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Nostalgic Stars From The 70’s, 80’s 90’s: Where Are They Now?

Sally Struthers – Age 72

A true beauty with brains, Sally Struthers, has been the spokesperson for International Correspondence Schools in television ads. Along with being an actress, she is a prominent activist. Struthers won two Emmy awards for playing the roles of Gloria Stivic (All in the Family) and Babette (Gilmore Girls).

She has been a spokesperson for the Christian Children’s Fund, which is now known as the ChildFund. She married William C. Rader, a psychiatrist in 1977, and has a daughter. The couple divorced in 1983. At present, Sally Struthers’ net worth is $8 million.

Alyssa Milano – Age 47

Alyssa Jayne is a producer, actress, and singer. She first faced the camera at the age of 7 in the play and also appeared in commercials alongside. Milano is best known for her role in Who’s the Boss? She has also starred in comedy movies like Hall Pass and New Year’s Eve. Milano released albums that got the platinum title in the country.

Alyssa marveled in the comic world with Hacktivist, an initiative towards Global activism and the world of hacking. The actress has hosted shows like The Talk and Project Runway. Recently, Milano was seen on Netflix comedy series, Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later and Insatiable.

Brooke Shields – Age 54

The lovely Brooke Shields hasn’t lost her charm even after turning 54. Shields is a charming model and actress who got a leading role at the tender age of 12 in Pretty Baby. Her modeling career rose to fame as she continued starring in several hit dramas like The Blue Lagoon and Endless Love.

As a child, Shields’ education was also a priority. Therefore, she took a break and went to attend Princeton University. Upon coming back, Shields bagged minor roles until she starred in the sitcoms – Suddenly Susan and Lipstick Jungle. Recently, Brooke contributed to Mr. Pickles and its spinoff Momma Named Me Sheriff.

Demi Moore – Age 57

We guess you already know who Demi Moore is. Moore will be 60 in a couple of years, and, to be honest, it feels like yesterday when she made her first acting steps back in the early ’80s. After gaining prominence with her role in General Hospital, Moore catapulted to stardom, with her acting portfolio, including films like Blame It On Rio and Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle.

Demi has a great and versatile career and will be starring in an upcoming TV series titled Brave New World. 

Melissa Sue Anderson – Age 57

Aged 57, Melissa Sue Anderson began her career as a child actress in several commercials before appearing in Little House. Apart from that, Anderson was also known for her role as Vivian (Midnight Offerings) and Ginny (Happy Birthday to Me). 

Today the actress lives a very comfortable life and has continued to act throughout these years. Anderson also published an autobiography The Way I See It: A Look Back at My Life on Little House. It is an account of her life while she was acting in Little House on the Prairie.

Maureen McCormick – Age 63

Maureen McCormick has seen severe ups and downs in her life and emerged stronger than ever. She rose to stardom in a television sitcom, The Brady Bunch, where she played the role of Marcia Brady.

Soon after the series ended, the actress found herself a little lost. However, she got married to Micheal Cummings in 1985, which proved to be the light at the end of the tunnel. She gave birth to Natalie Michelle in 1989 and settled in California. McCormick talked about finding herself amidst all the chaos in her autobiography. “Here’s the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice” was published in 2008.

Rebecca De Mornay – Age 60

Rebecca De Mornay was a huge name back in the ’80s and ’90s, and even if she’s 60 now, she doesn’t even think about retirement. She rose to stardom after appearing in Risky Business in 1983. Her subsequent roles were even more impressive. Her acting portfolio includes credits in Runaway Train, The Three Musketeers, and Wedding Crashers. 

Today, De Mornay has two beautiful children and from 2015 to 2019, she appeared on the TV series Jessica Jones. 

Pauley Perrette – Age 51

There’s no way you’re not familiar with who Pauley Perrette is. For over 15 years, Perrette portrayed one of the most popular characters on television: Abby Sciuto, the peculiar yet adorable forensic from the renowned NCIS TV series.  In 2019, it was reported that she left the show in 2018 due to multiple behind-the-scenes severe issues.

Nowadays, you can catch up with her on Broke, a TV show where she stars. From 2000 to 2006, she was married to Canadian actor Coyote Shivers, but their marriage inevitably led to a divorce. She’s currently in a relationship with Thomas Arklie, a man who once served as a Royal Marine. 

Bridget Fonda – Age 56

Bridget’s last name surely rings a bell, right? Fonda is the daughter of Peter Fonda, the late Hollywood star. She followed in her father’s footsteps and gained critical acclaim for her impressive performance in films like The Godfather Part III, Jackie Brown, and Scandal.

Fonda now enjoys a luxurious life in retirement, as she hasn’t acted since 2001 when she starred in The Whole Shebang. In 2003, she tied the knot to Danny Elfman, a musician, and producer who used to sing for the band Oingo Boingo. They now have a daughter together.

Sheree J. Wilson – Age 61

Older generations will recognize Sheree J. Wilson instantly. She started acting in 1984, and just two years later, she landed her most prominent role, the one of April Stevens Ewing in the iconic TV series Dallas, where she appeared until 1991.

Her next lucrative role was the one of Alex Cahill-Walker on Walker, Texas Ranger, where Chuck Norris starred. Wilson’s earnings enabled her to engage in philanthropy and charitable causes, and she’s collaborated with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the White Bridle Humane Society, and many more organizations, proving that she is equally gorgeous and kindhearted. Wilson will appear in an upcoming film titled Flip Turn. 

 Melissa Gilbert – Age 55

It seems like multitasking has a new disguise! Yes, we are talking about Melissa Ellen Gilbert. She is not only an actress, but a television director and producer. Gilbert began her career in the 1960s as a child artist and appeared in various commercials and short roles. Melissa is most popularly known for her role as Laura Ingalls Wilder on the series Little House on the Prairie. Melissa also appeared in popular television films.

Even as an adult, Melissa continued her career in television films. She served as the President of the Screen Actors Guild from 2001 to 2005, which added another feather in her cap.

Robin Wright – Age 53

Robin Wright has proven that she’s an exceptional actress numerous times. She rose to prominence back in the ’80s, when she started appearing in Santa Barbara, a popular TV series. Some years later, she had already landed roles in iconic films like Forrest Gump and Message In A Bottle.

Younger generations probably know her as Claire Underwood from the hit series House of Cards. That role earned her a Golden Globe Award and a $420K-per-episode salary. Wright will appear in the upcoming superhero film Wonder Woman 1984. She used to be married to Sean Penn before they divorced in 2010. In 2018, she tied the knot to Clement Giraudet.

Sally Struthers – Age 72

A true beauty with brains, Sally Struthers, has been the spokesperson for International Correspondence Schools in television ads. Along with being an actress, she is a prominent activist. Struthers won two Emmy awards for playing the roles of Gloria Stivic (All in the Family) and Babette (Gilmore Girls).

She has been a spokesperson for the Christian Children’s Fund, which is now known as the ChildFund. She married William C. Rader, a psychiatrist in 1977, and has a daughter. The couple divorced in 1983. At present, Sally Struthers’ net worth is $8 million.

Loni Anderson – Age 74

It’s hard to believe that Loni Anderson is 74 years old, as she doesn’t look like it! Anderson started acting back in the mid-’70s, and in 1975 she landed the role that was going to change her life forever. To this day, Anderson is mostly known as Jennifer Marlowe from WKRP In Cincinnati, a character she portrayed until 1982.

Despite her age, Anderson doesn’t even think about retirement yet. However, her career has suffered many setbacks. She’s been through four marriages and three divorces, while in recent years, she doesn’t act as often as she once did, being mostly focused on taking care of her daughter, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2008.

Christie Brinkley – Age 66

Christie Brinkley might be 66 years old now, but she can easily be compared to young models. Having graced more than 500 magazine covers and being one of the most highlighted women on Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues, Brinkley is considered one of the most prominent feminine symbols of all time.

Her net worth is around $100 million, and she’s also ventured into acting and business as well. Brinkley’s appeared in films like National Lampoon’s Vacation and others. Brinkley was supposed to appear on Dancing With the Stars in 2019, but due to personal reasons she had to call her participation off.

Kathleen Turner – Age 66

Katheleen Turner is a critically acclaimed actor and she is known for her roles in Body Heat, Romancing the Stones and Peggy Sue Got Married. She earned some major accolades in her glorious career which includes two Golden Globes and an academy award nomination.

Kathleen Turned 66 in June but she still has an ever-glowing essence on her face. Her strong and endearing body language is a sign of the resolute character she is in real life. In a recent interview, Kathleen stated that she practices yoga daily and avoids any kind of harmful beauty products.

Lori Singer – Age 62

Lori Singer’s father used to be a conductor of the Oregon Symphony, and Singer started playing cello from a very young age. She performed with the Symphony when she was just 13 years old, but she then decided to make a deal with Elite Model Management. Eventually, Singer chose to become an actress.

She gained a bit of recognition when she started appearing on the TV series Fame, but her most notable role remains the one of Ariel Moore in the classic film Footloose. Singer tried playing music again, and she performed as a solo artist at the Carnegie Hall back in 2008. Her latest acting appearance was in the 2017 film The Institute. 

Linda Gray – Age 79

Linda Gray is another massive Dallas star. Before joining the said series’ cast as Sue Ellen Ewing, Gray used to appear in commercials in the early ’70s. Since her first appearance in Dallas, things were never the same. Gray went on to appear in the series’ spin-off series Dallas: J.R. Returns and Dallas: War of the Ewings. 

Despite being almost 80 years old, Gray doesn’t think about retiring. In 2019 she was in two films: Prescience and Grand Daddy Day Care. She used to be married to Ed Thrasher from 1962 to 1983, with whom she shares two children.

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