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Revitalizing the captivating story of Hollywood's eternal beach beauty, Bo Derek, we find her gracefully embracing her late sixties with the same vivaciousness that once defined her iconic role in the 1979 hit "Ten." Bo, born Mary Cathleen Collins, has journeyed far from her days as a young starlet discovered by her first husband, the late John Derek. Today, she stands as a testament to timeless beauty and enduring charm.

There are almost 45 years between these photos: Bo Derek can be seen on the left in her breakthrough film "Ten – The Dream Woman" in 1979 and on the right at a premiere party in L.A. a few days ago.

In a recent twist, Bo Derek and her husband, John Corbett, famous for his role in "Sex and the City," delighted the public by revisiting her Hollywood roots. This was a pleasant surprise at a series premiere hosted by the streaming giant Apple TV+ in Los Angeles. There, Bo, now 67, shone with her trademark elegance, styled in a manner that echoed her unassuming yet sophisticated persona.

In 1979, her film "Ten – the Dream Woman" was released in the USA, which made Bo Derek – as newly married Jenny Hanley, desired by another man (Dudley Moore played that role)– a sex symbol of the early 80s

The story of Bo Derek is one of transformation and enduring allure. From her early days, discovered at 17 by John Derek, then 48, she emerged as a Hollywood sensation, her role in "Ten" catapulting her to stardom. The film, featuring her famously in a skimpy bikini, grossed over 75 million dollars, a testament to her appeal.

The theatrical version of "Ten" was much more revealing than the later T.V. version, which was censored for U.S. television because of the many nude scenes.

Fast forward to the present, Bo Derek's life has taken a turn toward tranquility and personal fulfillment. Having been a couple since 2002, she and John Corbett secretly tied the knot in a heartwarming ceremony during the 2020 Christmas season amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Away from the Hollywood hustle, their union flourishes in the serenity of their Santa Ynez ranch in California.

Bo Derek, with her first husband John, managed her to stardom.

Not just a former Hollywood dream woman, Bo Derek has passionately dedicated herself to animal welfare; her heart is as expansive as her career once was. This chapter of her life speaks volumes of her compassionate nature, starkly contrasting the glitz and glamour of her early career.

Even after almost 22 years of relationship, Derek and Corbett are still up for a joke; the two are considered by friends to be "still very much in love" and are said to hold hands constantly.

The couple's love story continues to inspire, with rumors swirling about their plans to adopt a child, adding another beautiful layer to their already rich tapestry of life. With her undiminished grace and the light in her eyes, Bo Derek stands as a beacon of how age and time can enhance rather than diminish one's spirit and appeal. This Hollywood story, unlike many, finds its beauty not just in its beginnings but in the graceful journey that continues to unfold.

Derek with one of her horses at her first ranch in Santa Ynez. Because it eventually became too big and too labor-intensive for her, she downsized in the early 2000s and bought a smaller ranch nearby.