Sophia Loren and Omar Sharif first met while filming The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964), and their chemistry grew even stronger in More Than a Miracle. Sharif later wrote that he fell deeply in love with Loren, calling her “the only love of my life,” though he eventually described it as a powerful, unforgettable crush. Loren, loyal to her husband, loved Sharif only as a close friend — but she cared for him deeply. She cooked pasta for him, comforted him during long shoots, and offered gentle wa