Ann-Margret garnered major attention after she starred in the movie adaption of the musical “Bye, Bye Birdie,” where she gave a talented performance in her role of Kim Mcafee. She has seen a very successful career following the film during the 70s. She received numerous Academy Award nominations for her acting in “Carnal Knowledge” and “Tommy.”
Since then, she’s acted in other movies and TV shows. In 2014 she acted in the Showtime series “Ray Donovan” and in 2017 in the comedy movie “Going in Style,” which was directed by Zach Braff and also starred Morgan Freeman.
Linda Lusardi
In the late 1970s, this brunette bombshell got overnight fame as one of England’s notorious Page Three models. Sun Readers called her “The Best Page Three Girl Ever.”
She still models today and has also given her talent to the acting world, playing in roles on The Bill, Emmerdale, and Brookside.
Barbra Streisand
Barbra is another admirable woman from the 1970s and one of the most successful personalities in show business. She has made a whopping $400 million over the span of her career. She started off with a successful music career in the 1960s which later turned into acting. In 1968, she starred in and won major awards for her debut role in “Funny Girl.” She took home both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress.
She continues to release platinum albums and gift the world with stellar performances in various T.V. series and movies
Mandrell Sisters
This blonde beauty’s 1978 single “Sleeping Single in a Double Bed,” debuted at number one on the Billboard Chart. Shortly after, she came out with her second hit “if loving you is wrong I don’t want to be right.” The singer’s popularity amongst the public attracted producers’ attention. They wanted Barbara to have her own show. The show came out, called “Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters.” The series followed the country singer and her sisters, Louise and Irene. The show wasn’t so successful and ran for only two series.
The sisters aren’t seen together much anymore but did join forces to host the Unleashed fundraiser for the Nashville Humane Association.
Lynda Carter
Lynda was brought to fame by her superhero part in the TV series “Wonder Woman,” which she held from 1975-to 1979. During the same time, in 1978, she released her pop album “Portrait.” Two of her songs were also included in episodes of “Wonder Women.”
Following her role as a superhero with superhuman strength and flight power, she played more “normal” roles in film and on TV. Recently, she played the role of President Olivia Marsdin in the CW series “Supergirl” and starred in the movie “Super Troopers 2.” Not surprisingly, considering Lynda’s stunning appearance, she was also a model and was crowned Miss World America in 1972. She proceeded to finish as a semifinalist in the Miss World 1972 pageant.