Producers quickly took notice of the radiant newcomer, but behind Claudia Cardinale’s poised image was a painful secret—she was pregnant after a violent assault by an older man.
She declined most roles until producer Franco Cristaldi offered her fame and protection, In 2017,
Cardinale spoke candidly about the sexual assault she had endured as a teenager. Rather than being broken by the experience, she chose to raise her child and pursue her career,
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I was sliding the last pan of roast lamb onto the dining table when my phone lit up. Nolan. At that hour, he was supposed to be…
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The announcement that the United States had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and would temporarily “run the country” until a political transition is arranged landed like a geopolitical…
The confirmation of Tim Walz’s new role has carried a symbolic weight that goes far beyond the formalities of an appointment or announcement. To many observers, it…