Being a sex symbol was rather like being a convict.
Meaning of the quote
Raquel Welch, a famous American actress, compared being a sex symbol to being a convict. She meant that being seen as a 'sex symbol' can feel like being trapped or confined, just like a person in prison. Even though she was famous and admired, Welch felt that the constant attention and pressure to look and act a certain way was similar to the experience of a convict, who has limited freedom and control over their life.
About Raquel Welch
Raquel Welch was an iconic American actress who became a sex symbol in the 1960s and 1970s. She starred in numerous films, including Fantastic Voyage, One Million Years B.C., and The Three Musketeers, and was known for her strong female characters and memorable performances. Welch won a Golden Globe Award and received multiple other nominations throughout her career.
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