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

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. 

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.”

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.

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.

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.

Heather Locklear (Born In 1961) – Melrose Place

Heather Locklear was notable in the ’90s as a glamor symbol, especially because of her starring role in the soap opera “Melrose Place.” She seems to have aged gracefully over the years and has been featured in many other projects since it’s cancellation in 1999.

Locklear is one actress that has explored the industry in almost every possible way. She has a hand in many projects, some that would surprise you like guest starring in Disney’s Hannah Montana. In October 2021, she starred as the titular character in the movie “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff: The Kristine Carlson Story.”

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.”

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. 

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?”

Loni Anderson (Born In 1945) – WKRP in Cincinnati

You’ll remember Loni Anderson best for her role as Jennifer Marlowe in the popular CBS sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati.” Just as you won’t forget that performance she also won’t because it won her three Golden Globe Awards and also got her nominated twice for Emmy Awards.

Another thing that made Anderson stand out was her stunning looks which remain part of her features even after more than four decades and despite her advancement in agd . She starred in the TV series “My Sister Is So Gay” for four years up until 2020. 

Joe Turkel (Born in 1927) – The Shining

Joe Turkel, a 92-year-old actor, has starred in many popular movies and shows, including “Blade Runner” and “The Shining”. He may not have played the lead roles, but his characters are memorable. For example, he played Dr. Elden Tyrell in Blade Runner and the terrifying bartender Lloyd in “The Shining”. Turkel retired from acting in 1998, but still does interviews and attends classic film conventions. While “The Shining” is his most famous work, he said that “Paths of Glory” is his favorite movie to work on.

Loni Anderson (Born in 1945) – WKRP em Cincinnati

Loni Anderson, known for her role as Jennifer Marlowe in the sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati, has a successful career that spans over five decades. She has appeared in numerous television shows and films, and has amassed a net worth of $12 million. Today, she stars in the television show “My Sister Is So Gay”.

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. 

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