"If I could turn back time" - a few of the really big stars were already big numbers in the 80s.
Whether from film, TV or music: These faces should look familiar to you!
Do you remember what you did in the 80s - or maybe you weren't even born then?
For us, this decade is full of memories of iconic stars.
So, let's go:
Dolph Lundgren: The action hero of the 80s today
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Oiled body and muscles made of steel: if the name Dolph Lundgren doesn't mean anything, all you have to do is look at the upper arms of the Swedish actor.
Since his breakthrough in the 80s, the martial arts specialist has appeared in over 70 films - almost all of which were action films.
Action legend Dolph Lundgren in two parade roles: Heman and Ivan Dragon in Rocky IV
Happy birthday to the great @Dolph_Lundgren who turns 63 today.
In the '80s what was his better role #Heman or #IvanDrago?
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- LandOfThe80s (@ landofthe80s) November 3, 2020
The big breakthrough in Hollywood came with the Swede, born in 1957, when he played the Soviet boxer Ivan Dragon in the action classic Rocky IV.
Sylvester Stallone Today: A Life for Action Movies
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Sylvester Stallone also usually falls in one sentence with action.
The former Rocky and Rambo actor lived for Hollywood action films and can look back on a great career.
He finally crowned his career with the "Expendables" series.
Sylvester Stallone then: The role of his life, the boxing hero Rocky Balboa
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Boxing hero Rocky Balboa: Sylvester Stallone wrote this role for himself.
The 8 Rocky films about the story of the Italian-American boxer will probably make Stallone a film icon forever - in the 80s as well as today.
Meryl Streep today: one of the greatest of her generation
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You definitely don't have to be born in the 80s to know Meryl Streep.
She is considered one of the best actresses of her generation and holds the Oscar record: the US actress has already been nominated 21 times, and she was able to take the golden boy home with her three times.
Whether "Mamma Mia" or "The Devil Wears Prada", Streep has always been changeable.
Meryl Streep and Hollywood: How it all began
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It all started in the 80s.
This is where Meryl Streep landed her first leading roles: A breakthrough at the time was “Sophie's Decision” in 1982. As a Holocaust survivor Inga, she finally achieved her theatrical breakthrough.
The rest is history.
Jodie Foster today: the all-rounder
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Jodie Foster is also an indispensable part of Hollywood today.
Two Oscar wins and a Golden Globe crown the long acting career of the native American.
Her roles range from a scientist to a family mother or FBI agent.
She has also received awards as a director.
Jodie Foster can do anything.
Jodie Foster back then: child star and "Taxi Driver"
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Jodie Foster's Hollywood career began unusually early.
The American was already a model in front of the camera at the age of three.
After numerous acting roles in children's films, she cast Michael Scorcese in 1976 as a child prostitute in "Taxi Driver".
The controversial role made headlines and was the breakthrough for the young Foster.
Co-star Robert DeNiro was already enthusiastic about the potential of the 12-year-olds back then.
More and more roles followed, such as that of "Franny Berry" in "Hotel New Hampshire" in 1984.
Sarah Jessica Parker today: fashion icon and “Sex and the City” star
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Sarah Jessica Parker started her career on Broadway in New York.
Today she is inextricably linked with the name Carrie Bradshaw.
In “Sex and the City” she became world famous alongside Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda and, by the way, became a fashion icon.
Let's be honest: Who wouldn't want to sip a pink Cosmopolitan with the three of them in Manhattan and gossip about men ?!
Sarah Jessica Parker: With “Flashdance” she shaped the 80s
Ho realizzato solo or a che Rusty di Footloose è Sarah Jessica Parker!
Non ci avevo mai fatto caso 😯 pic.twitter.com/nsBGrJvKvl
- Tessa ⎊ (@InTheMeadow_) October 29, 2020
With her curly brown mane, Sarah Jessica Parker looked completely different in the 80s.
The US actress also had the bright blue eyes at a young age.
In her legendary cinema role in the film "Flashdance" in 1984, Parker was an icon even then and made the jump from Broadway to Hollywood.
Arnold Schwarzenegger today: action hero with a career in politics
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Arnold Schwarzenegger: Mister Universe, action hero and terminator - the Austrian with the characteristic accent conquered Hollywood and the world with his tanned muscles.
True to the motto: hard shell, soft core.
In the USA today, Arnold Schwarzenegger is not only an actor, but also a politician.
From 2003 to 2011 he was Governor of California.
Arnold Schwarzenegger earlier: From the gym to the screen - "Conan - The Barbarian"
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"Conan - The Barbarian": His mountains of muscles made Arnold Schwarzenegger the ideal cast for the barbarian king.
Just like the films "Conan the Destroyer" and "Terminator", the flick grossed over $ 100 million.
Brooke Shields today: Still active on stage
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At the age of 14, Brooke Shields became a celebrated world star with her portrayal of Emmeline in the film "The Blue Lagoon" and even today the American actress is still drawn to the stage every now and then.
Most recently she worked in 2018 on some television series such as "Jane the Virgin".
Brooke Shields earlier: With her roles she divided minds
Brooke Shields at the age of ONLY 14 in Blue Lagoon (1980).
I am shook.
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- mermaid motel (@bbybirkin) September 8, 2016
As a child of a nobility actor family, Brooke Shields sat in front of the camera for the first time at the age of eleven months.
Her breakthrough at the age of 14 in 1980 brought the young international star fame, but also numerous criticisms for her controversial roles.
In total, the actress was nominated seven times for the negative award "The Golden Raspberry" and won it three times between 1981 and 1990.
Jason Priestley Today: From Actor to Director
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With the television series "Beverly Hills, 90210" Jason Priestley became famous in 1990 not only in the USA.
TV viewers also celebrated him in Germany.
In the meantime, however, the native Canadian has ended up behind the camera.
As a director and producer, he works on series and film productions.
Every now and then, one or the other role in Canadian series should not be missing.
Jason Priestley formerly: The crush of girls from "Beverly Hills, 90210"
Jason Priestley / Brandon Walsh, Beverly Hills 90210 ... 😍😍😍😍 pic.twitter.com/2js3IXuVTP
- Kelnner (@kelnerfranca) August 24, 2020
With his youthful charm, Jason Priestley turned the heads of television viewers in rows from 1990 when he slipped into the role of Brandon Walsh in the television series "Beverly Hills, 90210" and became a crush for the entire season.
The native Canadian appeared in a total of nine seasons.
Billy Idol Today: A celebrated rock star to this day
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Billy Idol: A born rock star.
In the 1980s, the singer shaped the music world with hymns such as "Cradle of Love", "Dancing with Myself" and "Flesh for Fantasy".
And even today the world star doesn't seem to get tired.
No trace of signs of age.
The singer, born in 1955, still goes on tour regularly.
Billy Idol earlier: He revolutionized rock music
Looks great!
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- Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) November 4, 2020
Hydrogen blonde mane and flashy outfits: That's how Billy Idol began his solo career in the 1980s and swept the stages with his first hits.
His lederhosen and his "gin-soaked voice" became the trademark of the self-proclaimed bad boy who revolutionized rock music.
And as this picture shows, this style will still delight its fans in 2020 - and now also its offspring.
Jane Fonda today: an indispensable part of Hollywood
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Jane Fonda is also still active in the film industry despite her old age.
The US American, born in 1937, last played a leading role in the movie “Book Club - The best is yet to come” in 2018, once again proving that Hollywood is indispensable.
Jane Fonda formerly: actress, activist, and fitness queen
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In the 1980s, Jane Fonda went from being the simple blonde she liked to mimick in her first films to a serious actress.
But the actress also made a name for herself with her political commitment to the Vietnam War and her fitness empire.
Jane Fonda was one of the protagonists of a fitness wave in the 1970s with her numerous aerobics videos.
Cyndi Lauper today: singer and activist
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“Girls just wanna have fun”, “Time after time” or “All through the night”: With her world hits, Cyndi Lauper became an icon of the music world in the 80s.
Almost 40 years after her first successes, the crazy singer is still on stage.
But music and television production don't seem to be their main focus.
She is currently making a name for herself with her commitment to the rights of homosexuals.
Cyndi Lauper earlier: Bright hair and bizarre appearances
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With her gaudy hair and her bizarre appearances, it would have been difficult to ignore Cyndi Lauper in the 80s.
The New York-born singer sold millions of records worldwide, celebrated chart successes and received two Grammys.
Tom Cruise today: action hero as ever
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Action and Tom Cruise can hardly be separated from each other.
With his classic "Top Gun", the actor played himself in the hearts of cinema viewers in 1986.
Nothing has changed in the genre of his films to this day.
With roles in "Mission Impossible" he continues to delight his fans with exciting stunts and car chases.
Tom Cruise earlier: With "Top Gun" to success
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- Hell's Angel (@ DonGutiz52) October 29, 2020
Already in the 80s Tom Cruise had the fighter pilot's eye on it and after his success with "Top Gun - You fear neither death nor the devil", he became a popular Hollywood star.
The film grossed over $ 340 million worldwide.
Grace Jones Today: Walking Icon
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There is hardly anything that Grace Jones hasn't done in her career.
Modeling, acting, music and all of that in many different styles.
So it's no wonder that the now over 70 year old is considered an icon.
She is said to have influenced artists like Lady Gaga and Rihanna.
Grace Jones earlier: The all-rounder loved provocation
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As an all-rounder, Grace Jones made a name for herself from the 1970s, delighting with chart songs in the directions of disco, reggae and hip hop.
But the native Jamaican also loved provocation.
With her unusual outfits and appearances in men's clothes and flashy elevators, she became, among other things, an icon of the transgender and gay movement.
Kirk Cameron today: named after a movie hero
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The name Kirk seems to run like a red thread through the life of Kirk Cameron.
The actor was actually named after the character James Kirk from the Star Trek series Starship Enterprise.
In the late 1990s he played the title role in the comedy series Kirk.
Even today, Kirk Cameron can still be seen in new productions every now and then.
Kirk Cameron Formerly: Youth Star and Award Winner
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- Catherine Marino (@ djdbros020309) October 29, 2020
Most of you, however, should know Kirk Cameron with curly hair and a childish grin.
At the age of 15 he was already known for the series “Our loud home”.
He received the Young Artist Award three times for his role and was sure to hang as a poster on the wall in many children's rooms - with the smile.
Julia Roberts today: No trace of star attitudes
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At least one new film starring Julia Roberts hits the big screens almost every year.
With films like “Ocean's Eleven”, the actress catapults herself back into the memories of film lovers.
A reason for star airs?
No, Julia Roberts prefers to work with UNICEF for the well-being of children and supports animal welfare.
Julia Roberts earlier: With “Pretty Women” to the top of Hollywood
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Originally, the native American wanted to become a veterinarian.
Fortunately for the film industry, things turned out differently.
In 1990, the actress took herself to the top of Hollywood with her role as a romantic prostitute in Pretty Women.
A success for which she was even nominated for an Oscar.
Dustin Hoffman Today: Unique Actor and Oscar Winner
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Dustin Hoffman won not one Oscar, no two in the course of his acting career for his portrayals in the dramas "Kramer versus Kramer" and "Rain Man".
He is known to this day for completely settling into his roles.
Dustin Hoffman earlier: He shaped Hollywood generations
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- Gidgit VonLaRue (@GidgitVonLaRue) September 13, 2019
Dustin Hoffman's breakthrough came with his leading role in the film "The Graduation".
The start of a great career.
This was followed by films like "Rain Man" in 1989, for which Hoffman received his second Oscar.
With his way of playing, he shaped entire generations of Hollywood.
Kylie Minogue Today: Over 70 million records sold
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Superstar Kylie Minogue: With songs like "I should be so lucky" or "I can't get you out of my head", the Australian singer has sold over 70 million records worldwide and is still guaranteed to be catchy.
Kylie Minogue: Your breakthrough in the 80s
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- Lost in Limbo (@Melanie_Germany) July 4, 2013
After a few appearances in TV series and soap operas, the then 19-year-old secured her first record deal.
Their first single "The Locomotion" stayed at number 1 on the Australian charts for 7 weeks.
After that, one hit chased the next.
Robert Redford today: a fixture in Hollywood
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Robert Redford has been a fixture in Hollywood since the 1970s.
To this day he is one of the most popular film stars.
The 84-year-old American also works as a director and producer.
In 1981 he won an Oscar for his directorial debut.
Robert Redford then: incorruptible and successful
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Robert Redford was seen on the big screen with other top-class actors as early as the 80s.
One of his great successes at the time: the film adaptation of the Watergate affair "The incorruptible".
Kim Basinger today: top model and actress
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Kim Basinger is one of the 80s - as a top model in New York but also as an actress and Oscar winner in "LA Confidential".
The body icon and ex-wife of Alec Baldwin are also known to many as Vicki Vale in "Batman" (1989)
Kim Basinger formerly: Bond girl alongside Sean Connery
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One of her most famous roles: Kim Basinger as Bond girl on the side of Sean Connery alias James Bond 007 in "Never Say Never" 1983.
Anthony Hopkins today: Hollywood star and Twitter darling
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Anthony Hopkins isn't just popular for his unconventional Twitter videos.
The British actor from Wales is an Oscar-winning actor and can boast of a long and successful Hollywood career.
The role of his life was probably that of the serial killer Hannibal Lecter in the Hollywood film "The Silence of the Lambs".
Even today it sends a shiver down the spine of film fans.
Anthony Hopkins earlier: Start at the theater
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It all started for Anthony Hopkins in the theater.
Even before his actor breakthrough, he was in a production of Macbeth on the stage of the Old Vic Theater in London in 1972.
Hopkins is barely recognizable with full dark hair.
The horror factor was also missing a little back then.
Debbie Harry Today: She wrote music history
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Deborah "Debbie" Harry made music history as the lead singer for Blondie.
The new wave band of the 80s celebrated their greatest success with "Heart of Glass".
Debbie Harry attempted a comeback several times in the 2000s.
However, she was never able to build on the huge success of that time.
Debbie Harry then: Icon of the 80s
Andy and Debbie
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- Chris Stein (@chrissteinplays) September 15, 2020
Still, as one of THE faces of the 70s and 80s punk and new wave scene, Debby Harry and Blondie remain an icon for well over the decade.
Pop Art artist Andy Warhol already knew that back then.
As one of the first rock bands, Blondie produced music videos and was introduced to a wide mass audience by the music channel MTV (founded in 1981).
Kevin Costner today: The Hollywood icon who danced with the wolf
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Kevin Costner has won pretty much everything there is to win in his Hollywood career.
He became famous, among other things, in the western epic “He dances with wolves”.
He can still be seen on the big screen in numerous Hollywood films.
Kevin Costner in the 80s: hot beach and heartbreaker
Who is this kid ??
#ThrowbackThursday circa 1981 pic.twitter.com/0yv6mCnOVA
- Kevin Costner & MW (@modernwest) October 23, 2020
But who is this seductive young man?
The young Kevin Costner must have been a real heartbreaker in the early 80s.
Kevin Costner enchants us much less seriously and grimly in 1981. At that time, Costner starred in his very first, relatively unknown film: "Hot Beach USA".
Pamela Anderson today: "Baywatch" world star
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Pamela Anderson - everyone knows this name.
The US-Canadian actress and pin-up girl became a world star in the series “Baywatch” as a lifeguard in a red bathing suit.
She later became a household name in pop culture and caused a stir in the gossip press with, among other things, her cosmetic surgery.
Pamela Anderson in the 80s: She became famous in a red swimsuit
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Strictly speaking, Pamela Anderson only became really famous shortly after the 80s: The legendary lifeguard series Baywatch started in the early 90s.
Here Pamela and her handsome colleagues saved Malibu Beach from drowning.
Clint Eastwood Today: All-Rounder - Actor, Producer, Director and Composer
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It's hard to believe, but Clint Eastwood has worked as an actor, producer, director and composer since the 1950s.
As “Man with No Name” he made his breakthrough in Sergio Leone's spaghetti western trilogy in the mid-1960s.
Clint Eastwood before: With Star before the 80s
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Clint Eastwood was a big Hollywood star back in 1985.
Then as now, he is a permanent guest at international film festivals as an actor, director and producer.
Molly Ringwald today: an actress as always
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Molly Ringwald was THE face of coming-of-age films in the 80s.
She became famous as a bitch in "The Breakfast Club" or "Pretty in Pink".
Today the US actress can be seen a lot in the theater, but can still be seen on the big screen.
Molly Ringwald earlier: First acting experiences at a young age
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- Molly Ringwald (@MollyRingwald) May 15, 2019
Molly Ringwald started her film career at an early age.
At the age of five she played a role in the play Alice in Wonderland.
Larger cinema and television productions followed that made them famous.
Phil Collins today: To this day in people's hearts
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Phil Collins: "Youuu'll be in my heart" - Hach yes, even today every child knows the drummer and singer.
In the 80s he celebrated great radio successes with his band "Genesis".
Phil Collins Earlier: Early Success with Genesis
Genesis circa 1978
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- Genesis (@genesis_band) August 21, 2020
Phil Collins celebrated successes with Genesis from 1971.
As a drummer and background singer, the Briton was more active in the background for the first few years.
However, after Peter Gabriel left, Collins took on the role of lead singer.
Ralph George Macchio today: He was the Karate Kid
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Ralph George Macchio Jr. is better known as the Karate Kid.
In the legendary film trilogy he captured the hearts of the audience in the 80s as Daniel LaRusso.
This is what the American looks like today.
Ralph Macchio in the past: teen star of the 80s
#TBT We all start somewhere.
What famous Avenger's Dad directed this film?
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- Ralph Macchio (@ralphmacchio) June 6, 2019
Ralph Macchio is a classic star of the 80s.
In 1983 he got his first film role in the film "The Outsider", followed a year later in his most successful role to date in Karte Kid, which made him a teen star.
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