The Most Famous Women Of The 60s Today

#1 Mary Tyler Moore

You've most likely seen her on her show called the "Mary Tyler Moore Show", in which she had the role of Mary Richards in the 1970's. But Mary started out in the 1960s doing films like "Thoroughly Modern Millie" and she was a major star for having appeared on the "Dick Van Dyke Show", and after that, continued her career in TV shows, as well as a few good films. One thing that really made her stand out, was that smile of hers. It's truly contagious and makes everyone look even better.

#2 Donna Douglas

Remembered as Elly May Clampett on "The Beverly Hillbillies", Donna Douglas was a major icon of the decade and can be recognized by her massive, blonde mane. She went on after Hillbillies to co=star on the country show Hee Haw and found it hard getting work because she was so well known as Ellie May. Unfortunately, she passed away in January of 2015, but she'll always be remembered for following her heart, especially when it came to loving her critters.

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#3 Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda is a is a well-known actress, model, and activist, as well as daughter of Hollywood legend, Henry Fonda. She started her career in 1960, in a Broadway play that got her two Tony award nominations. Later on, Fonda appeared in many silver screen classics, such as Barbarella, They Shoot Horses, Don't They and Coming Home. She never let up in the 70's and 80's with films like "Barefoot In The Park," "Coming Home", and "On Golden Pond". Fonda is also an exercise video guru, which is something that certainly helps her looking youthful well into her 70's. She's also admitted to going under the knife a few times, which according to her, made her look a decade younger.

#4 Catherine Deneuve

This French star has obtained numerous awards for her work, so much, that she is an icon in the world of French cinema. She started in the 60s and has not stopped since. Appearing in films like Dancer in the Dark and The Musketeer. today, she continues to act and participates in an array of philanthropic organizations. Often lending her hand at teaching acting in New York City.

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#5 Julie Andrews

She is easily recognized from such classic films as The Sound Of Music, Mary Poppins, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, but Andrews was in many other movies as well, including dramatic roles and several television specials in the 1960s. She also joined Anne Hathaway in the "The Princess Diaries" in 2001, and her glow from her youthful years is still intact.

#6 Vera Miles

Anyone who was alive during the 60s, or who appreciates films from the decade remembers "Psycho." Vera Miles starred in it, making her a familiar face of 60s films. She often worked with Alfred Hitchcock, even outside of "Psycho", and throughout her acting career, managed to star in a few hit TV shows and other movies including several episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents. In 1995, Miles retired, but her talent has made the deepest impact on Hollywood, so she is deserving of immense amounts of respect.

#7 Sophia Loren

Who could possibly forget the beautiful Sophia Loren? When she is talked about, everyone knows her name, and in addition to remembering her talent, her astonishing beauty is also noted. She starred in such films as "El Cid", "Houseboat", "The Gold of Naples", and "Grumpier Old Men". Loren is a major star in the realm of Italian cinema, and despite her age, she still acts today, looks more fabulous than ever, and continues to bring in awards.

#8 Tina Louise

This American Star began her career in theater, but eventually landed a huge role in a film called "God's Little Acre". This role ended up giving her a Golden Globe award for New Star of the Year, which is an utter success. And while it's pretty apparent that she's had some work done to maintain her youthful appearance, she is still beautiful and will always be remembered as a major contributor to the industry.

#9 Raquel Welch

Raquel Welch, born Jo Raquel Tejada, is one of the biggest sex symbols of the 20th century. Her doe-skin bikini clad physique has sold millions of posters, that are still being adored by men to this day. She was also voted #3 on Playboy magazine's "100 Sexiest Stars of the Twentieth Century". Welch has definitely managed to keep her beautiful looks, even at 75. Her unique persona, on and off screen, her helped her stay in the headlights, and on men's minds, for decades.

#10 Shirley MacLaine

Remember watching "Around the World in 80 Days?" That's one of the classics that Shirley MacLaine will always be remembered for. She has made hundreds of films through her career, mostly all classics, including, Terms of Endearment, The Apartment, Irma la Douce, and Two Mules For Sister Sara. One of her more recent works has included "Steel Magnolias", and "Downton Abbey", which has been a massive hit as of lately.

#11 Katharine Ross

Katharine Ross has been in a ton of films that most remember since the beginning of her career. Some of these flicks include "The Stepford Wives" and "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid", "The Singing Nun," and "The Swarm", which we assume you have seen, or at least heard of. Her role in "The Graduate" is what got her an Academy Award and set her on her way to superstardom. Ross is now married to actor Sam Elliott, whom she met when they co-starred in the 1978 film The Legacy. She has done several small roles and TV movies since the 2000's.

#12 Nichelle Nichols

Nichelle Nichols was actually a singer before transitioning into an actress. Her big debut was on "Star Trek", and she really defied some major stigmas of the time, by being a black actress, surrounded by white men (you go, girl!). Her feature that is probably best noticed by everyone, is her gorgeous set of eyebrows. Nichols knew how to take care of them, and boy, did we take note.

#13 Dawn Wells

Dawn Wells is most famous for her part on "Gilligan's Island", which was a major hit TV show on CBS. In terms of her style and appearance, she was usually seen with dark makeup and lipstick, which really made her already stunning features stand out. Today, she is 77 years old and still has that spunk that she had when she was at her prime in the 60s. She just signed on with MeTV to host several special events.

#14 Meredith MacRae

If there was anyone who always maintained a simple, but classy look, it was none other than Meredith MacRae. She was best known for her roles in "My Three Sons" and "Petticoat Junction." If you want to mimic her makeup routine, don't forget to moisturize, and don't overdo the eyeliner, mascara, or anything else that you might do to your eyes. Remember, less is always more!

#15 Faye Dunaway

The famed American actress began her career in the 1960's, performing on Broadway, but it wasn't until she starred in the film Bonnie and Clyde in 1967, that she left her mark in Hollywood forever. Most people remember Faye Dunaway as Warren Beatty's partner in crime, Bonnie and I bet she does too considering that she got her first Oscar nomination for the role! After that, her career skyrocketed, and she starred in more films in the 1970's including Chinatown, The Towering Inferno, Three Days of the Condor, and Network. Dunaway went on to win an Oscar, 3 Golden Globes, a BAFTA, an Emmy and became the first-ever recipient of a Leopard Club Award. Now, she is keeping busy and starring in the Amazon TV series Hand of God, and you will catch her in an upcoming film this year called The Bye Bye Man!

#16 Claire Bloom

Claire Bloom maintained a bold career, boasting roles in both films, as well as on stage. Charlie Chaplin was the one to discover her, originally, but even after the 60s, she has one heck of a repertoire of films that came out more recently. The one you'll probably best recognize is 2010's "The King's Speech", which she totally rocked.

#17 Shirley Knight

Known for her striking good looks and award winning acting, Shirley Knight is an actress of film, television, and stage. Her best known roles include The Dark at the Top of the Stairs, Sweet Bird of Youth, and Dutchman. She still acts today, and has been in both comedic and dramatic films.

#18 Vanessa Redgrave

If there is anyone who will be remembered for their stage acting during the 60s, it's Vanessa Redgrave. Like many actors, she went from stage to cinema during a common transition of testing the waters. She ended up winning an Academy Award later for her role in "Camelot", "Mission: Impossible", among others. Such awards have established her place in Hollywood. She has done several television movies over the years including a remake of Whatever Happened To Baby Jane, with her sister, Lynn Redgrave.

#19 Barbara Streisand

Barbara Streisand is certainly someone who has earned her nickname, Queen of the Divas! She is one of the best-selling artists of all time and by the time the 70's were over, she was listed as the most successful female singer in the U.S. Over the 6 decades of her amazing career, she has won Oscars, 10 Grammys, 9 Golden Globes, 5 Emmys, a Special Tony Awards and in 2015, Obama awarded her the Presidential Medal Of Freedom. She is currently on tour with her best hits from the past but she is fondly remembered for her films like "Funny Girl", "Hello Dolly", "What's Up Doc", and "Yentl".

#20 Barbara Eden

"I Dream of Jeannie" is one of the most famous TV shows from the 60s, and what made it oh-so-wonderful, was Barbara Eden's role as "Jeannie." No one else could have made the role better. Not only was Eden a great actress, but she had amazing makeup every time she was seen on TV. It's safe to say that she is the best example of how to properly use highlighter on your face. Take note, ladies!

#21 Shirley Jones

She is probably most recognized as Shirley Partridge, the mother and band leader on The Partridge Family in the 1970's. But, Shirley Jones was best remembered in the 60s as the actress who owned the world of musicals. She has starred in a few incredibly famous musicals, such as "Carousel", "The Music Man", and "Oklahoma!" to name just a few.

#22 Julie Christie

Movies like Doctor Zhivago and Madding Crowd are what made Julie Christine truly famous and part of the Hollywood film community. Despite all of her amazing work of the past, she still acts, and you've probably seen her in more recent films, like "The Company You Keep" and "Red Riding Hood." This woman will always remain a jewel to the industry.

#23 Claudia Cardinale

Claudia Cardinale is one of the best-known actresses in Italy, and that's saying a lot, because there were quite a few of them. She has done her share of American, French, Italian, and British films, and has done multiple transitions between them. That shows a lot about her diversity as an actress, as she never left any stone unturned when seeking a good role.

#24 Jacqueline Bisset

Although she is British, Jacqueline Bisset's work was of such high quality, that she even received the honorable French award of "LÃ©gion d'honneur." She has starred in movies like "Airport", "The Deep", and "Murder on the Orient Express." Today, she continues to act, and was awarded a Golden Globe for her role in "Dancing on the Edge."

#25 Ann Margret

The Swedish-American actress, singer, and dancer, born on 1941, doesn't seem to age! She is mostly famous for her roles on Bye Bye Birdie, Viva Las Vegas, and Carnal Knowledge, as well as numerous other Hollywood classics. She's even appeared on The Who's 1975 rock opera, Tommy! Margaret has won one Emmy Award, and was nominated for several Oscars, Emmy awards, SAG awards, and even a few Grammy awards!

#26 Goldie Hawn

Goldie Hawn was only 24 years old when she won her first Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in the movie Cactus (1969) and then her recurring stint on Laugh-In. For the next 3 decades of her career, she maintained her status as a bankable star! The actress was in a variety of movies in the 70's, 80's, and 90's, while also being the mother of the actress Kate Hudson. In 2002, she starred in the movie The Banger Sisters, which ended up being her last live-action film. Now Hawn in back into acting and will appear in Amy Schumer's comedy Mother/Daughter next year.

#27 Cher

Just one word says it all...Cher! If you ask every generation who Cher is, you will probably get a different answer each time. The actress and singer is known by most as the Goddess of Pop and is a memorable woman because of her unique voice and fashion style! People began to know her name after her and her husband started the pop group, Sonny & Cher. Cher is rather eclectic and fastly became an icon of the music industry. On every decade from the 1960s to the 2010s, she had a number-one single on a Billboard chart, which no other artist has done. Do you believe in the power of Cher?

#28 Barbara Feldon

While a majority of her work was known to be in the theater, she was also quite famous for having appeared on "Get Smart" with Don Adams. This was a widely popular TV show in the 60s and made Feldon a sex symbol for teenaged boys. She was also a successful model at the time and is still remembered for her mascara tricks that made her eyes stand out.

#29 Julie Newmar

The actress was pretty much famous when she was born since her dad was the professional football player, Don Newmeyer, and her mother, Helen was a broadway star. What gave Julie Newmar her one fame was the role of Catwoman in the TV series Batman in the 60's. In 1958, she won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play! Besides being an actress, Newmar also became a businesswoman after she received 2 US patents for pantyhose and 1 for a brasserie. She also invested in some real estate in LA. The 1998 movie, "To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything, Julie Newmar" brought her new fame as people wanted to know who she was.