At this time, Sophia Loren is 85 years old, but take a look at her back in the 70s, beaming with light and energy. She has been an actor since incredibly early in her life, acting in movies and joining in pageants. She won Miss Elegance 1950 when she was sixteen years old. This was part of the Miss Italia pageant. At 16 she got married to 37 year old Carlo Ponti. That might sound bizarre these days, but back then it was very common for a young girl to marry a much older man. It might have turned some heads at the time, but for the most part, it was natural. That is why it is hard to judge older relationships that are similar.
The 1960s were her heyday. She was one of the biggest stars in that decade, known for being a sex kitten.