuters, Italian public broadcaster RAI had initially reported that Loren was planning to open the new branch of the Sophia Loren restaurant chain in Bari, Italy, but her recent fall has understandably disrupted these plans.
While details of the accident were not disclosed, Italian media reports confirm the incident occurred at her Geneva residence, resulting in a broken hip. Loren’s sons Carlo Jr., 54, and Edoardo, 50 - who she shared with late movie producer husband Carlo Pont, have been by their mother’s side at the hospital.
News of Loren's fall and hospitalization initially surfaced on the Facebook page of Sophia Loren Restaurant. The post, written in Italian, translates:
'A fall at her home in Geneva today caused Ms Loren hip fractures. Operated with a positive outcome, she will now have to observe a short period of recovery and follow a road to rehabilitation. Thankfully everything worked out for the best and the Lady will be back with us very soon. The whole team at Sophia Loren Restaurant takes this opportunity to wish her a speedy recovery. #sophialoren @sophialorenrestaurant.'
A look back at Sophia Loren's iconic career
Sophia Loren's cinematic legacy is nothing short of remarkable. The actress has clinched two Academy Awards during her illustrious career.
Her first Oscar came in 1961 for her poignant performance in Vittorio De Sica's neo-realistic masterpiece, La Ciociara (Two Women), where she portrayed a wartime mother. The performance earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress, making her the first actor to win an Oscar for a foreign-language film. This marked a turning point in her career and established her as an international star. Loren then received a second Oscar in 1991, being hailed as 'one of the greatest treasures of world cinema, who, in a career rich with memorable performances, has added permanent luster to our art form.'
Throughout her career, Loren shared the screen with legendary actors like Marcello Mastroianni, Cary Grant, Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra, and Paul Newman, solidifying her status as one of the 20th century's greatest cinematic icons. Her talent extended beyond Italian cinema, as she also starred alongside Hollywood legend Cary Grant in films like Houseboat and That Touch of Mink.
Her most recent starring role was in the 2020 film La Vita Davanti a Se (The Life Ahead), directed by her son, Edoardo Ponti. She also appeared in the documentary film What Would Sophia Loren Do? in 2021.
While primarily known for her film career, Loren also ventured into television. She starred in the Mel Stuart-directed drama Sophia Loren: Her Own Story in 1980, offering insights into her life and career. She even made a memorable guest appearance on Saturday Night Live in 1993.
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