A Look Into Pier Angeli’s Unpredictable Life
A Star Is Born
Anna Maria Pierangeli was born in Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy, on June 19th, 1932, and graced the silver screen with her captivating presence and unwavering talent.
But, we’ll get to that a bit later. For now, let’s look at who Anna Maria really was. We’ll explore just how she became the star that we all came to know and love — the Italian starlet with an unpredictable life.
The Early Years
Pier’s story began in the charming landscapes of Sardinia, where she grew up in a loving family. Along with her twin sister, Marisa, the Italian starlet lived a somewhat quiet life in the Italian countryside until she was three years old.
The daughter of Enrichetta and Luigi, Pier and her family moved to Rome when she and Marisa were only three years old. And while they didn’t know it yet, this would be a move that would seal the young star’s fate.
The Discovery of Pier Angeli
Pier Angeli was undoubtedly one of the most beautiful women of her time. Even as she strolled the streets of Rome as a student, that beauty captivated people. That included a well-known film director who just happened to spot her in the crowd. Enchanted by her beauty, the director asked if she had ever thought about doing a film!
Pier’s stunning appearance had fueled the director’s imagination, contemplating the allure she could cast upon audiences with her striking looks. With that, the beauty landed her first role in the Italian film Tomorrow Is Too Late in 1950. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
Italian Stardom
Pier had a super alluring look that captured everyone’s gaze quite frequently, even beyond that of the dazzling Hollywood starlets of the time. She was petite, standing at just five feet, and with her petite body and large, beautiful eyes, her look was memorable beyond all imagination.
But even with this and the director’s interest in her, Pier hesitated to take him up on this offer. Eventually, though, her mother, Enrichetta, took the opportunity and embraced the possibility to help her daughter’s career blossom.
Many people want a life of stardom, right? And there’s a common misconception that once you’re a star and have money, nothing could ever go wrong. But, the truth is that even the biggest stars have unpredictable lives, and in the case of Italian actress Pier Angeli, her life was not at all she thought it’d be. From her family life to being a Hollywood star, this is the true Pier Angeli story.