Most Memorable Bikinis and the Women Who Wore Them

Most Memorable Bikinis

Isn't it amazing how much of a statement such an itsy bitsy piece of lycra (or in some cases gold) can make?

Take a stroll down memory lane with us as we highlight some of the most unforgettable bikinis.

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Most Memorable B... Isn't it amazing how much of a statement such an itsy bitsy piece of lycra (or in some cases gold) can make?
Take a stroll down memory lane with us as we highlight some of the most unforgettable bikinis.
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(Photo: Paramount, Columbia, United Artists)

The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Carrie Fisher in... Gold is the most sought after precious metal and after gracing the big screen in a metallic bikini, "Star Wars" fans everywhere went ga-ga for Princess Leia.
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Bo Derek in '10' Bo received a Golden Globe nomination for new star of the year for her bikini-clad, cornrowed look in the 1979 movie, "10." She didn't win the award, but won the hearts of men all over the world.
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Pamela Anderson ... C.J. Parker may not have worn a two-piece, but we had to make an exception for the beach babe's iconic red swimsuit.
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Halle Berry in '... Bond couldn't resist Berry's character Jinx in the 20th spy film in the James Bond series. Can you blame him?
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Ursula Andress i... As Honey Ryder in the James Bond movie 'Dr. No,' Andress became a major sex symbol of the '60s.
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Kate Bosworth in... This was actress Kate Bosworth's breakthrough role. To prepare for 'Blue Crush' Kate worked out with two separate trainers six hours a day for months so she could pack on fifteen pounds of muscle.
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Cameron Diaz and... Cameron looks great. She always looks great. But look at Demi. She was 40 years old when this movie was released. You go, girl!
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Annette Funicell... Annette and Frankie hit the sand and entertained with their singing voices and nifty beachwear.
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Jessica Alba in ... Alba splashed onto the big screen in this aqua bikini.
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Raquel Welch in ... Loana and her caveman beau Tumak decide to face the harsh prehistoric world as a team after he is banished from his tribe. This is what she wears. Of course he'll brave monsters and volcanoes for her!
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Britney Spears a... Britney debuted her single "I'm a Slave 4 U" and accessorized her bikini-like costume with a Burmese Python.
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Christina Stripp... Aguilera broke out of the good girl role a Disney background predetermined for her and got "Dirty" in this bumble bee inspired ensemble.
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Sally Field in '... Sally Field takes us back to a simpler time.
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Ariel in 'The Li... If Jessica Rabbit lived in an underwater world and wore a seashell bikini top, she would be "The Little Mermaid's" Ariel.
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Nicolette Sherid... Sheridan is anything but desperate in this white-hot bikini in "The Sure Thing."
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Jessica Simpson ... Simpson sizzled in pink. Her bikini bod is almost good enough for us to forget this movie ever happened. Almost.
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Beyoncé in 'Gold... Who could forget Beyonce's psychedelic gold bikini is this "Austin Powers" installment.
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Angelina Jolie i... Before she was a super skinny mom of six, Jolie donned a simple black bikini as the super sexy Lara Croft.
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Brigitte Bardot ... French actress Brigitte Bardot earned the nickname "The Bikini Girl," in the early sixties thanks to her memorable performance in this film.
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Salma Hayek in '... Britney wasn't the first girl to don a bikini with a giant snake. Salma Hayek originally spiced up the screen in this scene from 1996's "From Dusk Till Dawn."
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Phoebe Cates in ... You didn't think we'd forget about Linda Barrett, did you? So here you have it...Phoebe Cates in a drapey red dress. Now just imagine her lounging beside a pool wearing a bikini of the same scarlet hue. Can't picture it? Spicoli would be disappointed. And that's saying a lot.
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