10 Beautiful Hollywood Legends in Bathing Suits That Will Make Women Stand Up and Cheer

This is Joan Collins at 22, 30 years before her star turn on "Dynasty." If this were today, a celebrity would insist on Photoshopping that slight bulge over her bathing suit bottom away.

At 19, Brigitte Bardot was radiant. And, like Marilyn Monroe, not afraid of flaunting a normal-looking belly.

Sophia Loren, now 81, was in still in her teens when she started acting in 1950. Notice the cellulite, which ALL of us have, in this 1950 photo.

Debbie Reynolds had already had two kids, including Carrie Fisher, by 1960. She looks awesome--and her lack of a sculpted waist and arms just makes her body more beautiful.

Doris Day's measurements were 36-25-36. We love how she chose this high-waisted swimsuit for a publicity shot in 1955.

As she waited for her break into movies, Marilyn Monroe modeled. Her dress size was 12, and she probably weighed about 150 pounds.

Clara Bow was dubbed the "It Girl" during the Roaring 20s--and was the sex symbol of her day. Pretty great that curvier bodies were what women aspired to then!

Jane Russell was nicknamed the Brunette Bombshell in the 40s and 50s. She probably didn't have to worry about thigh gap back then.

Elizabeth Taylor may have had a 21-inch waist in 1962, but it still looked real with that little fold of skin right above it.

Guess we aren't the only ones who cover up with a shirt when we sit by the pool! Here's Judy Garland, around 1955.