In Hollywood, for actors and singers alike, it seems like the public’s interest in them diminishes slowly over time. Those who were popular years ago might still be around now, but most people won’t take notice. All the same, there are plenty of celebrities who’ve already made their mark and gained fame and yet, they’re still in plenty of roles or releasing music today. In fact, there are more of them than one might realize! For instance, did you know that Celine Dion is still going strong and releasing music? Or that Dick Van Dyke is still eager to reprise previous roles? It’s true! Here are some of our favorite celebrities who are still making the most of their careers.
Julie Andrews – Age 85
At age 85, the beloved Julie Andrews is still going strong and working hard. From her breakthrough role in The Sound of Music to her role as the lovable Mary Poppins in 1964, Julie Andrews has become a Hollywood megastar throughout the years. Not to mention, who can forget her iconic role as Queen Clarisse Renaldi in The Princess Diaries and its sequel? Well, Julie is not done quite yet. Nowadays, she’s still doing voice work in movies and TV.
Julie Andrews Age 85
Robert Redford – Age 84
Robert Redford has achieved great things throughout his acting career, and at age 84, is still showing no sign of stopping. In 2002, he won the Lifetime Achievement Oscar award. On top of all his memorable roles, Robert has founded the Sundance Film Festival back in 1980. Despite the fact that the last role listed online is his role in Avengers: Endgame, he’s still continuing with voice work and executive producing.
Robert Redford Age 84
Dick Van Dyke – Age 94
Dick Van Dyke started his work as an actor on The Phil Silvers Show while also appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show as a sketch actor. By 1961, he got his very own show, The Dick Van Dyke Show, that ran until 1966. His most famous roles are in movies like Bye Bye Birdie and Mary Poppins. Well, he’s not done yet. He’s set to star alongside Louis Gossett Jr. in the upcoming movie, Capture The Flag.
Dick Van Dyke Age 94
Ian McKellen – Age 81
Sir Ian McKellen is known for his successful career as a stage and screen actor with two Oscar nominations. He played the famous role of Gandalf in The Hobbit and in the Lord of the Rings movies. However, his role as Magneto in X-Men is the one that catapulted him to mainstream success that is still going on today. He’s still appearing in movies on a regular basis, including pictures like Cats and Infinitum: Subject Unknown.
Ian McKellen Age 81
Jane Fonda – Age 82
Jane Fonda is now famous for all her achievements in the acting business throughout the years. The 82-year-old is most famous for her roles in the movie Cat Ballou, Barbarella, The China Syndrome, and The Morning After. While all these movies were released in the 60s, 70s, and 80s, her career is still thriving today. Recently, she starred in the popular TV show, Grace and Frankie for seven seasons.
Jane Fonda Age 82
Betty White -Age 98
Betty White has been acting since the 1940s and is still showing no sign of stopping anytime soon! An animal lover and animal rights activist, Betty is just as active in the entertainment industry as she was 20, 30, or 40 years ago. Her most famous roles are in The Mary Tyler Moore Show and in The Golden Girls, of course. All the same, she’s still acting plenty and appearing in both movies and TV series on a regular basis.
Betty White Age 98
Celine Dion – Age 52
Who hasn’t heard of the iconic Canadian singer, Celine Dion? She’s famous for her powerful and skilled vocals. She is one of the best-selling Canadian recording artists, not to mention, one of the best-selling artists of all time with record sales of more than 200 million worldwide. She became internationally famous when she won both the 1982 Yamaha World Popular Song Festival and the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest, in which she represented Switzerland. To this day, she’s still releasing music.
Celine Dion Age 52
Barbara Mandrell – Age 71
Barbara Mandrell is a woman of many talents. The American country music singer, musician, and actress is famous for plenty of country hits in the 70s and 80s as well as her very own primetime variety TV show that made her one of the most successful female singers in her time. In 2009, Barbara was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Additionally, she’s been inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2016. She’s still a member of the Grand Ole Opry, an honor she’s held since 1972.
Barbara Mandrell Age 71
Jamie Lee Curtis – Age 61
Jamie Lee Curtis is an actress who hasn’t stopped working since she began her career, like many others on this list. Aside from acting, she’s an author and an activist as well. Since she made her acting debut in 1978, she’s appeared in a lot of horror films in the 80s. Since then, she’s mixed things up plenty in terms of film genres she’s appeared in. For her incredible talent, she’s received plenty of awards, including a Golden Globe and a BAFTA award as well. Naturally, she’s still in the scene these days.
Jamie Lee Curtis Age 61
Don Johnson – Age 70
Don Johnson is still going strong in his acting career since his beginning in 1969. The actor, producer, director, singer, and songwriter is not letting age slow him down, that’s for sure. From playing a famous role in Miami Vice to winning a Golden Globe, he’s made waves throughout his successful career. Naturally, he’s gotten a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well. You’ll still be seeing plenty of Don in the upcoming months as he’s been working on several projects.
