Cristaldi not only managed her career but also tightly controlled her personal life, even hiding her pregnancy from the public. Despite this tumultuous relationship, Cardinale’s star continued to rise. She made her mark in legendary films like Federico Fellini’s 8½ and Luchino Visconti’s The Leopard, later transitioning to Hollywood with roles in The Pink Panther and Once Upon a Time in the West. Often compared to...