Vintage Photos Of Our Favorite Icons Enjoying Summer
Even Hollywood's biggest names need some time to relax in the sun when summer rolls around. Vintage beauties like Liz Taylor, Grace Kelly, and Sophia Loren were no strangers to hitting the beach, and were often snapped lounging in the sand or cooling off in the water. Whether they were filming a movie poolside or vacationing on a private island, these stars knew how to keep busy in the warmer months—and these photos are proof.
While on a 1973 modeling assignment, the star relaxes on the shores of Nassau, Bahamas.
The actress-turned-royal snaps a photo at a 1972 swimming competition in Palm Beach, Monte Carlo.
Lady Di looks gorgeous in a leopard swimsuit and cover-up during a vacation on Richard Branson's Necker Island in 1990.
The Charlie's Angels actress looks stoic on the beach while filming a 1978 episode.
Standing on a diving board, the Old Hollywood actress looks ready to dive into the pool in 1930.
The Love Story actress takes in some sun next to a row of colorful flowers in 1983.
In 1957's Boy on a Dolphin, the actress rides the waves aboard a boat.
Rocking a polka dot swimsuit, Taylor looks stunning during a 1956 photoshoot in Malibu, California.
The blonde beauty checks her reflection in a mirror, while filming in Lake Geneva in 1961.
Dressed in jean shorts and a T-shirt, the French singer looks effortlessly cool during a photoshoot in 1966.
The newlywed couple try to find some shade at Catalina Beach with their dog in 1929.
Holding an adorable basset hound, Loren takes in the view of Cannes, France in 1955.
Costars MacGraw and O'Neal film on the beach for 1970's Love Story.
Monroe goofs around on the beach, while filming for a project in Los Angeles, California in 1950.
In 1955, the actress aves a scarf in the breeze while wearing a pair of her iconic capri pants.
The future President and First Lady have fun on their sailboat in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts in 1955.
In 1940—one year before signing with MGM Studios—Gardner takes a dip in the water.
The actress playfully jumps on the shores of Greece, while filming 1956's Boy on a Dolphin.
The Kennedys enjoy a game of tennis in 1955 at their Hyannis Port, Massachusetts home.
Taylor waves to onlookers, while riding a horse on the beach in 1949.
The British actress poses by the River Thames in 1963.
In a promo shoot for 1955's The Miller's Beautiful Wife, Loren poses barefoot on a rock.
The actress smiles aboard a sailboat while on set of 1954's Sabrina Fair.
Crawford plays with her ankle bracelet, while relaxing in the sun circa 1930.
The actress takes in the sights, while vacationing in St. Tropez, France in 1968.
While filming a movie in 1957, the costars take advantage of the nice weather in Lafayette Park, across the street from the White House.
Bardot made fashion history in 1958 by wearing this bikini in The Girl in the Bikini.
The starlet poses near the water for 1959's Suddenly, Last Summer.
Princess Diana embarks on a boat ride in St. Tropez, France in 1997.
Kelly looks graceful aboard a boat on the Magdalena River. She was filming 1954's Green Fire.
The actress shows off her tennis skills during an episode of Charlie's Angels in 1977.
Not long before she met her royal husband, Kelly smiles at the 1955 Cannes Film Festival.
The actress plays with her pet poodle, while filming Gidget on the beach in 1958.
Crawford floats in her pool at home in a miniature sailboat in 1940.
Wearing a straw hat, Hepburn stays protected from the sun in 1965.
The In Search of Gregory costars enjoy some time out on a speedboat while filming the 1969 movie.
The singer and actress stops to take a photo, while in Cannes, France in 1969.
Taylor's turquoise swimsuit matched the water behind her in 1953's The Girl Who Had Everything.
Bardot runs along the water in Cannes, France in 1956.
The singer, and daughter of Frank Sinatra, takes a break on the sand in 1967.
Kelly enjoys a family vacation in Ocean City, New Jersey in 1954.
Monroe dons a polka dot bikini during a rooftop photoshoot in 1951.
The singer and actress vacations in the French Riviera, or C?te d'Azur, in 1973.
Loren touches the water while on a gondola ride through Venice, Italy, circa 1960.
The actress goes for a swim with Albert Finney, while filming 1966's Two for the Road.
While at the 1953 Cannes Film Festival, Bardot hits the beach.
Taylor and her family enjoy a barbecue by the beach in 1949.
The actress takes in the sights, while vacationing in St. Tropez in 1968.
While at the Bürgenstock Resort in Switzerland, Hepburn plays a round of golf.
In 1951, Monroe applies sunscreen, while sunbathing in a lounge chair.
Vintage Photos Of Our Favorite Icons Enjoying Summer
Even Hollywood's biggest names need some time to relax in the sun when summer rolls around. Vintage beauties like Liz Taylor, Grace Kelly, and Sophia Loren were no strangers to hitting the beach, and were often snapped lounging in the sand or cooling off in the water. Whether they were filming a movie poolside or vacationing on a private island, these stars knew how to keep busy in the warmer months—and these photos are proof.
We rounded up our favorite vintage pics of Jane Birkin, Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, and more of our favorite icons celebrating summer, ever so stylishly.
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