SukritiLorraine Gary
Lorraine Gary made an iconic splash with her role as Ellen Brody in the Jaws franchise. Although she was set on retiring from acting after acting in 1941, she came back once again to reprise her role for the final installment of the Jaws franchise, Jaws: The Revenge. She is currently active in charity work as a member of the Humans Rights Watch Africa Advisory Committee and the Human Rights Watch Women’s Rights Advisory Committee.
Ellen Burstyn
Ellen Burstyn made the decade her own with a colorful and decorated run in the 70s. With her first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Last Picture Show, she received a second nomination for her performance in the cult classic film, The Exorcist, and finally, a win for Best Actress for her portrayal of Alice Hyatt in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. She recently made an appearance alongside Sharon Stone, in the 2017 film A Little Something For Your Birthday.
Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep had her career beginnings on a Broadway stage. In the early part of the decade, she was involved in Broadway productions, but in 1977, she got her film debut in the TV movie Deadliest Season. But it was her performance as Joanna Kramer in Kramer v Kramer that solidified her presence on the silver screen. With innumerable achievements, Streep has gone on to be one of the most celebrated and decorated actresses in the industry. She has more Oscar nominations than anyone else in the industry.
Marilu Henner
Marilu Henner began her career by starring in the Broadway musical Grease. She soon landed her first film role in 1977’s Between the Lines. But she only became a household name after landing the role of Elaine Nardo in the sitcom Taxi. Besides acting, Henner is 1 of only 12 people to have Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory, a trait that allows her to remember every little detail of her life.
Carol Kane
A true bombshell of the 70s, Carol Kane’s first major role in Hester Street earned her a Golden Globe nomination. This impressed Woody Allen, who cast her in his Oscar-winning film, Annie Hall. Her career only flourished as time went on, with roles in major productions such as The Princess Bride, Addams Family Values, and Scrooged. Her most recent venture has been in the Netflix series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
Talia Shire
Another actress who became famous due to the Godfather movies is Talia Shire, who played the role of Connie Corleone. Her fame increased ten-fold when she starred alongside other big names like Sylvester Stallone in Rocky, which afforded her two Oscar nominations the same year. Her most recent role was as Annette Kulina in the TV series “Kingdom”, in 2017.