The Exciting Life of 80s Icon Bo Derek

Bo’s slow-motion beach sequence in 10 became one of the most recognizable film images of the late 1970s. Wearing a flesh-colored swimsuit and her beaded braids, she ran toward Dudley Moore’s character while Maurice Ravel’s Boléro played over his fantasy.

The brief sequence appeared in advertisements, magazine spreads, and television discussions long after the movie left theaters. It turned one scene into the defining image of her career and made her appearance instantly recognizable around the world. Yet the attention soon began separating Bo the person from the flawless fantasy audiences believed they knew.