Stars of the 1970s: Where Are They Now?

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Kate Jackson - Then

In order to chase her dreams of acting, Kate Jackson ended up dropping out of the University of Mississippi and joined the American Academy of Dramatic Art. In 1971, she locked down her first role on the TV show Dark Shadows. This was followed by a recurring role for four straight seasons on the show The Rookies. As the 70s went on, Jackson starred in a handful of movies and eventually hit the big time with 1975's Charlie's Angels.

Kate Jackson - Then

Kate Jackson - Now

It was the moment most of us were waiting for when Meghan Markle stepped out of the car on her wedding day on May 19, 2018 to reveal her wedding dress. At that moment the world learned that she had been dressed in a custom Givenchy gown and, while we all got a glimpse on our TV screens, we may have the opportunity to see it in person. In fact, that very same dress that may be on display soon.

Kate Jackson - Now

Furthermore, she told InStyle that she did not realize how much impact this dress had until after the wedding day came to an end. "I'm just thrilled that it would happen in my first year," she said, "because for the house itself, to have had this kind of thing happen has completely changed people's perception of Givenchy."

Bo Derek - Now

Derek would go on to star in many 80s hits such as Fantasies, Bolero, Tarzan the Ape Man and Ghosts Can't Do It, to name a few. Beyond the 80s, Bo Derek fell somewhat off the radar and didn't star in much more up to the present day. Nowadays, Derek is less involved in the world of acting and more in animal rights work. A lover of animals, she is part of the California Horse Racing Board and even owns her very own Andalusian horses.

Bo Derek - Now

Valerie Perrine - Then

Born in 1943 to parents Winifred and Kenneth Perrine, Valerie is from Galveston, Texas, and was destined for big things. After working as a showgirl in Las Vegas, Valerie ended up starring in Kurt Vonnegut's 1972 flick Slaughterhouse-Five and even made an appearance in Playboy magazine. After her role in 1974's Lenny, Valerie's career truly took off and it earned her many awards, including an Academy Award nomination as well as the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival.

Valerie Perrine - Then

Valerie Perrine - Now

Although her award-winning role in Lenny was arguably her finest hour, Perrine will probably be best remembered by casual fans for her involvement with the 1978's Superman, as well as its 1980 sequel. He role was that of Eve Teschmacher, who worked for the main villain, Lex Luther. Since then, Perrine hasn't been involved in many high-profile projects since the 70s/80s. One exception came in 2002 when she made an appearance in the Mel Gibson-led romantic comedy What Women Want.

Valerie Perrine - Now