Teri Garr
Teri Garr’s breakthrough role came in 1974’s as Igna in Young Frankenstein. And she has since continued to display excellent performances in films such as Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Tootsie. Her acting career came to a standstill when she discovered she had Multiple Sclerosis in 2013. However, she has used her disease further a good cause. She became the National Ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and National Chair for the Society’s Women Against MS program.
Cicely Tyson
A successful model in the 70s, Cicely Tyson turned to acting and swept the hearts of critics and audiences alike with her powerful performances in films and TV shows such as Sounder, The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pitman, Roots and King. Although she’s in her early-90s, Tyson has no plans of slowing down, with a very recent appearance hit TV series How to Get Away With Murder in 2017.
Paula Prentiss
Comedy movies were actress Paula Prentiss’ domain due to whose help she rose to fame in the 60s. But she wowed the audiences with her acting prowess when she appeared in the cult horror film The Stepford Wives. Despite a steady career, she has not accepted any other acting roles, with her last appearance as Iris in 2016 horror film I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House.
Loretta Swit
Loretta Swit is best remembered as the titular character Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in the military TV series M*A*S*H. She was one of four cast members who remained on the show for the entirety of its run of 11 seasons. She bagged two Emmy awards due to her performance as Margaret. Swit decided to lay low since her last on-screen appearance was in 1998, with only some voiceover work in 2015. But in some delightful news for her fans, she is credited with a role in a film that is set to be released in 2018.
Debbie Harry
Debbie Harry’s, born Angela Tremble, claim to fame is as the lead singer of the band Blondie. The band’s first studio album was released in 1976 and has only since climbed up in ranks. The lead singer was inspired by Sir Elton John to be more involved with charity work and has worked with charities such as the Endometriosis Foundation of America and Amnesty International Human Rights. Blondie released its 11th studio album titled Pollinator in May 2017.
Jane Seymour
Jane Seymour quickly rose to international fame after playing the Bond girl, Solitaire, in the 007 flick Live and Let Die. With her newly instated status as a Hollywood babe, it was easier than ever for her to land roles on big productions like Battlestar Galactica and The Four Feathers. But in addition to her acting, she has ventured into writing self-help and inspirational books as well as jewelry designing.