Who could forget the 70’s? Flower power, political unrest, technological advances, and some of the most cringe-worthy fashion (which seems to be making a comeback). But what about the decade’s celebrities? Whether they’ve remained in Hollywood or switched to equally glamorous careers, these stars are still near and dear to our hearts.
Linda Ronstadt
Before she became known as the “First Lady of Rock,” singer Linda Ronstadt started off by performing at the Troubadour nightclub in West Hollywood. The “Queen of Rock” would go on to win ten Grammy’s and have over thirty of her albums go gold or platinum. Tragically, Ronstadt’s career came to an end in 2012, after she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. The following year she released a memoir, Simple Dreams: A Musical Memoir, detailing her time in the limelight.
Linda Ronstadt
Goldie Hawn
Goldie Hawn got her big break while on Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In. From there, she leapfrogged into various comedic roles, starring in films such as Butterflies are Free and There’s a Girl in My Soup. Major hits like Overboard, The First Wives Club, and Death Becomes Her firmly solidified her career. Hawn was reportedly a fan of the Overboard remake according to its star, Anna Faris. After taking a brief break from Hollywood, Hawn returned to the big screen in 2017, starring alongside Amy Schumer in Snatched.
Goldie Hawn
Pam Grier
Pam Grier began her career in the early 70’s, appearing in numerous Blackploitation films such as Foxy Brown, Coffy, and Sheba, Baby. She went on to act in other action-filled thrillers such as Man with the Iron Fists, Mars Attacks!, and Bad Grandmas. She even wrote a book about her life, which she recently announced will be turned into a biopic. She currently plays the grandmother in This Is Us.
Pam Grier
Linda Gray
Linda Gray might have gone on to be known for her acting roles, but it was her legs that got her started. Gray worked as the body double for Mrs. Robinson in The Graduate—those aren’t Anne Bancroft’s legs on the poster! Gray was reportedly paid $25 for one leg! She went on to star as Sue Ellen on the hit show Dallas, reprising her role in the remake. She’s also appeared in films such as Oscar, alongside Sylvester Stallone, The Entertainers, Star of Jaipur, and most recently Prescience, in which she plays a leading role.
Linda Gray
Kim Basinger
Kim Basinger, in addition to modeling, also had a successful career as an actress. After making her debut with the mini-series Gemini Man in 1976, Basinger went on to play Lynn Bracken in L.A. Confidential. She’s still acting too, recently appearing alongside Russell Crowe in The Nice Guys, as well as a role in Fifty Shades Darker.
Kim Basinger
Barbara Streisand
Barbara Streisand needs no introduction. From her early work in the late 60’s, appearing in musicals like Hello, Dolly! and Funny Girl, Streisand experienced meteoric success. In addition to being one of the bestselling musicians of all time, Streisand has also worked as a director, composer, writer, and producer. She’s also slotted to star alongside Gwyneth Paltrow in the forthcoming Netflix series, The Politician.
Barbara Streisand
Billie Jean King
In 1973, the now-famous “Battle of the Sexes” pitted tennis legends Bobby Riggs and Billie Jean King against each other. After her momentous win, King shot to fame and fortune. In 1981, she became the first female athlete to come out publicly. Six years later, in 1987, she would divorce Larry King and be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. She now lives with her former doubles partner, Ilana Kloss, in New York City. Emma Stone will play King in an upcoming film about the famous tennis match.
Billie Jean King
Ann-Margret
Ann-Margret is perhaps best known for her breakout role as Kim Mcafee in the film adaptation of Bye Bye Birdie, but she’s still keeping busy. In 2017, she starred alongside Morgan Freeman as Annie in Going in Style, and then as Barbara in 2018’s Papa. She has also been nominated for a Grammy.
Ann-Margret
Alison Arngrim
Alison Arngrim, known for her role as Nellie in Little House on the Prairie, struggled to find a similar level of success after the series’ finale. She acted in smaller parts, even penning a gut-busting memoir titled Confessions of a Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated. She is also active in several philanthropic endeavors.
Alison Arngrim
Maureen McCormick
Who doesn’t love The Brady Brunch? Fans of the show will surely remember Maureen McCormick, who portrayed Marcia Brady. She went on to reprise the role in movie and TV spin-offs. She’s also appeared in such reality shows as I’m a Celebrity…Get me Out of Here! and Dancing with the Stars. In 2017, she starred alongside Danny Aiello in The Neighborhood. Who knows what she’ll star in next!
Maureen McCormick
Teri Garr
Teri Garr, beloved for her role as Igna in Gene Wilder’s Young Frankenstein, went on to have a very successful career. She starred in such films as Tootsie and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. In 2002, she announced her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, retiring from acting in 2007. However, she now serves as the National Ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in addition to being the National Chair for Women Against MS.
Teri Garr
Cicely Tyson
Cicely Tyson got her start as a model before making the leap to acting. Well known for her roles in films such as The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pitman, Sounder, Roots, and King, Tyson is still acting, even at the age of 93! She most recently had a role on the popular TV series How to Get Away with Murder.
Cicely Tyson
Charlene Tilton
Charlene Tilton also got her start on the fan-favorite Dallas. Playing Lucy Ewing, Tilton earned the nickname “poisonous dwarf,” for her character’s nasty nature and short stature. She worked as a singer for a while after her stint on Dallas, but would eventually set it aside in favor of charity work. She currently works to raise Autism awareness.
Charlene Tilton
Paula Prentiss
Though she initially started off appearing in comedic roles, Paula Prentiss gained major stardom after her role in the 1975 thriller The Stepford Wives. She’s best known and most fondly remembered for her roles in films such as What’s New Pussycat, The Black Marble, and the TV series He & She. She most recently appeared in the horror film, I am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House in 2016.
Paula Prentiss
Loretta Swit
Though Loretta Swit is best known for her role as Major Margaret in M*A*S*H, the Emmy Award-winning actress also wrote A Needlepoint Scrapbook in 1985. Though she’s set her acting aside since the 90’s, Swit did do some voiceover work for the upcoming film Play the Flute, scheduled for release in 2019.
Loretta Swit
Debbie Harry
Debbie Harry, born Angela Tremble, is the lead singer of the band Blondie. The band released their first album in 1976 to great acclaim. After a fifteen year break, they began making music again in 1997. Inspired by Elton John and his devotion to charity, Harry works to fight cancer and endometriosis. 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
Ali MacGraw
Ali MacGraw got her start doing commercials. In 1970, she landed her first big role as Jenny in the film Love Story. Though the film was a success, MacGraw only went on to star in three more movies over the next ten years: Convoy, The Getaway, and Players. More recently, she appeared in the 1997 film Glam, and even reunited with her Love Story costar Ryan O’Neal, when they both took part in the stage production Love Letters.
Ali MacGraw
Loni Anderson
Loni Anderson also experienced a bit of a slow start, spending most of the 70’s performing in bit roles on television. However, in 1978, she got her big break as Jennifer in WKRP in Cincinnati. After that, she acted in Partners in Crime, Easy Street, and the made for television movie, White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd. Anderson most recently starred alongside comedian Bridget Everett in Amazon’s Love You More.
Loni Anderson
Jane Seymour
From playing Solitaire in Live and Let Die, Jane Seymour launched a successful career. She went on to star in films like The Four Feathers and Battlestar Galactica. She’s even written several self-help books, and works to help childhood victims of abuse and neglect. In an interview with Playboy, Seymour mentioned her own experience of harassment, at the hands of a Hollywood producer in the 70’s. In 2018, she became the oldest woman to pose for the magazine at the age of 67. It was her third shoot.
Jane Seymour
Cheryl Ladd
American actress, author, and singer Cheryl Ladd starred in the popular ABC TV series Charlie’s Angels. Cheryl’s on-screen name was Kris Munroe. After the 2nd season in 1977, Cheryl joined the team, replacing Farrah Fawcett. Ladd continued on the show until it was canceled in 1981. She has been with her husband, Brian Russell, since 1981. The two have one daughter together, Jordan Ladd.
Cheryl Ladd
Erin Murphy
Beloved for her time as Tabitha on Bewitched, Erin Murphy more or less left acting after the show ended, only appearing in Lassie and a handful of commercials. A little-known fact is that the role of Tabitha was shared between Murphy and her twin before Erin ultimately took over the role. In addition to acting, Murphy has worked as a swimsuit model, an acting coach, a motivational speaker, a fashion stylist, makeup artist, and casting director. She is also involved in raising autism awareness since one of her sons is a person with autism. She recently played in the made for television movie Life Interrupted.
Erin Murphy
Diane Keaton
While Diane Keaton made her official debut as Kay in The Godfather, she is best known for her work with Woody Allen. She appeared in several of his films, including Annie Hall, Play it Again Sam, Love and Death, and Sleeper. She even won an Oscar for her role in Annie Hall. She continues to have success, acting in films such as Father of the Bride, The First Wives Club, and the Family Stone, in addition to working as a photographer, author, real estate developer and even the occasional singer.
Diane Keaton
Sissy Spacek
Sissy Spacek made a name for herself after her critically acclaimed performance in Badlands. She followed this success with her even more monumental role as the titular character in Carrie, for which she was nominated for an Academy Award. She went on to act in such films as Coal Miner’s Daughter, Missing, In the Bedroom, and The Help.
Sissy Spacek
Faye Dunaway
Faye Dunaway’s career began on Broadway, but she made her big-screen debut in 1967 with the film The Happening. It wasn’t until her performance as Bonnie in Bonnie and Clyde, which won her an Oscar, that really launched her career. She most recently starred alongside Gina Gershon and Nicolas Cage in the film Inconceivable. Though a very private woman, we know that Dunaway has been married twice, the second time to Terry O’Neill, whom she divorced in 1987, and with whom she has a son.
Faye Dunaway
Julie Andrews
Julie Andrews also got her start on Broadway, performing in shows such as Camelot and My Fair Lady. Beloved for her voice and musical ability, Andrews captivated audiences for her roles in films like The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins. She also headlined variety specials throughout the 70’s. She talents extend even further: she’s done voice acting, like when she played Gru’s mother in Despicable Me 3, in addition to writing a memoir and several children’s books.
Julie Andrews
Beverly Johnson
Beverly Johnson made history when she appeared on the cover of Vogue in America and Elle in France, being the first African American to ever do so. She’s also acted in several films. In a 2014 Vanity Fair article, she wrote about being drugged by Bill Cosby in the 80’s. She also mentioned the incident in her 2015 memoir.
Beverly Johnson
Karen Lynn Gorney
Karen Lynn Gorney, who played Tara Martin in All My Children, is perhaps best remembered opposite John Travolta in the hit classic Saturday Night Fever. After a brief hiatus from Hollywood in the 80’s, Gorney returned to roles on shows like The Sopranos and Law & Order. She even recently starred in the movie H.O.M.E., and has several films also in production.
Karen Lynn Gorney
Lorraine Gary
Best known for her lead role in the Spielberg’s famous Jaws, Lorraine Gary decided to retire from acting after her role in the film 1941. However, when Jaws: The Revenge was released in 1987, Gary returned to reprise her role. Now, she works with various philanthropic initiatives, such as the Human Rights Watch Women’s Rights Advisory Committee and the Human Rights Watch Africa Advisory Committee.
Lorraine Gary
Ellen Burstyn
Few actresses on this list are as critically acclaimed as Ellen Burstyn, who was nominated twice for an Academy Award for her roles in The Last Picture Show and The Exorcist. She would go on to win an Oscar for her part of Alice in Martin Scorsese’s Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. She also starred in the films Resurrection and Requiem for a Dream. She most recently appeared in the 2018 HBO movie, The Tale, alongside Laura Dern.
Ellen Burstyn
Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep almost needs no introduction. After her start on Broadway, Streep landed a role in 1977 in the made-for-television movie Deadliest Season. Her next role, in Kramer v Kramer, garnered her an Oscar and a Golden Globe. Streep is one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed stars, with more Oscar nominations than anyone else. She will soon appear in the Mamma Mia! Remake, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, as well as the second season of HBO’s Big Little Lies.
Meryl Streep
Marilu Henner
Marilu Henner began her career on Broadway, appearing in the original cast of Grease. She went on to the big screen with roles in Between the Lines and Bloodbrothers, alongside Richard Gere. But it was her role as Elaine in Taxi that cemented her stardom. She’s also worked as a producer and radio host, and has written books advocating non-dairy diets and healthy living through exercise. She’s very open about her unique condition, Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory, which allows her to remember even the most obscure details about her life.
Marilu Henner
Carol Kane
Carole Kane got her big break as Gitl in Hester Street in 1975, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination. Then she went on to star in Annie Hall, Addams Family Values, The Princess Bride, and Scrooged. Who doesn’t love her as Lillian on Netflix’s original series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt?
Carol Kane
Talia Shire
Talia Shire is well known for her roles as Connie in The Godfather and Adrian in Rocky, alongside Sylvester Stallone, both of which earned her Academy Award nominations. She currently stars in the series Kingdom as well as movies like Palo Alto, Dreamland, and Con Man.
Talia Shire
Diana Ross
Diana Ross is a legend if there ever was one. From her start as the lead singer for The Supremes, Ross launched a successful solo career, releasing singles like “Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand)” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” She’s also acted in films. Recently, The Supremes were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the band is still considered one of the best in America. Oh, and Beyoncé played Deena Jones, inspired by Ross, in the movie Dreamgirls. In 2016, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama.
Diana Ross
Mindy Cohn
Mindy Cohn, who got her start as Natalie on The Facts of Life, went on to play in shows such as The Kids from Room 402, The Second Half, and The Secret Life of an American Teenager. But she’s far from forgotten—Cohn continues to captivate audiences as the voice of mystery-solving Velma in Scooby-Doo. She also recently appeared in the show, Hollywood Dirt.
Mindy Cohn
Cybill Shepherd
Cybill Shepherd is another multitalented celebrity on our list. She got started in 1971 with her role in the film, The Last Picture Show, and went on to appear in Taxi Driver and The Heartbreak Kid. She even made the leap to Broadway in 2012 alongside James Earl Jones in The Best Man, in addition to playing in shows like Psycho, The L Word, and Rose, which also included James Brolin and Pam Grier.
Cybill Shepherd
Agnetha Faltskog
Few bands have influenced the world as much as Swedish pop sensation ABBA, with hits like “Dancing Queen” and “Waterloo” entertaining listeners for decades. Agnetha Faltskog, who lends her initial to the band’s name, got her big break with the band, which unfortunately disbanded in the 80’s. However, after more than thirty-five years, ABBA released new music. Faltskog also enjoyed a short solo career, and in 2016 she penned an autobiography.
Agnetha Faltskog
Carly Simon
Carly Simon released her first album in 1971, which included the hit single “That’s the Way I’ve Always Hard it Should Be.” It was so successful, she released her next album a few months later. However, it wasn’t until 1972, when Simon released her hit “You’re so Vain” that she experienced true stardom. Simon still performs, recently touring with Taylor Swift, and in 2015 she wrote a memoir, which detailed her childhood and failed marriage to singer James Taylor.
Carly Simon
Sigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver got her start in Woody Allen’s Annie Hall, and despite her part only being minor, the exposure helped her land the lead role in Alien. The franchise spanned several movies. Weaver also starred in films like Holes, Ghostbusters, and Avatar, which will also include several films. Weaver even performed on Broadway, winning a Tony.
Sigourney Weaver
Catherine Bach
Catherine Bach lent herself to the iconic Daisy Duke on The Dukes of Hazzard, which helped her land roles in movies and shows, such as playing Anita Lawson on the soap opera The Young and the Restless. She also played in the made for TV movie My Best Friend.
Catherine Bach
Lynda Carter
Lynda Carter, before portraying Wonder Woman, won Miss World America in 1972. This helped her secure the role that would define her career in 1979, when the Wonder Woman series came to television. Some recent roles include The Dukes of Hazzard, Sky High, Super Girl, and Super Troopers 2. In addition to acting, Carter also sings.
Lynda Carter
Chris Evert
Chris Evert started playing tennis at the tender age of five. From 1974-1981, she was a tennis world champion, and in 1976, she was named Sports Illustrated’s first “Sportswoman of the Year” Award. Though retired from tennis, Evert keeps busy as a coach and ESPN analyst, in addition to selling a line of active apparel. She’s even tired with Serena Williams for most US Open wins, with six championships.
Chris Evert
Shelley Duvall
Shelley Duvall got started in Robert Altman films, which helped her get noticed by Hollywood producers. This led her to receive roles in films like McCabe & Mrs. Miller, Brewster McCloud, Nashville, 3 Women, and Thieves Like Us, but it was her roles in Popeye and The Shining that made her a household name. She retired from acting in the early 2000’s but continues to work as a producer for children’s shows. In 2016, USA Today and Dr. Phil called her mentally ill, with the scandal capturing headlines.
Shelley Duvall
Cloris Leachman
Cloris Leachman was already well known by the 70’s, but it wasn’t until this decade that her career really took off, thanks to her Oscar win for her role in The Last Picture show. She would go on to play Phyllis on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, which also won her numerous awards. With over 300 credits to her name, at the age of 90, Leachman is one of the most prolific, hardworking women in Hollywood!
Cloris Leachman
Jodi Foster
Jodie Foster began acting in the 60’s with bit roles in commercials. From there, she moved on to television, and in the 70’s she got her first lead in the ephemeral Paper Moon, based on the film. But it was her role of Iris in Taxi Driver that really launched her career. Foster went on to win two Oscars and numerous other awards. Today, she’s more focused on directing than acting.
Jodi Foster
Rene Russo
Rene Russo began her career as a model, appearing on the covers of magazines like Vogue and Cosmopolitan. In the 80’s, she transitioned to acting with her role on Sable. From there, she went on to star in films like Major League, Tin Cup, Thor, Nightcrawler, and The Intern.
Rene Russo
Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren made her acting debut on the stage, working with the Royal Shakespeare Company. When she decided to transition to the big screen, she started with Shakespearean film adaptations. She’s best known for her roles in films like Hitchcock and the Queen. She’s even won the “Triple Crown of Acting,” having won an Oscar, Tony, and Grammy.
Helen Mirren
Annette Bening
Annette Bening also got her start in theatre, studying it in college, and in 1980, joining the Colorado Shakespeare Festival Company. She appeared in plays like Macbeth and Pygmalion, before making the leap to the big screen with her role in Manhunt for Claude Dallas. She is perhaps best known for her role in American Beauty. She’s been nominated for multiple awards, including an Academy Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Today, she still acts in Hollywood.
Annette Bening
Jami Gertz
It was while she was studying theatre at New York University that Jami Gerz got discovered by an agent. In 1981, she made her debut with a bit role in On the Right Track. Her big break came with Square Pegs, where she played Muffy. She’s also played in ER, The Facts of Life, Ally McBeal, and Entourage, from HBO.
Jami Gertz
Mia Sara
Mia Sara, whose parents are photographers, seems to have been born into creativity. Starting off in 1985 when she played Lilly in Ridley Scott’s Legend, Sara went on to star alongside Matthew Broderick in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. She was previously married to Jason Connery, Sean Connery’s son, but is now married to Brian Henson, son of Muppets creator Jim Henson.
Mia Sara
Karen Allen
Karen Allen made her movie debut in 1978 in Animal House, but it wasn’t until she starred alongside Harrison Ford as Marion in Raiders of the Lost Ark that she really experienced fame. She went on to appear in movies such as The Glass Menagerie, The Perfect Storm, Sandlot, and A Year by the Sea. Allen teaches yoga in Massachusetts, where she lives.
Karen Allen
Mia Farrow
Mia Farrow got started acting in the 60’s with several small roles, such as her role as Allison MacKenzie in the 1964 film Peyton Place. This helped launch her career and land her the part of Rosemary in Rosemary’s Baby. She would go on to become one of Hollywood’s most beloved actresses, appearing in films like Widow’s Peak, Be Kind Rewind, and Dark Horse. She was previously married to Woody Allen, with whom she has a son, and is active in humanitarian work around the world.
Mia Farrow
Jennifer Connelly
Jennifer Connelly got her start a bit earlier than most celebrities on this list. In fact, she worked as a child model, appearing in advertisements and magazines before landing her first acting gig in the crime thriller Once Upon a Time in America. This led to her first leading role in the horror film Phenomena. From there, her career took off. Connelly would eventually go on to win an Oscar for her performance in A Beautiful Mind. Blood Diamond, Requiem for a Dream, and American Pastoral are also credits to her name.
Jennifer Connelly
Michelle Pfeiffer
Ever since 1979, Michelle Pfeiffer has been known for her looks, thanks to her part in Delta House. A few years later, she landed a lead in the musical sequel, Grease 2. This helped her secure the lead as Elvira Hancock in Scarface, arguably her most famous role. She’s also appeared in Batman Returns, What Lies Beneath, and Dangerous Minds.
Michelle Pfeiffer
Diane Lane
With a drama coach father and a model mother, it is no surprise that Diane Lane got involved in acting. Though she started in the theatre, she eventually made the leap to the big screen with her role in A Little Romance in 1979. From there, she was unstoppable. She appeared in such films as Rumble Fish, The Outsiders, and more recently Serenity, alongside Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway.
Diane Lane
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Jennifer Jason Leigh was only a teenager when she started landing bit roles in films and TV shows. However, in 1982 she made landed a breakout role as Stacy in Fast Times at Ridgemont High. From there, she acted in films like Last Exit to Brooklyn and Miami Blues. She’s most recently played in Atypical and Twin Peaks.
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Nastassja Kinski
Originally from Germany, Nastassja Kinski blew up after playing Francesca in the film Stay as You Are. For her role as the lead in Tess, Kinski earned two Golden Globe nominations. She still acts today, in both the United States and Germany, with recent roles including Inland Empire, by David Lynch, and the 2013 film Sugar. She also competed in Let’s Dance, a German dance competition show.
Nastassja Kinski
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton is a singing and acting legend, so no list would be complete without her. Who can resist singing along to such iconic hits as “I Will Always Love You,” “Love is Like a Butterfly,” and “Jolene” (which was recently re-released as a remake with Pentatonix)? Her variety show, Dolly! ran until 1977, and in 2016, she undertook a singing tour of over 60 cities, her largest yet! Oh, and she’s Miley Cyrus’ godmother.
Dolly Parton
Lauren Hutton
Lauren Hutton, who worked as a model in the 70’s, has a notable gap in her teeth. While most would think this would be an impediment to her career, it actually helped redefine beauty standards, showing that imperfections could be beautiful. She went on to appear on a record number of Vogue covers— twenty-seven! She’s even dabbled in acting, with roles in The Joneses, The Gambler, and Amy Schumer’s I Feel Pretty.
Lauren Hutton
Jacqueline Bisset
In 1968, Jacqueline Bisset starred opposite Frank Sinatra in The Detective, which launched her to instant stardom. By the end of the decade, she had appeared in a total of seventeen movies. In 2017, she starred in both The Double Lover and 9/11, with many more projects planned for the future.
Jacqueline Bisset
Dawn Wells
Best known as Mary Ann Summers on Gilligan’s Island, Dawn Wells reprised her iconic role for several films and appearances. She acted in other projects, even touring with a theatre group. Her memoir, What Would Mary Ann Do? A Guide to Life was released in 2014. She even became MeTV network’s marketing ambassador in 2016.
Dawn Wells
Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John made waves as Sandy in the 1978 hit Grease, for which she is fondly remembered by fans. While this was her most prominent role, it was far from her only accomplishment. Newton-John also sings, releasing an album in 2016 called Friends for Christmas. She tours regularly and most recently starred in Sharknado 5: Global Swarming.
Olivia Newton-John
Kirstie Alley
Though Kristie Alley made her screen debut in 1978, her big break came when she played Saavik in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. She also played Rebecca in Cheers, which won her a Golden Globe award. Recently, she played Ingrid Hoffel in Scream Queens. She is also an active and outspoken Scientologist.
Kirstie Alley
Sophia Loren
Sophia Loren began her career at only fifteen years old, but it wasn’t until she played Cesira in Two Women that she gained international recognition (and an Academy Award). She went on to star in films such as Brass Target, A Special Day, and Man of La Mancha. Though she is less active nowadays, her influence can still be felt all over Hollywood.
Sophia Loren
Samantha Fox
Samantha Fox also got an early start, releasing her first album when she was only sixteen years old. However, it wasn’t until her single “Touch Me” was released four years later that her career really took off. It went on to reach number one in seventeen countries. She has released six other albums and even competed on Celebrity Big Brother in 2016. The year before her longtime partner, Myra Stratton, passed away.
Samantha Fox
Susan Anton
Susan Anton began as a model for the Muriel cigar advertisements, but she went on to play in various Merv Griffin shows—she even ended up with her own variety series with Mel Tillis.in 1979, she was named one of TIME Magazine’s Most Promising Faces. She even starred in Sharknado 4.
Susan Anton
Traci Lords
Traci Lords got her start as an adult film star. After making a big splash, she transitioned to the mainstream media. She appeared in Married with Children, MacGyver, Nash Bridges, Melrose Place, and Cry Baby with Johnny Depp. She has also enjoyed a successful singing career, and in 2013 she published an autobiography. She currently stars in the show Swedish Dicks alongside Keanu Reeves.
Traci Lords
Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda won an Academy Award for her role in Klute, which launched her into stardom. She produced and starred in a successful line of workout videos, the first of which, Jane Fonda’s Workout, became the highest-selling VHS in history. Some of her more memorable roles include 9 to 5, Coming Home, Fun with Dick and Jane, Monster-in-Law, and Georgia Rule. She currently stars in the Netflix original series Grace and Frankie, alongside Lily Tomlin, Martin Sheen, and Sam Waterston.
Jane Fonda
Joanna Cameron
Joanna Cameron became a household name while as a lead in the kids’ show The Secrets of Isis, which ran from 1975 till 1997. After the show ended, her career went on the back burner. She worked in healthcare and currently works in hotel marketing.
Joanna Cameron
Daryl Hannah
Daryl Hannah studied acting and ballet at the University of South California, and from there she got her first role in the 1979 horror film The Fury. She would go on to star alongside bigshot Hollywood names like Tom Hanks in films like Splash, Steel Magnolias, The Little Rascals, My Favorite Martian, A Walk to Remember, and Crimes and Misdemeanors. She also starred in cult classics like Blade Runner and Kill Bill. More recently, she played in the Netflix original series Sense8. She has dated Neil Young since 2014.
Daryl Hannah
Barbi Benton
Barbi Benton, a Playboy model, did numerous shoots for the magazine, which was how she met Hugh Hefner. The two dated from 1969 to 1976. From modeling, she made the leap to acting, which roles on shows like The Love Boat, Sugar Time!, and Fantasy Island. She married real estate developer George Gradow in 1979, which whom she has two children. In her final public appearance in 2014, she claimed that Bill Cosby was a frequent guest of the Playboy Mansion.
Barbi Benton
Susan Dey
Susan Dey made waves as Laurie Partridge on the beloved show The Partridge Family, a role she played until 1974. Though she worked in films, she was most successful on television, known for roles on Love & War and L.A. Law. She most recently appeared on Third Watch, but has more or less left the public sector.
Susan Dey
Lola Falana
Lola Falana got her start from Dinah Washington and Sammy David Jr. Though a New Jersey native, she first rose to fame in Italy, and did not make an impression on the American market until her debut in the Liberation of L.B. Jones in 1970. She also worked as a dancer in Vegas, earning herself the nickname “Queen of Las Vegas.” In 1987, Falana was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and retreat from acting. She made a brief appearance in a local theatre production in Branson, Missouri in 1997, but now she mainly focuses on helping children through a program called Save Sub-Saharan Orphans.
Lola Falana
Jaclyn Smith
Jaclyn Smith is best known for her stint as Kelly on Charlie’s Angels, but she had many other roles on shows and films like The District, Christina Cromwell, and Bridal Wave. She was also one of the first celebrities to get into fashion and design their own clothing line. Since 1997, she has been married to Dr. Brad Allen, a Houston cardiothoracic surgeon. In 2003, she battled breast cancer. A documentary released years later detailed her experience.
Jaclyn Smith
Uma Thurman
Uma Thurman knew since middle school that she wanted to be an actress. Though she got her start in modeling, it was not long before she made the leap to acting. In 1988, she played in three films, most notably Dangerous Liaisons. But it was her relationship with Quentin Tarantino that really set her career alight. She is famously remembered from Pulp Fiction, and would go on to star in Kill Bill. Her latest roles include parts in War with Grandpa and Down a Dark Hill.
Uma Thurman
Christie Brinkley
Christie Brinkley made her mark in modeling when she appeared three times on the special edition cover of Sports Illustrated, the first woman to do so. She was also the face of CoverGirl as well as many other campaigns. She recently appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated with her daughters, and she also played Gayle, Garry’s wife, on Parks and Recreation.
Christie Brinkley
Beth Chapman
Beth Chapman, born in Denver, Colorado, made history at twenty-nine when she became the youngest licensed bail bondsman in state history. Her step-daughter would go on to break her record, but Beth is still famous for her starring roles in Dog the Bounty Hunter and Dog and Beth: On the Hunt. In 2017 she battled throat cancer and won.
Beth Chapman
Victoria Principal
Victoria Principal first role, Marie in the Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean, was eclipsed by her success from 1978 to 1987 as Pamela on Dallas. She enjoyed many other roles, most recently in 2001 in the film Titans. She works with philanthropic organizations to help animals.
Victoria Principal
Morgan Fairchild
Morgan Fairchild, born Patsy Ann McClenny, rose to fame playing Jennifer Pace on Search for Tomorrow, which lasted from 1973 till 1977. From there, she went on to Dallas, Kojak, and Happy Days, but her most memorable role came in the 80’s as Constance Weldon Semple Carlyle on Flamingo Road. She most recently appeared on the soap opera Days of Our Lives.
Morgan Fairchild
Charo
Charo, the Spanish-American actress famous for her catchphrase “cuchi-cuchi”, started as a musician and singer in the 70’s. She eventually moved on to comedy, making fun of her lack of fluency in English and her accent. Though her career has slowed down recently, she played in Sharknado 5: Global Swarming.
Charo
Kate Jackson
Kate Jackson played Sabrina Duncan on Charlie’s Angels, but after three seasons she retired from crime-fighting. She went on to appear in shows such as Scarecrow and Mrs. King and Baby Boom. She has a memoir set for release in 2020.
Kate Jackson