Ava Gardner - Today is BIKINI DAY! Some people believe the bikini was "invented" in 1946, but two-piece swimsuits were used earlier in the 1940s. Since then, they have evolved into many
Ava Gardner - In salute of TCM's series, History of the Swimsuit, & today's spotlight on #CouplesSwim films, we are sharing this shot of Ava Gardner walking hand in hand with Frank
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![AVA GARDNER 1940's Vintage 1940's Hollywood Actress Ava Gardner lounges on the studio set beach in a polka dot bikini 1944 Stock Photo - Alamy AVA GARDNER 1940's Vintage 1940's Hollywood Actress Ava Gardner lounges on the studio set beach in a polka dot bikini 1944 Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2F9G3G0/ava-gardner-1940s-vintage-1940s-hollywood-actress-ava-gardner-lounges-on-the-studio-set-beach-in-a-polka-dot-bikini-1944-2F9G3G0.jpg)
AVA GARDNER 1940's Vintage 1940's Hollywood Actress Ava Gardner lounges on the studio set beach in a polka dot bikini 1944 Stock Photo - Alamy
![AVA GARDNER and CYD CHARISSE 1943 on set candid relaxing in bikini swimsuits at MGM Studios Metro Goldwyn Mayer Stock Photo - Alamy AVA GARDNER and CYD CHARISSE 1943 on set candid relaxing in bikini swimsuits at MGM Studios Metro Goldwyn Mayer Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2ANCGK3/ava-gardner-and-cyd-charisse-1943-on-set-candid-relaxing-in-bikini-swimsuits-at-mgm-studios-metro-goldwyn-mayer-2ANCGK3.jpg)