70’s Stars
Ah, the 70’s, full of flower power, political turmoil, video games and how could we forget bell-bottom pants? Hey, it’s not just the cultural movement we’re constantly nostalgic for. Now, years later, we’re checking back in with some of the biggest stars from the 70’s! Whether they starred in every Hollywood movie or became famous models, these stars surely weren’t forgotten.
Sometimes, you forget about this huge 70’s sensations with all the current stars in the spotlight. It’s easy to lose track in today’s Hollywood. Over the years, some of our favorite stars from the 70’s have left the industry and gone on to lead more lowkey lives. Meanwhile, there are the stars like Goldie Hawn or Barbara Streisand who only continued to propel to fame over the years. Surely, we don’t need to remind you where they’ve been, but it’s always fun to reminisce on the big Hollywood debuts and the beginnings of their long, successful careers.
Now, that the age of big hair and disco balls has long passed us, it’s time to reflect. Can you believe it’s actually been about 50 years since that memorable decade? Pretty wild when you think about it. Wow, everyone will remember these stars from seeing them nightly on their TV sets or in the theaters. These beautiful, talented women were definitely in their prime. Of course, as the years have passed a lot has changed for them in their careers and naturally their appearances. Trends change, thank goodness for that! You might not even recognize some of these stars anymore. From Loni Anderson to Ali MacGraw, let’s see what’s been going on with these celebrities of the 70’s and where they are now.
Unfortunately, some Hollywood careers only span a decade while others last far beyond. So as you read on, you’ll see celebrities who had explosive careers in the 70’s where some of their careers have sadly stayed. However, we do have a great deal of stars on here who continued to flourish in Hollywood. Sometimes, you make a name for yourself with a particular role and cannot grow past it. You’ll see some of those on here too. Now, it’s time to take a look at the biggest celebs from the groovy 70’s and where they are right now, years after!
Linda Ronstadt
Musician Linda Ronstadt famously began performing at West Hollywood’s Toubadour nightclub. Yes, you probably know her by her nicknames, the “First Lady of Rock,” or “Queen of Rock.” Over the span of her career, she won 10 Grammy Awards and had over 30 gold and platinum records. Unfortunately, she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2012 and this led to her retirement since she was no longer able to sing. Ronstadt wrote a memoir in 2013 about her experience in the spotlight called Simple Dreams: A Musical Memoir.
Linda Ronstadt