Shocking Before And After Pictures Of Famous Golden Age Stars Who Are Still Alive Today
Mia Farrow (Born In 1945) – Peyton Place
Mia Farrow was brought up in the heart of the entertainment industry, in the famed Beverly Hills and as a result, eventually ventured into her own career at the age of 19. She had access to this life as the eldest daughter of John Farrow, an Australian movie director.
Her career skyrocketed in the ’60s and she originally gained recognition for her role in the soap opera “Peyton Place.” She has proven herself an amazing actress winning a golden globe award and also gained fame when she married Frank Sinatra. In 2021 she revealed the story of Woody Allen in the documentary “Allen v. Farrow.”
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.
Goldie Hawn (Born In 1945) – Cactus Flower
Goldie Hawn is a bit unrecognizable today from the slender blonde girl of the ’60s who played an amazing role in the sketch comedy “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In.” Many things have changed since then like the birth of her children who are also famous actors today including Kate Hudson.
After her career took off in the ’60s, she made notable growth through the years and became the winner of several awards. She started a foundation in her name to help educate children without privileges. In 2020 she starred in the second part of “The Christmas Chronicles,” proving that even after six decades, she’s still a great actress.
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.”
Wesley Snipes (Born In 1962) – Blade
Wesley Snipes is a popular name in the movie industry and his greatest work was as the MCU character Blade in the Blade franchise. His career is a storied one with ups and downs which eventually culminated in him becoming an award-winning actor and owning his own production company.
We’re not sure if after almost five decades, Snipes is still skilled in martial arts, but his acting skills are still as amazing as ever and he has been part of the industry for almost four decades. In 2021, he played the role of General Izzi in the movie sequel “Coming 2 America.”
Cindy Williams (Born In 1947) – Laverne & Shirley
Cindy Williams is one of those actors who actually went to school to study about it. She finished her major in theater from the City College in Los Angeles and eventually went on to professional work. Her shot at fame came as part of the cast of “Happy Days” although most people remember her more fondly for her role in “Laverne & Shirley.”
Williams has spent more than four decades in the movie industry and has aged alongside it. She is still alive and taking on more roles even though her most famous days may be behind her. Her last appearance was in the movie “Cannan Land” in November 2020.
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.
Julie Andrews (Born In 1935) – Mary Poppins
One of the longest careers that Hollywood has ever seen was lived by the iconic Julie Andrew. The famous actress started her career as a singer and actress in the West End of London before moving to America when she landed a part in “My Fair Lady.” She is adored for her role in “The Sound of Music” and has made quite a fortune from a seven decade long career.
Andrews is among the best actresses of her generation with many awards and accolades to her name. Today she mostly lends her voice as an actress and in December 2020, began voicing Lady Whistledown, the narrator in Netflix’s “Bridgerton.”
Sharon Stone (Born In 1958) – Basic Instinct
The name Sharon Stone is a popular one in Hollywood known particularly for portraying complicated or mysterious women by virtue of the types of roles she takes on. Over the years she became associated with such characters that she became the prime candidate in mind whenever writers envision such women.
Funny enough, her career started with her acting in comedy projects but “Basic Instinct” was the movie that better showcased her real talents. Today she is a film producer who has aged magnificently into her golden years. In September 2021, she appeared in the movie “Here Today.”
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.
Melissa Sue Anderson (Born In 1962) – Little House on the Prairie
Melissa Sue Anderson became a household name because of her role in the NBC drama “Little House on the Prairie.” She began as a child appearing in commercials before landing the part that has become an unshakable identity for her.
After the show ended, she released an autobiography detailing her life on the series, which was basically her childhood because she began starring in it at 11. It’s been nearly five decades since then, and it’s incredible to see what has become of this actress. In 2021, she was featured in an episode of the podcast series “Hollywood and Beyond” hosted by Steven Brittingham.
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.”
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.”
Susan Howard (Born In 1944) – Dallas
The “Dallas” star Susan Howard has a lot of acting credits to her name, most of which were between the ’70s and ’80s. Apart from acting, she is a reputable screenwriter and dabbles in political activism as well.
She has devoted most of her youth to the entertainment industry and even in her golden years, she continues to dominate as an iconic actress. She has also aged gracefully and it’s hard to tell her age from just her looks. In 2022, she continues to enjoy retirement from the big screens and is still an advocate for gun rights.
Judi Dench (Born In 1934) – Shakespeare In Love
Among the most versatile actresses to ever storm the movie industry is Judi Dench who is considered a legendary icon in Great Britain. She trained in classical acting and one of her most iconic early roles was the depiction of Queen Victoria in “Mrs Brown.”
However, she is mostly beloved for her role as James Bond’s boss, M, a role she played in several movies of the franchise up until “Skyfall.” Today she is still dominating our screens despite being at an age where many would already require elder care. In July 2021, she appeared in the movie “Off The Rails.”
Kate Winslet (Born In 1975) – Titanic
Kate Winslet is best known for her lead role in James Cameron’s “Titanic,” which propelled her career to unimaginable heights. She has went on to feature in several other movies and has even won an Oscar as Best Actress for her role in “The Reader.”
Even after a few decades have passed, she is still one of the most influential women in the world as well as a fan favorite on the big screen. Recently, she has taken up the lead role in the ongoing highly rated TV series “Mare of Easttown.”
Mia Farrow (Born In 1945) – Peyton Place
Mia Farrow was brought up in the heart of the entertainment industry, in the famed Beverly Hills and as a result, eventually ventured into her own career at the age of 19. She had access to this life as the eldest daughter of John Farrow, an Australian movie director.
Her career skyrocketed in the ’60s and she originally gained recognition for her role in the soap opera “Peyton Place.” She has proven herself an amazing actress winning a golden globe award and also gained fame when she married Frank Sinatra. In 2021 she revealed the story of Woody Allen in the documentary “Allen v. Farrow.”
Ally Sheedy (Born In 1962) – The Breakfast Club
Ally Sheedy is best remembered for her outcast role in “The Breakfast Club.” She had started featuring in stage productions right from her teenage days and debuted her first feature on the big screens in “Bad Boys.” She was the most active in her career during the ’80s but still hasn’t slowed down today, almost five decades into that career.
Although Sheedy’s success is inspirational, she wasn’t always into the acting business. She wanted to be a dancer but eventually switched her focus to acting and we’re glad she did. She became a guest on “Good Morning America” in January 2022.
Pam Grier (Born In 1949) – Jackie Brown
The first female action star, as Pam Grier has been dubbed, is a title she earned because of dominant female roles in films like “Foxy Brown.” There’s no disputing her legendary status in the industry which she has built up over the years despite the break she took from acting in the ’90s.
When she returned to the screen, she easily flourished and even won a Best Actress award for her first role in “Jackie Brown.” Grier has survived the industry for some years and she was featured in the TV series “Bless This Mess,” which ran two seasons from 2019 to 2020.
Jodie Foster (Born In 1962) – The Silence Of The Lambs
One of the multi-award-winning icons of her generation is Jodie Foster who debuted her acting on the big screen at only 13 years old. She quickly advanced in her career from acting to directing and has been delivering some iconic work ever since including directing some episodes of fan favorite TV shows like “House of Cards” and “Orange Is the New Black.”
She has gained enough recognition to be inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame and still hasn’t slowed down up to date. In 2021, she was awarded her third Golden Globe Award for her performance in the movie “The Mauritanian.”
Sophia Loren (Born In 1934) – Prêt-à-Porter
Sophia Loren has aged gracefully and is still as fierce and beautiful as ever. She starred in several Italian and American movies between the ’50s and the ’60s, and she has practically become a legend in the film industry. It has been noted that as of 2022, she is the only actress who is still alive from Hollywood’s golden age who is on the American Film Institute’ list.
Impressively, her career started when she was at the age of 16 in the ’50s and the list of her acting credits goes on up till the 21st century in 2020 with the movie “The Life Ahead.”
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.
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