Stunning Before And After Pictures Of Famous Golden Age Stars Who Are Still Alive Today
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.”
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.
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Jaclyn Smith (Born In 1945) – Charlie’s Angels
We have to consider the possibility that Jaclyn Smith is actually a celestial being not just because she was one of the “Charlie’s Angels” but because she doesn’t seem to have aged a day since the ’70s. After more than four decades of her career, the actress has no plans to go anywhere, surely not with her still looking like she’s at the peak of her youth.
After the original “Charlie’s Angels” ended in 1981, she was still recalled to reprise her role in the comeback it made both in 2003 and 2019. Today she appears in the ongoing series “All American,” which began its fourth season in October 2021.
Meryl Streep (Born In 1949) – Sophie’s Choice
There’s a reason why Meryl Streep is considered the best actress of her generation, and it’s not just because of recent roles like the one she played as the President in “Don’t Look Up,” released in December 2021. Her proficiency as an actress goes way back to the ’70s, and we are lucky she’s still alive today, giving us a glimpse of her work.
From the ’70s to the ’80s, Streep wowed the movie industry, earning recognition through nominations and awards. And it ain’t just the film industry that has recognized her, for she also received a National Medal of Arts from former President Barack Obama in 2010.
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.
Susan Buckner (Born In 1953) – Grease
It’s quite remarkable that Susan Buckner made a name for herself in just five years of an acting career when some could spend up to a decade before getting the opportunity to play any significant role. The former actress left her mark in the romantic comedy “Grease,” which was the film that made her a recognized actress even till today.
Before getting into the movie industry she emerged as Miss Washington in a beauty contest and also was part of the top ten final contestants for Miss America in 1972. In 2021, she featured on an episode of the podcast series “Hollywood and Beyond with Steven Brittingham.”
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