{"id":23958,"date":"2026-08-16T22:43:35","date_gmt":"2026-08-16T22:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/?p=23958"},"modified":"2026-08-16T22:43:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T22:43:35","slug":"timeless-icons-how-the-most-famous-actresses-of-the-70s-look-then-and-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/?p=23958","title":{"rendered":"Timeless Icons: How the Most Famous Actresses of the 70s Look Then and Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hello friends! Today, we\u2019re taking a nostalgic journey back to the golden era of cinema and television. The 1970s gave rise to some of the most iconic actresses who captivated audiences with their talent, charm, and unforgettable beauty. Decades later, many of these stars remain cultural icons. Let\u2019s see how they looked then, how they look now, and what paths their careers have taken. Don\u2019t forget to like and subscribe\u2014let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n<p>Linda Gray<\/p>\n<p>Linda Gray\u2019s rise to fame came in a rather unusual way\u2014she began as Mrs. Robinson\u2019s body double in The Graduate. But her breakthrough role was as Sue Ellen Ewing in Dallas, the show that made her a household name. Her last on-screen appearance was in 2017 in Hand of God.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5193-300x142.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"142\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-23959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5193-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5193-768x364.png 768w, https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5193.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nJessica Lange<\/p>\n<p>Jessica Lange made her film debut in King Kong (1976), a box office success despite mixed reviews. Over the years, she built a career in film, television, and theater, earning two Academy Awards and numerous other honors, cementing her as one of Hollywood\u2019s greatest talents.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5194-300x156.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"156\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-23960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5194-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5194-768x399.png 768w, https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5194.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nFaye Dunaway<\/p>\n<p>Faye Dunaway began on Broadway before skyrocketing to fame with Bonnie and Clyde (1967). She went on to star in classics like Little Big Man (1970), proving herself one of the most versatile actresses of her generation.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5195-300x144.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"144\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-23961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5195-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5195-768x368.png 768w, https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5195.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nGoldie Hawn<\/p>\n<p>Goldie Hawn charmed audiences with her bubbly personality on Rowan &#038; Martin\u2019s Laugh-In before moving on to bigger roles in comedies such as There\u2019s a Girl in My Soup and Butterflies Are Free. Her warmth and humor made her one of the era\u2019s most beloved stars.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5196-300x139.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"139\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-23962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5196-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5196-768x357.png 768w, https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5196.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nJoan Collins<\/p>\n<p>Joan Collins began her career in the 1950s but reached new heights in the 1980s as Alexis Carrington on Dynasty. The glamorous and fiery role made her an international superstar.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5197-300x144.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"144\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-23963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5197-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5197-768x368.png 768w, https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5197.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nJamie Lee Curtis<\/p>\n<p>Daughter of Hollywood royalty, Jamie Lee Curtis made her mark in 1978 with Halloween. The role of Laurie Strode turned her into the ultimate \u201cscream queen,\u201d and she later transitioned into a wide range of films across multiple genres.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5198-300x144.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"144\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-23964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5198-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5198-768x369.png 768w, https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5198.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"70&amp;apos;s Loveliest Actresses in Bikini Then and Now\" width=\"790\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EMpY2GJgBUA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello friends! 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