Four Decades On: A Look At Stars From The ’70s Now

For those who lived through it, most will agree that there was no decade quite like the 70s. This was a time of rapid change, in virtually every aspect of life. Film, television, and music saw a vast array of talent burst onto the scene. Huge hits such as Star Wars, Rocky, and Jaws crushed at the box office. However, the question that’s on everyone lips is the following: where are these stars now and what are they doing today? Join us as we explore some of the most iconic 70s stars and reveal where they are today.

Maureen McCormick – Then

Maureen McCormick first blew up on the scene in TV ads such as Chatty Cathy dolls and Barbie. Some of her early serious roles were in shows such as Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie.

However, the actress best known for portraying Marcia Brady ended up having a rollercoaster life after the show’s 1974 cancellation…

Maureen McCormick – Now

Despite the abrupt cancellation, The Brady Bunch continued to be popular through its reruns. This was followed by a string of spin-offs that McCormick would be involved in.

However, life would prove to be difficult for the actress and substance abuse got in the way of her life. She was considered by the Hollywood community as a problematic person to work with. Now, McCormick has dealt with her issues and through rehab, has managed to live to tell the tale.

Jaclyn Smith – Then

Known for her breakout role on the 70s TV show, Charlie’s Angels, in which starred alongside other 70s beauties, Farrah Fawcett and Kate Jackson. Smith played the role of Kelly Garrett for seven years, as the show ran between 1976 and 1981.

Smith was notable for being the only one of the original three who remained for the entire series. The Texas native also had notable roles in the shows Nightkill and Deja Vu, on top of being a successful entrepreneur with a clothing and perfume line.

Jaclyn Smith – Now

Jaclyn still has skin in the acting game, even after all of these years, making appearances in a number of shows like The District as well as CSI. When the rebooted Charlie’s Angels film was released in 2003, Smith agreed to show up briefly alongside her other former cast mates from the original series.

Smith tried her hand at hosting with the reality show, Shear Genius. Most recently, Jaclyn returned to the screen in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.