Raquel Welch has died at the age of 82, leaving a legacy of a career spanning more than 50 years. The actor is known for his lead role Fantastic trip, A million years BC And American familyAmong other things, she appeared in 30 films, 50 television series and several appearances on late night shows. Scroll through the videos below and relive some of Welch’s most notable performances.
Welch appeared with Janis Joplin The Dick Cavett Show in June 1970, where the presenter points out that people are surprised at how clever she is, adding: “Because anyone who is a sex symbol for some reason must automatically be stupid and in your case it is not so turned out not to be.” “
“It’s very nice of you to say that, but I don’t want to prove anything one way or the other,” she replied.
The actress also spoke about her film Myra Breckinridge called it a “hit”. Welch said she went to a party attended by film critics and asked their opinion. She told her they “hate it” and find it “disgusting”.
Joplin went on to say that the film, about a transgender woman undergoing gender reassignment surgery, was “too choppy”, adding: “I couldn’t understand it, it just kept changing.”
“Yeah, well, it’s about change,” Welch joked.
In 1975, Welch acted The Cher Show to perform “I’m A Woman.”
Welch performed the duet “I’m a Woman” with Miss Piggy in 1978 The Muppet Show.
Welch appeared in 2012 for a show of Myra Breckinridge at the Film Society of Lincoln Center for a Q&A about the controversial 1970 film.
“As much as I loved it Myra“I was a little disappointed with the ending of the film because the story never really comes together,” she said. “It didn’t really tell the story of Myron the film critic.”
Welch grew up in San Diego, California and won the 1958 Maid of California beauty pageant.
In 1970, Goldie Hawn won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in cactus flower and it was Welch who accepted the award on her behalf.
“It’s a pleasure to receive this award for her,” Welch said after receiving the Oscar from host Fred Astaire. “[Hawn] couldn’t be here because she’s filming in London, but I know she wants to thank all her co-stars.
In 1997, Welch released a version of himself in the His field Season 8 episode titled “The Summer of George”. Welch gets into a “catfight” with Kramer after he fires her, and attacks Elaine after she believes he mocks her manners.
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