Sophia Loren's withering 'side-eye' glance at Jayne Mansfield explained at last And nearly six decades later, the Italian actress, 80, has now confirmed what was behind her infamous look - fear of a spectacular wardrobe malfunction. I'm staring at her nipples because I am afraid they are about to come onto my plate. In my face you can see the fear. I'm so frightened that everything in her dress is going to blow - BOOM! - and spill all over the table. Loren, one of Hollywood's most photographed post-war stars who appeared in blockbusters such as El Cid and The Millionairess, has long refused to sign copies of the photograph out of embarrassment. "Fans send me this picture a lot, but I refuse to autograph it now," she said in 2001. I just don't like seeing it, as it was a very upsetting moment for me. Jayne Mansfield, whom I did not know at the time, came dressed like that and I just felt so upset for her.