April 27th 2024.
The 1980s were a decade full of amazing stars, and some of them seem to have discovered the secret to staying young forever. These beloved celebrities have barely aged a day in the past 40 years, looking almost exactly the same as they did four decades ago. It's a fact of life that everyone ages, but not everyone ages the same way. Some try to prevent it, some embrace it, and some just don't worry about it at all.
But there are a lucky few who are envied by many - the Hollywood stars who have managed to age like fine wine. Particularly, there are some stars who first graced our screens in the 1980s when they were just starting their careers, and have somehow managed to maintain their youthful looks to this day. Some may attribute it to genetics, while others may credit cosmetic procedures or even the mythical "fountain of youth." Whatever the reason, these famous faces from the 80s have retained their looks - even if they've ditched the iconic shoulder pads.
Let's take a look at some of these timeless stars who are still making us swoon after all these years.
Rob Lowe, who turned 60 earlier this year, first gained fame in 1985 with the release of the film St. Elmo's Fire. He has since gained a whole new generation of fans with his role as Chris Traeger in Parks and Recreation. The star is incredibly well-preserved, and he attributes his youthful complexion to a combination of sleep, the Adkins diet, and 33 years of sobriety. In an episode of his podcast, Literally! With Rob Lowe, he shared, "I haven't had a drink in 33 years. That's a huge thing, even beyond recovery. When you think about the calories and the bloat you're missing, that just adds up. So that's super-helpful."
Next up, we have Sir Patrick Stewart, who is set to turn 84 this summer. When the actor reprised his iconic role as Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek Picard, fans were amazed by how little he had aged since the 80s. During an interview on the Graham Norton Show in 2017, he credited his unchanged looks to thinking "clean thoughts." He then joked, "I was born with it, thank you to my mother and father, they gave me great skin and this physique!"
Kim Wilde, who recently announced a huge UK tour, has also aged incredibly well since the 1980s. In an interview with The Mirror a few years ago, the "Kids in America" singer spoke humbly about aging alongside her fans. She said, "I think my audience has grown up with me, so there's a sense that we're all in it together. I'm loving singing my hits. I like the way it brings my audience so much happiness, and I love how generous they are to me. They know I'm 61 - nobody is pretending anything; they get me warts and all."
Another star who has managed to defy the effects of time is Tom Cruise, who first shot to fame with the 1983 film Risky Business and the 1986 action film Top Gun. In 2012, when asked whether he had undergone plastic surgery, Cruise told Playboy, "I haven't, and I never would." According to Men's Health, the actor credits his active lifestyle for his appearance, saying, "Sea-kayaking, caving, fencing, treadmill, weights, rock-climbing, hiking... I jog... I do so many different activities."
Demi Moore, who first began acting in 1981, is another star who still looks ageless. The actress often shares jaw-dropping photos of herself in tiny bikinis on her social media, leaving fans in awe of her youthful appearance. During an appearance on the Let's Talk Off Camera podcast, Moore commented on her changing appearance, saying, "Skin is going and having its own program. I have a friend who used to say, 'Oh, this loose skin,' and of course my arrogance was like, 'Yeah...' I had no connection to it. Now it's hitting me of what she was talking about." The star also agrees that women her age feel younger because of diet, exercise, modern medicine, and fitness routines.
Meryl Streep, who has been on our screens for four decades, is another celebrity who seems to have barely aged a day. Fans have claimed on several occasions that she still looks the same as she did in her 80s films, such as Sophie's Choice. When asked about her youthful appearance, Streep said that she tries never to touch her face, as it prevents the spread of bacteria from her hands to her skin. In a 2010 interview, she also stated that she would never turn to plastic surgery, saying, "To each his own. I really understand the chagrin that accompanies aging, especially for a woman, but I think people look funny when they freeze their faces."
Eddie Murphy, who first came to fame in the 1983 film Trading Places, is another Hollywood heavyweight who has barely aged over the years. In an episode of The Oprah Conversation, the star spoke about how he feels better than ever now that he is in his sixties. He said, "I feel great and optimistic and totally comfortable in Eddie. I was always comfortable in my skin, but not like now."
Bruce Willis is another star who has looked the same for decades. The actor, who is now 69, first gained fame for his role in the 80s film franchise Die Hard. In a 2013 interview with Everything Zoomer, Willis said, "No, I'm completely comfortable being this age. I know, from an intellectual point of view, that I'm getting older. I see myself getting older. But I don't feel older yet. I look after myself for the most part, try to eat well."
And last but not least, we have Vanessa Williams, who was crowned Miss America in 1984. The Ugly Betty star has been known for her incredible looks for decades, and at 61 years old, she still looks stunning. During an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show in 2023, Williams said that she is a lot more relaxed in her older age. She shared, "When I was Miss America at 20 years old, my life completely changed, but also gave me the biggest kick in the a*s of my life, with life lessons. Now, you don't beat yourself up the way we do when we're in our 20s and 30s, and I gotta do this, and I gotta be this and I gotta please people. There is a sense of satisfaction and ease that you get the older you get, and I'm embracing that and loving it."
It's truly remarkable how these stars have managed to maintain their youthful looks over the past four decades. Whether it's through good genetics, healthy lifestyle choices, or just pure luck, we can't help but admire their timelessness.
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