Cicciolina: Porn star, politician and pop icon of Europe

Ilona Staller (*1951 in Budapest) alias "Cicciolina" is one of the most famous porn actresses in Europe of all time. The Hungarian emigrated to Italy in the 1970s and became known nationwide through a radio talk show with the frivolous title "Voulez-vous coucher avec moi? " . In the 80s she made numerous soft and hardcore films and shocked prudish Italy in 1978 when she was the first person ever to expose her breasts live on TV. In 1987 she achieved a previously unprecedented step: As a member of her Party of Lovers, Cicciolina was elected to the Italian Parliament! As the " porn star in parliament " she made headlines around the world, especially when she offered Saddam Hussein sex for peace, among others. After her political career (and a brief marriage to artist Jeff Koons), Ilona Staller remained a pop culture icon. In German-speaking countries, she is known as a legendary porn actress and scandalous politician, a living example of how pornography, pop and politics can merge.