The 23rd Sexiest Woman Over 50: Raquel Welch

Raquel Welch at a Michael Kors fashion show on February 9, 2008.  Getty Images.

23. Raquel Welch
September 5, 1940

Why She Sizzles: Admit it: she’s way hotter than anyone you’ve ever dated.

Raquel Welch at a party following the 2005 Golden Globe Awards.  Getty Images.

When We First Fell in Love:

Career Highs: Her 1970 TV special “Raquel!”, Spokesmodel for MAC cosmetics at the age of 67.

 

One of Raquel's advertisements for MAC cosmetics.

Career Lows: A bunch of Lifetime TV movies; playing a transvestite in Myra Breckinridge, often referred to as one of the worst movies of all time.

A portrait of Raquel in the 1970s. 

“Work”: Welch isn’t afraid of the knife—she had rhinoplasty before she arrived in Hollywood.  She’s probably had a facelift or two, but her plastic surgeon deserves a medal for his work