Who framed Vicki "Spink" Dugan? The ups and downs of the 1950s sex bomb that became the prototype of Jessica Rabbit
Vickie Dugan, a model known by the nickname "Back", had small breasts, but this did not prevent her from becoming one of the main American beauties. Moreover, it was her sexy silhouette that inspired the creators of the cartoon character-the gorgeous girl Jessica Rabbit.
Nowadays, the appearance of the "fifth point" is an important criterion for evaluating female beauty. You can often hear complaints about the fact that in the old days, beauties were evaluated on less intimate parts of the body. But it turns out that such pop divas as Kim Kardashian or Jennifer Lopez are not the first representatives of popular culture who focus on the "rear view".
A pioneer in the popularization of women's "rear" can be rightfully considered Vikki Dougan (Vikki Dougan), a model from the distant 50s, whose image excited the imagination of millions.
American model Vikki Dugan has always believed that instead of dwelling on the shortcomings, it is much more reasonable to find the advantages in yourself and focus on them. The whole life of this remarkable woman perfectly illustrates this simple truth.
Nature did not reward Dugan with a magnificent bust, which was so popular with the stars of the 40-50s of the XX century, but this did not prevent her from becoming one of the most desirable beauties in Hollywood.
Vikki, born in 1929, started her career very early. By the age of 16, the girl won several beauty contests and was well known in modeling circles. Dugan got married before she was 18. Her husband, William Simons, was the owner of a photography studio where Vickie was often photographed.
But neither the first nor the second marriage with the actor James R. Sweeney, did not bring the model happiness – the beauty did not linger near any man. Dugan was even credited with a fleeting romance with Frank Sinatra, who was one of America's most desirable men in the ' 40s.
In the early 50s, Vickie came to the long-awaited popularity – she became the face of several major advertising companies, and got the main role in the adventure film "From Eternity", directed by John Farrow. But at the peak of fame, the girl was after meeting the publicist Milton Weiss, who suggested that the model change the image.
From an ordinary beauty, which in the Factory of Dreams thousands, Vickie Dugan was reincarnated as a real sex symbol of the 50s. The main "feature" of the girl was a tight-fitting dress with the largest possible cutout on the back. It is thanks to her wardrobe that the model got her nickname "Back" (Back).
The change of image gave another impetus to her professional career – in 1953, the model was invited to shoot by the famous photographer Ralph Crane, and in 1957, Vicky noticed Hugh Hefner.
Pictures of Vicki Dugan from Playboy
After Dugan graced the cover of Playboy, offers fell like a cornucopia, and for several years the beauty was one of the most popular models in the world of advertising.
But success in the modeling business is fleeting and by the mid‑60s, Vickie began to be forgotten. In the world of fashion, a new type has appeared – a teenage girl, and the idol of millions has become a thin, short-haired Twiggy. Another surge in popularity was waiting for the aging star in the 80s, after the release of the film "Who Framed Roger Rabbit".
One of the characters in the feature film that used animated characters, Jessica Rabbit, was drawn with Vickie Dugan.
The creators of the picture not only gave the heroine the external features of the model and dressed in a dress with an open back, but also accurately copied the behavior of the star-flirty and somewhat simpering.
Vikki is 91 years old, but despite her age, she continues to look like a real star. Questions about the open-back dress are an essential part of any interview with Dugan, and when asked why she chose this particular style, the socialite answers: "What should I do if I have such small breasts?»
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