Bo Derek, ’10’ (1979)
Bo Derek’s iconic role in the 1979 romantic comedy ’10’ solidified her as a Hollywood sex symbol and forever etched her image in pop culture.
Directed by Blake Edwards, the film follows the story of a middle-aged man (Dudley Moore) who becomes infatuated with the stunningly beautiful Jenny Hanley, played by Bo Derek, who he sees as the embodiment of a “
perfect 10″ on a scale of attractiveness. Derek’s memorable beach scene, in which she dons a revealing swimsuit and runs towards Moore in slow motion, captivated audiences worldwide and quickly became one of the most famous swimsuit moments in film history.
The movie not only catapulted Derek to stardom but also made her cornrow hairstyle a popular trend in the late 1970s and early 1980s.