5 Celebrities Who Don’t Look the Same as in the 80s – Photos of Radical Transformations
- The ’80s, a decade of iconic styles and unforgettable celebrities, greatly impacted pop culture.
- As times have changed, so too have the lives of these stars.
- In this look back, we look at the lives of five such celebrities and what they’ve been up to since leaving the limelight.
Kelly McGillis, circa 1987 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
As the years roll by, our favorite silver screen icons from the 80s continue to evolve, in their art and appearance. This retrospective glance offers a deeper understanding of the personal and professional metamorphoses of Kelly Ann McGillis, Gene Hackman, Shelley Duvall, Leif Garrett, and Jake Lloyd.
Gene Hackman poses for a portrait, circa 1965 | Source: Getty Images
Once a Hollywood heartthrob, McGillis has gracefully embraced a life away from Hollywood’s relentless spotlight, her blonde locks giving way to a distinguished silver. Meanwhile, Hackman, the two-time Academy Award winner, stepped out of the limelight to pursue a quieter life.
Shelley Duvall in a scene from the movie “3 Women” in 1977 | Source: Getty Images
Duvall, known for her haunting role as Wendy Torrance in the 1980 horror film, now lives a life markedly different from her acting days. As for Garrett, the teen idol of the 70s and 80s, he faced several personal challenges along the way.
Leif Garrett in New York, circa 1976 | Source: Getty Images
And then there’s Lloyd, who soared to stardom as the young Anakin Skywalker before retreating from the public eye. A few months to the 25th anniversary of “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace,” his mother has emerged to explain, with Lloyd’s permission, what happened to the child star and why he left the spotlight.
Actor Jake Lloyd attends The Hollywood Reporter’s 3rd Annual YoungStar Awards on November 8, 1998 | Source: Getty Images
Kelly Ann McGillis: From Hollywood Stardom to Personal Transformation
Kelly Ann McGillis, the ’80s bombshell, was born in 1957 in Newport Beach, California. Her lineage is a rich blend of English, Welsh, Scots Irish, and German roots. Driven by her love for acting, McGillis dropped out of high school to study at renowned institutions like Juilliard and the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts.
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