For these ladies,. Many of today's actresses are considered some of the most beautiful in the world. Two years later, she solidified her place in Hollywood history by winning an Academy Award, Golden Globe and BAFTA award all for her role in the 1953 film Roman Holiday. Linda Keith was another model who inspired pivotal musicians of the '60s. These roles helped the actress become one of Hollywoods biggest stars along the way. Ross, now 82, starred in the cult classic, in 2001, and alongside husband Sam Elliot in 2016s. Riggs career is still going strong and is almost as recognized today as she was in the early parts of her career. Known mainly for her roles on hit shows like Petticoat Junction and My Three Sons, Meredith MacRae was the perfect example of the girl next door. She was previously married to Patrick Horgan and Patrick H. McIntyre. These roles helped the actress become one of Hollywoods biggest stars along the way. She is an actress, known for Los chiflados del rock and roll (1957), Three and a Half Musketeers (1957) and The Aztec Mummy (1957). Usually it was their hardcore fans who refused to accept them in any other light. She was also a very talented singer as well as a dancer on top of being a beautiful woman. In 1995 she won an Emmy for her guest spot on NYPD Blue. These are the women who shaped the industry whether it's modeling, fashion, television, or movies. Long before Murder She Wrote Ms. Angela Lansbury was considered one of the great beauties of Hollywood during the early 60s. Most of the memorable pin-up models gained popularity in the 1960s. She is an actress, known for The Wrath of God (1972), Adrift (1971) and Chappaqua (1966). One thing is for sure, pretty much anything that she does is usually loved by all. Heres is what 25 of the most talented and lovely actresses in Hollywood history looked like both then, and now! Lynn began her show business career as an actress and a model while still in her teens. BeforeMoonlightingandThe L Word, Shephard got started as a model at age 16 years old. Sunny's career began in 1957, where she was predominately known for being featured inVogueand listed as one ofHarper's Bazaar's 26 greatest models of all time. Miss Nina Mae McKinney just barely qualifies for our list because she made her final stage appearence in 1951. An immensely talented actress and singer who was stunningly beautiful and once billed as the female Elvis? Although her career has slowed somewhat, she released a critically acclaimed gospel album in 2001 and guest-starred on Netflixs The Kominsky Method in 2018,Happy! in 1966 that cemented her name in history as one of the Sexiest Stars of Film History according to Empire magazine. Although she did have English movies as well, later in her career she starred in The Musketeer which was released in 2001. The Most Beautiful Women From The '60s And '70s Greg Stopera Updated August 30, 2019 666.9k votes 23.8k voters 2.2m views These photos of your dad's childhood crushes are here as a reminder that some of today's stunning moms were yesterday's beauties. Ross, now 82, starred in the cult classic Donnie Darko in 2001, and alongside husband Sam Elliot in 2016s The Hero, but for the most part has largely stepped out of the limelight. Her work exists at the apex of beauty, pop culture, and absurdity. The beautiful celebrity women aging the most gracefully are those gorgeous celebs and actresses in their 50s and 60s whose beauty defies time. When asked by a reporter why she posed naked, Andress quipped, because Im beautiful., Andress career never again hit the heights it did in the 60s, and by the mid-70s she was relegated to such B-movie fare as. Carson played the lecherous character "Art Fern" who would make references to Singer, model, actress and songwriter Lynn Carey was born on October 29, 1946 in Los Angeles, California. Anyone whos ever seen 1968s science fiction film Barbarella needs no explanation as to why Jane Fonda is included on this list. In 1934, her father abandoned the family and her mother moved them in with her parents, also in Amarillo. 18. Keaton is currently filming a movie scheduled to release in 2017. She went on to marry actor Robert Wagner, twice actually, then on to Richard Gregson, who was a producer. Everyone remembers that Dustin Hoffmans character has an affair with Mrs.Robinson in The Graduate. Her debut film was Ridere Ridere Ridere in 1954 but it was when she linked up with Michelangelo Antonioni, Italian film director, that she became internationally known. The lovely Goldie Hawn has been nominated numerous times for her many roles shes played over the years. This list is loosely sorted by popularity and includes actresses from the United States, England, Germany, France and other countries all over the world. Her career started in the early 50s at the age of 20 when she started working primarily in theatrical productions. Many people feel that Meryl Streep might be the best actress of her generation, which would really be saying something considering the competition out there. Not one to give up easily, she went back to her roots performing at nightclubs and other small venues. Her first major role came just two years later in the film Les Cousins. She played roles in hit films such as Coffy (1973), Foxy Brown (1974), and Sheba, Baby (1975). Starring alongside many renowned male partners on the screen . She later starred in the film Jackie Brown, directed and written by Quentin Tarantino, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. She controversially visited Hanoi in 1972 to protest the Vietnam War. This Chicago, Illinois born Italian bombshell landed the role in One Million Years B.C. One of her most popular films was Looking for Mr.Goodbar, for which she received an Academy Award nomination. . Sally Field started as a TV actress in the early 60s, appearing in the famous Gidget series. Pretty and petite 5'2" brunette Delores Wells was born on October 17, 1937 in Reading, Pennsylvania. Bacall had a very distinctive voice and that with stunning good looks made her quite the force to be reckoned with. Her role as the Queen in the self titled 2006 film won her all kinds of awards, including the Academy away for best actress. In the mid-1960s, she became a prominent British teenage model of swinging sixties London with others such as Penelope Tree. Same goes for fellow top actresses like Vanessa Williams, Salma Hayek, Taraji P. Henson, and Elizabeth Hurley who barely look a day over 45. Arguably one of the most popular movie stars of all time, as well as one of the most breathtakingly beautiful, Elizabeth Taylor began her career in the film Theres One Born Every Minute in 1942. Since then she has become heavily involved in Broadway Theater. One of the most photographed and predominant models of the 1950s and 1960s, Saint-Marie exuded a confidence in her photographs that lead path for the modeling style of the era. Julie Christie is an English Actress that started her film career in 1963 when she landed a starring role in Billy Liar. She was discovered by photographer David Bailey (whom she'd go on to have a higly-publicized 4-year relationship with) in 1960 and went on to cover countless fashion magazines and popularize the mini-skirt. With her big, radiant smile, Field didnt hesitate to show her range as an actress going from comedic roles to very serious dramatic roles. Her film career only lasted about 10 years, but shes still considered a major pop culture icon even to this day. Amanda Mitchell is a writer and podcaster with bylines at Marie Claire, OprahMag, Allure, Byrdie, Stylecaster, Bon Appetit, and more. For the Harry Potter fans of the world, you will immediately recognize this as Professor McGonagall, who was played by Smith from 2001-2011. 1. Some of these attractivecelebrities are over 50 (or 60, or 70, or 80) and are still alluring. And so we come to Tina Louise. This lovely actress, Claudia Cardinale, ranks up there as one of the most talented females to come out of Italy. But, sadly, she would not remain out of the news: Her daughter was kidnapped at just 20 months old, butthank godsafely returned following a hefty ransom. While many of these maturewomen have had a little tuck here and a little nip there, other cute and sexy female celebrities are just getting better and better thanks to good genes and staying healthy. Known for her astonishing 4 1/2 octave vocal range, Yma Sumac (AKA Ima or Imma Sumack) is from Ichocn, Peru, a town high in the Andes. She even starred in the cult classic film, Rocky Horror Picture Show, filmed in 1975. I was born in 1952. Her one older brother, Wade Jr., who was the favorite of her father, eventually became an architect. Anyone thats ever seen the show Beverly Hillbillies will immediately recognize this lovely lady as the one and only Elly May Clampett. For hot leading ladies like Halle Berry, Julia Roberts, Demi Moore, and Jennifer Aniston, it's easy to wonder if these ladies have found a fountain of youth as their beauty seems to be increasing with their age. Pleshette starred in the 1963 Alfred Hitchcock film The Birds that launched her into stardom which would last until 2004 when she retired. Like many youngsters who would go on to find acting success, as a child Nancy put on plays in her backyard, co-starring her sister, Martha. The raven-haired beauty was the 1949 Washington, D.C. entry into the Miss America pageant. NY 10036. She then moved onto 4 for Texas with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. MacLaine made her film debut in the Alfred Hitchcock film The Trouble With Harry in 1955. However, Christie wasnt just an actress, she was an icon. 1. She won a Golden Globe f0r Most Promising Female Newcomer in 1960. Her girl next door look and gorgeous eyes made her one of the leading ladies of Hollywood. Bergman is also one of the most Oscar-awarded actresses, tied with . New York, In the early 60s, Louise was an up-and-coming young actress who won a Golden Globe for Gods Little Acre. The early film career of Stella Stevens could be said to mirror that of Marilyn Monroe. However, Christie wasnt just an actress, she was an icon. Her grandparents were all German immigrants. but for the most part has largely stepped out of the limelight. She appeared to be one of Hollywoods most promising new actresses. Leigh was an accomplished actress both onscreen as well as on the Broadway stage. The list includes people like Jennifer Coolidge, Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Lee Curtis, Emma Thompson, Lisa Loring and many more. Some of these attractive celebrities are over 50 (or 60, or 70, or 80) and are still alluring. For this, she initially tested for the good girl role, but the directors deemed her too seductive. Wood, Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson; June 1, 1926 August 4, 1962) was an American actress, model, and singer. Marie Claire is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. She started her career as a child actress and eventually transitioned into teenage roles, young adult roles, and middle-aged roles. 3. Additionally, Tina Louise is the last surviving member of Gilligans Island. Sally Field and Elizabeth Montgomery come first to mind as Lola Jean Albright was born on July 20, 1924 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of John Paul Albright and Marion Harvey, both of whom were gospel singers. Hepburn is the only actress in history to win all three for a single performance. Those of us that are big time movie buffs have had the privilege of watching certain people grow up, or grow old, on the big screen in numerous films over the years. Jones would go on to star in more than 20 films over a 30-year career before retiring in the late 70s. One of Ms. Landburys most popular roles in the later part of her career was the detective series, Murder She Wrote. Bach of course played the iconic Daisy Duke with her long gorgeous legs riding around in the white Jeep. Some of the most beautiful, avishing women from the 1960s. 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