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Stefania Sandrelli (born 5 June 1946) is an Italian actress, famous for her many roles in the "Italian-style comedy" (commedia all'italiana), starting from the 1960s. She was 14 years old when she starred in Divorce Italian Style as Angela, the cousin and love interest of Ferdinando, played by Marcello Mastroianni. Sandrelli was born in Viareggio, Tuscany, into a middle-class family, the daughter of Florida and Otello Sandrelli (who died when she was eight years old), owners of a pension in Viareggio. As a girl, Sandrelli studied ballet and learned to play the accordion. Sandrelli had a brother, Sergio, seven years older, who had a successful music career and died in 2013
She is a celebrated actress known for her foundational roles in the commedia all'italiana genre and her enduring collaborations with directors like Bernardo Bertolucci and Ettore Scola.
She is widely recognized for her early performance in the 1961 film Divorce Italian Style, as well as her roles in The Conformist and 1900.
She has been a consistent presence at the David di Donatello awards, receiving multiple honors for her acting throughout her extensive career.