It’s the humble bikini’s 70th birthday and so instead of flocking to the beach in swimsuits (it’s way too cold for that), we thought we’d celebrate by pulling together nine of the most iconic bikini moments in film.
You’re guaranteed to recognise a few (or all of them!).
But first, here’s a couple of random facts about how the swimsuit came into our lives.
The bikini was first designed by a French engineer turned lingerie designer, Louis Reard, in 1946.
Back then, it caused major shock and controversy, as people condemned it as tacky and indecent.
The swimsuit was banned in Belgium, Italy, Spain and Australia, and many US cities.
It wasn’t till the mid ‘50s that it became popular after celebrities started wearing them.
Click through to see some of the best bikini moments through time:
Marilyn Monroe showing off a polka dot bikini in 1951.
The ever stunning Elizabeth Taylor.
Annette Funicello starred in Beach Party in 1963.
Ursula Andress, who played a Bond girl in the 1962 film Dr. No., has thanked the iconic white bikini for her success. In 2001, it sold for $72,307 (£41,000).
Halle Berry channelling Usula Andress’s Bond bikini moment in Die Another Day in 2002.
Carrie Fisher looked glamorous as Jabba the Hutt’s slave in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.
Angelina Jolie was fit and fierce in the 2001 film Tomb Raider.
Who could ever forget Rachel McAdams’ gorgeous swimsuit in The Notebook?
Demi Moore was 40 years old when she filmed this scene for Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle – and she looks incredible!
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