There have been a lot of iconic sex symbols over the years. Everyone from Marilyn Monroe, Madonna, Anna Nicole Smith, Pam Anderson, Carmen Electra, etc., the list goes on. In my opinion, it was Jane Russell who is the true American sex symbol. She helped make, “sex” popular and mainstream in the 1940’s and 50’s. She was a film actress and a pinup model.

Her first film role was, “The Outlaw” which is a western film about Billy the Kid. It was the film that made her the sex symbol as the film’s goal was to show off the talent of her. She’s also famous for starring in, “The Paleface” with Bob Hope and “Gentlemen Prefers Blondes” with Marilyn Monroe.

Jane Russell died at her Santa Maria, California home due to respiratory-illness. Jane Russell was 89.

Kev