Do you ever just recall a scene from a childhood movie or show and wonder what happened to those stars? If the nostalgia's already setting in, this article is definitely for you. We have a list of 50 celebrities from the '80s; some of whom you may remember, and the others not so much.
You can refresh your memory about each of these actors, singers, and television hosts, as well as find out what they have been up to lately. Chances are, you will be surprised at how different your favorite childhood faves look today.
Lisa Bonet - Age 51 - Mother of Three
Lisa Bonet is an actress who became famous for her role as Denise Huxtable on NBC's sitcom, The Cosby Show. She also starred in the first season of A Different World. Her first marriage, which only lasted six years, was to Lenny Kravitz, the father of her first child, actress Zoë Kravitz.
Bonet has revealed to have had a troubled youth, but she has gotten through that and her divorce too. She started dating actor Jason Momoa in 2005. Twelve years and two kids later, the two finally tied the knot in 2017. Bonet's most recent role in her acting career was back in 2015 on The Red Road.
Shelley Long - Age 70 - Fading From Television
Shelley Long is an actress and comedian popular for her role as Diane Chambers in Cheers. She won one Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards for her performance in the '80s NBC sitcom. She has also appeared in eight episodes of the ABC' comedy series Modern Family, which premiered in 2009, and voiced a character for the animated show Milo Murphy's Law in 2017 and 2019.
After her second marriage ended in 2003, she entered a dark time in her life and even overdosed on painkillers once. Reportedly, Long likes to keep to herself, her dog, and her circle of friends while she continues to fade from the screens.
Jennifer Grey - Age 59 - Taking A Break From Social Media
Jennifer Grey is the daughter of Joel Grey and Jo Wilder, who were both in the acting field back in the day. She started her acting career at 19 and later had her breakthrough when she co-starred alongside Patrick Swayze in the movie Dirty Dancing—the pinnacle of Grey's career.
In 1989, Grey somehow damaged her career by having two nose jobs, which changed her appearance. Though she underwent some medical procedures, she still won the 11th season of Dancing with the Stars in 2010 and starred in Grey's Anatomy in 2019. She is now taking a break from social media and spends most of her time with her husband and daughter.
Paul Hogan - Age 80 - Having Health Complications
Paul Hogan is an Australian actor, comedian, writer, and television presenter who caught the world's attention in 1986 when he starred in the movie Crocodile Dundee. For this role, he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. He has also acted in many films and appeared on a few TV shows over the years.
In 1990, Hogan married his co-star from Crocodile Dundee, Linda Kozlowski. They had a child together before getting divorced in 2013. He has five other children from his first marriage. Lately, his health is reported to be deteriorating as he was spotted making frequent visits to the hospital.
Laura San Giacomo - Age 56 - Acting And Doing Charity
Laura San Giacomo is an Italian-American actress whose latest role involved playing Dr. Grace Confalone in the CBS television series NCIS. Beginning her television career in 1987, she has acted in countless movies over the years, including Pretty Woman and Saving Grace.
She eventually transferred to television, portraying the role of Maya Gallo in the sitcom Just Shoot Me!, since she didn't want to distance herself from her only child. After the sitcom got canceled in 2003, she appeared on television and films periodically. San Giacomo is very much involved in charity, mostly ones related to disabilities. She also founded a charter school that provides free public education to students.
Cyndi Lauper - Age 66 - Starring In A New Netflix Show
Cynthia Lauper, commonly known as Cyndi Lauper, is a singer, songwriter, and actress. Throughout her career spanning over 40 years, she has sold around 70 million albums and singles. Her album She's So Unusual won her a Grammy in 1985 for Best New Artist, and she has won numerous other awards since then.
Lauper has been married to actor David Thornton for nearly three decades. Actress-singer Jane Lynch recently confirmed that she and Lauper sold a brand new show to Netflix, and it is expected to be released soon. Lauper is also an activist who has been raising awareness about LGBTQ issues and has been aiding homeless LGBTQ youth.
Daryl Hannah - Age 58 - Active Environmentalist
This pretty actress from the late '70s and '80s, Daryl Hannah, is now a highlighted environmental activist. Her fascination with movies was born at a young age, partially due to insomnia. Hannah was autistic as a child, and her mother moved to Jamaica in the hopes that the change in the surroundings will help her get better.
In the present, she is an active environmentalist who hosts DHLoveLife, a weekly video blog. In 2006, Hannah and 44 other strikers got locked up for challenging authorities in 2011 for a sit-in protest. She was put in jail again in 2012 for criminal trespassing. She got married to Canadian singer Neil Young in 2018.
Bo Derek - Age 62 - Semi-Retired And Living In Freedom
You might recall Bo Derek as the steamy actress in the movie 10 in 1979. Derek, who was born Mary Cathleen Collins, married film director John Derek. She appeared in several movies directed by her husband, but they all received dismissive feedback for their lecherous content. Bo's husband passed away in 1998.
In 2002, she started dating actor and country singer John Corbett. The two are still together; although, Bo recently stated that they enjoy their freedom and independence and therefore may never get married. She is currently in semi-retirement but makes periodic appearances on screen. She is also the honorary chairperson for the National Rehabilitation Special Events of the US Veterans Affairs.
Brooke Shields - Age 54 - Confidently Appearing On Screens
Brooke Shields is the youngest model to have ever appeared on a Vogue magazine. Since the beginning of her career—which started when she was just 11 months old, Shields has starred in movies and television series such as Pretty Baby, The Blue Lagoon, and Suddenly Susan. She only took a break to acquire her bachelor's degree from Princeton University.
After a recent Instagram post in which she flaunts her toned abs, Shields opened up about her childhood body insecurities and her present confidence. She is still an active actress, and you can expect to see her next in My Boyfriend's Meds in February 2020.
Kirk Cameron - Age 49 - Training Christians In Evangelism
Kirk Cameron is an American actor widely known for his role in the ABC sitcom Growing Pains. He tied the knot with his co-star in the show, Chelsea Noble, in 1991. Today, he is now a father of six and is helping his kids get through their growing pains.
Cameron is a well-disciplined evangelist who is very critical about what he does. He committed to never kiss another woman, even if it's a part of his job. Cameron dedicates himself to coach Christians in evangelism; therefore, he founded the evangelism ministry, The Way of the Master.
Mel Gibson - Age 63 - Starring In The Movie, Rothchild
In recent years, New York-born actor and filmmaker Mel Gibson is mostly recognized for his role as Max Rockatansky in the Mad Max action series. In addition to his work in America, he was also an actor in Australia. Gibson is currently known for his property investments, philanthropy, and also DUI charges and arrests.
Twenty-six years of marriage and seven children later, Mel Gibson and his then-wife, Robyn Moore, separated in 2006. It was one of the most expensive divorce settlements in Hollywood history, valued at over $400 million. You can soon see his new movie Rothchild, which has sparked controversy for its title.
Bill Murray - Age 69 - Featuring Upcoming Releases
Bill Murray is a prominent actor, comedian, and filmmaker. His performances in Saturday Night Live earned him his first Emmy Award and also opened up opportunities for him to star in comedy films. His portrayal in Lost In Translation also earned him multiple other awards and an Oscar nomination.
Although Murray is a great actor, he is known for his crankiness and mood swings, which have caused uninvited trouble at his work sets. Three new movies starring Murray—Ghostbusters 2020, The French Dispatch, and On The Rocks—are expected to be released in 2020.
Drew Barrymore - Age 44 - Establishing Her Own Brand
You probably first saw the young Drew Barrymore in the movie E. T. the Extra-Terrestrial. As a teenager, she struggled with substance abuse. Although not much is out there about her hardship, she has voiced that her childhood battles have pushed her to become a better mom. She released an autobiography at 16 called Little Girl Lost.
The Charlie's Angels star is also known for her entrepreneurial skills. She launched a cosmetics line called Flower Beauty in 2013 and also a home decor range, amongst other businesses. After wrapping up the shows Santa Clarita Diet and The World's Best in 2019, Barrymore is now set to make a movie comeback with The Stand-In in 2020.
David Lee Roth - Age 65 - Performing Cross Country
Musician, songwriter, actor, author, and radio personality David Lee Roth became famous as the lead singer of the hard rock band Van Halen, but he later quit the band due to a quarrel with Eddie Van Halen. After being in hiatus for almost two decades, he rejoined the band. He also leads The David Lee Roth Band.
In 2015, he was invited to Jimmy Kimmel Live! and announced his new tour. In 2018, Roth and his business partner, Ami James, co-founded INK the Original, a line of skincare products for people with tattooed skin. Roth is still actively performing throughout America.
Jenilee Harrison - Age 61 - Spokesperson for TV Infomercials
Best known for her replacement role of Cindy Snow in the ABC sitcom Three's Company, Jenilee Harrison later portrayed roles in other movies such as Prime Target, Fists of Iron, and The Redemption. Before stepping into showbiz, she was a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Rams.
In 1993, Harrison married a recognized chiropractor in Los Angeles, Dr. Bruce Oppenheim. She then became the stepmother of two children from her husband's previous marriage. Harrison has not done any acting since 2002 and is now working as a television infomercial pitch person.
Demi Moore - Age 56 - Recovering From Addiction
You may recall Demi Moore as a member of the "Brat Pack" from the '80s. Her bank loved her in 1996 when she received $12.5 million to star in a movie. Most of her performances were in the '80s and '90s, including Blame It on Rio, Ghost, and A Few Good Men.
In 2019, Moore published a memoir called Inside Out based on how she got to her present-day life. She is a three-time divorcee who has three daughters with her second husband, Bruce Willis. She is also known to have battled addiction. In a recent Red Table Talk episode, Moore's daughter likened this part of her life to a monster.
Philip Michael Thomas - Age 70 - In Retirement
Before entering retirement, Philip Michael Thomas was an actor and musician. He had his claim-to-fame in 1984 when he played Detective Ricardo Tubbs in Miami Vice. Thomas has also released two music albums, which were both commercially unsuccessful. He is a vegetarian, non-smoker, and non-drinker, which is very uncommon in Hollywood.
Thomas is the father of a dozen children, including one stepchild. Five of his children are from his ex-wife, Kassandra Thomas, and the rest are from several relationships he had over the years. Thomas was a spokesperson for Nextones, a phone company, and he also voiced Lance Vance's character in two Grand Theft Auto video games.
Judge Reinhold - Age 62 - Having A Dry Season
Judge Reinhold is an American actor who starred in Hollywood movies such as Ruthless People and Gremlins. "Judge" is a nickname given by his father for his stern, judge-like looks when he was just two weeks old. Since the beginning of his career, Reinhold has acted in over 60 movies.
Except for some appearances on fictional court shows such as People's Court and Judge Judy and a portrayal in Swing Vote in 2008, Reinhold has been missing from Hollywood for a long time. In 2016, he was arrested at the Los Angeles airport for disorderly conduct. He later apologized, feeling embarrassed about his actions.
Keanu Reeves - Age 55 - Filming Bill and Ted, John Wick, and The Matrix Sequels
Everyone's favorite, Keanu Reeves, is a Canadian actor and musician who rose to stardom for his early roles in movies like Point Break and Speed and film series such as The Matrix, John Wick, and Bill and Ted. In addition to acting in films, he has been involved in stage acting, music performing, and directing. In 2005, Reeves received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
After being part of Toy Story 4 and John Wick 3 in 2019, his fans' obsession with him created a hype called "Keanussance." This will only get bigger as his famous movie franchises—The Matrix, John Wick, and Bill and Ted—will release sequels in the next few years.
Harrison Ford - Age 77 - Portraying New Roles
Han Solo from the Star Wars trilogy is now 77 years old. Harrison Ford is an actor, aviator, and environmentalist. Throughout his career spanning six decades, he has appeared in some of the most victorious Hollywood film franchises including Indiana Jones and Blade Runner. Ford is the fourth in rank for the highest-grossing domestic box-office star of all time in the US.
He's currently busy with his upcoming movies: Call of the Wild, which will be released in 2020, and Indiana Jones 5, which will hit theaters in 2021. Since 2009, he has been married to actress Calista Flockhart, with whom he has an adopted son. He has four other children from his previous marriages.
Lisa Whelchel - Age 56 - Hosting Collector's Call
Lisa Whelchel is an actress, author, and motivational speaker who is famous as for being a former Mouseketeer in The Mickey Mouse Club and for her role as Blair Warner in The Facts of Life. In 2012, she received an award of $100K after being voted fan favorite at the Survivor: Philippines competitive series.
Being a devoted Christian since the age of 10, Whelchel has turned down some jobs as they conflicted with her religious beliefs. She wanted out from an episode of Facts of Life, which cost her over $50K, and also turned down the role of Rachel in Friends. Whelchel currently hosts Collector's Call on MeTV.
Jami Gertz - Age 54 - Part-Owner of the Atlanta Hawks
Chicago native actress Jami Gertz is widely popular for her roles in Crossroads, The Lost Boys, and Twister. She also acted in the sitcoms Still Standing and The Neighbors. Her husband is billionaire Tony Ressler, who purchased the Atlanta Hawks team of the NBA. Gertz owns a minority of the team's stocks.
The couple has been in wedded bliss for three decades and shares three sons. She and her husband have been actively involved in business and philanthropy. Aside from the Hawks, they are also part of the investment group that purchased MLB's Milwaukee Brewers. Gertz is also a board director for the largest nonprofit funder of melanoma research, Melanoma Research Alliance.
Tom Cruise - Age 57 - Still Actively In The Game
Tom Cruise was so famous at the peak of his career that he was on almost every movie released. His films have generated over $10 billion worldwide, and he is one of the highest-paid actors in the world. Cruise's career began in the '80s and came into light with his roles in Risky Business and Top Gun.
He has been an advocate for the Church of Scientology since the '90s and praises it for helping him get over his dyslexia. Cruise was married thrice, all of which ended up in divorce, and has three children. You can look forward to seeing him on Top Gun: Maverick and Mission Impossible 7 soon.
Barbara Eden - Age 88 - Making Random Red Carpet Appearances
I Dream of Jeannie star Barbara Eden is now 88 years old and looks as elegant as ever. She started singing as a teenager, sang in local bands in nightclubs, and later studied singing in San Francisco. Her television career took off in 1955 on The Johnny Carson Show. Since then, Eden has appeared on many television series and movies over the years.
Her memoir, Jeannie Out of the Bottle, was published in 2011 and features records of both her personal and professional lives. She is still married to her third husband, Jon Eicholtz, and had one son, who overdosed and died in 2001. Eden occasionally makes red carpet appearances to this date.
Patrick Dempsey - Age 53 - Raising Cancer Awareness
Famous throughout the world for his portrayal of Dr. Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd in Grey's Anatomy is Patrick Dempsey. Although he already said goodbye to the said character after 11 seasons, he has actively performed multiple other roles in various movies. Dempsey is also a race car driver who competes in pro-am events including 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The 53-year-old father of three has been married to his second wife, Jillian Fink, since 1999. Dempsey recently received a Canneseries Excellence Award acknowledging his three-decade-long career in television and cinema. After his mother's death due to ovarian cancer, he has been involved in raising money for cancer research and awareness.
Kirstie Alley - Age 68 - Battling With Weight Gain
Kirstie Alley became popular in 1982 playing Saavik in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Furthermore, her role in the NBC sitcom Cheers earned her an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award in 1991. She is also one of the stars who has been inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Alley has appeared in various movies and television series throughout her career.
After going through two divorces, Alley started gaining weight back in 2003. She then worked as a spokesperson for Jenny Craig and got back into shape. However, she regained her weight but later announced that she lost the excess pounds after using products from her company, Organic Liason.
Jennifer Jason Leigh - Age 57 - Starring In a Netflix Series
Jennifer Jason Leigh is the daughter of actor Vic Morrow and screenwriter Barbara Turner. Her career in acting began in the 1970s, and she came into the spotlight for her role in Fast Times at Ridgemont High. She has since tackled some challenging roles over the years.
Leigh received nominations for a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award for her role in the 2015 movie The Hateful Eight. Since 2017, she has been part of the Netflix series Atypical and has also appeared on the drama miniseries Patrick Melrose in 2018. Leigh has one child with film director Noah Baumbach, whom she divorced in 2013.
Judd Nelson - Age 59 - Focused On Writing
You probably know Judd Nelson as the bad boy John Bender from The Breakfast Club. Nelson was born in Portland to a Jewish family. His love for acting arose when he was in college, so he dropped out to pursue his career. He went on to appear in movies such as St. Elmo's Fire, The Transformers: The Movie, and Relentless.
In contrast to the roles he usually plays, he portrayed Santa Claus in the Hallmark movie Cancel Christmas in 2010. Nelson is also a dedicated writer, producer, and screenwriter who has released four books on Kindle: The Power of Speech, Nine of Diamonds, The Gig, and Water Music.
Kelly McGillis - Age 62 - Teaches Acting At The NYS3
Kelly McGillis is a renowned actress known for her portrayal of Rachel Lapp in Witness and Charlie in Top Gun. In addition to that, she has acted in several other movies including Made In Heaven, The Accused, and The Money's Mask. She came out as gay in 2009.
At a few points in her life, McGillis has needed a divorce attorney for her two divorces and one annulment. During a recent phone interview, she stated that she wasn't asked to act in the Top Gun sequel coming out in June 2020. She is a mother of two and currently teaches acting at The New York Studio of Stage and Screen.
Samantha Fox - Age 53 - Active Singer
Samantha Fox is a British singer, songwriter, and actress who was born to a family of market traders. At 16, she posed as a model for Page 3 of The Sun. In 1986, Fox released her first single Touch Me (I Want Your Body), which broke charts as the top song in 17 countries.
Fox has also appeared on some movies and TV shows along the way such as It's Been Real, The Match, and Charles in Charge. Although her personal orientation isn't explicitly declared, her recent relationships have been with women. Fox released her new song Hot Boy in 2018 and is still an active singer.
Michelle Pfeiffer- Age 61 - Back On The Acting Track
After being in hiatus for a long time, actress Michelle Pfeiffer made her comeback in 2017. Pfeiffer says she was almost unhireable as she was very picky about her contract and how it affected her children. As a consequence, it turned out to be a long break.
Her love for acting made her pursue it as a career in 1978. She started off playing the lead role in Grease 2 but came into stardom for her role in Scarface. When Pfeiffer was younger, she got into drinking, smoking, and doing drugs. Fortunately, she managed to get past the bad habits. She just recently played the villain in the 2019 movie, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.
Bruce Willis - Age 64 - Occupied In Movie Acting
Actor Bruce Willis achieved popularity for his leading role in the television series Moonlighting. Some of his other hits were Die Hard, Pulp Fiction, and The Expendables 2. Willis has a Golden Globe, two Primetime Emmys, and two People's Choice Awards that prove how great of an actor he is.
Willis and his ex-wife, actress Demi Moore, share three daughters, whereas he has two daughters with his wife Emma Heming, whom he married in 2009. He has a healthy post-marriage relationship with Demi Moore and recently expressed his support for her book launch. Willis appeared in four movies in 2019 alone.
Fred Savage - Age 43 - Hosting Comedy Talk Show
Fred Savage is a popular child actor from the '80s whose first screen performance was on Morningstar/Eveningstar at the age of 9. After many of his highlighted appearances, including his stint in The Wonder Years that earned him two Golden Globe and two Emmy nominations, he returned to high school at age 17.
As an adult, Savage appeared on multiple television series and movies. He joined the cast of the Netflix series Friends From College in 2017 and started a show called What Just Happened??! with Fred Savage in 2019. He is now a father of three children, whom he shares with his wife of 15 years, Jennifer Lynn Stone.
Elizabeth McGovern - Age 58 - Starred In the Downton Abbey Sequel
Downton Abbey star Elizabeth McGovern's acting career began in 1979 with her part in Ordinary People. She has since landed several roles in movies and television such as Once Upon A Time In America, Racing With The Moon, and Lovesick.
She married British film director and producer Simon Curtis in 1992, and they have two children together. McGovern also has a career in music as a singer and a songwriter. She also fronts the band Sadie and The Hotheads. She starred in the Downton Abbey movie in 2019 that turned out to be such a hit.
Eddie Murphy - Age 58 - Philanthropist And Semi-Retired Actor
Eddie Murphy is a famous American actor and comedian. He was 10th in Comedy Central's list of the 100 Greatest Standups of All Time. You probably still remember crying with laughter watching his movies like Dr. Dolittle, The Nutty Professor, and Daddy Day Care. With a career like his, he definitely deserves his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Murphy is a father of ten children from five different mothers. He is now a philanthropist who is in semi-retirement, which he defines as only accepting jobs with perfect scripts and higher success rates. Throughout his four-decade career, Murphy has been nominated and has also won an innumerable amount of awards.
Matthew Broderick -Age 57 - Acting In a Netflix Series
Another actor who has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Matthew Broderick is an American actor and comedian popular for his role as Ferris Bueller on Ferris Bueller's Day Off. He has played multiple roles on screen over the years and is also the voice of Simba in The Lion King trilogy.
Broderick has been married to actress Sarah Jessica Parker since 1997, and the couple has three children together. Since October 2019, he has been portraying a high school principal in the Netflix series Daybreak. He was also part of the cast of the 2019 film Love Is Blind and also voiced a character in the 2019 animated film Wonder Park.
Julia Roberts - Age 52 - Doing Charity
Julia Roberts is an actress and producer who achieved fame for her role in Pretty Woman in 1990. She has starred in numerous hit movies including Notting Hill and Runaway Bride. Roberts started her career by playing a minor role in a film in 1988. Today, she has a net worth of $170 million.
She is a mother of three children, whose father is Daniel Moder, her husband. Roberts is involved with UNICEF and other charitable organizations and uses her time to help the poor as well as sick people. She last appeared on a 2018 movie titled Ben is Back.
Steve Guttenberg - Age 61 - Dedicated To Helping Children
New York native Steve Guttenberg is an actor, author, businessman, producer, and director. He is famous for his lead roles in Cocoon, Police Academy, Three Men and a Baby, and much more. After his high school graduation, Guttenberg reportedly moved to Los Angeles with $300 to pursue a career in acting. It was probably the best decision he has ever made because he is now worth $15 million.
After a failed marriage that ended in 1992, he got married to reporter Emily Smith in January 2019. Although he has been quiet career-wise, Guttenberg is an ambassador for children. He is involved in many charities that help homeless and young people.
Meryl Streep - Age 70 - Performing Non-Stop
It is safe to say that Meryl Streep is a perfectionist in her field of acting. Most critics identify Streep as the greatest actress alive. She has received many accolades including eight Golden Globe Awards and three Academy Awards. A few of her greatest hits are Kramer vs. Kramer, Sophie's Choice, and The Iron Lady.
Streep has been married to Don Gummer for over 40 years, and the couple has four children and one grandchild. In 2019, she starred in her first Netflix-created movie, The Laundromat. Streep will also star in Little Women, which will be released in December 2019, and two films coming in 2020: The Prom and Let Them All Talk.
Nicole Kidman - Age 52 - Listed As One of the Highest-Paid Actresses
Although many rumors about Nicole Kidman's marriage with musician Keith Urban being problematic has been hounding them, the Instagram posts of the couple say otherwise. She started her acting career in 1983, but her doors to stardom opened in 1989 after her performances in the movie Dead Calm and the miniseries Bangkok Hilton. She was one of the highest-paid actresses in 2006, 2018, and 2019.
Kidman and ex-husband Tom Cruise have two adopted children, while she has two kids with Urban. She's been a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF since 1994 and is involved in a lot of charity work. Her newest movies, Bombshell and The Prom, will be released in December 2019 and 2020 respectively.
Justine Bateman - Age 53 - Published Author Ageing Gracefully
Justine Bateman is an American actress who got her fame for her role as Mallory Keaton in the sitcom Family Ties. She appeared in other movies and television series over the years as well, including Satisfaction, Men Behaving Badly, and Desperate Housewives. She also wrote, directed, and produced a short comedy film called Five Minutes, which premiered in 2017.
Bateman married Mark Fluent in 2001 and has two children with him. At 52, her physical appearance looked ill to her fans. However, she has revealed that unlike most celebrities, she won't have plastic surgery and will age gracefully. In 2018, she published her first book, Fame: The Hijacking of Reality.
Victoria Principal - Age 69 - Successful Entrepreneur
Victoria Principal is an actress whose career began at the age of 5 on a television commercial. During her first year of college, she had a car crash and was seriously injured. While in recovery, she did some soul-searching and decided to pursue acting as a career. Principal's film debut was in The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean.
Following her first film role, she received many opportunities to perform in several other movies. After going through two divorces, she now focuses on herself and is an entrepreneur, producer, and author. She owns a beauty line called Principal Secret Skincare, which, according to People Magazine, has an estimated annual turnover of $100 million.
Rachel Ward - Age 62 - Prefers Directing Over Acting
Rachel Ward is an Australian actress, director, and screenwriter who was born in Cornwell, England. After leaving school at 16 to become a model, her portraits appeared on the covers of Vogue, Harper's & Queen, and Cosmopolitan magazines. She later appeared on TV advertisements followed by acting roles in movies and TV series such as The Big House and The Thorn Birds.
Ward married Bryan Brown in 1983, and the pair has three children. In 2012, she revealed that her sensitiveness to the bad reviews of The Thorn Birds resulted in her giving up on acting. Although Ward makes occasional appearances on TV series and films, she prefers being behind the camera.
Denzel Washington - Age 64 - Multi-Award-Winning Actor
Since his screen acting debut in 1977, Denzel Washington has come a long way in his career. Washington's breakthrough followed his role as Dr. Phillip Chandler in St. Elsewhere on NBC. He has won two Golden Globe Awards, one Tony Award, and two Academy Awards for his impressive performances.
He and his wife, Pauletta Pearson, are parents to four children. Some of Washington's recent movies are The Equalizer, Fences, and The Equalizer 2. In 2016, he accepted the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award. Washington is also known for the generous donations he has given to charity and welfare causes.
Johnny Depp - Age 56 - Guinness Record-Holding Actor
Former teen idol Johnny Depp is an actor, producer, and musician, who came into the spotlight for starring in the television series 21 Jump Street. The movies he has been featured in have grossed over $10 billion worldwide. He even entered the Guinness World Records in 2012 as the highest-paid actor in the world, having banked a whopping $75 million.
Some of Depp's most commercially successful films are the Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise and Alice In Wonderland. In 2019, he starred in the movie Waiting for the Barbarians. Depp was also praised when videos of him visiting children's hospitals to make the young patients happy went viral on social media.
Don Johnson - Age 69 - Steady Acting Career
Don Johnson's famous role as James Crockett in the series Miami Vice won him a Golden Globe Award. Johnson, who received a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame, commenced his career in 1969. He also has a career in music, having released two pop music albums in the '80s. His single called Heartbeat ranked 5th on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
Johnson had five marriages with four different women, and he has five children with three of his wives. He has a steady career with his most recent roles being the HBO series Watchmen and the mystery film Knives Out in 2019.
Mr. T - Age 67 - Spending Time In Chicago And Albuquerque
If you are a visual person, you will remember Mr. T as the man with the Mandinka-inspired hairstyle, the gold chains, and the bodyguard posture. Mr. T's childhood was a struggle. His father left when he was five, and he and his eleven siblings grew up packed in a three-bedroom apartment.
Born as Lawrence Tureaud, he changed his name to Mr. T as an attempt to be treated with respect even though he is a person of color. He is an actor, TV personality, bodyguard, and former wrestler who now splits his time between his two homes in Chicago and Albuquerque. He is the father of three children.
Kelly LeBrock - Age 59 - Hitting Pause On Hollywood
Kelly LeBrock is an American actress who grew up in London. Her career in modeling started at age 16 in her native city of New York. She appeared on the cover of Vogue magazine and worked with Christian Dior before pursuing acting. LeBrock acted in numerous movies over the years, but the most famous of them all is Weird Science.
A mother of three who's gone through three divorces, LeBrock has hit pause on her Hollywood career after her Christmas movie in 2015. Devastated by her brother's death in 2008, she now devotes her time to the terminally ill. She currently living comfortably in a ranch in California.
Mia Sara - Age 52 - "Mostly Retired" Actress
Mia Sara is an American actress whose role as Princess Lili in Legend gave the jumpstart she needed for her career. However, what really boosted her career was her portrayal of the character Sloane Peterson in the hit movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off in 1986. Sara has since appeared on multiple movies and television series after that stint.
Her first marriage to Jason Connery fell through, whereas her second marriage to Brian Henson is still going strong almost a decade later. Sara has one child from each of her marriages, and the 52-year-old mom-of-two recently declared that she is "mostly retired" from her acting career. She is fond of flying and even holds a private pilot license.
Winona Ryder - Age 48 - Starring in Stranger Things
A recipient of a Golden Globe Award, Winona Ryder caught everyone's attention for her performance in Beetlejuice. A few of her many movies are Mermaids, Little Women, and Girl, Interrupted. In the present, she plays the role of Joyce Byers in the Netflix series Stranger Things. Ryder also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The 48-year-old Ryder has been in several relationships over the years; although, none of them ended up in marriage. Ryder faced a shoplifting charge in 2001 and later expressed that the incident took place during a time when she was clinically depressed.