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The Academy Award-winning actress was just 15 years old when this photograph was taken. The fashion somewhat gives the year away... 1977, when skateboarding was enjoying worldwide popularity.
Travis Barker is an avid skateboarding fan. He's pictured in 2006—two years before the devastating air crash in South Carolina in which he barely survived—at the MAGIC convention at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Justin Bieber shows off his skateboarding skills onstage during "An Evening with Justin Bieber" at the Staples Center in Los Angeles in 2015.
Matthew McConaughey keeps his shirt on for a change as he goes for a morning skateboard ride near his home. The 'Dallas Buyers Club' actor is using a long stick with wheels on it to propel himself on his way.
'The Mentalist' actor Simon Baker is seen enjoying a skateboarding session in Los Angeles.
Stephen Baldwin steps out with his skateboard in the East Village in New York City in 2015.
Jessica Simpson seen in roller skates at a party for her album 'A Public Affair' (2006) at the Roxy in New York City.
In this 1980 snapshot, Arnie returns his skates after terminating his time in the rink at Flipper's Roller Disco in Los Angeles.
Marilyn Monroe is pictured in this rarely seen 1952 photograph where she manages to look glamorous even in high-laced boots and in teetering position as she comes to a halt during a roller skating lesson.
Always light on their feet, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers makes it look easy even on the hard concrete of a roller rink in a New York City park.
Comedienne Fanny Brice, in costume for her hit 1940s-era TV series 'The Baby Snooks Show,' takes a tumble as she tries her hand at roller skating. Brice was immortalized by Barbra Streisand in the 1964 stage musical 'Funny Girl' and its 1968 big screen adaption.
Almost unrecognizable with an uncharacteristic beard, Rolling Stone Mick Jagger takes to the rink in 1985 during a rare roller skating excursion.
Farrah Fawcett, one of the original Charlie's Angels from the 1970s television show, demonstrates perfect skateboard balancing skills while casually attired in jeans, a sweatshirt, and Nike athletic shoes.
'The Pianist' actor, smoothie in hand, seen on a skateboarding shopping expedition in Manhattan.
Brooke Shields was just 12 years old and appearing in advertisements when this cute image was shot. She's just another kid enjoying a skateboard and bubble gum.
Actor Scott Caan, of 'Hawaii Five-0' fame, demonstrates some skateboarding tricks in a Culver City, California skate park.
Known for the teen soap 'Gossip Girl' and as Joe Goldberg in the Netflix thriller series 'You,' Penn Badgley glides around New York with ease as he does a bit of shopping.
Suited and booted in roller derby gear, English actress Julie Andrews looks a world away from Maria von Trapp and 'The Sound of Music' (1965).
Long before he became the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan had a a career in Hollywood. He's seen here skating on ice with his first wife, actress Jane Wyman, in the 1940s.
Legendary Hollywood actor Clark Gable looks dapper and debonair even on the ice as he dons blades with iconic actress Jean Harlow.
'Harry Potter' actress Emma Watson, together with a couple of delighted kids and a pair of big-eyed penguins, skates at the Somerset House Ice Rink at Somerset House in London during a 2008 charity event.
Actress Anne Heche poses on the ice while attending the 2014 'Disney On Ice Presents Let's Celebrate!' event at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Robin Williams, 26 years old and just about to start the 'Mork & Mindy' show that aired from 1978 to 1982, roller skates with co-star Pam Dawber at a party in Hollywood.
Heath Ledger glances at the camera as he and a buddy set off to a local skate park in Brooklyn in January 2008. Later that month, the Australian actor was found dead in his apartment.
The 'Modern Family' actress looks elegantly poised in her roller-skating kit.
The ever stylish Juliette Lewis goes retro on Venice Beach in California wearing roller skates and knee socks as she interacts with the locals.
Patrick Swayze was always at his most comfortable when dancing, even if that meant roller skating to music. Here he is fit and healthy in 1979.
Known for a string of celebrated movies, including 'The Shawshank Redemption' (1994) and 'Mystic River' (2003), Tim Robbins likes nothing better than chilling out with buddies and playing street hockey—on blades!
When walking or running isn't enough, there are those celebrities who choose a different method of getting around, or enjoying well-earned downtime. And what better way to chill out than by jumping on a skateboard, or lacing up a pair of roller blades? And you know what, the rich and famous have been getting their skate on like this for years.
Click through the following gallery and take a throwback look at celebs on skates, boards, and blades.
Celebs seen on skates, boards, and blades
These celebrities choose a different way of getting around
CELEBRITY Hobbies
When walking or running isn't enough, there are those celebrities who choose a different method of getting around, or enjoying well-earned downtime. And what better way to chill out than by jumping on a skateboard, or lacing up a pair of roller blades? And you know what, the rich and famous have been getting their skate on like this for years.
Click through the following gallery and take a throwback look at celebs on skates, boards, and blades.