Many of our favorite celebrities from the Golden Age of Hollywood are still around. Let us see what they have been up to in the years since the peak of their careers!
JACLYN SMITH, 73 YEARS OLD
JACLYN SMITH, 73 YEARS OLD
Jaclyn Smith is an American actress and businesswoman, best known for her role on Charlie’s Angels as Kelly Garrett. She has been in a number of Hollywood films and even launched her own clothing and perfume brand in the 80’s. The 73-year-old claims her aging (or lack thereof) is thanks to a healthy diet and daily exercise. Whatever she’s doing is definitely working!
BETTY WHITE, 96 YEARS OLD
Ooh, who doesn’t love Betty White? Apparently, the star launched her career on the radio back in the 40’s. Apparently, the executives did not find her attractive enough to go onscreen in the beginning. What were they thinking?! Anyway, she has since become the female entertainer with the longest running career! That was quite a long way to go but she did it. It doesn’t look like she will be quitting any time soon either. Nice job, Betty!
BETTY WHITE, 96 YEARS OLD
KIRK DOUGLAS, 101 YEARS OLD
Kirk Douglas has led a pretty incredible life. Aside from his career in show business, he is the survivor of various life-threatening situations. Let’s see. He was in the Navy during World War II, survived a helicopter crash in 1991, and lived through a stroke when he was 80 years old. The talented actor must have been blessed with nine lives! He remains active in the industry to this date.
KIRK DOUGLAS, 101 YEARS OLD
HAL HOLBROOK, 93 YEARS OLD
We simply cannot deny that Hal Holbrook is one of the most talented men in Hollywood. Interestingly, he made it big after portraying Mark Twain in a one-man play. He has since received job offer after job offer. If you need proof of his versatility, we will have you know he has done work for the stage, the big screen, and the small screen. Let’s not forget about the awards and accolades he has won and received over the years!
HAL HOLBROOK, 92 YEARS OLD
CAROL CHANNING, 97 YEARS OLD
Carol Channing first attracted everyone’s attention with her amazing singing voice. It even earned her roles in musical productions like Hello Dolly!, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Doesn’t she look amazing even at her advanced age? We bet it is because she takes good care of what she eats. Medical professionals have reported that a great diet is important for your health. It would be wise to follow the advice!
CAROL CHANNING, 97 YEARS OLD
DIAHANN CARROLL, 83 YEARS OLD
Diahann Carroll was the role model of African-American women when she became the first non-white television star. Of course, we are referring to her ground-breaking performance in Julia! The actress was radiant in that role. Aside from that, she even received various nominations and awards over the years. She later battled breast cancer and came out the victor. The actress has since gone into retirement and she was last active in the industry back in 2014. We daresay that her legacy will never be forgotten! Thank you for everything, Diahann.
DIAHANN CARROLL, 83 YEARS OLD
CICELY TYSON, 94 YEARS OLD
The beautiful Cicely Tyson was actually a model before she became an actress. The African-American woman has starred on both onscreen and stage productions. Perhaps you even remember her performance in the popular film, The Help. Now 94 years old, she remains active in show business. She could pass for years, even decades, younger than her actual age!
CICELY TYSON, 94 YEARS OLD
SEAN CONNERY, 88 YEARS OLD
We all know that there have been several James Bond actors, though we don’t think anyone can replace Sean Connery in our hearts. After all, who can beat the original? He made his debut on the stage and he remained in the theater for quite some time. His first film credit was actually for Dr. No, which was followed by six other films in the James Bond franchise. He has also appeared in The Untouchables, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. He retired at the age of 77.
SEAN CONNERY, 88 YEARS OLD
LEX LUGER, 60 YEARS OLD
Lex “The Total Package” Luger is a professional wrestler who was most popular during the 80’s and the 90’s. He competed in the World Wrestling Federation and World Championship Wrestling in those days. He actually played professional football as well and he was a member of the NFL team, Miami Hurricanes. Unfortunately, the athlete experienced a spinal stroke that led him to retire from playing any sports. However, he is still active in the field as a member of the Wellness Policy team.
LEX LUGER, 60 YEARS OLD
RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN, 84 YEARS OLD
Richard Chamberlain got his breakthrough role when he snagged the lead role in the NBC show, Dr. Kildare. He later appeared in The Thorn Birds, King Solomon’s Mines, and The Bourne Identity. He was an openly gay actor who was even in a relationship with a co-star on Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold. In 2003, he published an autobiography titled Shattered Love.
RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN, 84 YEARS OLD
TONY BENNETT, 92 YEARS OLD
It is already impressive to turn 92 years old so what more when you can still belt out to your songs? Tony Bennett is truly a talented person. He studied at the School of Industrial Arts in New York and continues to perform to this day. He is best known for “I Left My Heart in San Francisco”.
TONY BENNETT, 92 YEARS OLD
EVA MARIE SAINT, 94 YEARS OLD
Eva Marie Saint has been in the industry for quite some time now! It is even more impressive when you learn that the actress made her debut back in the 40’s. She is best known for her performance in On The Waterfront opposite Marlon Brando. It even earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1955. Her last acting credit dates back to 2014.
EVA MARIE SAINT, 94 YEARS OLD
DEAN STOCKWELL, 82 YEARS OLD
Dean Stockwell is best remembered for starring in Quantum Leap. However, that was definitely not his first acting project. As a matter of fact, he started acting at the age of 7 when he appeared in Gentleman’s Agreement. His last acting job dates all the way back to 2015.
DEAN STOCKWELL, 82 YEARS OLD
DORIS DAY, 96 YEARS OLD
Did you know that Doris Day was initially a singer before she became a successful actress in the 50’s and 60’s? She starred in projects such as Calamity Jane, Pillow Talk, and The Man Who Knew Too Much. She has a net worth of around $200 million! We hope she is having a blast with her retirement.
DORIS DAY, 96 YEARS OLD
AMY ROLOFF, 54 YEARS OLD
Little People, Big World star Amy Roloff became famous when she and her family made their debut on the channel TLC. She has been at the center of some family and divorce drama over the years, but today she keeps a quiet life while managing to make appearances on the said show.
AMY ROLOFF, 54 YEARS OLD
CELINE DION, 51 YEARS OLD
Canadian singer and songwriter Celine Dion is a household name. The 51 year old got her start as a young teenager with French music and albums. She soon emerged into the world industry and never looked back. Celine is currently 51 years old and is still singing to this day.
CELINE DION, 51 YEARS OLD
TONY DANZA, 68 YEARS OLD
Did you know that Tony Danza’s real name is Antonio Salvatore Iadanza? The actor made a name for himself when he appeared on Taxi and Who’s the Boss? He also took home an Emmy and four Golden Globes! He is still active in Hollywood, though he has not landed a leading role recently.
TONY DANZA, 68 YEARS OLDa
JOANNE WOODWARD, 89 YEARS OLD
Joanne Woodward is a producer, actress and philanthropist. She is best remembered for her role in The Three Faces of Eve, which she won an Academy Award for Best Actress and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. She and actor, film director, producer, race car driver, IndyCar owner, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Paul Newman were married from 1958 until his death in 2008.
JOANNE WOODWARD, 89 YEARS OLD
ANDERSON COOPER, 52 YEARS OLD
Anderson Cooper is a journalist, TV personality, host, and author. He hosts the show Anderson Cooper 360 on CNN, which has garnered vast interest over the past decade. Cooper is known to travel around the world and broadcast from all corners of the globe. He may be aging over the years, but he’s still as good as new when it comes to corresponding and looks!
ANDERSON COOPER, 52 YEARS OLD
SYLVESTER STALLONE, 72 YEARS OLD
Sylvester Stallone is an American director, screenwriter, actor and producer. He is most well known for his role in the Rocky series and the Rambo films. Sylvester still acts and has some films coming out soon.
SYLVESTER STALLONE, 72 YEARS OLD
LAURA SAN GIACOMO, 56 YEARS OLD
Laura San Giacomo was finally recognized in Hollywood after her role in Sex, Lies and Videotape, a 1989 Steven Soderbergh film. The star even went on to receive a Golden Globe nomination for her performance and won a ‘Los Angeles Film Critics Association- New Generation Award’. You may recognize this star from her performance in Pretty Woman as Kit De Luca where she acted alongside Richard Gere and Julia Roberts.
LAURA SAN GIACOMO, 56 YEARS OLD
ALEX TREBEK, 78 YEARS OLD
Alex Trebek is a Canadian-American TV show host and personality. He has been the game show host of the popular show Jeopardy! since 1984, and it doesn’t look like he’s stopping anytime soon! Even with a recent cancer diagnosis, he let fans know on Live TV that he would beat the disease and come out on top!
ALEX TREBEK, 78 YEARS OLD
MICHAEL RICHARDS, 69 YEARS OLD
American actor, writer, TV producer, and comedian Michael Richards is best known for his role as Cosmo Kramer on Seinfeld. He received an Emmy for ‘Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series’ 3 times! In 2000, he was given his own show titled The Michael Richards Show. Unfortunately, it didn’t do too well and only lasted for 9 episodes. Michael is still active in the industry today, but he hasn’t been in anything since Kirstie in 2013.
MICHAEL RICHARDS, 69 YEARS OLD
DAVID COPPERFIELD, 62 YEARS OLD
Many of you probably know him as David Copperfield, but that’s actually his stage name! The famous American magician is known by friends and family as David Seth Kotkin. Forbes described him as “the most commercially successful magician in history”. Over the years his TV specials have received 21 Emmy’s, with a total of 38 nominations. David is still doing magic today and has even come up with some new illusions. He says he will put a woman’s face on Mount Rushmore, straighten the Leaning Tower Of Pisa, make an island disappear and vanish the moon!
DAVID COPPERFIELD, 62 YEARS OLD
DWIGHT SCHULTZ, 71 YEARS OLD
Actor and voice artist Dwight Schultz is most well-known for his acting on the action series, The A-Team. He played Captain “Howling Mad” Murdock on the said show from 1983 until 1987, as well as Reginald Barclay in 3 of the Stark Trek franchise films in the late ’90s and early 2000s. Dwight has lent his voice to many animated TV shows and films as well.
DWIGHT SCHULTZ, 71 YEARS OLD
MR. T, 67 YEARS OLD
Laurence Tureaud, known by most as Mr. T, is a TV star, actor, bodyguard and retired professional wrestler. You probably recognize him from the 1980s television series The A-Team where he played B. A. Baracus or from the 1982 film, Rocky III for his role as boxer Clubber Lang. The 67 year old also released an album where he instructs children to stay in school and to stay away from drugs.
MR. T, 67 YEARS OLD
DOLPH LUNDGREN, 61 YEARS OLD
Hans Lundgren, professionally known as Dolph Lundgren, is a Swedish actor, screenwriter, director, film producer and martial artist. His most memorable role was in 1985 when he played boxer Ivan Drago in Rocky IV. More recently, he was in Aquaman and Creed II. Dolph also starred in all three of The Expendables installments.
DOLPH LUNDGREN, 61 YEARS OLD
JEAN CLAUDE Van DAMM, 58 YEARS OLD
Jean-Claude van Damme is a retired martial artist from Belgium, best known for his role in action films. This star has been in more than 45 films, best known for Bloodspot and Kickboxer. Today he lives with his wife and 3 children in LA .
JEAN CLAUDE Van DAMM, 58 YEARS OLD
BOLO YEUNG, 72 YEARS OLD
Bolo Yeung is a retired competitive bodybuilder, martial artist and martial arts film actor. In the films he stars in, he is usually cast as the villain. He is best known for his performances in Enter the Dragon with Bruce Lee, Bloodsport with Jean-Claude Van Damme and Bloodfight with Yasuaki Kurata and Simon Yam. Bolo is currently 72 years old and is still active in the industry.
BOLO YEUNG, 72 YEARS OLD
Richard Keith, 67 Years Old
Richard Keith started acting at a very young age. This is a pretty impressive feat by itself! At only three years old, he started playing the drums. Meanwhile, he portrayed Little Ricky in I Love Lucy. He also appeared as Johnny Paul Jason in the program, The Andy Griffith Show.
Richard Keith 67 Years Old
ALI MACGRAW, 79 YEARS OLD
Ali MacGraw made waves when she starred in the film Love Story opposite Ryan O’Neal. She still looks amazing despite her advanced age, right? As a matter of fact, People listed her in their article called the 50 Most Beautiful People. Good going, Ali! She definitely deserves it.
ALI MACGRAW, 79 YEARS OLD
KATHARINE ROSS, 79 YEARS OLD
Katharine Ross is an American stage and film actress. You probably best recognize her from The Graduate, where she played Elaine Robinson. The actress received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in the said film. You may also remember Katharine from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and Voyage of the Damned. Oh, and she’s also married to Sam Elliott.
KATHARINE ROSS, 79 YEARS OLD
LARA FLYNN BOYLE, 49 YEARS OLD
American actress and producer Lara Flynn Boyle, had her big break when she starred as Donna Hayward in the ABC series Twin Peaks. Lara was also in Red Rock West, Threesome, Cafe Society, and Happiness, just to name a few.
LARA FLYNN BOYLE, 49 YEARS OLD
Lauren Tewes, 65 Years Old
The actress was on the cast of The Love Boat for nine years, though she sadly had to be written out after her problems with drugs. These days, Lauren Tewes does voice work and regional theater.
Lauren Tewes, 65 Years Old
Phoebe Cates, 55 Years Old
Remember Phoebe Cates of Gremlines and Fast Times at Ridgemont High fame? We bet you do! Everyone missed her when she quit acting back in 1991, though we were glad when she came out of retirement in 2001 to appear in The Anniversary Party. Apparently, the actress only did it as a favor for a friend.
Phoebe Cates, 55 Years Old
JACKIE MASON, 87 YEARS OLD
Jackie Mason is one of our favorite stand-up artists! He has appeared on various Broadway productions and Comedy Central named him the 63rd greatest stand-up comedian of all time. We sure hope he is enjoying his retirement!
JACKIE MASON, 87 YEARS OLD
JULIE GIBSON, 105 YEARS OLD
Born in Washington, Julie Gibson made a name for herself with her acting and singing skills. She launched her career in the Jimmie Grier Orchestra and then joined Joe Penner’s radio program. She initially appeared in small roles until she made her way up to better parts. She is one of the oldest ‘Golden Age’ stars who are still alive!
JULIE GIBSON, 105 YEARS OLD
NORMAN LLOYD, 104 YEARS OLD
We all love Norman Lloyd, right? Now 104 years old, the actor is one of the oldest figures in the industry. Aside from acting, he has also tried his hand at working as a director and producer. He spent eighty years in the industry and he got to work with Alfred Hitchcock, Orson Welles, and Charlie Chaplin. It’s pretty impressive to hear that he continues to act at his age!
NORMAN LLOYD, 104 YEARS OLD
ANN BLYTH, 90 YEARS OLD
The beautiful Ann Blyth has worked on film and theater productions over the years. However, she is probably best known for playing Veda Pierce Forrester in Mildred Pierce. She has since gone into retirement and now spends most of her at home. Did you know that she has her own spot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
ANN BLYTH, 90 YEARS OLD
MAX BAER JR., 81 YEARS OLD
Max Baer Jr. is an actor, director, producer, and screenwriter who played Jethro Bodine in The Beverly Hillbillies. Although he would only ever act in television projects, he has directed and produced different films as well. He is now the only remaining survivor of the cast of Beverly Hillbillies.
Max Baer Jr.
SIDNEY POITIER, 91 YEARS OLD
The talented Sidney Poitier first made waves as the first African-American star to win an Academy Award! He earned the Best Actor award for his performance in Lilies of the Field. It’s fascinating to learn that he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1974. He has dipped his toes into directing and producing as well. He has not worked in the industry for quite some time now.
SIDNEY POITIER, 91 YEARS OLD
CARL REINER, 96 YEARS OLD
We cannot deny the talent possessed by Carl Reiner. He is a director, actor, singer and writer who has worked with Mel Brooks and Dick Van Dyke. However, he is best known to the younger generation as Saul from Ocean’s Eleven. In 2016, he endorsed Bernie Sanders for the primaries. It’s pretty impressive that he continues to act to this day!
CARL REINER, 96 YEARS OLD
Rhonda Fleming, 95 Years Old
Rhonda Fleming has appeared in about forty films over the years, though her big break came with her performance in Spellbound. She received the nickname “The Queen of Technicolor for her pale skin and vivid red hair. After she quit acting, she decided to focus on charity work instead. In 1991, she established the Rhonda Fleming Mann Clinic for Women’s Comprehensive Care!
RHONDA FLEMING, 95 YEARS OLD
BARBARA EDEN, 87 YEARS OLD
Barbara Eden is best known for starring in I Dream of Jeannie. Now retired, you can still see more of her in reruns of the show. In 2011, she released a memoir so check it out if you want to know more about her journey.
BARBARA EDEN, 87 YEARS OLD
NANCY SINATRA, 78 YEARS OLD
As the daughter of Frank Sinatra, it was practically written in the stars that Nancy Sinatra will follow in his footsteps! She began recording in the 60’s and last released an album in 2013. She has stayed low-profile in the past couple of years and most people speculate that she has retired.
NANCY SINATRA, 78 YEARS OLD
SYLVESTER STALLONE, 72 YEARS OLD
Can you believe that Sylvester Stallone is now 72 years old? We can’t either. Nonetheless, his good looks and charms are still intact. There is no truth to the numerous death hoaxes that have come out recently and we’re glad to hear it. He recently worked on a new Rambo film and we’re thrilled!
SYLVESTER STALLONE, 72 YEARS OLD
JULIE ANDREWS, 83 YEARS OLD
The lovely actress still looks as beautiful as ever now that she is 83 years old! She has certainly aged gracefully. You likely remember her for her appearance in Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music. Don’t think she has retired, however! She continues to act and she even played Marlena Gru in Despicable Me 3!
JULIE ANDREWS, 83 YEARS OLD
BOB BARKER, 94 YEARS OLD
Bob Barker is best known as a game show host. He hosted The Price is Right for 35 years, after all. Aside from this, he has also worked on beauty pageants such as Miss USA and Miss Universe. He is now retired but this might be the best course of action for his health.
BOB BARKER, 94 YEARS OLD
DEBBIE HARRY, 73 YEARS OLD
The 73-year-old star certainly has a wonderful musical resume. However, let us not forget she has acted and modeled before as well. As the lead vocalist of Blondie, she deserves credit for bringing Call Me, Rapture and Heart of Glass to life. She also appeared in films like Hairspray, Cop Land, and Deuces Wild.
DEBBIE HARRY, 73 YEARS OLD
SALLY FIELD, 71 YEARS OLD
Sally Field has been in the entertainment industry for nearly six decades! She started acting at the age of 19. She has since starred in various television and film projects. Over the years, she bagged two Academy Awards for her performance in Places in the Heart and Norma Rae. Even though she is much older now, she continues to act on the big screen, the small screen, and the stage.
SALLY FIELD, 71 YEARS OLD
OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND, 102 YEARS OLD
Next, we have Olivia de Havilland. The actress has starred in various classic films but she is best known as Melanie in Gone with the Wind. Aside from that, she was also part of a love team with Errol Flynn. Together, they starred in The Adventures of Robin Hood, Captain Blood, and Dodge City. We hope she is enjoying her retirement!
OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND, 102 YEARS OLD
CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER, 88 YEARS OLD
It is now time to talk about Christopher Plummer who appeared in The Sound of Music with Julie Andrews. He was Captain Von Trapp in the film and he is still active in the industry. He might be 88 years old but he has yet to show any signs of retiring! In 2017, he received an Oscar nomination for his performance in All the Money in the World.
CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER, 88 YEARS OLD
LONI ANDERSON, 73 YEARS OLD
The beautiful Loni Anderson has also made it to our list! She is best known as Jennifer Marlowe on WKRP in Cincinnati and her performance in the role even earned her numerous nominations. She used to be in a relationship with Burt Reynolds, though they eventually got a divorce. At the moment, she is happily in love with Bob Flick of the folk group ‘The Brothers Four’.
LONI ANDERSON, 73 YEARS OLD
ROBERT FULLER, 85 YEARS OLD
Hollywood star Robert Fuller became famous when he starred in Wagon Train and Laramie. He also played Dr. Kelly Brackett in Emergency! It’s pretty fitting that he moved to North Texas after going into retirement. We can’t think of anywhere else that suits him!
ROBERT FULLER, 85 YEARS OLD
BERN NADETTE STANIS (THELMA), 64 YEARS OLD
Bern Nadette Stanis enjoyed the peak of her career during the 70’s when she starred in Good Times. After the show, she only worked on small screen projects like The Love Boat, The Parent Hood, and The Cosby Show. While she guest stars sometimes, she is mostly retired. In 2006, she released a book called Situations 101: Bern Nadette Stanis.
BERN NADETTE STANIS (THELMA), 64 YEARS OLD
TIPPI HEDREN, 88 YEARS OLD
There is no way you could have forgotten about Tippi Hedren if you watched the classic Hitchcock film, The Birds. She has also produced some dazzling progenies. She is the mother of Melanie Griffith and the grandmother of Dakota Johnson and Stella Banderas. It has been a while since she retired though she makes small appearances every now and then. She is now more focused on charity work.
TIPPI HEDREN, 88 YEARS OLD
LEE MAJORS, 79 YEARS OLD
In the 80’s, Lee Majors was one of the biggest stars. He was made popular by his appearance in The Fall Guy and The Six Million Dollar Man! He used to be in a high-profile relationship with Farrah Fawcett. The two eventually divorced but Majors got in touch when he heard she was dying of cancer. He remains active in Hollywood.
LEE MAJORS, 79 YEARS OLD
PRISCILLA PRESLEY, 73 YEARS OLD
Priscilla Presley was a teenage girl when she met Elvis Presley. They eventually married, had a daughter, and then divorced in 1973. She started acting after the divorce and launched a couple of businesses. Elvis only left their daughter a million dollars but Priscilla found a way to increase it to $100 million!
PRISCILLA PRESLEY, 73 YEARS OLD
LINDSAY WAGNER, 69 YEARS OLD
We doubt anyone will ever forget Lindsay Wagner AKA the “Bionic Woman”. She played Jaime Sommers in Bionic Woman and delivered a great performance. She is still passionate about the industry even though she is no longer active in Hollywood. She now teaches at the San Bernardino Valley College and wrote self-help books.
LINDSAY WAGNER, 69 YEARS OLD
MARK HARMON, 67 YEARS OLD
Mark Harmon is gorgeous, smart, and talented! He matriculated at UCLA and played football there. He even received the All-Round Excellence Award from the National Football Foundation! Despite his extracurricular activities, he still graduated with top marks. When it comes to acting, he is best known for his work on NCIS and The West Wing.
MARK HARMON, 67 YEARS OLD
TINA LOUISE, 84 YEARS OLD
Tina Louise is best known as Ginger Grant from Gilligan’s Island. Even when the show finished, she kept acting but generally snagged small parts in TV and film productions. Apparently, she also said no when asked to reprise her Gilligan’s Island role. At the moment, she and Dawn Wells are the only remaining cast members of the show.
TINA LOUISE, 84 YEARS OLD
KIM NOVAK, 85 YEARS OLD
Kim Novak has starred in various Hollywood films with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Fred MacMurray, and William Holden. However, her most popular performance was in the Hitchcock film, Vertigo. She retired not long after this to focus on visual art, her other passion. If you think she looks different from before, you might take comfort in the fact that she has allegedly gone under the knife.
KIM NOVAK, 85 YEARS OLD
DIANA SERRA CARY, 99 YEARS OLD
Don’t worry if the name does not ring any bells for you. Maybe this is because she used to go by her screen name, Baby Peggy. She is a silent film actress who has 150 acting credits to her name. She started acting extremely young but she did not like the environment. She later pursued writing instead.
DIANA SERRA CARY, 99 YEARS OLD
VICTORIA PRINCIPAL, 68 YEARS OLD
There is no way we could forget Pamela Barnes Ewing! Victoria Principal was shot into stardom when she appeared in Dallas. Armed with a beautiful face and gorgeous figure, she made it big in no time. She started her own skin care product line and released books about beauty, wellness, and fitness.
VICTORIA PRINCIPAL, 68 YEARS OLD
Billie Jean King
In the now-famous 1973 “Battle of the Sexes,” tennis legend Bobby Riggs was pitted against another legend, Billie Jean King. When she emerged as the winner, King shot to fame as well as amassed a fortune. In 1981, King became the first-ever female athlete to admit publicly that she was gay and in 1987, she divorced Larry King. In addition, she was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame and the famous 1973 tennis match will be made into a movie starring Emma Stone as King.
Billie Jean King
Ann-Margret
Ann-Margret is probably best known for the movie adaptation of Bye Bye Birdie, where she played the breakout role of Kim Mcafee. However, she’s still active in the industry. In 2017, she played Annie in the film Going in Style, alongside Morgan Freeman, and in 2018, she portrayed Barbara in Papa. Ann-Margret has also received a Grammy nomination.
Ann-Margret
Teri Garr
Beloved for playing Igna in Young Frankenstein by Gene Wilder, Teri Garr went on to enjoy a really successful career. A few of the films she starred in are Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Tootsie. In 2002, she revealed that she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and in 2007, she retired from acting. She now serves in the National Multiple Sclerosis Society as its National Ambassador and she is also the National Chair for Women Against MS.
Teri Garr
Paula Prentiss
She initially started out playing comedic roles, but Paula Prentiss achieved major stardom after she played her memorable role in the thriller The Stepford Wives in 1975. She is most fondly remembered and best known for the characters she portrayed in movies such as The Black Marble and What’s New Pussycat and on the TV show He & She. Her most recent appearance was in the 2016 horror film I am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House.
Paula Prentiss
Loretta Swit
Despite the Emmy Award-winning actress being best known for playing Major Margaret on M*A*S*H, Loretta Swit also penned A Needlepoint Scrapbook back in 1985. She has set aside her acting since the 1990s and did some voiceover work in the upcoming movie Play the Flute, which is scheduled to be released in 2019.
Loretta Swit
Debbie Harry
Born Angela Tremble, Debbie Harry is the singer who leads the band Blondie. In 1976, they released their first record to great acclaim but after some time in the industry, they took a break for fifteen years, only starting to make music again in the year 1997. Harry was inspired by Elton John’s devotion to charity, so she now also works to fight endometriosis and cancer. She said, “After witnessing Elton John and his tireless efforts against HIV/AIDS. These things are important to my life now. I have the privilege of being able to get involved, so I do. I applaud people like Elton John, who have used their position to do so much good.”
Debbie Harry
Jane Seymour
Jane Seymour played Solitaire in Live and Let Die and from there, she launched quite a successful career. Seymour starred in films such as The Four Feathers and Battlestar Galactica, has penned a number of self-help books, and even works to help victims of child abuse and neglect. When Playboy interviewed her, she mentioned that she also experienced harassment from a Hollywood producer during the 1970s. In 2018, at 67 years old, Seymour was the oldest woman who posed for the magazine.
Jane Seymour
Diane Keaton
Despite making her official debut in The Godfather as Kay, Diane Keaton is best known for the work she has done with Woody Allen. She acted in a number of his movies, including Annie Hall, Love and Death, Sleeper, and Play it Again Sam. She even won an Academy Award for her performance in Annie Hall. She enjoys a successful career, acting in films like The Family Stone, Father of the Bride, and The First Wives Club, aside from working as an author, real estate developer, photographer, and even the occasional singer.
Diane Keaton
Faye Dunaway
Faye Dunaway started her career on Broadway, but in 1967, she made her debut on the big screen with the movie The Happening. However, what truly launched her career was her portrayal of the character Bonnie in the film Bonnie and Clyde, for which she won an Oscar. Dunaway most recently starred in the movie Inconceivable alongside Nicolas Cage and Gina Gershon. Despite being very private, Dunaway is known to have been married twice – her second husband was Terry O’Neill (but they divorced) and they have a son together.
Faye Dunaway
Karen Lynn Gorney
Karen Lynn Gorney, who was on All My Children as Tara Martin, is probably best remembered for the popular classic Saturday Night Fever opposite John Travolta. After a short hiatus from Hollywood during the 1980s, Gorney returned and took roles on shows such as Law & Order and The Sopranos. Recently, she starred in the film H.O.M.E. and has a number of films in production as well.
Karen Lynn Gorney
Lorraine Gary
Best known for Spielberg’s famous Jaws where she played the lead role, Lorraine Gary made a decision to retire after appearing in the movie 1941. However, Gary reprised her role in Jaws: The Revenge, which was released back in 1987. She now works with different philanthropic initiatives like the Human Rights Watch Africa Advisory Committee and the Human Rights Watch Women’s Rights Advisory Committee.
Lorraine Gary
Ellen Burstyn
Ellen Burstyn is one of the more critically acclaimed actresses on this list. She received two nominations for her roles in The Exorcist and The Last Picture Show and won an Academy Award for her portrayal of the titular character in Martin Scorsese’s Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. In addition, she starred in the movies Requiem for a Dream and Resurrection. Burstyn most recently appeared alongside Laura Dern in The Tale, an HBO movie released in 2018.
Ellen Burstyn
Talia Shire
Talia Shire is famous for her roles in The Godfather as Connie and in Rocky as Adrian, alongside Sylvester Stallone. Her performances in both films earned her nominations for the Academy Awards. Her most recent appearances were on the TV series Kingdom and in films like Con Man, Dreamland, and Palo Alto.
Talia Shire
Diana Ross
The legendary Diana Ross was The Supremes’ lead singer before she launched a very successful solo career and released singles like “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” and “Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand).” She has also acted in movies. The Supremes were recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and they are still considered to be among the best in America. In 2016, President Barack Obama awarded Diana Ross with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Diana Ross
Cybill Shepherd
Another multitalented celeb on this list is Cybill Shepherd. She started her career in 1971 when she appeared in the movie The Last Picture Show. She then appeared in The Heartbreak Kid and Taxi Driver. She also ventured into Broadway in 2012 in The Best Man alongside James Earl Jones, aside from playing in shows such as The L Word, Psycho, and Rose, which included Pam Grier and James Brolin.
Cybill Shepherd
Agnetha Faltskog
The Swedish pop sensation ABBA is one of the few bands who has had so much influence in the world. The band’s hits include “Dancing Queen” and “Waterloo,” which have been entertaining listeners for many decades. Agnetha Faltskog (one of the As in ABBA) got her big break when she joined the band but unfortunately, they broke up in the 1980s. After more than 35 years, however, ABBA made and released new music. Faltskog, on the other hand, found some success when she went solo, and in 2016, she wrote an autobiography.
Agnetha Faltskog
Carly Simon
Carly Simon’s first album was released in 1971 and it included the popular single “That’s the Way I’ve Always Heard it Should Be.” It was such as big hit that she released another album within only a few months. However, Simon only experienced true stardom when she released the hit song “You’re so Vain” in 1972. Simon continues to perform to this day, recently toured with Taylor Swift, and wrote a memoir in 2015, which included details about her childhood and her failed marriage to fellow singer James Taylor.
Carly Simon
Shelley Duvall
Shelley Duvall got her start in Robert Altman films and they helped in getting the attention of Hollywood producers. She then went on to play roles in films such as McCabe & Mrs. Miller, Nashville, Brewster McCloud, Thieves Like Us, and 3 Women, but her roles in The Shining and Popeye were what made her well-known. In the early 2000s, Duvall retired from acting but these days, she still works as a producer for various children’s shows. Back in 2016, Dr. Phil and USA Today called Duvall mentally ill, which captured the headlines.
Shelley Duvall
Cloris Leachman
By the 1970s, Cloris Leachman was already popular but during this decade, her career took off, owing to her Academy Award-winning performance in the film The Last Picture Show. She went on to play the character Phyllis on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, for which she won numerous awards. With more than 300 acting credits to her name, 90-year-old Leachman is among the most prolific and hardworking women in Hollywood!
Cloris Leachman
Sigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver got started in Woody Allen’s Annie Hall, but despite her playing only a minor role, the exposure aided her in landing her major role in the Alien franchise, which spanned several movies. She also starred in movies like Ghostbusters, Holes, and Avatar. She also performed on Broadway and was nominated for a Tony.
Sigourney Weaver
Pam Dawber
Pam Dawber started making waves in the 70’s and 80’s when she took on the role of Mindy McConnell in Mork & Mindy. She was also well-known for playing Samantha Russell in the TV show My Sister Sam. Now retired, she lives a low-key life with her husband Mark Harmon.
Pam Dawber
Catherine Bach
Now, here is someone who has made her mark on the industry! Catherine Bach appeared on The Dukes of Hazzard and she was the one who popularized the so-called “daisy duke look”. Nowadays, you can watch her in The Young and the Restless.
Catherine Bach
Joe Pesci
Joe Pesci was first noticed as a child, so he got started in the business at a young age. His first notable role was in the film Raging Bull. Since it would take us all day to mention his work, we’ll name a select top few. He starred in Goodfellas, Casino, Easy Money, Once Upon a Time in America, Lethal Weapon 2 & 3 and Home Alone. Impressive to say the least!
Joe Pesci
Pat Sajak
If you don’t know who the famous Pat Sajak is, then maybe you shouldn’t keep reading this list. Nah, just kidding, you know exactly who the talented host of Wheel of Fortune is. He has been hosting this show since the early 1980’s. Would you believe it if I told you that Sajak himself didn’t believe the show was going to be a success. Well, look at that!
Pat Sajak
Kelly McGillis
Remember Kelly McGillis? On the off-chance that you don’t remember the 80’s film star, we would like to remind you that she was in Witness as Rachel Lapp, Top Gun as Charlie, and The Accused as Kathryn Murphy. She has worked with the likes of Jodie Foster and Harrison Ford over the years! She was recently in the television movie, Mother of All Secrets.
Kelly McGillis
Rebecca De Mornay
Rebecca De Mornay first made it big in Hollywood when she landed the part of Lana in the 1983 crime film Risky Business. She has since appeared in many projects over the years, including 80’s classics such as Runaway Train and The Trip to Bountiful. She remains active in the industry at the present!
Rebecca De Mornay
Lola Falana
Lola Falana stunned everyone with her incredible skills at dancing, acting, and singing from 1964 to 1997. Although she had plenty of potential and talent, her multiple sclerosis made things a lot more difficult. During that time, she had to rely on her religion to help her overcome this ordeal. She is no longer active in the industry as she has chosen to talk about her spiritual journey instead.
Lola Falana
Melanie Griffith
Melanie Griffith has actually been active in the industry since 1969, though her breakthrough only happened in 1984. Uh-huh, we are talking about her performance in Body Double! She has enjoyed a successful and lengthy career since then. More recently, she appeared in Dabka (2017).
Melanie Griffith
Charlotte Rae
Surely, you remember Charlotte Rae AKA Edna Garrett of Diff’rent Strokes and The Facts of Life! She won a fight with pancreatic cancer back in 2009. Unfortunately, she was later diagnosed with bone cancer in 2017. She passed away at the age of 92 in August 2018.
Charlotte Rae
Linda Ronstadt
Linda Ronstadt started out by performing in West Hollywood’s Troubadour nightclub before the singer became popularly known as the “First Lady of Rock.” She went on to have more than 30 of her records go gold or platinum and win ten Grammys. Tragically, her career ended in 2012, when she got diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. In 2013, the “Queen of Rock” released a memoir titled Simple Dreams: A Musical Memoir, which has details about her experience in the limelight.
Linda Ronstadt
Goldie Hawn
Goldie Hawn’s big break came when she made appearances on Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In. She then went on to take various comedic roles and starred in films such as There’s a Girl in My Soup and Butterflies are Free. Major hits such as Death Becomes Her, The First Wives Club, and Overboard firmly solidified her career. After a short break from Hollywood, the star returned and starred in the 2017 action comedy film Snatched alongside Amy Schumer.
Goldie Hawn
Pam Grier
Pam Grier’s career began in the early 1970s, when she appeared in several Blaxploitation films such as Coffy, Foxy Brown, and Sheba, Baby. She also acted in several other action-filled thrillers like Mars Attacks!, Man with the Iron Fists, and Bad Grandmas. What’s more, Grier wrote an autobiography, which she recently revealed will be made into a biopic. Early in 2018, she made an appearance on This Is Us.
Pam Grier
Linda Gray
It might have been her acting roles for which Linda Gray has become known for, but her legs got her started. She worked as Anne Bancroft’s body double in The Graduate — Gray’s legs were on the film’s poster and it was reported she received a $25 payment for one leg! She then starred on the hit series Dallas as Sue Ellen and reprised her role in its remake. Gray has also appeared in movies such as Star of Jaipur, The Entertainers, Oscar, alongside Sylvester Stallone, and most recently Prescience, she played a lead role.
Linda Gray
Kim Basinger
In addition to being a model, Kim Basinger is also an actress who has enjoyed a successful career. After she made her debut in the 1976 mini-series Gemini Man, Basinger then played Lynn Bracken in L.A. Confidential. She continues to act today and recently appeared in The Nice Guys alongside Russell Crowe. She also took on a role in the film Fifty Shades Darker.
Kim Basinger
Barbara Streisand
Barbara Streisand doesn’t really need an introduction. She launched her career in the late 1960s, appearing in musicals such as Hello, Dolly! and Funny Girl, and experienced meteoric success. Aside from being among the all-time bestselling musicians, Streisand has also done some directing, composing, writing, and producing. She is also set to star in the upcoming Netflix series The Politician alongside Gwyneth Paltrow.
Barbara Streisand
Alison Arngrim
Alison Arngrim is known for playing Nellie on the show Little House on the Prairie, but after the series ended, she struggled to find success of the same level. She took on minor roles and even penned a gut-busting memoir, Confessions of a Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated. Alison Arngrim is also actively involved in a number of philanthropic endeavors.
Alison Arngrim
Kate Jackson
Kate Jackson portrayed the character Sabrina Duncan on Charlie’s Angels. However, she retired from the crime-fighting after three seasons. She then had appearances on shows such as Baby Boom and Scarecrow and Mrs. King. Jackson has a memoir which is set to be released in 2020.
Kate Jackson
Maureen McCormick
We all love The Brady Bunch and fans of the series will definitely remember Maureen McCormick, who played Marcia Brady. McCormick reprised the role in the film and on TV spin-offs. She has also appeared in reality shows such as Dancing with the Stars and I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!. In 2017, she played a lead role in The Neighborhood alongside Danny Aiello.
Maureen McCormick
Sissy Spacek
Sissy Spacek rose to fame after her performance in Badlands won critical acclaim. She then went on to play a role that was even more monumental. She portrayed the titular character in the film Carrie and her performance in it earned her an Academy Award nomination. She also acted in films such as In the Bedroom, Missing, Coal Miner’s Daughter, and The Help.
Sissy Spacek
Beverly Johnson
Beverly Johnson went down in history for being the first ever African American who was featured on the cover of Elle in France and Vogue in America. She has also acted in a number of films. In a Vanity Fair article in 2014, she wrote about Bill Cosby drugging her in the 1980s. She also included the incident in the memoir she released in 2015.
Beverly Johnson
Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep needs no introduction. She started on Broadway, and in 1977, landed a role in the made-for-television film Deadliest Season. She then got cast in Kramer v Kramer and her performance in the film garnered her a Golden Globe and an Oscar. Streep is one of the most acclaimed stars in Hollywood and her most recent projects include the Mamma Mia! remake and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again and season two of HBO’s Big Little Lies.
Meryl Streep
Marilu Henner
Yet another actress who started out on Broadway, Marilu Henner was one of the original cast members of Grease. She then took roles in films like Between the Lines and Bloodbrothers, opposite Richard Gere, but playing the character Elaine on the sitcom Taxi cemented her stardom. She has also worked as a radio host and producer and has penned books advocating healthy living through exercise and non-dairy diets. She is very open about the unique condition she has – Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory, which enables her to remember a lot of details about her life.
Marilu Henner
Carol Kane
Carole Kane’s big break came when she played Gitl in the 1975 film Hester Street, which got her nominated for a Golden Globe. She then starred in Addams Family Values, Annie Hall, Scrooged, and The Princess Bride. She is just so lovable as Lillian on the original series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt by Netflix.
Carol Kane
Mindy Cohn
Mindy Cohn, who started her career playing Natalie on The Facts of Life, went on to appear on shows such as The Secret Life of an American Teenager and The Second Half. She still captivates audiences with her voice acting on The Kids from Room 402 and lending her voice to mystery-solving Velma on Scooby-Doo. Recently, she appeared on the show Hollywood Dirt.
Mindy Cohn
Lynda Carter
Before portraying Wonder Woman, Lynda Carter won Miss World America in the year 1972, which helped her land her career-defining role. In 1979, she became Wonder Woman on the small screen. Some of her more recent roles were in movies like Sky High, The Dukes of Hazzard, and Super Troopers 2 and on the show Super Girl. Aside from acting, Carter has also done some singing.
Lynda Carter
Chris Evert
Chris Evert began playing tennis at five years old. She was a world champion in tennis from 1974 to 1981 and became the first-ever recipient of Sports Illustrated’s “Sportswoman of the Year” Award in 1976. Evert has retired from tennis, but she keeps busy as an ESPN analyst and coach, aside from selling an active apparel line. She is even tied with Serena Williams for the most wins at the US Open, with six championships.
Chris Evert
Jodi Foster
Jodie Foster started acting in the 1960s, with roles in commercials. She then moved on to TV and in the 1970s, she landed her first lead role on the ephemeral sitcom Paper Moon, based on the 1973 film. However, her role in Taxi Driver as Iris was what launched her career, having won two Oscars and many other awards for her performance. Today, her focus is more on directing rather than acting.
Jodi Foster
Rene Russo
Rene Russo started her career doing some work as a model. She appeared on the covers of various magazines like Cosmopolitan and Vogue. In the 1980s, she went into acting and took the role of Sable. From there, she starred in films such as Tin Cup, Major League, Nightcrawler, Thor, and The Intern.
Rene Russo
Elisabeth Shue
Did you know that Elisabeth Shue graduated with a degree from Harvard? The Ivy League graduate worked on many 80’s films including Cocktail, The Karate Kid, Back to the Future Part II, Adventures in Babysitting, and Back to the Future Part III. She has also earned numerous acting nominations and awards over the years!
Elisabeth Shue
Melissa Gilbert
For ten years, Melissa Gilbert appeared on the small screen in the role of Laura Ingalls Wilder on Little House on the Prairie. Aside from this, she also worked on The Miracle Worker, The Diary of Anne Frank, and several made-for-television films. She has not only made a name for herself in the entertainment industry, but she has also dipped her toes in politics! During the 2016 elections, she actually won the Democratic primary for Michigan’s 8th congressional district. Unfortunately, she withdrew her candidacy in the race for health reasons.
Melissa Gilbert
Jeanne Tripplehorn
We all came to know and love Jeanne Tripplehorn when she appeared on Basic Instinct. After her debut, she appeared in blockbuster hits such as Waterworld. She continues to act and she even appeared in Criminal Minds for two seasons!
Jeanne Tripplehorn
Nancy McKeon
Nancy McKeon will likely forever be synonymous with Jo Polniaczek from the The Facts of Life. The NBC sitcom was actually one of the most popular shows back in the 80’s! While she took on a few big and small screen projects later on, she chose to focus more on her husband and two daughters instead.
Nancy McKeon
Rob Lowe
Rob Lowe shot into fame and stardom during the 80’s when he landed roles in iconic films like St. Elmo’s Fire, The Outsiders, Oxford Blues, and About Last Night… More recently, the handsome actor was cast in high-profile TV shows such as The West Wing, Brothers & Sisters, and Parks and Recreation. Aside from acting, Lowe is also a philanthropist!
Rob Lowe
Cyndi Lauper
It was 1983 when Cyndi Lauper wowed everyone with “She’s So Unusual”, her first solo album. Even at the present, everyone still loves her! The performer definitely made her mark on the industry, though her humanitarian work is just as impressive.
Cyndi Lauper
Salma Hayek
Salma Hayek is a Mexican-American leading actress. Not only is she stunning, but she’s married to a man worth $26 billion. Starring in Frida was her big break in Hollywood. She lives in LA with her husband and daughter and she continues to act to this day. Look out for her, she’ll be in a bunch of upcoming films.
Salma Hayek
Jennifer Grey
Now, Jennifer Grey is definitely one of the biggest stars of the decade. Her success can be attributed to two of the most popular 80’s films: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Dirty Dancing. She was nominated for a Golden Globe when she played Baby in the latter. She has not taken on many acting jobs since then, though she brought home the bacon when she appeared on the reality show Dancing with the Stars in 2010!
Jennifer Grey
Kelly LeBrock
Can you imagine going into the modeling business at the tender age of 16? That was what it was like for Kelly LeBrock who began appearing on magazine covers and spreads as a teenager. In the 80’s, she portrayed many “perfect” woman roles in films. In 2013, she decided to return to the industry.
Kelly LeBrock
Lisa Whelchel
Lisa Whelchel sure aged beautifully! Maybe she discovered the fountain of youth along the way. She is best known for her work on The Mickey Mouse Club and The Facts of Life. At the present, she is currently busy with motivational speaking.
Lisa Whelchel
Claudia Wells
During the 80’s, Claudia Wells earned her fair share of attention when she portrayed Jennifer in Back to the Future. Unfortunately, she decided to stop acting when her mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. She came back to the industry in 2011 and she has been taking on various acting jobs since then.
Claudia Wells
Jason Patric
Jason Patric made it big back in the 80’s. You have probably seen him in Geronimo: An American Legend, The Lost Boys, Narc, and Speed 2: Cruise Control. However, one thing’s for certain– we will never forget that long, brown mane he used to sport!
Jason Patric
Kirstie Alley
Kirstie Alley played none other than Lieutenant JG Saavik in the Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982). It’s hard to forget about something like that, though she has also received a lot of attention due to her weight loss and gain. Nonetheless, we were incredibly happy when we found out that she has decided to act again in 2013. She actually appeared in the new Fox horror-comedy series, Scream Queens.
Kirstie Alley
Demi Moore
Demi Moore remains one of the biggest stars in Hollywood even though she is now well into her 50s! She has been slaying it in show business since 1981. What an icon!
Demi Moore
Jennifer Beals
Up next, we have Jennifer Beals, who has starred in over 50 movies since she made her onscreen debut. Personally, we find it hard to imagine that anything could top her performance as Alex Owens in Flashdance. She also appeared in the 2017 film, Before I Fall.
Jennifer Beals
Lea Thompson
When you portrayed a character like Lorraine Baines in a franchise as big as Back to the Future, you will never be forgotten. That was the case for Lea Thompson, though she also starred in other projects such as Caroline in the City. She has also done some work as a TV director and producer. More recently, she portrayed Kathryn Kennish in Switched at Birth.
Lea Thompson
Diane Lane
The New York native made her acting debut back in 1971. Over the years, Diane Lane has appeared in projects such as The Outsiders, Unfaithful, Under the Tuscan Sun, A Perfect Storm, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Man of Steel, and Justice League. The actress is still active in the entertainment industry!
Diane Lane
Madonna
You probably expected to find her on the list so let’s just get to it! Madonna, the Queen of Pop herself, made it big during the early 80’s and she soon became a huge fashion icon. Uh-huh, we have to thank her for taking fashion risks like fishnet stockings and lace tops! She has made over 300 million sales worldwide and she is only second to the Beatles in the Billboard Greatest Hot 100 Artists of All Time.
Madonna
Ally Sheedy
Up next, we have yet another “Brat Pack” member, Ally Sheedy. This brunette beauty starred in the 1983 drama Bad Boys, though it had been St. Elmo’s Fire and The Breakfast Club that propelled her to fame. She has not been performing a lot as she has directed her attention towards writing instead. She no longer looks like the goth girl we knew and loved, does she?
Ally Sheedy