Raquel Welch

Raquel Welch born Jo Raquel Tejada is an American actress and sex symbol. She was born on September 5, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. She first became known after her role in the 1966 film Fantastic Voyage, after that she got a contract with 20th Century -Fox. 20th Century-Fox loaned her to a British studio where she made the film One Million Years B.C. (1966). She only had three lines in the film and the doe skin bikini she wore became a best-selling poster that she became an iconic sex symbol that leaped her into fame. She then later starred in famous films like the 1967 film ''Bedazzled, Bandolero! (1968), 100 Rifles (1969), and Myra Breckinridge'' (1970). Later she made various television variety specials. As of 2013, she is a spokesperson for Foster Grant.

She has one son and one daughter. Damon Welch, born in 1959. Tahnee Welch, born in 1961. Her daughter Tahnee is an actress and model.