This list of attractive 1980s actresses, models, singers, and performers dominated the airwaves throughout the decade of the 1980s, and many of them went on to become pop culture legends due to their seductive appearances and captivating performances. Many of the women on the list have maintained their notoriety after the 1980s, and you can still find references to them in popular culture today.
Not every sexy celebrity from the 1980s has enjoyed the same success in the following decades. Every one of these lovely ladies on our list will be remembered for contributing to the decade in question. These are the most stunning ladies to emerge from the 1980s.
1. Celine Dion
Celine Dion | Information |
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Full Name | Céline Marie Claudette Dion |
Birthdate | March 30, 1968 |
Birthplace | Charlemagne, Quebec, Canada |
Nationality | Canadian |
Occupation | Singer |
Genres | Pop, rock, R&B, gospel, classical music |
Languages | English, French |
Spouse | René Angélil (m. 1994; died 2016) |
Children | 3 |
Notable Hits | “My Heart Will Go On,” “The Power of Love,” “Because You Loved Me” |
Albums | “Falling into You,” “Let’s Talk About Love,” “D’eux,” “Unison” |
Achievements | Best-selling Canadian recording artist of all time |
Céline Marie Claudette Dion, a well-known singer from Canada, was born on March 30th, 1968.
Dion is the recording artist who has sold the most albums in Canada, and she is also the musician who has sold the most albums in the history of French-language music. She is famous for her powerful and technically accomplished voice.
In the annals of the development of contemporary pop music, Dion is frequently cited as a seminal figure. The media dubbed her the “Priestess of Pop” and the “Queen of Power Ballads.” Her music has been described as having a “power ballad” sound. A reporter for Billboard named Ed Christman bestowed the title “Queen of Pop” onto Dion.
In 2002, Billboard magazine recognized her as the “Best-selling contemporary female artist in the history of the industry.”
2. Jodie Foster
Jodie Foster | Information |
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Full Name | Jodie Foster |
Birthdate | November 19, 1962 |
Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Occupations | Actress, Filmmaker |
Years Active | 1965–present |
Notable Work | The Accused (1988), The Silence of the Lambs (1991) |
Awards | 2 Academy Awards, 3 BAFTA Awards, 3 Golden Globe Awards |
Spouse | Alexandra Hedison (m. 2014) |
Partner(s) | Cydney Bernard (1993–2008) |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Buddy Foster (brother) |
Education | Yale University (BA), major in African-American literature |
Language Skills | Fluent in French, dubs herself in French-language versions of her films |
Early Career | Child model, teen idol in Disney films, roles in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (1974) and Taxi Driver (1976) |
Breakthrough Films | The Accused (1988), The Silence of the Lambs (1991) |
Other Notable Films | Contact (1997), Panic Room (2002), Inside Man (2006), The Mauritanian (2021) |
Production Company | Founder of Egg Pictures |
Directorial Films | Little Man Tate (1991), Home for the Holidays (1995), The Beaver (2011), Money Monster (2016) |
Honors | Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award (2013), Hollywood Walk of Fame (2016) |
Alicia Christian “Jodie” Foster is an American actress, director, and producer. She was born on November 19, 1962, in the United States.
She has been honored with many honors during her career, including two Academy Awards, three British Academy Film Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and the honorary Cecil B. DeMille Award.
In 1992, she was chosen the most beautiful woman in the world by readers of People magazine, and in 2003, she was ranked number 23 on a countdown of the 100 greatest movie stars of all time by Channel 4.
In 1996, Entertainment Weekly ranked her as the 57th greatest movie star on their list of the 100 greatest movie stars. In 2016, she was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which can be found at 6927 Hollywood Boulevard. The award honors her contributions to the film industry.
3. Eileen Brennan
Eileen Brennan | Information |
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Full Name | Eileen Brennan |
Birthdate | September 3, 1932 |
Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Education | Georgetown University |
Occupation | Actress |
Years Active | 1960–2011 |
Spouse | David John Lampson |
Children | 2 (including Patrick Brennan) |
Died | July 28, 2013 |
Place of Death | Burbank, California, U.S. |
Notable Films | The Last Picture Show, The Sting, Private Benjamin, Clue, Jeepers Creepers, Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous |
Eileen Brennan was an American actress. She was born on September 3, 1932, and died on July 28, 2013.
Her first part in a movie was a supporting one in Peter Bogdanovich’s The Last Picture Show (1971), which garnered her a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress. She started in the film industry with the farce Divorce American Style (1967).
She got more attention for her performance as Captain Doreen Lewis in the film Private Benjamin, for which she was nominated for an Academy Award in the category of Best Supporting Actress.
She then performed the part in a television adaption, for which she was awarded a Golden Globe and a Primetime Emmy.
4. Cathy Moriarty
Cathy Moriarty | Information |
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Full Name | Cathy Moriarty |
Birthdate | November 29, 1960 (age 62) |
Birthplace | The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
Other Names | Cathy Moriarty-Gentile |
Citizenship | United States, Ireland |
Occupations | Actress, Singer |
Years Active | 1980–present |
Spouses | Carmine D’Anna (m. 1981; div. 1992) |
Children | 3 |
Notable Achievements | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (Raging Bull) |
Notable Films | Raging Bull, Neighbors, White of the Eye, Soapdish, Casper, Cop Land, Analyze That, The Bounty Hunter, The Double, Patti Cake$ |
Television Series | Tales from the Crypt, Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, City on a Hill |
Recent Projects | Patti Cake$, American Crime Story, City on a Hill |
Cathy Moriarty is a well-known American actress and singer whose career spans more than four decades. She was born on November 29, 1960.
Because of her work in Raging Bull, she was considered for a nomination for an Academy Award in the category of Best Supporting Actress (1980).
She was recognized as the best actress in a dramatic series for her roles in Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent, respectively, and earned a CableACE Award.
5. Sheena Easton
Sheena Easton | Information |
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Full Name | Sheena Easton |
Birth Name | Sheena Shirley Orr |
Birthdate | 27 April 1959 |
Birthplace | Bellshill, Lanarkshire, Scotland |
Genres | Pop, dance, R&B, adult contemporary, soul, country |
Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years Active | 1978–present |
Labels | EMI, MCA, Universal, RT Industries |
Notable Achievements | Six-time Grammy Award nominee, two-time winner |
Billboard History | First and only recording artist to have a Top 5 hit on each of Billboard’s primary charts |
Hit Singles | “For Your Eyes Only”, “You Could Have Been with Me”, “Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair)”, “Almost Over You”, “Strut”, “U Got the Look” (with Prince), “The Lover in Me”, “What Comes Naturally” |
Collaborations | Prince, David Foster, Kenny Rogers, Luis Miguel, L.A. Reid, Babyface, Patrice Rushen, Nile Rodgers |
Early Life | Born on 27 April 1959 in Bellshill, Scotland |
Career Breakthrough | Featured in the first British musical reality TV series, The Big Time: Pop Singer |
Notable Moments | First and only Bond theme singer to be featured in the opening credits of a Bond film, Grammy Award winner for Best New Artist, Royal Variety Performance appearance in front of the Queen Mother, successful duet with Kenny Rogers on “We’ve Got Tonight”, Grammy Award winner for Best Mexican-American Performance |
Sheena Shirley Easton is a Scottish singer and actor. She was born Sheena Shirley Orr in Scotland on April 27, 1959.
The episode of the first British musical reality television program, The Big Time: Pop Singer, featured Easton and brought her to the general public’s attention. The program documented Easton’s efforts to obtain a record deal and her ultimate signing with EMI Records.
She rose to prominence in the 1980s as one of the most successful female entertainers in the United Kingdom.
Easton has been nominated for a Grammy Award six times in the United States, and she has won the award twice. She won the award for Best New Artist in 1982.
She won Best Mexican-American Performance in 1985 for her duet with Luis Miguel on the song “Me Gustas Tal Como Eres.”
6. Jessica Lange
Jessica Lange | Information |
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Full Name | Jessica Phyllis Lange |
Birthdate | April 20, 1949 |
Birthplace | Cloquet, Minnesota, U.S. |
Occupation | Actress |
Years Active | 1976–present |
Awards | Academy Awards: 2 |
Achievements | Triple Crown of Acting recipient |
Notable Films | King Kong, Tootsie, Blue Sky |
Notable TV Series | American Horror Story, Feud, Grey Gardens |
Philanthropy | Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF |
Children | 3, including Shura Baryshnikov |
Additional Projects | Foster parent |
Jessica Phyllis Lange is a well-known American actress born on April 20, 1949.
She is the 13th actress to win all three major acting awards, the Academy Award, the Primetime Emmy Award, and the Tony Award. In addition, she has won the Screen Actors Guild Award and five Golden Globe Awards, making her the first person to win the acting “Triple Crown.”
In addition, she is the second actress in history to win the Academy Award for Best Actress after first taking home the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
She planned to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2014.
7. Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton John | Information |
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Full Name | Olivia Newton-John |
Born | September 26, 1948, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England |
Died | August 8, 2022, Santa Ynez, California, US |
Citizenship | British, Australian |
Occupations | Singer, Actress, Activist |
Years Active | 1963–2022 |
Spouses | Matt Lattanzi (m. 1984; div. 1996) |
Children | Chloe Lattanzi |
Musical Career | Origin: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
Genres | Pop, Country, Country Pop, Soft Rock |
Labels | Uni, MCA, EMI, Pye, Festival, Geffen |
Grammy Awards | Four-time Grammy Award winner |
Billboard Achievements | Multiple top-ten and number-one singles on the Billboard charts |
Record Certifications | Numerous singles and albums certified Gold and Platinum |
Grease | Starred in the highly successful musical film |
Cancer Advocacy | Advocate and sponsor for breast cancer research |
Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre | Co-founder of a cancer treatment center |
Activism | Advocate for environmental and animal rights causes |
International Sales | Sold over 100 million records worldwide |
Breast Cancer Battle | Courageously battled breast cancer three times |
Dame Olivia Newton-John AC DBE was a British-Australian singer, actor, and activist. She was born on September 26, 1948, and passed away on August 8, 2022.
Her music career includes several more Top Ten successes on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, five number-one hits, and she was the recipient of four Grammy Awards. She also had two albums that debuted number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
Newton-John is one of the music artists who has had the most success in terms of record sales from the latter part of the 20th century up until the present day. He has sold more than 100 million albums all over the world.
8. Ali MacGraw
Ali MacGraw | Information |
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Full Name | Ali MacGraw |
Birthdate | April 1, 1939 |
Birthplace | Pound Ridge, New York, U.S. |
Occupation | Actress, Activist |
Famous Films | Goodbye, Columbus, Love Story, The Getaway, Convoy, Players, Just Tell Me What You Want, The Winds of War |
Awards | Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer, Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama |
Notable Achievements | Voted top female box office star in the world |
Modeling Career | Successful fashion model in the 1960s |
Writing Career | Published autobiography “Moving Pictures” |
Activism | Animal rights advocate, Ambassador for Animals Asia |
Relationships | Robin Hoen (m. 1960; div. 1962), Robert Evans (m. 1969; div. 1972), Steve McQueen (m. 1973; div. 1978) |
Residence | Tesuque, New Mexico, U.S. |
Broadway Debut | Made Broadway theatre debut in the drama Festen (The Celebration) in 2006 |
Recognitions | Featured on the cover of Time magazine, People magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People” in the World, GQ magazine’s “Sexiest 25 Women in Film Ever” |
Yoga Enthusiast | Produced yoga video “Ali MacGraw Yoga Mind and Body” |
Philanthropy | Filmed a public service announcement for PETA, wrote foreword for the book Pawprints of Katrina |
Personal Struggles | Battled with alcohol and sex addiction, received treatment at the Betty Ford Center |
Later Relationships | Dated Warren Beatty, Rick Danko, Bill Hudson, Ronald Meyer, Rod Stryker, Fran Tarkenton, Peter Weller, Henry Wolf, Mickey Raphael |
Current Residence | Lives in Tesuque, New Mexico, U.S. |
Elizabeth Alice MacGraw is a well-known American actress and activist. She was born on April 1st, 1939.
She was awarded the Golden Globe for Best Performance by a Newcomer in a Comedy or Musical. She was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Actress category and won the Golden Globe Award in the same category.
After appearing in three movies before the voting in 1972, MacGraw was selected as the top female box office star in the world and was recognized with a hands and footprints ceremony at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre as a result of her accomplishment.
9. Kim Carnes
Kim Carnes | Information |
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Full Name | Kim Carnes |
Birthdate | July 20, 1945 |
Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Genres | Pop rock, soft rock, country, folk |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Years Active | 1962–present |
Labels | Amos, A&M, EMI America, MCA, Sparky Dawg |
Notable Works | “Bette Davis Eyes,” “More Love,” “Crazy in the Night” |
Grammy Awards | 2 (Record of the Year and Song of the Year for “Bette Davis Eyes”) |
Top Hits | “Bette Davis Eyes,” “Crazy in the Night,” “Voyeur,” “More Love” |
Collaborations | Kenny Rogers, Barbra Streisand |
Chart Success | Multiple chart-topping hits in the 1980s |
Notable Albums | Mistaken Identity, Voyeur, Café Racers, Barking at Airplanes, View from the House |
Film & TV | Contributed music to soundtracks for films and TV shows, including “Flashdance” and “St. Elmo’s Fire” |
Influence | Distinctive raspy voice and unique style with an impact on the music industry in the 1980s |
Latest Studio Album | Chasin’ Wild Trains (2004) |
Current Residence | Nashville, United States |
Education | Graduated from San Marino High School |
Kim Carnes is a well-known American singer and composer born on July 20, 1945.
She began her career as a songwriter in the 1960s after being born and reared in Los Angeles, California.
Most of the songs on Carnes’s self-titled second album were written by Carnes herself. This album featured her first charting single, “You’re a Part of Me,” which debuted in 1975 and peaked at number 35 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
The song “Love Comes from Unexpected Places,” was featured on the album. In 1976, the song won at both the American Song Festival and the Tokyo Song Festival, where it was awarded Best Composition.
10. Glenn Close
Glenn Close | Information |
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Full Name | Glenn Close |
Birthdate | March 19, 1947 (age 76) |
Birthplace | Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S. |
Alma Mater | College of William & Mary (BA) |
Occupation | Actress |
Years Active | 1974–present |
Spouses | Cabot Wade, James Marlas, David Shaw |
Partner(s) | Len Cariou, John Starke, Steve Beers |
Children | Annie Starke |
Parent | William Close (father) |
Awards | Three Tony Awards, three Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards |
Notable Achievements | Inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame, named one of the 100 most influential people in the world |
Stage Career | Tony Awards for performances in The Real Thing (1983), Death and the Maiden (1992), and Sunset Boulevard (1995) |
Film Career | Eight Academy Award nominations for various roles |
Notable Films | The World According to Garp, The Big Chill, Dangerous Liaisons, The Wife |
Television Work | Primetime Emmy Award for Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story, Golden Globe for The Lion in Winter |
Social Activism | Advocate for women’s rights, same-sex marriage, and mental health |
Glenn Close is a well-known American actress born on March 19, 1947.
Throughout her career, which has spanned more than 40 years, Glenn Close has been honored with some prestigious awards, including two Screen Actors Guild Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, and three Tony Awards.
In addition, she has been shortlisted for an Academy Award an astounding eight times, making her the current holder of the record for the most nominations in an acting category without ever having won.
She was recognized as one of the 100 most influential persons in the world by Time magazine in 2019, following her induction into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2016.
11. Vanessa Williams
Vanessa Williams | Information |
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Full Name | Vanessa Lynn Williams |
Birthdate | March 18, 1963 |
Birthplace | New York City, U.S. |
Education | Syracuse University (BFA) |
Occupations | Singer, Actress, Dancer |
Years Active | 1982–present |
Title | Miss America 1984, Miss New York 1983, Miss Syracuse 1983 |
Vanessa Lynn Williams is an American singer, actor, and fashion designer. She was born on March 18, 1963, in the United States.
When she was elected Miss America 1984 in 1983, she made history by becoming the first African-American woman to win the Miss America title. She went on to garner a lot of accolades for her accomplishment.
She had a great career as a singer and actor, garnering several nominations for Grammy and Tony awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work in each field.
During the Miss America competition in 2016, the CEO of Miss America offered her a public apology for the incidents that occurred in 1984.
12. Piper Laurie
Piper Laurie | Information |
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Full Name | Piper Laurie |
Birthdate | January 22, 1932 (age 91) |
Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Occupation | Actress |
Years Active | 1950–present |
Spouse | Joe Morgenstern (m. 1962; div. 1982) |
Children | 1 |
Notable Films | The Hustler, Carrie, Children of a Lesser God |
Accolades | Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, Academy Award nominations, BAFTA Award nomination |
Television Series | Days of Wine and Roses, Twin Peaks |
Early Life | Born as Rosetta Jacobs in Detroit, Michigan |
Ethnicity | Jewish heritage from Polish and Russian immigrants |
Education | Studied acting and performed in Twelfth Night, Days of Wine and Roses, Winterset |
Career Revival | The Hustler, Carrie |
Oscar Nominations | Best Actress (The Hustler), Best Supporting Actress (Carrie), Best Supporting Actress (Children of a Lesser God) |
Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (Promise) |
Golden Globe Award | Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film (Twin Peaks) |
Artistic Endeavors | Sculptor specializing in marble and clay |
Piper Laurie is a well-known American actress. She was born Rosetta Jacobs in the United States on January 22, 1932. As of 2022, the duration of her acting career will have reached 70 years.
She is one of the few Hollywood A-listers from the Golden Age of Hollywood who is still alive today.
Her roles in the movies “The Hustler” (1961), “Carrie” (1976), and “Children of a Lesser God” (1986), which earned her nominations for an Academy Award in each of those years, gained Laurie a great deal of fame.
She was recognized with a Golden Globe Award in 1991 for her performance as Catherine Martell in Twin Peaks.
13. Debra Winger
Debra Winger | Information |
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Full Name | Debra Winger |
Birthdate | May 16, 1955 |
Birthplace | Cleveland Heights, Ohio, U.S. |
Alma Mater | California State University, Northridge |
Occupation | Actress |
Years Active | 1976–present |
Spouse(s) | Timothy Hutton, Arliss Howard |
Children | 2 |
Notable Films | An Officer and a Gentleman, Terms of Endearment, Shadowlands |
Awards | National Society of Film Critics Award, Tokyo International Film Festival Award |
Other Films | Urban Cowboy, Legal Eagles, Black Widow, Betrayed, The Sheltering Sky |
Broadway Debut | The Anarchist |
Television Series | The Ranch |
Additional Activities | Lifetime achievement award at Transilvania International Film Festival |
Debra Lynn Winger is a well-known American actress born on May 16th, 1955.
She had starring roles in the movies, and for each of them, she was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Actress category.
The winger was presented with the award for Best Actress from the National Society of Film Critics.
At the Transilvania International Film Festival in 2014, she was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her work in the industry.
The winger was a series regular in the original television series The Ranch, which was shown on Netflix (2016–2020).
14. Cyndi Lauper
Cyndi Lauper | Information |
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Full Name | Cyndi Lauper |
Birthdate | June 22, 1953 (age 70) |
Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
Occupations | Singer, songwriter, actress, activist |
Years Active | 1977–present |
Spouse | David Thornton (m. 1991) |
Children | 1 |
Genres | Pop, dance, new wave |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, dulcimer |
Labels | Portrait, Epic, Daylight, Downtown, Sire |
Album Sales | Over 50 million records worldwide |
Awards | Grammy Awards, Tony Award, MTV Video Music Awards |
Activism | Advocate for LGBTQ+ rights |
Filmography | Notable acting roles in movies and TV shows |
Philanthropy | Support for charitable organizations and causes |
Hair Color | Known for distinctive hair colors |
Fashion Style | Eccentric and unconventional clothing |
Vocal Range | Powerful and distinctive four-octave singing range |
Humanitarian Efforts | Recognized for advocacy work, particularly for LGBT rights |
Academic Background | Studied art at Johnson State College |
Chart-Topping Singles | “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” “Time After Time,” “She Bop,” “All Through the Night,” “True Colors,” “Change of Heart,” “I Drove All Night” |
Broadway Success | Tony Award for Best Original Score for the musical “Kinky Boots” |
Sales and Accolades | Sold over 50 million records worldwide, recipient of Grammy, Tony, Billboard, and American Music Awards |
Notable Music Videos | “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” recognized as one of the greatest music videos of the era |
Cultural Impact | Included in Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, VH1’s list of the 100 Best Songs of the Past 25 years, ranked No. 58 on VH1’s list of the 100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll |
Family Background | Born in Brooklyn, New York City, with Swiss-German and Italian descent |
Early Career | Formed a band named Blue Angel, signed as a solo artist with Portrait Records |
Breakthrough Album | “She’s So Unusual” – Worldwide success, Grammy Award for Best New Artist, MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video (“Girls Just Want to Have Fun”) |
Philanthropic Work | Recognized for charitable efforts, invited as a special guest to attend U.S. President Barack Obama’s second inauguration |
Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper Thornton is an American singer, songwriter, actor, and activist. She was born on June 22, 1953, in the United States.
Her first album, which was released in 1983 and was titled She’s So Unusual, was the first album by a female artist to score four top-five songs on the Billboard Hot 100. This accomplishment helped Lauper win the award for Best New Artist at the 27th Annual Grammy Awards in 1985.
During the year 2010, they maintained their position atop the Billboard Blues Albums list for the entirety of those 13 weeks.
The cast album that Lauper was involved in earned her a Grammy Award in the Best Musical Theater Album category in 2014. At the Olivier Awards in 2016, the West End show took home the trophy for Best New Musical.
15. Michelle Pfeiffer
Michelle Pfeiffer | Information |
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Full Name | Michelle Marie Pfeiffer |
Birthdate | April 29, 1958 |
Birthplace | Santa Ana, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Actress |
Years Active | 1978–present |
Works | Filmography |
Spouses | Peter Horton (m. 1981; div. 1988), David E. Kelley (m. 1993) |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Dedee Pfeiffer (sister) |
Awards | Golden Globe Award, British Academy Film Award, Academy Award nominations, Primetime Emmy Award |
Known For | Becoming one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars in the 1980s and 1990s, popular sex symbol |
Hollywood Star | Awarded a motion picture star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame |
Breakout Role | Elvira Hancock in Scarface (1983) |
Critical Acclaim | Received nominations for three Academy Awards and won a Golden Globe Award |
Career Resurgence | Returned to prominence with notable recent performances |
Marvel Cinematic Role | Portrayed Janet van Dyne in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2018 |
Early Life | Born in Santa Ana, California, to Donna Jean and Richard Pfeiffer |
Siblings | Older brother, younger sisters |
Education | Attended Fountain Valley High School and Golden West College |
Early Career | Started with minor television and film appearances, won beauty pageants |
Acting Debut | First major role in Grease 2 (1982) |
Breakthrough Role | Gained recognition as Elvira Hancock in Scarface (1983) |
Box Office Success | Starred in successful films like The Witches of Eastwick (1987) and Married to the Mob (1988) |
Award-Winning Roles | Dangerous Liaisons (1988), The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989) |
Hiatus and Return | Prioritized family and acted sporadically in the 2000s, returned to prominence in the 2010s |
Recent Success | Received acclaim for recent performances in films like Where Is Kyra?, Mother!, and Murder on the Orient Express |
French Exit | Nominated for a Golden Globe Award for French Exit (2020) |
Michelle Marie Pfeiffer is a well-known American actress born on April 29, 1958.
Reputation for being one of the most productive actresses of the 1980s and 1990s
She has been nominated for four awards, including the Academy Award, the Primetime Emmy, the Golden Globe, and the British Academy Film Award.
She has also won many honors, including the Golden Globe and the British Academy Film Awards.
Pfeiffer has maintained her status as one of Hollywood’s most bankable actresses for the past four decades. In 2007, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
She has been referred to be one of the most beautiful ladies in the world by several different magazines.
16. Bonnie Bedelia
Bonnie Bedelia | Information |
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Full Name | Bonnie Bedelia |
Occupation | Actress |
Years Active | 1958–present |
Spouses | Ken Luber (m. 1969; div. 1980) |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Kit Culkin (brother) |
Birthplace | Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
Education | Studied dance at School of American Ballet |
Notable Films | They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? (1969) |
Notable TV | Love of Life (1961-1967) |
Series | The New Land (1974) |
Bonnie Bedelia Culkin is a well-known American actress born on March 25, 1948.
Bedelia has been recognized with two nominations for an Emmy Award due to her work in television.
Bedelia was released that year and received widespread praise, earning it a Golden Globe nomination.
Both for her work in the Showtime anthology series Fallen Angels (1993) and her major part in the made-for-television movie Locked in Silence, she was nominated for Emmy Awards (1999)
Bedelia portrayed the title character in the drama series The Division, which aired on Lifetime television from 2001 to 2004.
17. Christine Lahti
Christine Lahti | Information |
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Full Name | Christine Ann Lahti |
Birthdate | April 4, 1950 (age 73) |
Birthplace | Birmingham, Michigan, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Actress, Filmmaker |
Alma Mater | University of Michigan |
Known For | Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress (Swing Shift, 1984) |
Notable Films | …And Justice for All (1979), Housekeeping (1987), Running on Empty (1988), Leaving Normal (1992), A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019) |
Notable TV Shows | Chicago Hope (1995–99), Law and Order: Special Victims Unit (2009–11), Hawaii Five-0 (2012–19), The Blacklist (2015–17), Evil (present) |
Broadway | Loose Ends (1980), Present Laughter (1982), The Heidi Chronicles (1989), God of Carnage (2009) |
Awards | Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film (Lieberman in Love, 1995), Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Movie/Miniseries (No Place Like Home, 1989), Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama (Chicago Hope, 1998), Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Chicago Hope, 1998) |
Contributions | Protest against the murders of women in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico (2004), Contributor at HuffPost (since May 2005) |
Family | Spouse: Thomas Schlamme (m. 1983), Children: 3 |
Residences | Los Angeles, California, U.S., Apartment in Greenwich Village |
Book | True Stories From an Unreliable Eyewitness (published in 2018) |
Christine Ann Lahti is a well-known American actress and director. She was born on April 4, 1950, in the United States.
For her performance in the film Swing Shift in 1984, she was considered for a nomination for an Academy Award in the category of Best Supporting Actress.
Her first attempt at directing, the short film Lieberman in Love, which she released in 1995, was honored with the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
She was honored with a Golden Globe and an Emmy for her work in the television film No Place Like Home, which she appeared in back in 1989.
18. Cher
Cher | Information |
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Full Name | Cher |
Birthdate | May 20, 1946 |
Birthplace | El Centro, California, US |
Other Names | Cheryl LaPiere, Cher Bono, Cherilyn Sarkisian La Piere Bono Allman |
Occupations | Singer, actress, television personality |
Years Active | 1963–present |
Works | Albums, singles, filmography, concerts |
Spouses | Sonny Bono, Gregg Allman |
Children | Chaz Bono, Elijah Blue Allman |
Parent | Georgia Holt (mother) |
Awards | Grammy Award, Emmy Award, Academy Award, Golden Globe Awards, Cannes Film Festival award |
Genres | Pop, rock, folk, disco, dance |
Labels | Atco, Casablanca, Columbia, Geffen, Imperial, Kapp, MCA, Reprise, United Artists, Warner |
Formerly of | Sonny & Cher |
Popular Nickname | Goddess of Pop |
Unique Voice | Distinctive contralto singing voice |
Versatile Performer | Worked in various areas of entertainment |
Career Achievements | Grammy, Emmy, Academy, and Golden Globe Awards |
Record Sales | Sold over 100 million records worldwide |
Cultural Impact | Iconic trendsetter known for elaborate outfits |
Philanthropy | Engaged in philanthropic endeavors |
Social Activism | Advocacy for LGBT rights and HIV/AIDS prevention |
Acting Career | Critically acclaimed performances in films |
Cher is an American singer, actress, and television personality. She was born Cherilyn Sarkisian in the United States on May 20, 1946.
She is often referred to as the “Goddess of Pop” by the media, and she has been regarded as reflecting female liberty in an industry predominantly ruled by men.
Cher is one of the best-selling music artists in the world, as evidenced by the fact that she has sold 100 million recordings.
Her accomplishments include winning a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, an award at the Cannes Film Festival, the Billboard Icon Award, and other honors.
She is the first performer in the history of Billboard charts to have a single debut at number one in the six
19. Anne Bancroft
Anne Bancroft | Information |
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Full Name | Anne Bancroft |
Birthdate | September 17, 1931 |
Birthplace | New York City, U.S. |
Other Names | Anne Marno |
Occupation | Actress |
Years Active | 1951–2005 |
Spouses | Martin May (1953-1957)Mel Brooks (1964-present) |
Children | Max Brooks |
Awards | Academy Award, BAFTA Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Tony Awards |
Method Acting | Associated with the method acting technique |
Broadway Success | Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play, Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play |
Film Career | Academy Award for Best Actress, Oscar nominated performances |
Later Roles | The Elephant Man, To Be or Not to Be, Garbo Talks, 84 Charing Cross Road |
Television Career | Primetime Emmy Award nominations, notable television films |
Uterine Cancer | Passed away in 2005 at the age of 73 due to uterine cancer |
Triple Crown of Acting | Achieved the Triple Crown of Acting |
Italian Heritage | Born to Italian immigrant parents from Southern Italy |
Catholic Faith | Raised in the Roman Catholic faith |
Education | Attended HB Studio, American Academy of Dramatic Arts |
Screen Debut | Major role in the film Don’t Bother to Knock (1952) |
Honors | Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, member of the American Theater Hall of Fame |
Personal Life | Married to Mel Brooks, has a son named Max |
Anne Bancroft was an American actress. She was born Anna Maria Louisa Italiano on September 17, 1931, and passed away on June 6, 2005.
She is one of just 24 actors in history to win all three acting crowns simultaneously.
Bancroft’s film career was revitalized in 1962 when she was cast in the critically acclaimed film adaptation of The Miracle Worker, for which she was awarded the Academy Award for Best Actress. This achievement came on the heels of her sustained success on the stage.
Her acting career continued to flourish, and she was nominated for an Academy Award for her roles in the films The Pumpkin Eater (1964), The Graduate (1967), The Turning Point (1977), and Agnes of God (1978). (1985).
She was nominated for several Primetime Emmy Awards, some of which were for the television films Broadway Bound and In the Heights (1992).
20. Anne Archer
Anne Archer | Information |
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Full Name | Anne Archer |
Birthdate | August 24, 1947 |
Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Alma Mater | Pitzer College |
Occupation | Actress |
Years Active | 1970–present |
Spouses | William Davis (m. 1969; div. 1977) Terry Jastrow (m. 1979) |
Children | 2, including Tommy Davis |
Miss Golden Globe | Named Miss Golden Globe |
Fatal Attraction | Acclaimed role in Fatal Attraction (1987) |
Short Cuts | Golden Globe Award and Volpi Cup winner for Short Cuts (1993) |
The Graduate | Stage debut as Mrs. Robinson in The Graduate (2001) |
Boston Public | Recurring role on Boston Public (2003) |
Church of Scientology | Member of the Church of Scientology since 1975 |
Applied Scholastics | Spokeswoman for Applied Scholastics |
Charitable Work | Active in philanthropic activities |
Anne Archer is a well-known American actress born on August 24, 1947.
In 1971, Archer was honored with the title of Miss Golden Globe, and the following year, she made her debut in the feature picture The Honkers (1972).
Archer got a Best Supporting Actress nomination for all three major awards: the Academy Award, the BAFTA Award, and the Golden Globe Award.
This triumph led to further accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and the Venice Film Festival Special Volpi Cup.