Famous Female Stars From The 70s And 80s: Then And Now.
By
Shehzad in
Entertainment
On 3rd September 2016
If you're old enough to actively remember the seventies, you're going to love this roundup. Yes, the decade was a fascinating time all around: Disco, spandex, nightlife, political unrest, feathered hair, groovy music, and more -- all of these things were memorable, but there are also some pretty iconic women that got their start during this decade. This post is all about them.
These are the women of the '70s, the music darling and the Hollywood starlets who went on to become household names and living legends. From Dolly Parton to Susan Sarandon to Jodie Foster, these varied talents have survived the ups and downs of the last 40+ years of life in the spotlight to secure names for themselves in the storied Hollywood hall of fame. Check out their stories below, and be prepared to be shocked at how good they all still look today.
#1 Kim Bassinger
Kim Bassinger is best known for her Oscar winning performance in L.A. Confidential in 1997. She still acts, and has appeared in dozens of hit movies. Somehow, she also hasn't aged a day.
#2 Faye Dunaway
Faye Dunaway broke into the Hollywood scene with "Bonnie and Clyde," and has become a legend over the course of her career. She's still active in the film industry, and is an icon and household name.
#3 Dolly Parton
Parton has been at the top of the country music industry for decades. She's had top ten album and number one songs, and her signature look makes her instantly recognizable.
#4 Loretta Swit
Loretta Swit's Polish parents didn't like the idea of her pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. but like any headstrong lady, she did it anyways. She was in a number of films and Broadway shows before landing the role of Maj. Margaret Houlihan in "M*A*S*H," the character she's best known for. Now, she's got her own jewelry line but stays out of the Hollywood spotlight.
#5 Raquel Welch
Famous for her role in "One Million Years B.C." and other dramas, Welch has remained a sex symbol even into her later years. Now, she's the brand ambassador for many beauty products, and a television acting legend.
#6 Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John made waves in "Grease," then went on to have a recording a career that earned her a rabidly loyal following. In fact, she still tours around the world, all these years later.
#7 Teri Garr
"Young Frankenstein," "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," The Black Stallion," and "After Hours" are just some of the many films Teri Garr has starred in over the years. Though she's out of the Hollywood game now, her fans still remember her fondly.
#8 Barbara Streisand
With a career spanning decades, Barbara Streisand is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. She's also done a little bit of everything, from movie acting to TV acting to just being a generally iconic present around Hollywood.
#9 Michelle Pfeiffer
Michelle Pfeiffer got her start back in the day as a Hollywood bombshell, but she quickly secured her place as an acting powerhouse by taking on a number of challenging roles over the years.
#10 Goldie Hawn
An iconic face of the 70's, Goldie Hawn made a name for herself in movies like "Death Becomes Her" and "The First Wives Club." These days, she likes to make cameos in unexpected movies and television shows, as well as doing a bit of voice acting.
#11 Jane Seymour
Most known for her role as Dr. Quinn in "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman," Seymour still appears on TV today. More recently, she has starred in multiple TV series and movies, always adding her signature acerbic wit and charm.
#12 Jodie Foster
Jodie Foster became famous after appearing in "Taxi Driver" as a teenager but she didn't stop there. Over the eighties, she continued to star in critically acclaimed films, and in 1991, she was in "The Silence of the Lambs," which earned her an Academy Award. Now, she primarily works as a director.
#13 Cher
You name it, Cher has done it: Singer, dancer, model, actress -- this legend can do it all. These days, she still records and tours, and still has a loyal following of her music. Simply put, the legend that Cher has created could never fade away.
#14 Jaclyn Smith
An original Charlie's Angel, Jaclyn Smith has continued her career as an actress, even reprising her Charlie's Angels role for a cameo in the 2003 movie remake of the show.
#15 Rene Russo
She started as a model, but Rene Russo later transitioned into acting, and became well known for movies like "Lethal Weapon 3" and "The Thomas Crown Affair." She hasn't done as many movies as her colleagues, but when she does show up, she kills it.
#16 Susan Sarandon
An iconic name for her roles in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "Thelma & Louise," Sarandon is a living legend and all-around talented actress. These days, she's heavily involved in political activism as well as acting.
#17 Lynda Carter
Lynda Carter is a face many from the 70's remember. She was Miss World USA 1972 and the star of Wonder Woman from 1975 to 1979. More recently, she has been doing theater on the West End and in other music related fields.
#18 Meryl Streep
There's not much to say about Meryl Streep, other than the fact that she built her career as a leading lady in the seventies to the Hollywood icon that she is today. She's been in too many films to count, and her ability to fully inhabit her characters has secured her icon status in the industry.
#19 Linda Gray
After her first brush with fame as Mrs. Robinson's body double in "The Graduate," Linda Gray played the beautiful, adulterous Sue Ellen on Dallas, a role the actress described as "The original Desperate Housewife." Though she's starred in plenty of shows, she's also committed to her first love, the theater.
#20 Pam Grier
Known for roles in "The Big Bird Cage" and "Foxy Brown,: Pam Grier was an icon in the 70's. More recently, she has smaller roles in television shows like "The L Word," and doing a bit of voice acting.
#21 Diane Keaton
She's come a long way from playing Michael Corleone's wife in "The Godfather," and was one of the most famous faces of the seventies. Her roles in films like "Annie Hall" and "Something's Gotta Give" have won her the undying affection of her fans, and she's showing no signs of slowing down.
#22 Ellen Burstyn
Ellen Burstyn is, simply put, iconic. She's been nominated for many acting awards, even nabbing one Oscar. She can do dramatic as well as comedic acting, and her presence on screen has been enjoyed for several decades. Most people remember her for films like "The Exorcist" and "Requiem for a Dream."
#23 Carol Kane
Carol Kane is remembered for her film and Broadway roles, including "Annie Hall" and "Taxi." She also played Madame Morrible in Wicked, both on Broadway and in traveling productions for almost ten years.
