15 Aged Celebrities Who Were Once Complete Bombshells

Hollywood tends to promote the next generation of actresses, but the masters who dominated the silver screen with grace and beauty for decades also had their moment. Those who don’t investigate classic cinema could be surprised when they see how these 15 older celebrities used to be complete bombshells back in the day.

1. Anyone who is aware of the film itself will know of Meryl Streep. Cited by the media as the “best actress of her generation,” Streep has a wildly impressive filmography of versatile roles that have earned her significant acclaim. Streep has been nominated for an Academy Award more than any other actor or actress, with 20 nominations to date. Considering her career is yet to decelerate, many moviegoers may not have had the chance to become familiar with her early work. With iconic role after iconic role, Meryl has a whopping 79 credits to her name and is mostly recognized for her more recent work and achievements. There’s no denying that at 67 years old, Meryl has aged beautifully, but she’s been stealing the screen ever since she made her debut. Streep began her acting career on Broadway before taking on the film world and sweeping up awards left, right, and center.

Actor Robert De Niro first spotted Streep in her stage production, The Cherry Orchard, which prompted him to offer her the role of his girlfriend in the acclaimed war film The Deer Hunter. The role ended up being Streep’s big breakthrough and earned her her first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

2. Sally Field is another actress who has a plethora of accolades to her name. Many will be familiar with Field’s work in the hit films Mrs. Doubtfire and Forrest Gump, and she’s seen much success in her career ever since. The actress has aged gracefully over the years but truly stole the show when she first debuted on television.

Field first starred in the sitcoms Gidget, The Flying Nun, and The Girl with Something Extra. It was clear from those performances that the small screen was too small for an actress of her caliber. Starting her film career with background roles like “Beatnik Girl in Lineup,” Field has gone on to be one of the most celebrated actresses of her time.

3. Age has not come close to slowing down Jessica Lange’s career, which has been ongoing for an impressive span of over 40 years. Hot off of appearing in multiple seasons of the hit anthology series American Horror Story, Lange recently appeared as Hollywood legend Joan Crawford in Ryan Murphy’s latest FX series, Feud.

Jessica Lange made her feature film debut by playing the iconic damsel in distress in the blockbuster 1976 monster film King Kong. Newcomer Lange beat out acclaimed actresses Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn for the coveted role, which ended up earning her the 1976 Golden Globe for New Star of the Year.

4. Actress Brigitte Bardot rocked French cinema with a globally celebrated career. She starred in 47 films, performed in multiple musicals, and recorded over 60 songs. The 82-year-old former actress retired from the entertainment industry back in 1973 after a successful 20-year career and later became an animal rights activist.

Brigitte Bardot was initially an aspiring ballerina. After veering into the world of cinema, she had her breakthrough in the controversial 1957 film And God Created Woman. Her appearance catapulted her into worldwide fame, and she went on to take on a number of roles that solidified her place as an international sex symbol.

5. Martha Stewart has become known for a variety of successful business ventures. However, the television personality is mostly associated with her variety of talk shows related to cooking, crafts, gardening, and interior design. Now, Stewart can be seen alongside rapper Snoop Dogg in the cooking show Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party.

The Martha Stewart Show helped this American businesswoman solidify her brand. At the beginning of her career, she mostly relied on her looks. Stewart began modeling at the age of 15 and was featured in a television commercial for Unilever. From there, Stewart landed a number of modeling gigs that helped her pay for college.

6. Faye Dunaway’s career started back in 1962, and she’s earned herself a number of awards ever since. Dunaway also managed to be the first-ever recipient of a Leopard Club Award, which honors film professionals whose work has left a mark on the collective imaginat