Italian and international movie star Gina Lollobrigida has suddenly returned to the spotlight, but this time out of politics, as she announced her intention to run for the Italian Senate.
The star, who is currently 95 years old, was considered one of the most prominent movie stars in Italy, Europe and the world during the forties and fifties of the last century, and her artistic career reached its climax in the fifties of the twentieth century, more than 70 years ago, when she presented her most famous films such as "Defeat the Devil" “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” in 1952 and “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” in 1956.
Lollobrigida revealed her intention to run for the Italian Senate during the general elections scheduled for next September 25, saying in an interview with the newspaper "Corriere della Sera" published today, Monday, "I am tired of hearing politicians arguing among themselves without ever getting to work."
"Italy is in bad shape, I want to do something good and positive," the famous actress said.
Lollobrigida wants to run on a list that includes the Communist Party.
She said she spoke to her lawyer before making the decision.
It is reported that the star Lollobrigida is under guardianship following a family dispute that lasted for years, after which the court decided to appoint a guardian for her, and therefore she is not allowed to make individual decisions about her assets.
The Italian star had previously tried to enter politics in 1999 when she ran for membership in the European Parliament, but did not get the necessary number of votes.