The 70’s had a lot of things going for it. The rise of flower power? The emergence of video games? The chaotic political issues? Not to mention the growing popularity of bell-bottom jeans all happened in this time period. Well, the cultural bit is not the only part of the 70’s that’s worth reminiscing, we mustn’t forget the most famous celebrities of that time! It doesn’t matter if they were models or Hollywood stars, these celebrities are simply unforgettable.
Linda Ronstadt
Linda Ronstadt first gained popularity when she performed in Troubadour nightclub in West Hollywood. Her nickname, the “First Lady of Rock” may be more familiar to you. In the entirety of her career, she was able to win 10 Grammy Awards, more than 30 gold as well as platinum albums. Sadly, Parkinson’s disease ended her career in singing in 2012. In 2013, she wrote a personal biography about her experiences as a singer entitled Simple Dreams: A Musical Memoir.
Linda Ronstadt
Goldie Hawn
This star who first had her shot at fame in the comedy show Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-in is quite familiar to everyone. She then effortlessly got comedic roles in various movies such as Butterflies are Free and There’s my Girl in my Soup. She has cemented her mark in the movie industry with blockbusters such as Death Becomes Her, Overboard and The First Wives Club. Even though she took a break from the movie industry in the 2000’s, she made a comeback on screen in Snatched in 2017 with actress Amy Schumer. Oh, and she also gave her approval of the remake of her movie Overboard as said by Anna Faris who starred in said remake.
Goldie Hawn
Pam Grier
Blaxploitation films have introduced Pam Grier to the world in the early 1970’s. Her movies: Foxy Brown, Coffy, and Sheba, baby may remind you of her. She continued acting even after the 1970’s. She starred in movies such as Man with the Iron Fists, Mars Attacks! and Bad Grandmas. She has just announced that a documentary which drew its inspiration from her book called Pam will be released. Perhaps, you have seen her in This is Us as the grandma.
Pam Grier
Linda Gray
This one is not your usual Hollywood fairytales. Linda Gray did not become famous by landing the leading role in her breakout movie. In fact, she was the body double in the movie The Graduate for Mrs. Robinson. You could say that it launched her into stardom. She also said that she received $25 per leg in that movie! It wasn’t Anne Bancroft’s pair of legs at all! After that, she took the lead in the show Dallas as Sue Ellen. She even reappeared in the same role in the show’s remake. Throughout the years, she has continued to work in the movie industry collaborating with actors like Sylvester Stallone in Oscar. She also starred in The Entertainer and Star of Jaipur. Her most recent work is Prescience where she once again takes the leading role.
Linda Gray
Kim Basinger
Kim Basinger conquered not just the catwalk but also the movie screens in the 1970’s. Her breakthrough role was in the TV show Gemini Man. She then rose to fame taking more movie roles and TV shows after her success in the 1976 mini-series. Her most memorable role yet is in the movie L.A. Confidential where she played the role of Lynn Bracken. Today, her career in both the small and big screens is still flourishing. You may have seen her with Russell Crowe in The Nice Guys. You can also see her in Fifty Shades Darker.
Kim Basinger
Barbara Streisand
Need we introduce her? She has been widely successful in her career and this feat was brought about by her 1960 musicals, Hello, Dolly! and Funny Girl. However, it wasn’t until the 1970’s did she earn the star status as an actress. As if that is not amazing enough, she also directs, composes, writes and produces now. It was said that she and Gwyneth Paltrow will star in The Politician, a comedy show which is scheduled to be released on Netflix. And, yes, we forgot to mention that she has also sold multiple albums in her music career. No biggie.
Barbara Streisand
Billie Jean King
This sports legend first gained popularity when she won against Bobby Riggs in a tennis match in 1973. It was heralded as the “Battle of the Sexes”. A movie depicting this event was made and Emma Stone played the character of Billie Jean King. She was the first famous female athlete to come out publicly as gay in 1981. She was then inducted in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1987, six years after her coming out. In 1987, she divorced Larry King. Since then, she has been with Ilana Kloss, her former partner in doubles. They live in New York together.
Billie Jean King
Ann-Margret
She became famous in Bye Bye Birdie where she played Kim Mcafee. Maybe you still remember her? After the said movie, she became very successful in Hollywood that she has remained active in the industry even to this day. She acted alongside Morgan Freeman in Going in Style in 2017 and played the role of Barbara in the movie Papa in 2018. Aside from acting, she has also received recognition as a singer by having been nominated in the Grammy’s.
Ann Margret
Alison Arngrim
Obviously, most of you know her from the Little House on the Prairie on the Prairie where she played Nellie. She has worked in various movies and shows but Nellie seems to be her most popular role. She has had trouble in surpassing her success in the said movie. Many people did applaud her funny biography entitled Confessions of a Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated. These days, she fills her time with charitable work.
Alison Arngrim
Maureen McCormick
Up next is Maureen McCormick. She joined the cast of a well-loved show called The Brady Bunch where she played Marcia. After this, she reappeared in the same role in spin-off shows and films. She joined reality TV shows including I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and Dancing with the Stars. You may have even seen her in The Neighborhood with Danny Aiello in 2017. She still acts up to now, so look forward to seeing her again in the big screen!
Maureen McCormick
Teri Garr
We all knew Teri Garr from the movie Young Frankenstein as Igna. She starred in this movie with Gene Wilder. After this, she took the lead in Tootsie and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Sadly, she was diagnosed with a degenerative disease called multiple sclerosis (MS) as per her announcement in 2002. Today, she is the National Ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society! She also chairs the national movement of Women Against MS Program that is run by the society. She has mostly retired from the performing arts since 2007.
Teri Garr
Cicely Tyson
From modelling to acting, this amazing star became extremely popular in productions such as The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pitman, Sounder, Roots and King. It is extremely incredible to note that she is still active to this day at the age of 93. She even starred in How to Get Away with Murder.
Cicely Tyson
Charlene Tilton
Charlene Tilton, one of the stars in Dallas, played Lucy Ewing. She was called ‘poisonous dwarf’ because of her height and role in the said show. After Dallas, she tried to become a singer. She then worked as both an actress and a singer for a few years before deciding to focus more on philanthropy. Today, she advocates greatly in spreading awareness about autism.
Charlene Tilton
Paula Prentiss
She was known for comedy when she first started her acting career. However, she effectively broke that image with her iconic role in The Stepford Wives, a horror film released in 1975. Many remember her fondly for her roles in movies like The Black Marble, What’s New Pussycat? and the television show, He & She. She has not snagged any leading roles in movies for several years but she did join the cast of I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House, a horror film which was released in 2016.
Paula Prentiss
Loretta Swit
She is an award-winning actress who is best known for her role as Major Margaret in the comedy series, M*A*S*H. However, she has had fewer projects in Hollywood since the latter part of the 1990’s. She has dubbed and played a part in an upcoming film Play the Flute. Have you heard that back in 1985, she wrote A Needlepoint Scrapbook which features her needlepoint designs?
Loretta Swit
Debbie Harry
She didn’t always go by the name Debbie Harry. Harry was originally called Angela Tremble. She rose to stardom as the lead singer of the band Blondie. Their first album came out in 1976. After disbanding in 1982, the band has re-formed and started releasing albums again in 1997. They still perform these days and their latest album was released in 2017. Debbie Harry has also become very dedicated in helping through charity due to the influence of Elton John. She stated, “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.” Nowadays, she aids the fight against cancer and endometriosis.
Debbie Harry
Ali MacGraw
She first started with product endorsements. Then, she starred as Jenny in the movie Love Story in 1970. Despite her success, she only had three other movies in the 70’s, namely: Convoy, The Getaway and Players. Her latest film was Glam which was released in 1997. She was, however, reunited with her costar in Love Story, Ryan O’ Nela for the show Love Letters, a stage production.
Ali MacGraw
Loni Anderson
Loni Anderson did not have a sudden rise to fame. She only used to have small roles in the 70’s. It all changed in 1978 when she starred in WKRP in Cincinnati as Jennifer. This catapulted her to stardom. She has joined productions like Partners in Crime, Easy Street, and White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd. She recently starred with Bridget Everett in Love You More, an Amazon production.
Loni Anderson
Jane Seymour
Jane Seymour rose to fame after her role as Solitaire in Live and Let Die. She also starred in The Four Feathers and Battlestar Galactica. To this day, she is still active in Hollywood and has even written some books relating to self-help and inspiration. Also, she has been actively giving aid to abused or neglected children. In the early part of 2018, at 67 years old, she posed for Playboy for the third time, making her the oldest woman to pose for the said magazine. She described how she was sexually harassed by a movie producer in the 70’s in her interview.
Jane Seymour
Diane Keaton
Her debut was technically in The Godfather where she played Kay. However, people are more familiar with her collaborations with Woody Allen in Play It Again Sam, Sleeper, Annie Hall, and Love and Death. In addition, her role in Annie Hall won her an Oscar. Years after her debut, she still lands roles in hit movies like The Family Stone, Father of the Bride and The First Wives Club. These days, she takes photos, writes, develops real estate and sings, occasionally.
Diane Keaton
Sissy Spacek
Spacek received good reviews from critics in the movie Badlands. This is what launched her career in the 70’s. Then, she took the leading role in Carrie, a horror movie that made her quite famous. This movie got her a nomination for an Academy Award. Over the years, she took many different roles in blockbuster movies. She has starred in movies like Missing, In the Bedroom, Coal Miner’s Daughter and The Help.
Sissy Spacek
Faye Dunaway
She first started as a stage actress in Broadway. Her debut on the big screen happened in 1967 when she joined the cast of The Happening. However, she did not rise to fame until her movie Bonnie and Clyde where she took the leading role of Bonnie. She even received an Oscar for the said role. Since then she has sustained a success in her career in Hollywood. Recently, she joined Gina Gershon and Nicholas Cage in the thriller Inconceivable. Unlike other celebrities, she has been very hush hush about her personal life. All that is known of her is that she was married twice. She divorced husband number 2, Terry O’ Neill in 1987 and they had one son.
Faye Dunaway
Julie Andrews
This actress also started her career in Broadway. She was part of the cast in shows such as Camelot and My Fair Lady. Yes, her performances were quite exemplary in the musical films: The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins. Aside from her success in the big screen, she also conquered the small screen in the 70’s by headlining the ABC variety specials. She is still active these days and she was also the voice of Gru’s mother in Despicable Me 3. What’s even more amazing is that she is also an author. She wrote her own biography in 2008 and has written several children’s books.
Julie Andrews
Beverly Johnson
This African American model created a historical moment when she appeared on the cover of American Vogue as well as Elle in France. She also acted in some movies throughout the years. Her article in Vanity Fair in 2014 described how she was drugged by Bill Cosby in the 80’s. This was also mentioned in her memoir which was published in 2015.
Beverly Johnson
Karen Lynn Gorney
You may have seen her in All My Children as Tara. However, her most memorable role was in Saturday Night Fever when she played the role of Stephanie. Her co-star in that movie was John Travolta. She had a hiatus from acting in the 80’s. But she did return to show business after ten years in The Sopranos and Law & Order. She recently starred in the movieH.O.M.E. and her other projects are still in production.
Karen Lynn Gorney
Lorraine Gary
She became known in her role in the Steven Spielberg movie, Jaws. After that 1941 film, she considered retirement but came back to re-appear as Ellen Brody in Jaws: The Revenge. These days, she fills her time with her philanthropic endeavors which includes collaborations with the Human Rights Watch Women’s Right Advisory Committee and the Human Rights Watch Africa Advisory Committee.
Lorraine Gary
Ellen Burstyn
Ellen Burstyn was considered a true star in the 1970’s. She was nominated in the Oscar’s for her role in The Last Picture Show and then later on for her performance in The Exorcist. She eventually won in the Academy Awards for her role as Alice in the Martin Scorsese’s Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. Her other notable performances were in Resurrection and Requiem for a Dream. Now, she still continues to act and you may see her film The Tale on HBO. It was released in 2018 and she starred this film with Laura Dern.
Ellen Burstyn
Meryl Streep
This famous actress first haled from Boadway. She landed a television movie role in 1977 called Deadliest Season. Right after it, she starred in Kramer v Kramer which earned her an Oscar and a Golden Globe Award. Now, she is one of the award-winning actresses in Hollywood. Among actors she has the most number of Oscar nominations. So, who are excited to watch Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again? You can also see her in the second season Big Little Lies on HBO.
Meryl Streep
Marilu Henner
She was first known as part of the cast of the original Broadway musical, Grease. Her first movie was Between the Lines. The next one paired her with Richard Gere in Bloodbrothers. However, she was completely launched to stardom in Taxi as Elaine. Now, she also produces films, writes books and hosts radio shows. Her other activities include advocating in healthy diet particularly promoting the non-dairy ones and maintaining a healthy lifestyle and exercising. She has talked a lot about Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory, a rare disorder that let’s her remember exact details from every aspect of her life.
Marilu Henner
Carol Kane
She first received a high recognition in Hester Street by playing the role of Gitl. For that role, she got a nomination for Golden Globe award. She then joined the cast of several movies like Annie Hall, Addams Family Values,The Princess Bride and Scrooged. These days, she is most remembered for being Lilian in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt which was created by Tina Fey.
Carol Kane
Talia Shire
She is best known for her role as Connie in The Godfather. She was also part of the cast of Rocky as Adrian, playing alongside Sylvester Stallone. Because of those two films, she was nominated in the Academy Awards. She still acts to this day and her most recent role was in Kingdom (a TV show) and movies such as Dreamland, Con Man and Palo Alto.
Talia Shire
Diana Ross
Everyone knows how great Diana Ross is, especially during her stint as the lead vocal of The Supremes. Even now, they are still recognized as one of the greatest bands in America. After she left The Supremes, Ross still succeeded in her solo career with hit singles like Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand) and Ain’t No Mountain High Enough. She has also joined the movie industry and has continued performing. She, along with the rest of The Supremes, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Ross was actually the inspiration for the character Deena Jones in the movie Dreamgirls which was played by none other than Beyonce. President Obama gave her the Presidential Medak of Freedom in 2016.
Diana Ross
Mindy Cohn
She is best remembered in the movie The Facts of Life for her role as Natalie. After that sensational role, she moved on to play different characters in shows such as The Second Half, The Secret Life of an American Teenager and The Kids From Room 402. These days, the youngsters may recognize her voice in the Velma character in Scooby-Doo Franchise. She recently acted in the drama Hollywood Dirt.
Mindy Cohn
Cybill Shepherd
Cybill Shepherd’s big break in the movie industry was in the 1971 film The Last Picture Show. She then got roles in several movies like The Heartbreak Kid and Taxi Driver which drove her star status to whole new level. She even crossed over to Broadway in 2012 in The Best Man with actor James Earl Jones. Her most recent works were Psycho, The L Word and Rose which was released in 2017 and starred by James Brolin and Pam Grier.
Cybill Shepherd
Agnetha Faltskog
She is best known as part of the famous quartet, ABBA. The A in her name is what the “A” in ABBA stands for. How cool is that? Their songs Take a Chance on Me and Dancing Queen are one of the greatest hits in the music industry. Unfortunately, ABBA disbanded in the 80’s. However, they surprised their fans by reuniting and releasing new songs in 2018, a first in more than 35 years! Also, Faltskog briefly ventured out on her own as a singer and authored an autobiography in 2016.
Agnetha Faltskog
Carly Simon
Musician Carly Simon launched her first album in 1971. In the said album, the chart topper “That’s the Way I’ve Always Heard it Should Be” was included. She released her next album shortly after the first one. However, the hit song “You’re So Vain”, was what really made her famous. She is still active in her music career and has even performed with singers like Taylor Swift in her Red tour. She wrote about her life in her memoir which was published in 2015. This included stories from her childhood to her former relationships like ex-husband, James Taylor (musician).
Carly Simon
Sigourney Weaver
She debuted in a Woody Allen’s movie Annie Hall. Even though her role in the said movie was small, it still launched her acting career. She starred in Alien as the lead actress and went on to reprise the role in the succeeding installments of the movie. After that, she has acted in the movies: Ghostbusters and Avatar. She also played some roles in Broadway shows which eventually got her a Tony. She is still active in her acting career and has other Avatar movies in production.
Sigourney Weaver
Catherine Bach
You got it right! She played Daisy Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard. This iconic role led to more parts in movies. She played Anita Lawson in The Young and the Restless, a 2012 soap opera. Her most recent work was in the television movie My Best Friend.
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Lynda Carter
This former Miss World America (1972) moved on to become the original Wonder Woman. Of course, she played the same role in the television series of the same title in until 1979. She continued acting after the said show and even released her own songs. She joined the cast of the movie The Dukes of Hazzard in 2005. You can also see her in Super Girl, Sky High and Super Troopers 2 (2018).
Lynda Carter
Chris Evert
She started playing tennis at the young age of five and succeeded in becoming a tennis star. She became a world champion and enjoyed that title for many years (1974 to 1981). In addition, she won the “Sportsman of the Year Award” in Sports Illustrated, making her the first woman to earn such title. Since she retired from tennis, she focused on coaching and working as an ESPN Analyst. She has also opened her own sports apparel line. She and Serena Williams are tied for having six wins in the championship of US Open.
Chris Evert
Shelley Duvall
She got Hollywood’s attention in her roles in some of Robert Altman’s movies. Of course, you remember her in McCabe & Mrs. Miller, Brewster McCloud, Nashville, 3 Women and Thieves Like Us.. Ten years later, she became even more popular because of her leading roles in Popeye and The Shining. After acting in the 80’s and 90’s, she became a producer of children’s shows. Her last role in the movies was in the first part of the 2000’s. She made the front-page news in 2016 because Dr. Phil and USA Today said she was mentally ill.
Shelley Duvall
Cloris Leachman
She was already world-famous in the 70’s. Winning an Oscar for her role in The Last Picture Show, hallmarked the new phase of her stardom in Hollywood. She also earned several awards for her role as Phyllis in The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Now, she has around 300 awards on her belt. She still acts to this day although she is well over the age of 90! What an unstoppable woman!
Cloris Leachman
Jodi Foster
She first joined the show business as a product endorser. As people recognized her talent in acting, she was given small roles in television shows. She got her first leading role in Paper Moon, a short-lived television show which was based on a movie with the same name. Finally, her role as Iris in the movie Taxi Driver was her breakthrough role as an adult. After that she went on the win two Oscars and numerous awards. These days, she directs more than she acts.
Jodi Foster
Rene Russo
She first became known as a model. She has graced the covers of may fashion magazines including Vogue and Cosmopolitan. However, her career didn’t really take off until the 1980’s. She managed to get a role in the show Sable. She then starred in movies such as Major League and other more recent movies like Tin Cup, Thor, Nightcrawler and The Intern.
Rene Russo
Helen Mirren
She first started as a stage actress. Mirren used to work in the Royal Shakespeare Company. She made a smooth transition to the film industry in Shakespearean plays adapted into movies due to the time she spent in the theater. People easily noticed her in the movies she was in. She then starred in blockbuster movies like Hitchcock and The Queen. She is one of the few to have won the “Triple Crown of Acting”, which indicates that she got a Grammy, a Tony and an Oscar! Wow!
Helen Mirren
Annette Bening
Similar to Mirren, Annette Bening started in the theater. She studied theater in 1980 in a university. She then joined the Colorado Shakespeare Festival Company in 1980. Bening starred in productions like Macbeth and Pygmalion. She debuted in the small screen in Manhunt for Claude Dallas. Her small role in that film launched her acting career. In the 90’s, she received many nominations in her work in the movies such as American Beauty. To this day, she still has an active acting career.
Annette Bening
Jami Gertz
When she was a theater student at NYU, a talent agent discovered her. In 1981, she first had a small role in On the Right Track. Then her shot at popularity came in Square Pegs where she played the role of Muffy. She has since established a name for herself and has starred in shows like, The Facts of Life, ER, Ally McBeal and the Entourage, which is shown on HBO.
Jami Gertz
Mia Sara
Being born from two photographers, Mia Sara surely did not run out of creative genes. She instantly rose to fame after playing Lilly in Ridley Scott’s 1985 film, Legend. Mia Sara became even more popular after Ferris Bueller’s Day Off where she played the role of Sloane, opposite Matthew Broderick. She had then become very active in acting until the 2000’s. Her first husband was Sean Connery’s son. Now, she is married to the son of Jim Henson, one of the Muppets.
Mia Sara
Karen Allen
Karen Allen debuted in Animal House, in 1978. After this movie, she joined the cast of Raiders of the Lost Ark as part of Marion, opposite Harrison Ford. This movie really propelled her to stardom. She has then acted in productions life The Glass Menagerie, The Perfect Storm, Sandlot and A Year by the Sea. She now lived in Massachusetts where she also teaches yoga.
Karen Allen
Mia Farrow
She first started acting with smaller roles in the 1960’s. Then, she was casted as Allison MacKenzie in Peyton Place. This gave her the opportunity to grab bigger roles like the lead in the horror Rosemary’s Baby as Rosemary. She is now a very well-known Hollywood actress. Farrow most recent work include Widows’ Peak, Be Kind Rewind and Dark Horse. She has also been active in her humanitarian work all around the world.
Mia Farrow
Jennifer Connelly
Jennifer Connelly actually modeled as a child! Then, she was featured in advertisements and magazines. She first started acting in Once Upon a Time in America. She got her first leading role shortly after that in the horror movie Phenomena. In the 1980’s, she actively pursued her acting career and even got an Oscar for her role in A Beautiful Mind. She also got a part in Blood Diamond, Requiem for a Dream and American Pastoral.
Jennifer Connelly
Michelle Pfeiffer
In 1979, Michelle Pfeiffer’s first role was a bombshell in Delta House. A few years later, she landed the leading role in a musical film, Grease 2. A year after that, she got her most popular role as Elvira Hancock in Scarface. She is also known for her performances in What Lies Beneath, Dangerous Minds and Batman Returns.
Michelle Pfeiffer
Diane Lane
Having been born from a father who was a drama coach and a mother who was a model, it was quite natural for Diane Lane to become an actress. The theater was her source of comfort and joy in her turbulent childhood. Then, in 1979, she made her debut on-screen in A Little Romance. She was unstoppable in the 1980’s. Obviously, her movies like Rumble Fish and The Outsiders the most popular. Even now, she is still active in numerous productions. She plays alongside Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway in Serenity as Karen.
Diane Lane
Jennifer Jason Leigh
As a teenager in the 1970’s, she started getting small roles in various shows and movies. Her role as Stacy in Fast Times at Ridgemont High in 1982 launched her star status in Hollywood. She then transitioned to doing more mature movies like Last Exit to Brooklyn and Miami Blues. She continues acting to this day with parts in Twin Peaks and Atypical.
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Nastassja Kinski
Her brilliant performance in Stay as You Are as Francesca brought on the rise to fame of this German actress. She then got the lead role in Tess which got her two nominations in the Golden Globe Awards. She is still active in both Germany and America. You may see her in the David Lynch film, Inland Empire and Sugar. She also joined the dance competition Let’s Dance in Germany.
Nastassja Kinski
Dolly Parton
It would be impossible to complete the list of 70’s stars without including the legend, Dolly Parton. This country singer released multiple chart-toppers like “I Will Always Love You,” “Jolene,” and “Love is Like a Butterfly” in the 1970’s. She has since enjoyed continuous success in her career. In 1977, she got her own variety show called Dolly!. She had her biggest tour in America in 2016 covering 60 cities! Oh and she also did a remake of “Jolene” with the Pentatonix. Oh and did you know that she is also the godmother of Miley Cyrus?
Dolly Parton
Lauren Hutton
It may sound crazy, but the model Lauren Hutton changed the beauty standards in the 1970’s because of her small flaw – her gap tooth. She made it possible for people to accept imperfections even in models. She even set a record being on the cover of Vogue 27 times. Hutton has also tried her hand at acting by appearing in The Joneses and The Gambler. Oh, and she was also in Amy Schumer’s I Feel Pretty.
Lauren Hutton
Jacqueline Bisset
In 1968, she sky-rocketed to fame when she was casted opposite Frank Sinatra in The Detective. In the latter part of 1970’s, she was part of 17 films. That was not the last of it though! She was in both The Double Lover and 9/11 in 2017. Keep your eyes open for her multiple projects!
Jacqueline Bisset
Dawn Wells
You may have known her in Gilligan’s Island as Mary Ann Summers, a castaway. She also re-appeared in the same role many times for films and other guest appearances. Wells continued acting after that and also joined a tour with a musical theater group. She wrote a memoir in 2014 entitled, What Would Mary Ann Do? A Guide to Life. Oh, and in 2016, she was the marketing ambassador for MeTV.
Dawn Wells
Olivia Newton-John
She rose to super stardom as the star in the musical film, Grease. People often remember her as Sandy, her role in the movie. She also played many famous roles throughout the years. She also made songs like in 2016 when she released her album Friends for Christmas. These days, she goes on tour regularly for her music. She was most recently casted in Sharknado 5: Global Swarming.
Olivia Newton John
Kirstie Alley
Her role as Saavik in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan literally launched her career as an actress. Despite being active in Hollywood since 1978, more people know her as Rebecca in Cheers. Her performance in this movie won her a Golden Globe. Recently, she was in the show Scream Queens as Ingrid Hoffel. Alley has also vocally expressed her belief in Scientology.
Kirstie Alley
Sophia Loren
Ever since she was young Sophia Loren had shown a great deal of beauty and talent. At the age of 15, she had started a career in acting. Her role as Cesira in Two Women earned her fame not just in America but also around the globe. This Italian actress also won an Oscar for it. After that, she also starred in other prominent movies like A Special Day, Man of La Mancha and Brass Target. Her latest projects was in 2013, but she still has a lot of influence in Hollywood.
Sophia Loren
Samantha Fox
This singer got her first record deal at the age of 16. She did not immediately become famous. Her song Touch Me was number one in 17 countries made her a household name. She has now released 6 albums in total. In 2016. She appeared on the television program Celebrity Big Brother. In 2015, her partner Myra Stratton died.
Samantha Fox
Erin Murphy
In the show Bewitched, Erin Murphy played the cute, little Tabitha. She initially shared this role with her twin but took over it completely later on. Once the show was done, she only had a role in the show Lassie and did some commercials. After that, she became an acting coach, an inspirational speaker, a stylist, makeup artist and casting director. She is also quite passionate about raising awareness about autism as one of her sons has the said disorder. Her most recent television appearance was in Life Interrupted.
Erin Murphy
Susan Anton
She is best known for being the model in Muriel cigar commercials in the 1970’s. She also appeared in different Mery Griffin shows. Also, she was casted with Mel Tillis in a variety show. Unfortunately, the show did not last very long. Despite that, she was made it to the list of “Most Promising Faces in 1979” in TIME magazine. She still continued acting and even joined the cast of Sharknado 4.
Susan Anton
Traci Lords
Most people know her because of her popularity in the adult film industry. After her sensational introduction to show business, she transitioned to mainstream media. You may have seen her in Married With Children, MacGyver or Cry-Baby alongside Johnny Depp. She has also joined shoes like Nash Bridges and Melrose Place. It’s also hard to ignore that fact that she also sings and in fact, she has recorded many soundtracks. In 2013, she also wrote an autobiography. These days, she is active in a show that she stars with Keanu Reeves called Swedish Dicks.
Traci Lords
Jane Fonda
Her fame, along with her first Oscar, came from her role in Klute. Despite having experienced a down time her career, she has picked herself up and has managed to rise again. More importantly, her workout videos were so popular that they were considered the highest-selling VHS in history. Aside from that, she also had roles in Fun with Dick and Jane, Coming Home and 9 To 5. You may have also seen her in Georgia Rule and Monster-In-Law. Now, she has joined Martin Sheen, Sam Waterston and Lily Tomlin in the Netflix productions, Grace and Frankie.
Jane Fonda
Joanna Cameron
Her role in the children’s show The Secrets of Isis made Cameron popular. She has enjoyed its long success from 1975 to 1997. However, her fame started dimming in the next ten years. After leaving her career in Hollywood, she worked in home healthcare, then worked in marketing particularly for hotels.
Joanna Cameron
Daryl Hannah
In 1979, Daryl Hannah got her first movie role in The Fury, a horror film. She did this after she was done studying acting and ballet. Hannah became more popular when she starred in movies like Splash, opposite Tom Hanks, and Steel Magnolias. She also became part of movies like My Favorite Martian, The Little Rascals, Crimes and Misdemeanors and A Walk To Remember. A lot of people also identify her in Blade Runner and Kill Bill. Now, she is in Sense8, a Netflix show. She is dating Neil Young. They have been in a relationship since 2014.
Daryl Hannah
Barbi Benton
She has appeared on Playboy many times and rose to fame when she dated Hugh Hefner. They dated for 7 years (1969 to 1976). She crossed over to acting after modelling and was part of Sugar Time!, Fantasy Island and The Love Boat. She got married to George Gradow in 1979. They had two children. She last appeared in public in 2014. In that appearance she said that Bill Cosby was a frequent visitor of the Playboy mansion.
Barbi Benton
Susan Dey
Obviously, Dey is most famous for playing as Laurie Partridge in the family-oriented show, The Partridge Family. She left the said role in 1974 then starred in movies. However, she did not experience the same amount of popularity on television as she did in the movies. You’ve probably seen her in Love & War and L.A. Law. Actually, she recently appeared twice in the show Third Watch. She has not made any appearance since.
Susan Dey
Lola Falana
Lola Falana, with the help of both Dinah Washington and Sammy Davis Jr. became famous as an actor, singer and dancer. Although she was born and raised in the United States, she became famous in Italy. After becoming extremely famous there, she made her American debut in the movie The Liberation of L.B. Jones in 1970. She got the nickname, “Queen of Las Vegas” when she started performing in Vegas as a dancer. Unfortunately, in 1987, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and has stopped appearing in movies of television shows. However, she made and appearance on stage in a local theater in Branson, Missouri. Now she spends most of her time in her humanitarian work connected with a group called Save Sub-Saharan Orphans.
Lola Falana
Jaclyn Smith
She is most commonly remembered in her role as Kelly in the television show, Charlie’s Angels. Jaclyn continued to pursue acting even after the show was finished. She appeared in The District and Christina Cromwell. He recent work was Bridal Wave. Aside from acting, she also designs clothes. In fact, she has her own clothing line and she was one of the first celebrities to do so. She married Dr. Brad Allen, a cardiothoracic surgeon in Houston in 1997. She fought against breast cancer in 2003. After a few years, she appeared in a documentary about it.
Jaclyn Smith
Uma Thurman
Acting has always been Uma Thurman’s passion since she was in middle school. However, she started out as a model first. She was discovered by casting directors when she was a model. She appeared in three movies in 1988, Dangerous Liaisons being one of them. Her breakthrough role came in Pulp Fiction, a Quentin Tarantino film. She then headlined the Tarantino movies, Kill Bill. Her movies War with Grandpa and Down a Dark Hill are coming out soon.
Uma Thurman
Christie Brinkley
She is well-known for being the model of Sports Illustrated in its swimsuit edition. Having been featured on the front cover of the said magazine three times in the late 70’s made her an iconic celebrity. She then got many endorsement campaigns for various products including the famous makeup brand, CoverGirl. She was recently featured again in the cover of Sports Illustrated, only this time, she was joined by her two daughters. Oh, and she also played Garry’s wife, Gayle in Parks and Recreation.
Christie Brinkley
Kate Jackson
She played the role of Sabrina Duncan, a beautiful crime-fighter, for three seasons in Charlie’s Angels. After leaving the show, she appeared in other shows like Baby Boom and Scarecrow and Mrs. King. She then began writing. She is actually writing a memoir which is due to be released in 2020.
Kate Jackson
Beth Chapman
Chapman made history when she became the youngest licensed bail bondsman in Denver at the age of 29. However, that record was broken by her step-daughter. She is mostly famous for her part in Dog the Bounty Hunter and Dog and Beth: On the Hunt. In 2017, she fought and won over throat cancer.
Beth Chapman
Victoria Principal
Her first but unmemorable role was in Marie in The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean in 1972. However, she became famous as Pamela in the soap, Dallas which ran from 1978 to 1987. After that show, she starred in many movies and shows. She recently appeared in Titans. Nowadays, she spends her time helping animals in her philanthropic causes.
Victoria Principal
Morgan Fairchild
Originally named Patsy Ann McClenny, she rose to fame in Search For Tomorrow as Jennifer Pace. It ran from 1973 to 1977. She then moved on to star in Dallas, Kojak and Happy Days. However, she did not get any major role before the 1980’s. Yes, it was her role in Flamingo Road as Constance Weldon Semole Carlyle. She still acts and has even joined the cast in Days of Our Lives.
Morgan Fairchild
Charo
Coining the catchphrace, “cuchi-cuchi”, is just one of the many things that Charo is known for. She first entered show business as a singer and musician in the 70’s. She is also a well-known comedian who is famous for not being fluent in English. These days. she is not as famous as she used to be. But she still continues to act in movies like Sharknado 5: Global Swarming.
Charo