Innocent Facts About Pier Angeli, Hollywood’s Fallen Angel
Pier Angeli was so much more than her incredible looks or even legendary romance with a Hollywood icon. She faced disturbing childhood, doomed romances, countless scandals, and a mysterious end.
These are the secrets of a star who burned out too soon.
Pier Angeli Facts
1. She Had A Tragic Childhood
Born Anna Maria Pierangeli on June 19, 1932, in Italy, Pier and twin sister Marisa enjoyed an idyllic middle-class childhood…until their world went up in flames. WWII, especially Germany's bombardment of Rome, ruined their cushy lives. In an instant, Pier went from living a sheltered life to hiding in shelters. To make matters worse, her parents took terrifying risks to feed their starving family.
As a result, Pier often couldn’t sleep, uncertain if her parents were coming home. Tragically, this trauma stuck with her—and only multiplied.
2. She Had A Life Changing Chance Encounter
A random meeting and a single glance changed everything. One day, a director spotted the 16-year-old student in Rome and immediately asked her: “I am looking for a face like yours. Would you like to be in movies?”
One look at Pier’s face sold him. And what a face it was! He was one of the countless men she would bewitch with her breathtaking beauty.
3. She Was Ridiculously Beautiful
Pier was gorgeous, even by Hollywood standards. In a sea of stunning starlets, Pier still stood out. Barely five feet, delicate, and doe-eyed, she exemplified angelicness, innocence, and purity. Men stood no chance against such beauty. Yet, despite her breathtaking looks and that director’s offer, Pier remained hesitant. It didn’t matter. Her mother Enrichetta recognized this opportunity and pounced.
