Where Are the Stars of the 1980s Now?

The hair was longer, the shoulder pads were higher, and the teeth were whiter. Some of them are still successful, while others have had their careers crushed. Take a trip down memory lane to see where these beloved 80s stars ended up.

Meg Ryan

Meg Ryan, another actress whose name is linked with 1980s films, is another. Ryan rocketed to stardom with her performance in When Harry Met Sally, and she is best recognized for her successful appearances in romantic comedies throughout the 1990s and 2000s (1989).

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Ryan was regarded as one of the most recognized actresses, both domestically and internationally, during those two decades. Ryan married actor Dennis Quaid in 1991, and despite having a kid together, the couple divorced in 2001.

Ryan was regarded as one of the most recognized actresses, both domestically and internationally, during those two decades. Ryan married actor Dennis Quaid in 1991, and despite having a kid together, the couple divorced in 2001.

Meg Ryan — Now

Ryan’s fame has spread far beyond the 1980s. The actress has also appeared in films such as City of Angels, You’ve Got Mail, and even voiced the character Anastasia in the animated film of the same name.

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However, Ryan’s acting opportunities have dwindled since the millenium. In 2015, she made her directorial debut with the film Ithaca. Ryan also had an on-again, off-again romance with John Mellencamp, which ended in 2015.

Kathleen Turner

Kathleen Turner, one of the most attractive actresses of the 1980s, has a raspy voice. Turner’s breakthrough came with her roles in Body Heat (1981) and Crimes of Passion (1983). (1984). Turner has appeared in almost thirty films and eight television programs since her breakthrough.

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She also appeared in the 1980s classics Romancing the Stone, The Jewel of the Nile, and Julia & Julia. Turner also worked in theatre and on Broadway, for which she got multiple Tony Award nominations.

Kathleen Turner — Now

Turner has recently been in TV shows such as Friends, Law & Order, Nip/Tuck, and Californication. She even appeared as an animated version of herself on the hit television show Family Guy.

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Since then, the actress has struggled with drinking, with some claiming that working with her is too stressful. Although she married Jay Weiss in the 1980s, the couple divorced in 2007. Despite this, Turner referred to Weiss in an interview as her best friend.

Geri Jewell

Geri Jewell played Geri Tyler in Facts of Life. Jewel made waves for being the first disabled person to have a regular role on a prime-time series. She was the first actor with cerebral palsy to appear on a television series.

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Although the character was part of the main ensemble and did not overshadow the performances of actresses such as Nancy McKeon and Charlotte Rae, it was a watershed moment in television history.

Geri Jewell — Now

Geri Jewell — Geri Jewell has appeared in several shows, including The Facts of Life. She has also appeared in shows including 21 Jump Street, The Young and the Restless, Deadwood, and Glee. Despite her relationship with Richard Pimentel, the couple split in 2002.

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Her book, I’m Walking as Straight as I Can, discusses her status as a lesbian with cerebral palsy. It was quite favorably received. She still has that beautiful smile on her face!

Kim Wilde

Kim Wilde’s breakthrough hit «Kids in America» grabbed the music world by storm in 1981. The single’s remarkable success was actually suspected to be the result of foul play.

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She had a streak of top 10 songs throughout the 1980s, and she has had a record 25 singles enter the top 40 of the UK charts. She was nominated for a Brit Award for Best British Female Solo Artist, one of the highest distinctions in pop music.

Kim Wilde — Now

Wilde’s «Kids in America» has left such an indelible mark on pop culture that it is frequently included in projects attempting to pay homage to the 1980s. It was included in the iconic computer game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, which takes place in a fictional environment akin to Miami Vice.

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Kim presently presents a radio show in the United Kingdom, and she has also become an avid landscape gardener, publishing two books about her work.

Olivia d’Abo

Wilde’s «Kids in America» has left such an indelible mark on pop culture that it is frequently included in projects attempting to pay homage to the 1980s.

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It was included in the iconic computer game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, which takes place in a fictional environment akin to Miami Vice. Kim presently presents a radio show in the United Kingdom, and she has also become an avid landscape gardener, publishing two books about her work.

Olivia d’Abo — Now

Olivia d’Abo has appeared on other shows such as Alias since the turn of the millennium.

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She also voiced Luminara Unduli in the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, which takes place between the events of Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. d’Abo was once engaged to Julian Lennon. Olivia’s work has recently slowed, but we expect to see her return soon!

Claudia Wells

Claudia Wells will be remembered most for her portrayal as Jennifer Parker, the girlfriend of Michael J. Fox’s legendary character Marty McFly in the 1980s sci-fi film Back to the Future.

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Despite the film’s success, Wells decided to prioritize her family after her mother was diagnosed with cancer. She did not reprise her role in the next two films, and it would be a long time before she appeared in another.

Claudia Wells — Now

Wells ended up having an absence from the acting industry for the good part of thirty years. Then, in 2011, she made a small comeback with a role in the indie sci-fi movie Alien Armageddon.

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In the same year, she was hired to provide the voice for her character Jennifer Parker in the video game Back to the Future: The Game. A few years later, she starred in the movie Starship: Rising and her most recent role came in 2017 in the independent thriller Vitals.

Brooke Shields

After appearing in the film Blue Lagoon, the stunning actress, model, and former child star received critical acclaim. She had a controversial part as a child «worker» in Pretty Baby when she was 12 years old. What is Brooke Shields up to these days?

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Brooke Shields — Now

Brooke Shields also appears on the Today Show on occasion. She is well-known for being a vegan, an animal rights activist, and for speaking out about her struggle with postpartum depression.

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One of her most noteworthy recent appearances was as Mrs. Goodman in the adult cartoon sitcom Mrs. Pickles, for which she provided the voice for 19 episodes. Shields also appeared in the short-lived sitcom Scream Queens.

Christina Applegate

Christina Applegate rose to prominence on the classic sitcom Married…With Children. She became an instant success as Kelly Bundy and performed the part for ten years — 257 episodes to be exact!

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Applegate’s performance was praised, and she was nominated for a Young Artist Award for «Starring in a New Television Comedy Series» in 1988. She went on to win the prize the following year. She also appeared in a 21 Jump Street episode.

Christina Applegate — Now

Christina Applegate has recently appeared in films such as Hall Pass, BASEketball, and Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, to mention a few. The actress was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, but she recovered completely following a double surgery.

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As a result, Applegate has been actively involved with a number of charitable organizations. After a six-year marriage with Johnathon Schaech, Applegate married Martyn LeNoble.

Elisabeth Shue

Elisabeth Shue has performed the same role as someone else on this list. She rose to prominence in the 1980s, appearing in a number of films.

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Her most well-known performances include Ali Mills in The Karate Kid and Jennifer Parker in Back to the Future Parts II and III. She also appeared in Adventures in Babysitting and Cocktail, both of which she co-starred in with the one and only Tom Cruise.

Elisabeth Shue — Now

More recently, the gorgeous actress played the lead role of Julie Finlay in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. She starred in 71 episodes before bowing out of the show in 2015. She also had a guest appearance in two episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm.

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Shue has also had notable roles in a string of successful movies such as Hollow Man, Piranha 3D, and Hope Springs. In 2017, Shue starred in Battle of the Sexes alongside fellow actors Emma Stone and Steve Carell.

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