Goldie Hawn.
Debbie Harry.
Pam Grier.
These are just 3 of the lovely ladies that every man fell in love with in the 1970s and
many of them are still in love with today.
But how did these gals become so glamorous?
Many of these ladies have a wonderful backstory that adds to their allure and contributed
to what made them so special in the first place.
They solidified their place in film, television, and music and though the 70s are long gone,
we still haven’t forgotten about them.
The thing about sex symbols is, you can’t really get them off your mind can you?
Well, if you had a crush on any of these ladies, it’s time to take a trip down memory lane.
FactsVerse happily presents: This 70s Star was every man’s dream girl, but you should
see her now…
GOLDIE HAWN
The 1970s was a new Golden Age for American Cinema and so it’s no surprise that one
of the defining actresses of the decade was none other than Goldie Hawn.
She solidified her status as one of Hollywood's most endearing and versatile actresses.
She was known for her charm, sexiness, and her comic timing – making her the perfect
woman and the dream girl for every man coming up in the 70s.
She began her career in the '70s with her breakthrough role in the sketch comedy show
"Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In."
Just on the cusp of the 70s, she acted in and won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress
in 1969 for her role in the film "Cactus Flower."
She continued to dominate the big screen with hit after hit in films such as "There's a
Girl in My Soup" "Butterflies Are Free" and "The Sugarland Express.”
And for the most part, it was all uphill since then and she’s had very few flops.
But what about today?
Today, Goldie Hawn is one of the most powerful figures in the entertainment industry.
While she has reduced her on-screen appearances in recent years, her impact is far from forgotten.
She has embraced a philanthropic role, co-founding the Hawn Foundation, which focuses on promoting
mindfulness and mental health and wellbeing.
She still acts on occasion, and her most notable works in recent times have been films such
as "The Banger Sisters" and "Snatched.”
Goldie Hawn's enduring charm, talent, and commitment made her a dream girl in the 70s
and she’s still the dream of many men today.
But she’s Kurt Russell’s gal fellas, sorry!
DEBBIE HARRY
Debbie Harry is frontwoman of the band Blondie which made soundwaves – I mean waves – in
the 1970s, and she’s still winning our hearts to this day – isn’t she fellas?
In the late '70s, Blondie shot to fame with popular songs including "Heart of Glass,"
"Call Me," and "One Way or Another."
She was a punk but she was also a goddess.
She was talented, sexy, and charming.
‘Scuse me, she is talented, sexy, and charming.
She was every man’s dream girl, but you should see her now – still just as dreamy
as ever.
Today, Debbie Harry remains an active force in the music industry.
While Blondie's commercial success has endured, she has also ventured into various solo projects.
Of course, she also made an impact in films – perhaps best known for her roles in films
such as Videodrome and Hairspray.
She acts occasionally today and while she’s not as famous as she once was but she’s
still on many men’s minds.
PAM GRIER
When The Commodores sang “Brick House” – they might have had Pam Grier in mind!
She made one of the biggest impacts on the film industry for women and especially for
black women.
She was known for her fierce presence and powerful performances, and she became the
symbol of black women’s empowerment at a time when diverse representation was rare.
Her breakthrough came with her role in the cult classic film "Coffy" where she played
a vigilante nurse seeking revenge.
This role established her as the Queen of blaxploitation cinema, a genre that celebrated
strong black characters.
She followed up with other great films such as "Foxy Brown" and "Sheba, Baby" and Friday
Foster.
These few films were enough to craft her image as a tough woman – and its what led to her
career revival in the 1990s when she was cast in Jackie Brown directed by Quentin Tarantino.
She still acts on occasion and while her roles are diverse: there’s one thing that stays
consistent, she always plays strong female characters.
She’s written her memoirs and she often makes appearances on talk shows, radio shows,
and now podcasts to discuss her career and the impact she’s made.
Whatever she’s doing, she’s still winning hearts.
CANDICE BERGEN
Candice Bergen enjoyed a successful career in the 1970s and while she’s still acting
today, it’s not as frequent.
But nevertheless, she was a dream girl in the 70s and is still loved today.
Candice Bergen rose to prominence with her role as the title character in the sitcom
"Murphy Brown".
She managed to transition from being a model to acting and its on the small screen where
she became a star.
However, her talent also transferred over to the big screen.
In the '70s, she appeared in hit films such as "The Wind and the Lion" and "Starting Over"
– both which one her critical acclaim.
Today, Candice Bergen remains active in show business and continues to win roles and hearts.
She’s also won acclaim for her role in Boston Legal and films such as Home Again, Book Club,
Let Them All Talk, As They Made Us and an upcoming sequel, Book Club 2 – The Next
Chapter.
On TV, she won acclaim again for her role in the TV sitcom, The Conners.
She’s still considered to be one of the best actresses of her generation and we still
expect to see a lot more of her.
BO DEREK
Bo Derek became one of the most endearing sex symbols of the 1970s, rising to fame with
her role in the film “10.”
This film featured the now famous scene where she’s running on the beach in a revealing
bikini and its what kept cinema goers from making return trips to the theater.
She also made waves in her first film called “Orca.”
Throughout the 1980s, she continued to act in several successful films, including “Fantasies”
and “A Change of Seasons.”
She still acts on occasion and most notably, she starred in the Indian film 5 Weddings
and won acclaim for her role as Mandy Singh Dhaliwal.
But apart from acting, she’s mostly been focusing on her animal rights activism.
She’s served on the California Horse Racing Board and she also owns a ranch where she
breeds horses.
While we don’t see her as much these days, many men who grew up in the 70s and 80s still
can’t get her out of her mind.
Let’s just say, they got a little more than just a “little” Bo peep!
FAYE DUNAWAY
Faye Dunaway's career took off in the 1970s following the success of Bonnie and Clyde
in the 1960s.
To this day, she’s known as one of the greatest actresses that Hollywood has produced.
performances and striking presence, she left an indelible mark on the film industry.
In the 70s, she delivered a series of acclaimed performances, including her Oscar-winning
role as the merciless TV executive Diana Christensen in "Network" – still hailed as one of the
best performances of the decade.
This followed up with her dark role as the troubled femme fatale in Roman Polanski’s
film Chinatown.
She also won acclaim for her roles in films such as Three Days of the Condor and The Towering
Inferno.
Today, Faye Dunaway continues to make occasional appearances in film and television projects,
though she has largely slowed down and makes rare public appearances.
Nevertheless, her dedication to her roles in the 70s is still discussed to this day
and she remains an inspiration for actresses today and a dream for all the gentlemen as
well!
SALLY FIELD
Sally Field has had such a successful career over the years that its hard to pin her down
to just one decade.
But it was in the 70s when she first stole our hearts.
She began her career with her role as Sister Bertrille in the show The Flying Nun.
In 1976, she appeared in the film “Norma Rae” and won an Oscar for her role.
She also starred in major films such as Smokey and the Bandit and Sybil.
Let’s just say, it wasn’t just Burt Reynolds who had the hots for her.
Even as she got older, she continued to be endearing and appeared in hit films such as
Not Without My Daughter and Mrs. Doubtfire.
She acts on occasion today but has largely retired from show business.
She also is involved in activism for a number of causes such as women’s rights, gay rights,
and climate change.
She’ll always be remembered as one of the best actresses of the 70s and beyond.
DIANE KEATON
When The Godfather ends, a door is closed on Diane Keaton’s face.
But her face, her beauty, her charm, and her talent is not something we can ever forget
about.
She became a star with her role as Kay in The Godfather and The Godfather Part II.
But her work with Woody Allen in films such as Play It Again Sam, Love and Death, Annie
Hall, and Manhattan is what really made her every man’s dream girl in the 70s.
And best of all?
She still acts to this day.
While not acting as frequently, she’s still considered a great sex symbol.
One of her most well-known roles in the 2000s was in the film Something’s Got to Give
alongside Jack Nicholson.
It showed that she still had her charm and she still was a talented actress and a sex
symbol.
She was every man’s dream girl, but you should see her now…she’s just as lovely
as ever…
Are you a fan of any of these lovely ladies?
Did you watch their movies and shows back in the day and are you keeping up with them
today?
In fact, here’s what we’d like to hear from you:
Do you think that once you’re a sex symbol you’re always a sex symbol?
Or do tastes change with each generation and one day these lovely ladies might be forgotten?