Fawcett Posters and the Allure of the Pinup

Below are seven other starlets who, like Fawcett, launched their careers with sultry print images. Click out to view!

Kathy Ireland

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Cheryl Tiegs

Betty Grable

Cindy Crawford

Brooke Shields

Bettie Page

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