Hussey and Whiting were 15 and 16 years old, respectively, when the filmwas shot.
The nudity was certainly a big deal of a sort whenRomeo and Julietcame out in March 1968.
Both Whiting and Hussey also won Golden Globes for their performances.
Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting in ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ 1968Everett Collection
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However, the filmmakers son Pippo Zeffirelli did respond.
Born on April 17th, 1951 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
As we grieve this immense loss, we also celebrate Olivias enduring impact on our lives and the industry.
