Scarlet Witch and Ava Gardner

I'm sure we've all read about how much Jack Kirby loved the movies. But had he seen these Ava Gardner images when coming up with the Scarlet Witch's look? Take a look: tousled chestnut tresses, check. Chiseled bone structure, check. Shapely figure, check. And yeah, even a dimpled chin. 😉

Wanda the Scarlet Witch in X-Men #4 - Jack Kirby

And check out the poster for the 1960 MGM film The Angel Wore Red, starring guess who?