Top 5 Most Famous Pin-ups of Female Celebs

The World War II wasn't one of the events that Americans and the rest of the world wants to remember. It doesn't bring out any good memories especially to the victims, soldiers, and people who lost their loved-ones in this bloody battle. But such event triggered the entrance to the Golden Age of Pin-ups. 

Pin-ups were very popular among soldiers back then because it raises their “morale” and help in reminding them on what they're fighting for. Thousands and thousands of pictures of smiling women in less clothes and often recognized as racy photos were sent by the government as supplies and even at their expense to be distributed among the troops. Calendars, pin-up pictures of female celebrities and cartoons, and some women in clothing-challenged situations were among those “supplies.” 

Photos of female celebrities with less clothing and sometimes racy positions were among the top favorites of soldiers and seen adorning their lockers, barracks' walls, and sides of the planes. So who are these famous female celebrities who became part of the lives of WWII soldiers?

Veronica Lake

An American film noir actress, Veronica Lake was one of the most popular pin-up models. And her signature wavy “peekaboo” hairstyle was associated with her and became the inspiration for Jessica Rabbit's character in “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” Her blue eyes and trademark one-sided hairstyle seemed to be enchanting to most of the soldiers back then. 

 

Bettie Page

  

Bettie Page is definitely and will remain as the Queen of Pinups. This American model became famous for her trademark bangs, jet black hair, and tantalizing blue eyes. She became part of every man's dream during her pin-up modelling days and even up until now. Page has no limitations when it comes to this craft like the skimpy dresses she wear and poses she makes. Even when she was studying, doing her term paper, and earning her college degree, she goes for it. 

 

Elvgren Girls

 

Female celebrities weren't the only companions of soldiers during WWII. Some of the most popular pin-ups back then were drawings of commercial artists. And artist Gil Elvgren specializes in pin-up drawings of females in imaginative situations revealing her stockings and garters. It presents a humurous side of pin-up girls.

On our next post, we'll continue with two of the world's most famous pin-up ladies. Do you want to know who they are? Come back for more.