Our Favourite Women Of The 1970’s: Then And Now

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    Maureen McCormick, AKA Marcia Brady, was one of the most recognisable faces of the 1970s. Although the fame and fortune wasn’t always a blessing, the "Brady Bunch" star has divulged to the press that her fame lead to a considerable amount of drug use and depression.
    1/12 Maureen McCormick, AKA Marcia Brady, was one of the most recognisable faces of the 1970s. Although the fame and fortune wasn’t always a blessing, the "Brady Bunch" star has divulged to the press that her fame lead to a considerable amount of drug use and depression.
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    Sally Kellerman's break-out role in film was as Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan in Robert Altman's "M*A*S*H". Since then, Kellerman has appeared in numerous Altman films, including "Brewster McCloud" (1970), "The Player" (1992), and "Pret-a-Porter" (1994). Kellerman continues to act, most recently playing Constance Bingham on daytime soap opera "The Young and the Restless."
    2/12 Sally Kellerman's break-out role in film was as Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan in Robert Altman's "M*A*S*H". Since then, Kellerman has appeared in numerous Altman films, including "Brewster McCloud" (1970), "The Player" (1992), and "Pret-a-Porter" (1994). Kellerman continues to act, most recently playing Constance Bingham on daytime soap opera "The Young and the Restless."
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    Miss America 1972 and the star of "Wonder Woman" from 1975 to 1979, Lynda Carter is a face many from the 70’s remember. These days, she has spent time on the West End and in other music related fields, including recording original music for the massively successful Fallout 4 video game.
    3/12 Miss America 1972 and the star of "Wonder Woman" from 1975 to 1979, Lynda Carter is a face many from the 70’s remember. These days, she has spent time on the West End and in other music related fields, including recording original music for the massively successful Fallout 4 video game.
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    Famous of her role in the original "Charlie’s Angels" series, Jaclyn Smith has continued her career as an actress, even reprising her Charlie’s Angels role for a cameo in the 2003 movie "Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle". More recently she has appeared on shows like "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation".
    4/12 Famous of her role in the original "Charlie’s Angels" series, Jaclyn Smith has continued her career as an actress, even reprising her Charlie’s Angels role for a cameo in the 2003 movie "Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle". More recently she has appeared on shows like "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation".
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    Alison Arngrim started off as a child model and actress in television commercials. Her role as Nellie Olsen on "Little House on the Prairie" was her big break. In 2010, Arngrim wrote a book about her experiences as a child television star, and she now tours the country with a one-person stage show about her experiences.
    5/12 Alison Arngrim started off as a child model and actress in television commercials. Her role as Nellie Olsen on "Little House on the Prairie" was her big break. In 2010, Arngrim wrote a book about her experiences as a child television star, and she now tours the country with a one-person stage show about her experiences.
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    An actress, singer, and model, Cybill Shepherd was well known in the 70’s for her roles in movies like "The Heartbreak Kid" and "Taxi Driver". She’s remained relevant recently too, appearing in numerous TV shows and films.
    6/12 An actress, singer, and model, Cybill Shepherd was well known in the 70’s for her roles in movies like "The Heartbreak Kid" and "Taxi Driver". She’s remained relevant recently too, appearing in numerous TV shows and films.
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    Louise Fletcher won the Academy Award for her portrayal of Nurse Ratched in 1975's "One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest." After starring in several movies through the 1980s, Fletcher turned to television roles in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," "Picket Fences," and "Joan of Arcadia." Fletcher's latest celebrated acting work is her role in Showtime's "Shameless."
    7/12 Louise Fletcher won the Academy Award for her portrayal of Nurse Ratched in 1975's "One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest." After starring in several movies through the 1980s, Fletcher turned to television roles in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," "Picket Fences," and "Joan of Arcadia." Fletcher's latest celebrated acting work is her role in Showtime's "Shameless."
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    Best known for her role in the original "Charlie’s Angels" series in the 70’s, Kate Jackson went on to win many awards for her acting. These days, she can often be found starring in TV movies, and is set to publish a memoir, appropriately titled 'The Smart One', in 2020.
    8/12 Best known for her role in the original "Charlie’s Angels" series in the 70’s, Kate Jackson went on to win many awards for her acting. These days, she can often be found starring in TV movies, and is set to publish a memoir, appropriately titled 'The Smart One', in 2020.
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    Pam Grier is still foxy! Grier first appeared in women prison films such as 1971's "The Big Doll House" and 1972's "The Bird Cage." But her lead role in 1974's "Foxy Brown" made her an icon. In 1997, director Quentin Tarantino revived Grier's film career by casting her in the lead role for the movie "Jackie Brown." Grier has since written a memoir, "My Life in Three Acts," and acts in television.
    9/12 Pam Grier is still foxy! Grier first appeared in women prison films such as 1971's "The Big Doll House" and 1972's "The Bird Cage." But her lead role in 1974's "Foxy Brown" made her an icon. In 1997, director Quentin Tarantino revived Grier's film career by casting her in the lead role for the movie "Jackie Brown." Grier has since written a memoir, "My Life in Three Acts," and acts in television.
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    One of the most recognisable actresses of any decade, Jane Seymour has a host of credits to her name. She was featured in the James Bond movie "Live and Let Die", "Battlestar Galactica", and was the beloved Dr. Quinn in "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman". More recently, she has starred in multiple TV series and movies, including "Wedding Crashers".
    10/12 One of the most recognisable actresses of any decade, Jane Seymour has a host of credits to her name. She was featured in the James Bond movie "Live and Let Die", "Battlestar Galactica", and was the beloved Dr. Quinn in "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman". More recently, she has starred in multiple TV series and movies, including "Wedding Crashers".
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    Given that "Grease" is one of the most successful movie musicals of all time, it’s almost impossible not to recognise Olivia Newton-John. Her music career has been full, and she still actively tours around the world.
    11/12 Given that "Grease" is one of the most successful movie musicals of all time, it’s almost impossible not to recognise Olivia Newton-John. Her music career has been full, and she still actively tours around the world.
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