Celebrities In Their 80s: Jane Fonda, Alan Alda & Other Hollywood Stars 80 & Older

By:

Christina Casiano

September 14, 2023 11:18AM EDT

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These celebrities haven’t slowed down in their 80s & you can celebrate all our favorite veteran stars with our 80+ gallery here.

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Stars In Their 80s: Photos Of Julie Andrews & More

Stars In Their 80s: Photos Of Julie Andrews & More — Hollywood is full of stars but only some talents have what it takes to lead a decades-long career. Only some select celebs have made it to their 80s, and we’re so glad that these guys made the list. These 80-year-old-plus stars are beloved actors, musicians, and models who have made an impression on so many.

Julie Andrews was fresh as a daisy when she made her film debut in 1964’s ‘Mary Poppins’. Now she’s 87, an Oscar, Grammy and Emmy winner, and an icon to generations. While she may be a new name to Gen-Z, her voice might still ring a bell. Julie began narrating the Netflix hit Bridgerton in 2020, as the voice of Lady Whistledown.

Julie is just one of the acting greats enjoying her 80s. Ready for more then/now photos of celebs in their later years? Check out our gallery here.

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Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda — Jane Fonda was a 60s bombshell who grew into an outspoken activist, actress, and the original fitness influencer. She’s 85 and looking better than ever these days, with recent roles in ‘Grace and Frankie’ and the forthcoming sequel to ‘Book Club’.

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Alan Alda

Alan Alda — Alan Alda has been making people smile since starting his run on MASH in the 70 and the Bronx native has stopped working since. The six-time Emmy winner, born January 28, is 87.

His major film roles include Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993), Everyone Says I Love You (1996), Flirting with Disaster (1996), The Aviator (2004), Tower Heist (2011), Bridge of Spies (2015), and Marriage Story (2019). He also had prominent roles in the shows The West Wing (2004-2006), The Big C (2011–2013), Ray Donovan (2018–2020), and The Good Fight (2018–2019).

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Holland Taylor

Holland Taylor — Holland Taylor is new to the 80s club. The actress partner of Sarah Paulson celebrated becoming an octagenarian on Jan. 14, 2023. She’s best known for her Emmy-winning role on The Practice, in addition to a small but memorable part in Legally Blonde.

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Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins — Anthony Hopkins, 85, is one of Hollywood’s most veteran actors. After studying drama at London’s Royal Academy, he was discovered by Lawrence Olivier and began his career on stage. He turned to film more as the years went on, starring in critically-acclaimed features like ‘A Bridge Too Far’ (1977), David Lynch’s ‘The Elephant Man’ (1980), and ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ (1991), where he played the sinister Hannibal Lecter. Superhero fans found a reason to love Anthony when he was cast in the ‘Thor’ movies as Odin.

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Joan Collins

Joan Collins — Joan Collins has been a diva since the 50s. The British author/actress, 90, trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and began her film career as a contract player for 20th Century Fox. After dozens of films with the studio, she went on to star in the 80s soap hit ‘Dynasty’. She continued to embrace her catty side post-Alexis Colby as the author of several juicy memoirs and best-selling novels.

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Chuck Norris

Chuck Norris — Top black belt Chuck Norris is still hitting hard in his 80s. The martial arts master, who starred in action classics like ‘Way Of The Dragon’ and ‘Walker Texas Ranger’, is now 83. He’s still in the game, last appearing in 2012’s ‘The Expendables 2’.

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Faye Dunaway

Faye Dunaway — Faye Dunaway, 82, stole hearts as outlaw Bonnie Parker in 1967’s ‘Bonnie and Clyde’. The pouty icon continued to flex her dramatic chops in classics like ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ (1968), ‘The Three Musketeers’ (1973), ‘Chinatown’ (1974), and ‘Network’ (1976) for which she won an Oscar. She also controversially played old Hollywood star Joan Crawford in the 1981 film ‘Mommie Dearest’. Besides her career, Faye keeps very private. Maybe that’s her key to good health!

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Ian McKellan

Ian McKellan — Ian McKellan, 84, can boast a career spanning seven decades, and crossing genres from Shakespearean to fantasy and science fiction. He started off with a well-regarded English repertory before he took on The Bard, eventually finding himself as part of the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre of Great Britain. He was introduced to an entirely different audience in the 2000s after playing ‘Gandalf’ in ‘Lord Of The Rings’ and Magneto in the ‘X-Men’ saga.

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Barbra Streisand

Barbra Streisand — The one-and-only Barbra Streisand has conquered the stage, the screen, and songs. At 81, she is one of the elite members of the EGOT club. Babs began on Broadway and in nightclub lounges before her singing career took off. From there, she branched off into movies, like ‘Funny Girl’ and ‘A Star Is Born’. She also has a Golden Globe for directing ‘Yentl.’

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Ursula Andress

Ursula Andress — Forever bombshell Ursula Andress, 87, first turned heads as a Bond girl in 1962’s ‘Dr. No.’ The Swiss beauty continued to stun, with roles in ‘Casino Royale’, ‘Fun in Acapulco’ (1963), ‘The Southern Star’ (1969), ‘Red Sun’ (1971), ‘The Fifth Musketeer’ (1979), ‘Clash of the Titans’ (1981), and ‘Peter the Great’ (1986). To her fans’ delight, Ursula still makes the rare red carpet appearance every now and then.

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Al Pacino

Al Pacino — Al Pacino, 83, was in his 30s when he landed his role as Michael Corleone in 1972’s ‘The Godfather’. The New York-born method actor continued to dominate the gangster genre with parts in ‘Scarface’ (1983), Michael Mann’s ‘Heat’ (1995), and ‘Donnie Brasco’ (1997). Most recently, he appeared in Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’ and Ridley Scott’s ‘House Of Gucci’.

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Wayne Newton

Wayne Newton — Wayne Newton, 81, has been enjoying his name in lights since the early 60s, when he first started his career as a singer. Since, the man known as ‘Mr. Entertainment’ has sold oodles and he was one of the first major acts to capitalize on the Las Vegas residency scene.

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Maggie Smith

Maggie Smith — With more than 60 films and 70 plays under her belt, it’s hard to wrap Dame Maggie Smith’s career up in a simple blurb. The 88-year-old ‘Harry Potter’ alum is one of the few artists to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting, with two Academy Awards, a Tony Award, and four Primetime Emmys.

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Marlo Thomas

Marlo Thomas — Marlo Thomas will always be ‘That Girl’ to us! The 85-year-old beauty was the star of the sitcom ‘That Girl’ in her 20s and went on to develop the idea for the children’s media project ‘Free to Be… You and Me.’ Through her career, Marlo earned 3 Primetime Emmy Awards, a Daytime Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a Peabody Award.

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Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart — Martha Stewart, 82, has been America’s leading lifestyle expert since the 80s, when her first book ‘Entertaining’ hit the shelves. She’s released nearly 100 books, helmed a hit magazine, and lead a host of TV shows, and countless successful merchandise ventures. And we think she’s a total baddie for getting through prison in 2005.

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Sofia Loren

Sofia Loren — Sofia Loren, 88, was a bombshell from her beginning in Italy. She signed on as a Paramount actress in the 50s and was an instant icon of Hollywood’s Golden Era. She was the star of ‘Marriage Italian Style’, ‘Houseboat’, and ‘It Started in Naples’ and she was the first actress to win an acting Oscar for a foreign language film. In 1991, she received the Academy Honorary lifetime achievement award. Though her film career slowed down in recent years, she still makes the occasional appearance at galas or awards shows.

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Carol Burnett

Carol Burnett — Funny lady Carol Burnett, 90, carved a path for female comedians everywhere as the leader of her groundbreaking variety show ‘The Carol Burnett Show’, which originally aired on CBS from 1967 to 1978. During and after the show’s 279-episode run, she also appeared in projects like ‘Pete ‘n’ Tillie’ (1972), ‘Annie’ (1982), and ‘Horton Hears a Who!’ (2008). She also won an Emmy for her TV work, and boasts several Grammy nominations from the audiobook versions of her memoirs. In 2019, the Golden Globes named an award after her for career achievement in television. She was its first recipient.

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Patrick Stewart

Patrick Stewart — Patrick Stewart has done everything from sci-fi to Shakespeare over his seven decades of acting. The now-83-year-old trained with the Royal Shakespeare Company before moving onto Broadway, and then the screen. He found a new world of fans as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ (1987–94), and the franchise’s films.

He became beloved by comic book fans after assuming the role of Professor Charles Xavier in the ‘X-Men’ films. Both parts made him a fixture on the convention circuit. And not one to leave acting behind, Patrick has been the lead of ‘Star Trek: Picard’ since 2020.

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George Takei

George Takei — George Takei is another celebrity octagenarian who’s really seen the universe. The now 86-year-old is best known for playing ‘Star Trek’s Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the fictional starship USS Enterprise. He’s an outspoken activist for the LGBT and AAPI communities, having overcome bigotry on both sides throughout his entire life.

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Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman — There’s no one like Morgan Freeman. The 86-year-old began acting in his native Mississippi before moving to LA to study his craft. His first big break was with 1987’s ‘Street Smart’ and since he’s booming bass has become his Hollywood signature. Morgan is such a big deal he’s played the US President on-screen 3-times and had the honor of being God… twice.

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Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson — Jack Nicholson, 86, hasn’t turned down the charm since first making his way into Hollywood in the 60s. His breakout role in 1969’s ‘Easy Rider’ was followed by a slew of critically-acclaimed parts, like ‘Chinatown’ (1974), ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ (1975), and ‘The Shining’ (1980). Jack is basically Oscar gold embodied, as the only person to win acting trophies 3 separate times.

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Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Bardot — Ooo la la! Brigitte Bardot, 88, was the definition of cool in the 60s and remains a symbol of French cinema to this day. She was born and raised in Paris, where she first trained as a dancer before embarking on a film career. Brigitte was known for her sexually empowered roles, like ‘Le Mépris’ (1963) and ‘Viva Maria!’ (1965). She retired from film in 1973 and has kept out of the spotlight, save for some rare appearances, since.

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Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney — As one of The Beatles, Paul McCartney has already been a rock and roll legend for decades. The 81-year-old rocker is the ‘most successful composer and recording artist of all time’, according to the Guinness Book Of World Records. He has 60 gold discs and sales of over more than 100 million albums and 100 million singles, and is the ‘most successful songwriter’ in United Kingdom chart history. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1997 for his work in revolutionizing pop music.

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Brian Wilson

Brian Wilson — Beach Boy co-founder Brian Wilson hasn’t stopped brightening people’s days with music. The 81-year-old songwriter is a known musical genius, who can boast 2 Grammys and dozens of Billboard Top 40 hits. Though he went through a reclusive period in the 60s and 70s, he began touring again in the late 90s and has been playing concerts consistently ever since. As a member of the Beach Boys, Brian was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1988.

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