I was lucky that one of my first movies, 'One Million Years B.C.' was made in Europe by a British company. The Brits, and a lot of the rest of Europe, seemed to really love exotic women. The fact that I was American and exotic just made me more appealing to them. Raquel Welch americanappealbrit share on social
I think it'd be wonderful if we could train young girls to be active in lots of ways and that they then wouldn't have to age at the same rate that they would if they were not more active. In other words, more physical fitness and not just the sporty kind, but the yoga, which is really important. Raquel Welch activeagefitness share on social
I inherited good skin from my mother, and I stay away from soap, which dries it out. Raquel Welch drygoodinherit Change image and share on social
Not everybody is comfortable with my ethnicity. When I first came along in the business, they didn't really like the idea of my name being Raquel. Raquel Welch businesscomfortableethnicity Change image and share on social
I have a very, very good life. I'm grateful for all of my friends, my family and the life that I have, and the possibilities in my future. Raquel Welch familyfriendfuture Change image and share on social
I felt like, you know, my presence in the world of cinema had a different meaning than Meryl Streep... There was an impact that was made, but it wasn't the usual. Raquel Welch cinemafeltimpact Change image and share on social
People do stop me and talk to me about something they saw that they loved. It is very satisfying, but I have my own opinions. Raquel Welch loveopinionpeople Change image and share on social
People used to come knocking on my door saying, 'Your trouble is that you're a sex symbol who doesn't do enough sexy things.' I'd say to myself, 'You think that if you pressure me I'll fold.' But if I did it, all it would mean is that I sold out. Raquel Welch doorfoldknock share on social
I knew my mother was - well, her ancestry dated back to John Quincy Adams, so she was totally not Latina. She was definitely whatever you call it - white bread, shall we say? Raquel Welch adamancestryback Change image and share on social