Beautiful Stars Of The 70s And How They're Looking 40 Years Later

This article appeared in thefashionball.com and has been published here with permission.

They have been inspirations to millions and yet, and they have changed a lot over the years. The 70s was a decade full of colorful personalities that put their unique stamp on pop culture. Where are your favorite 70s stars, and how do they look years later?

Loni Anderson - Then

With large gatherings prohibited, stay-at-home orders in place, and more and more people canceling their plans, there's no doubt about the fact that the ongoing pandemic has affected people in several different ways. Yet, have you spared a thought for the couples who were due to get married during this time? While some couples have decided to cancel and rebook for another date, these couples decided to get married online.

Loni Anderson - Then

Queens couple Tara Simms and Mark Valenski also had to change their plans. They had booked a stunning New England wedding for their big day, but they ultimately had to come to the devastating conclusion that they would have to make a few changes. Without the ability to fly in their family and friends from across the country, they had no option. While the couple hasn't got married yet, they plan to tie the knot officially on Zoom before having a bigger reception later in the year for their family and friends to enjoy. How cool is that? In a world where struggles rage on, at least we have love and technology! Would you get married online?

Loni Anderson - Now

As she aged, Anderson began to shirk away from the spotlight, but even if her prime acting days were over, Anderson still had plenty of time to try out some new marriages. Anderson tied the knot for the fourth time in 2008, when she wed Bob Flick, who is a musician. Loni brought several children to the new union from her previous marriages. Anderson has only been onscreen twice in the decade or so, once in 2006, and in the 2016 Carol Channing documentary.

Loni Anderson - Now

Cybill Shepherd - Then

Before enjoying a respectable career in acting, Memphis, Tennessee native Cybill Shepherd started off as a model. After winning Miss Teenage Memphis, Shepherd's career took off with a role in 1971's The Last Picture Show. She received rave reviews for her performance and was even nominated for a Golden Globe. The following year saw her star alongside Charles Grodin in The Heartbreak Kid. It wouldn't take long before she tried her luck in a career in music, releasing her album Cybill Does It...To Cole Porter.

Cybill Shepherd - Then

Cybill Shepherd - Now

The 70s saw Cybill Shepherd nail down some high-profile roles. One of her most notable roles came in the Roberto De Niro-led Taxi Driver. After this, she made a smooth transition from movies to the theater. A decade later, Shepherd would eventually make her return to Hollywood and ended up in ABC's Moonlighting. She ended up winning a Golden Globe for the role and eventually earned Shepherd her own TV show, Cybill. She is now known for having starred in the TV show The L Word.

Cybill Shepherd - Now