Shocking Before And After Pictures Of Famous Golden Age Stars Who Are Still Alive Today

Andie MacDowell (Born In 1958)- Four Weddings and a Funeral

The beautiful Andie MacDowell still shows attributes of an unrepentant model even though she long moved on to become an actress—well, she never really completely moved on because she remains an ambassador for L’Oréal. She is remembered fondly for her appearance in the comedy film “Four Weddings and a Funeral.”

In October 2021, MacDowell began playing a role in the TV mini series “Maid.” This comes almost four decades after she made her debut in the movie industry and watching her play the role of Paula Langley shows just how much she has grown as an actress.

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.

Andie MacDowell (Born In 1958)- Four Weddings and a Funeral

The beautiful Andie MacDowell still shows attributes of an unrepentant model even though she long moved on to become an actress—well, she never really completely moved on because she remains an ambassador for L’Oréal. She is remembered fondly for her appearance in the comedy film “Four Weddings and a Funeral.”

In October 2021, MacDowell began playing a role in the TV mini series “Maid.” This comes almost four decades after she made her debut in the movie industry and watching her play the role of Paula Langley shows just how much she has grown as an actress.

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.”

Catherine Bach (Born In 1954) – The Dukes Of Hazzard

Catherine Bach, famed for her role in “The Dukes of Hazzard,” already earned her place as a star in the movie industry. She was one of the actresses who dominated the ’70s, and not many people remember that she was one of the kids in “Sound of Music.” That professional debut introduced her into the industry, and since then, she has been a sight to see.

Bach has established herself as a prolific actress with over 30 acting credits and about four decades on the big screen. In 2021, she appeared in a documentary called “Hollywood Signs.”

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.”

Salma Hayek (Born In 1966) – Frida

Salma Hayek is a fan favorite who started what is now a hugely successful career in the ’90s with telenovelas in Mexico, the place of her birth. She gained recognition in America through her roles in movies like “Desperado” and “From Dusk Till Dawn” but today, beyond recognition, she has become an integral part of the movie industry.

She advanced her career from just acting to also producing and directing her own movies and she continued bagging iconic roles, a most recent one being in the movie “House of Gucci” which was released in November 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.

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