Shocking Before And After Pictures Of Famous Golden Age Stars Who Are Still Alive Today
Chaka Khan (Born In 1953) – Ain’t Nobody
Whether as part of a band or on her own, Chaka Khan turned heads with her amazing musical abilities as a singer and songwriter with her funky style and R&B musicality. She has gained a pretty large fan base in over five decades of her career and she has made some landmark records as well.
After selling about 70 million records globally and winning ten Grammys, Khan must have made enough to not worry about financial planning in retirement. And it’s not as if she has even shown any indication it will happen soon seeing as she joined the YouTuber Todrick Hall on his album in 2021.
Ralph Carter (Born In 1961) – Good Times
Ralph Carter is a famous star of the ’70s who many Americans adore because of his role in the family drama sitcom “Good Times.” His dream was always to one day be on the big stage, and today he has a level of fame that he probably never dreamt of.
His career in Broadway began at only nine years old, and he received a few awards in his time. He later founded an organization called We Are Linden to help youths in the east side community with their issues. On January 17, 2022, the group came out to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Victoria Principal (Born In 1950) – Dallas
Victoria Principal is famous for her role in the popular soap opera of the ’70s “Dallas.” Her career began in the ’70s when she was young and beautiful, two things that made her a lovely sight on our screens and even after leaving the show, she won the hearts of many through her philanthropic works.
After starting her own production company, her interest became more directed at natural beauty products and she went ahead to start a skincare line, however, she never truly abandoned acting. She appeared in films both out of and through her production company. In July 2020, she appeared on the reality show “Lead With Love.”
Linda Gray (Born In 1940) – Dallas
Linda Gray was also a part of the cast in the soap opera “Dallas” which was the tipping point of her career, as she went on from there to feature in more iconic films that some of the top actors we have today also featured.
She has kept her youthful features over the years which would make anyone who sees her downsize her age by at least 20 years. Gray has continued to be a part of the industry even when many stars her age have long retired. In the wake of the pandemic in 2020, she also featured on an episode of “Stars in the House.”
Johnny Mathis (Born In 1935) – Johnny’s Greatest Hits
Johnny Mathis redefined romantic music in his time and and you know how it goes with love songs; his popularity only continued to soar. He became a famous singer and songwriter whose songs ranked pretty well on the Billboard charts and are still popular hits today like “Gina.”
Appearing on “The Ed Sullivan Show” also boosted his popularity in the late ’50s and his album “Johnny’s Greatest Hits” endured in the top Billboard 200 for a record nine and a half years. Today he’s still touring and his “The Voice of Romance Tour” played at Johnny Mercer’s Theater on January 14, 2022.
Jane Fonda (Born In 1937) – Grace and Frankie
Actresses like Jane Fonda make you really feel good about getting older because of how flawless the process has been for her. The “Cat Ballou” actress is deep into her golden years and still looks just as beautiful as when she first entered the movie industry. Her career has spanned more than six decades and still, she actively stars in the Netflix show “Grace and Frankie,” which began a seventh season in August 2021.
Apart from being an award-winning actress, Fonda is also a political activist, an advocate for the environment, and a feminist who confounded the Women’s Media Center to give a voice to women in the media.
Kristy McNichol (Born In 1962 ) – Family
We notice that most times stars who hit the spotlight early wish to take a step back from it a bit sooner than we may like but it’s understandable. For someone like Kristy McNichol who achieved fame a bit early through her role in the series “Family,” nearly three decades were enough for her to spend in the industry.
After her retirement in 2001 she decided to focus on herself. She became a teacher at a private school, she came out as gay, and she spent most of her free time engaging in charity work. In 2022, she enjoys life away from the spotlight with her longtime partner Martie Allen.
Erika Eleniak (Born In 1969) – Baywatch
The Playboy playmate Erika Eleniak was a star in the ’80s both as a model and an actress who acquired fame for her role in “Baywatch.” She kicked off her career at the age of 12 and took center stage in acting roles very early in her career.
We’ve seen Eleniak battle through ups and downs during her career both with weight gain and weight loss. The pressures of fame can be quite a lot to handle but today she can tell a success story because she made it through. As of 2022, she has been cast to play Marilyn Monroe in “Marilyn Monroe Back?”
Richard Simmons (Born In 1948) – Sweatin’ To The Oldies
Richard Simmons is best known for his “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” aerobic exercise videos that encourage people on their weight loss journey. He opened a center to train people to lose weight, and it’s his style and personality that make him stand out among many other weight loss groups that have come up.
Today, he favors being away from the spotlight but still cared enough for fans during the pandemic in 2020 to upload his archived content to YouTube so that people could stay fit at home. His videos have garnered several hundred thousand views, even with just over a thousand subscribers.
Priscilla Presley (Born In 1945) – N*ked Gun
Priscilla Presley became well-known because of her marriage to the legendary King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, and after his death, became the chairwoman of Elvis Presley Enterprises which turned his estate into a tourist attraction. That was the beginning of her deep dive into entrepreneurship although she had started a business after her separation from Elvis.
Priscilla also dabbled in acting for some time and featured in the three “N*ked Gun” films as well as in the TV series “Dallas.” Lately, she speaks up about animal rights and produced a short documentary in 2020 “Land of the Free: Animal Trafficking Redefined.”
Cybill Shepherd (Born In 1950) – The Last Picture Show
We remember the iconic actress and former model Cybill Shepherd who began making moves towards fame in her teenage days. At 18, she won a national beauty contest which was the starting point of her career in television because a director discovered her after it and cast her in the movie “The Last Picture Show.”
She got to win awards in the movie industry and has featured in many projects up to date. After five decades in the industry she is still making waves and was featured in the 2021 TV series “Guilty Party.”
Didi Conn (Born In 1951) – Grease
Didi Conn is an icon of the movie industry who is as beautiful today as she was in the ’70s when her career took off after her stunning role in the movie franchise “Grease.” In addition to landing even more major roles afterward, she became the national celebrity ambassador for Autism Speaks following her son’s diagnosis.
The New York-born star has lived a remarkable life and is well into her golden years but is still as vibrant as her youth. She even competed as the oldest person in “Dancing on Ice” in 2019 and most recently appeared in the movie “One December Night,” released in November 2021.
Dawn French (Born In 1957) – The Vicar of Dibley
The British comedy scene cannot hurriedly forget Dawn French as part of the French and Saunders duo, who ran a fantastic comedy sketch career for about two decades. They both made a lot of money and gained widespread popularity, especially among English and American audiences.
French has taken her career even further as an actress, appearing in notable movies like “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” and “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” Her last role was in 2020 when she starred in the film “Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse.”
Chaka Khan (Born In 1953) – Ain’t Nobody
Whether as part of a band or on her own, Chaka Khan turned heads with her amazing musical abilities as a singer and songwriter with her funky style and R&B musicality. She has gained a pretty large fan base in over five decades of her career and she has made some landmark records as well.
After selling about 70 million records globally and winning ten Grammys, Khan must have made enough to not worry about financial planning in retirement. And it’s not as if she has even shown any indication it will happen soon seeing as she joined the YouTuber Todrick Hall on his album in 2021.
Mary Steenburgen (Born In 1953) – Melvin and Howard
Mary Steenburgen is a multi talented singer, actress, and comedian who has received many accolades for her work in the course of her career. With initial works that date up to the ’70s, her acting portfolio is similar to that of an entertainer ready to retire, however, she has remained very much active up to date.
She has also worked on the soundtrack for many films and has even won an award for best song in a musical film. The world will feel it if she eventually was no longer with us but for now, we still enjoy her acting in movies like “Nightmare Alley,” which was released in 2021.
Rene Russo (Born In 1954) – Nightcrawler
Being born in Los Angeles, Rene Russo was already exposed to the bustle of city life and began a modeling career that landed her on the cover of popular magazine Vogue. She eventually debuted as an actress and became internationally known for franchises like “Lethal Weapon.”
With the passage of time, Russo has grown into even more iconic roles like that of Frigga, the mother of Thor, and has made appearances in the MCU most recently in 2019 in the “Avengers: Endgame” where she reprised that role. It revived her career and made her relevant again after her hiatus from acting.
Iman (Born In 1955) – Versace
Iman is a Somalian model who ventured into her career at the age of 21 with the reputable magazine Vogue. She gained additional popularity when she married the now deceased rockstar David Bowie but she had already gone ahead to be featured on some of the most prestigious magazines in the world which established her as a supermodel.
More than four decades down the line, in addition to her career success, she has now become an active entrepreneur and released her signature brand of fragrance called Love Memoir in the fall of 2021.
Lena Olin (Born In 1955) – The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Not only does the Swedish actress Lena Olin continue to turn heads with her iconic acting in a career spanning beyond four decades, but she also continues to defy the aging process as time goes by. She’s been nominated for several awards in her time and has come a long way from her first movies like “Face to Face.”
Recently, Olin became a part of the cast in the ongoing series “Hunters” which began airing in 2020. She has played many versatile roles in her career and some have been of completely opposite nature. She’s an amazing actress and we hope to see more of her.
Geena Davis (Born In 1956)- Thelma & Louise
Geena Davis was a star of the ’80s known for some unforgettable roles in acclaimed movies like “Accidental Tourist.” Anyone who followed films in the ’80s must have looked forward to seeing her play a part and as a testament to her iconic acting skills, she has received both a Golden Globe and Academy Award.
Today she has transitioned into her golden years but is every bit the star she was in her youth. In 2020, she was featured in the thriller movie “Ava” and her acting has also been credited for fighting gender bias in the industry and the world at large.
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