SIXTIES legendary actress Raquel Welch is fondly remembered for films like “Fantastic Voyage” and ”The Four Musketeers.”
Welch, one of three children to an ambitious Bolivian immigrant father, rose to Hollywood fame in 1966 for her talents. She was typified the classic sex symbol, transforming the image of seductive feminine beauty of that time.
Raquel Welch, who has starred in more than 25 films, is among the first actresses to play a leading role in a Western movie. Quentin Tarantino claims that Kill Bill was inspired by the movie Hannie Caulder about revenge, which starred Raquel Welch.
Welch won a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture Actress in a Musical or Comedy in 1974 for her performance in The Three Musketeers. In 1994, Welch was awarded a star in the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
Welch was honored by the Imagen Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award 2001. This award recognizes Latinos who have made contributions to television and film over her career.
In 1984, Welch published The Raquel Welch Total Beauty and Fitness Program book and videos. The collection of fitness and yoga videos were directed and produced by André Weinfeld and sold more than 2 million copies.
Welch was a successful businesswoman, and her HAIRuWEAR wig line helped the beauty industry. In 2007, she was also the face for MAC Cosmetics.
Welch, who dabbled in film, music and beauty, has amassed a great deal of wealth.
According to Celebrity net worth, Welch is worth $40 million.
She purchased a second Beverly Hills home in 2001. This is where she now lives. This property is valued at between $4-5 Million.
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