Elvis Presley and Sophia Loren met in 1958 when Elvis was serving in the U.S. Army in Germany. At the time, Loren was already an established international film star, and Elvis was a rising star who had just been drafted.
Their meeting took place at a dinner party hosted by actor and friend Perry Como. Loren had arrived in Germany for a press tour, and it was during this event that the two stars were introduced.
The meeting between the two became quite famous, as Elvis was a huge fan of Sophia Loren and reportedly had a great deal of admiration for her. In interviews later, he would speak highly of her, and Loren also spoke warmly about him, acknowledging his charisma and charm. Despite the brief encounter, it was a memorable moment for both, as it brought together two of the most iconic figures in popular culture at the time.