Top 10 Famous Pin-Ups of All Time!

Top 10 Famous Pin-Ups of all Time! Pinup was a popular term in the 1940s that referred to a model whose photos were mass-produced into drawings or paintings. This style originated at the beginning of the 20th century but became very popular during World War II as millions of young men spent long periods of time away from their sweethearts and longed for an escape. The pin-up girl has become an indelible part of modern popular culture and continues to this day. Betty Grable 1916-1973 A popular film star in mostly musicals throughout the 40's and leading up until her last role in 1955. #1 PIN-UP GIRL OF THE WORLD WAR II ERA By her iconic bathing suit poster Hosiery specialists of the cra often noted the ideal proportions of her legs Thigh - 18.5" Calf - 12" Ankle - 7.5" In 1943, her legs were insured for $1,000,000 She was the highest-paid Hollywood celebrity between 1943 and 1951, earning $300,000 a year. that's $13,497,341.04 in today's money! Betlie Page 1916-1973 Often referred to as the "QUEEN OF PIN-UPS" Page's signature bangs and jet-black hair with blue eyes set her apart from other notable models of the era. She was "Miss January 1955", and is credited with being one of the earliest Playmates of the Month in Playboy Magazine. Her free spirit and provocative style captured many young men's imagination during an era of strong sexual repression. Vargas Girls Was the nickname given to PIN-UPS DRAWN by artist Alberto Vargas SUGARLAND YESS vanga had a style that made him one of the most famous pin-up artists of the 40's with piles of fan mail from service men requesting "mascot" paint- ings - a request that is rumored to A signature were adapted as nose art of the WWII bombers. of Vargas Girl paintings was that They were seen not as prostitutes but as patriots for good luck. they were shown on a featureless white background - unlike those of artists like Gil Elvgren. have never been let down. Fiou-froul Jane Russell 1921 – 2011 "SWEATER GIRL" 99 nicknamed after the garment that best emphasized her upper body An American film actress and was one of Hollywood's leading sex symbols in the 40's and 50's She was later best known for her part alongside Marilyn Monroe in the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Her debut film, The Outlaw, was almost pulled by censors who were concerned about the amount of cleavage she showed. Zoe Magert Mogert 1907-1993 Her popular "Victory Girl" pinups were turned into postcards for the men fighting overseas. Her paintings are best known for their pastel style and realistic depiction of women One of the FEW FEMALE pin-up artists in a male-dominated field She also was significant in the fact that she often modeled for her own photos by posing in the mirror while simultaneously painting Veronica fake 1922 – 1973 Famous for her blonde, wavy "PEEK-A-B00" hairstyle, the bangs of which covered her right eye A popular film NOIR ACTRESS She was only 4 FEET 11 ½ inches Born with the less glamorous last name For a short time during the early 1940s, of "Ockelman", but was latechanged to "LAKE" to evoke her blue eyes. A popular film NOIR ACTRESS Lake was considered one of the most reliable box office draws in Hollywood Elagren Girls "ELVGREN GIRLS" was the nickname given to pin-ups drawn by artist Gil Elvgren. Lucky Chaps The pause that refreshes Driak Coca-Cola Famous for painting his pin-up subjects in imaginative situations: water skiing, climbing trees, doing yard work, skeet shooting, etc. While he was most famous for his pin-ups for Brown and Bigelow, Elgren's other clients included Coca-Cola, Sealy Mattress Company and General Electric. I tell your Boys ERVEN Bomber Girls THE US ARMY AIR FORCE unofficially permitted drawings of pin-up girls on the fuselage of bombers and fighter planes. Often servicemen themselves would draw their inspiration from men's magazines, popular actresses, and real-life models. 'NOSE ART' saw a reappearance in the U.S. military during the first Gulf War, but was later banned in 1992 after THE FEMALE figures were often regarded as mascots or a symbol of good luck that would ensure the plane's safe return. complaints from feminist groups. Ava Gardner 1922 - 1990 An American actress that was nicknamed “MGM GIRL" as she was discovered by the studio at age 18 She became one of Hollywood's Gardner married Frank Sinatra in 1951 and although the marriage only leading actresses and was considered one of the most lasted 6 years, she said that he had beautiful women of her day. been the love of her life. Rita Hayıworth 1922 – 1973 An American dancer and film actress best known for HER BEAUTIFUL, FLOWING RED HAIR Her famous pose in a BLACK NEGLIGEE in 1941 ended up as the 2nd most popular pin-up picture in all of World War II. LIFE She was featured on the cover of LIFE Magazine 5 times Appeared in 61 FILMS over 37 years. FACT: Rita's natural hair color was jet black. She dyed it red and had her hairline raised with electrolysis to help her career launch. Сaпnery CASINO HOTEL Books Martignette Dr, Charles G, and Louis K. Meisel. Gil Elvgren: All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups. Los Angeles: Taschen, 2008. 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