It was a sad day for Hollywood on Wednesday when news broke that Raquel Welch, an iconic sex symbol and Golden Globe winner, had passed away at the age of 82 after a brief illness. As fans mourned the loss of a legend, the co-hosts of ABC’s The View took some time on Thursday to reflect on Welch’s legacy. However, the conversation quickly took an unexpected turn when co-host Sunny Hostin tried to compare Welch to Kim Kardashian, a reality television star and modern-day sex symbol.
Welch’s manager, Steve Sauer, confirmed the news of her passing to People Magazine, stating that she had “passed away peacefully early this morning after a brief illness.” He also spoke about her impressive career, which spanned over 50 years and included more than 30 films and 50 television series and appearances. In recent years, she had also become involved in a successful line of wigs. Welch is survived by her two children, son Damon Welch and daughter Tahnee Welch.
As the co-hosts of The View discussed Welch’s legacy, moderator Whoopi Goldberg paid tribute to the actress, calling her a sex symbol of the 1960s and 1970s. Joy Behar added, “They don’t make any sex symbols like that [anymore].” It was at this point that Hostin tried to interject, saying, “Well, Kim Kardashian is…” before being interrupted by the other hosts and an outraged studio audience.
“Kardashian?! No!” Behar exclaimed while the audience booed Hostin for even suggesting that Welch and Kardashian could be compared as sex symbols. Goldberg quickly shut down the conversation, saying, “That’s not even — you can’t even put them in the same — I’m not even — look, I’m moving on.”
Hostin was taken aback by the backlash she received, unable to understand why her observation had caused so much controversy. The comparison between Welch and Kardashian was an unpopular one, as Welch had built her career without ever appearing nude, whereas Kardashian had become famous due to a leaked sex tape.
“I’ve definitely used my body and sex appeal to advantage in my work, but always within limits,” Welch had once said, according to The New York Times. “I reserve some things for my private life, and they are not for sale.”
Despite the controversy, Welch will be remembered as a trailblazer and icon in the entertainment industry, paving the way for future generations of actresses and sex symbols. Her impressive career and lasting impact on Hollywood will not be forgotten.
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Miss Raquel was a great actress not just a sex symbol. She earned her status but Kardashian has not. Look to be a TRUE Sex Symbol is more than just having a body that looks good or is of a certain set of measurements. Miss Raquel was a NATURAL BEAUTY where as Kardashian appears not to be such. Miss Raquel was sexy not matter what she was wearing not because she wore little to NOTHING.