Sigourney Weaver’s first minor role was in Woody Allen’s Annie Hall. Following the role, she began to be cast in major roles. In 1979, she got the part of Ripley in the film “Alien”.
Since then, she has starred in other major hits including “Ghostbusters”, “Hole” and “Avatar”. For her performances, she has received a Tony Award as well as nominations for an Oscar and Golden Globe.
Diana Ross
Diana Ross found fame as the lead singer of “The Supremes,” one of the most influential bands in the ’60s. They produced multiple number-one hits such as “Stop! In the Name of Love” and “You Keep Me Hangin’ On”. Ross decided to go off on her own and came out with her self-titled album in 1970. She found major success with her solo career and produced the number-one hit “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.”
To this day, she is still performing and going on tours. In 2016, she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama.
Mindy Cohn
Mindy Cohn is famous for playing Natalie Green, aka Frenchie, in the hit T.V show “The Facts of Life.”
After that role, she held several recurring roles in series such as “The Second Half,” “The Kids From Room 402”, and “The Secret Life of an American Teenager.” Apart from playing Natalie Green, Cohn also voiced the character of Velma Dinkley in the Scooby-Doo franchise, during the years of 2002-2015. Recently, she acted in 2017’s drama-film “Hollywood Dirt,” playing the role of Thelma.
Traci Lords
Traci Lords started her career in the adult film industry for which she had great success. Following her time working in that field, she began to act in mainstream productions. In the early 1990s, she held parts in shows such as “Married With Children,” “Cry-Baby” and “MacGyver.”
Following that, she acted in “Melrose Place,” “Blade” and “Nash Bridges.” Her work didn’t stop there; she has also recorded songs for multiple movie soundtracks and worked as a clothing line designer.
Loretta Lynn
Loretta Lynn was discovered by a record label in the 1950s while performing in a local pub. She has been singing since the release of her first album in 1963. Her songs aren’t about your everyday romance and feelings, however.
She sings about more controversial subjects like birth control and double standards for men and women. Her lyrics and confidence to express her feelings inspired other country stars to do the same. She is the most decorated female country singer with her most recent album released in 2021.