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Diane Keaton -

Actress and director Diane Keaton has appeared in some of the most iconic films of the 20th century, from 'The Godfather' (1972) to 'Annie Hall' (1977). Keaton has also been an androgynous fashion icon since long before it was on trend. She was born in 1946 and is 77 years old. 

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Judi Dench - 'James Bond' actress Dame Judi Dench was born on December 9, 1934. The 88-year-old has excelled in theater, film, and television, racking up seven Oscar nominations, including one win.

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Judi Dench - Dench has made her thoughts on getting older pretty clear. "It's the rudest word in my dictionary, 'retire' ... And 'old' is another one. I don't allow that in my house. And being called 'vintage.' I don't want any of those old words. I like 'enthusiastic'," she told The Hollywood Reporter. 

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Faye Dunaway -

Born in 1941, Faye Dunaway began her impressive career on Broadway in the 1960s. She went on to win an Oscar, an Emmy, and multiple Golden Globes for her roles in movies such as 'Bonnie and Clyde' (1967) and 'Network' (1978). She is now 82 years old, still acting, and still breathtakingly beautiful. 

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Julie Christie - The 'Doctor Zhivago' actress Julie Christie was born on April 14, 1940.

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Julie Christie - The 83-year-old actress and icon of London's Swinging Sixties has won an Oscar and a multitude of other awards.

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Helen Mirren - Dame Helen Lydia Mirren was born on July 26, 1945. The 78-year-old British dame is among the few entertainers to have won an Oscar, a Tony, and an Emmy.

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In an interview with People, Mirren once said, "The best thing about being over 70 is being over 70. Certainly when I was 45, the idea of being 70 was like 'Arghhh!' But you only have two options in life: Die young or get old."

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Maggie Smith - Acclaimed actress Maggie Smith was born on December 28, 1934.

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Maggie Smith - The 88-year-old 'Harry Potter' star and British dame has enjoyed a fruitful and varied career in film, theater, and television. She is among the few to have achieved the Triple Crown of Acting.

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Goldie Hawn - The actress was born on November 21, 1945.

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Goldie Hawn - Before becoming an Oscar-winning actress, the 77-year-old rose to fame on the sketch comedy 'Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In' in the late 1960s. She is the mother of actress Kate Hudson, pictured here.

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Vanessa Redgrave - Hollywood institution Vanessa Redgrave was born on January 30, 1937.

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Vanessa Redgrave - Among the 86-year-old actress' many accolades is the 2010 BAFTA Fellowship, a lifetime achievement award by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.

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Dolly Parton - The iconic country singer-songwriter and actress was born on January 19, 1946.

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Dolly Parton - Besides being the most honored female country performer of all time, she has also been nominated for an Oscar, an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Tony.

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Rita Moreno - The Puerto Rican actress was born on December 11, 1931.

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Rita Moreno - Well known for her roles in musicals, the 91-year-old is one of only 12 artists to have won all major American entertainment awards: an Oscar, an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Tony.

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Jane Fonda - The actress and activist was born on December 21, 1937. The 85-year-old has had a long, fruitful career, racking up two Oscars and an array of other awards.

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Jane Fonda -

In her 2014 TED Talk entitled 'Life's Third Act,' Fonda mused about the nature of aging. "What is the appropriate new metaphor for aging? A more appropriate metaphor for aging is a staircase—the upward ascension of the human spirit, bringing us into wisdom, wholeness, and authenticity."

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Lily Tomlin - Tomlin was born on September 1, 1939. The 83-year-old started her career as a stand-up comedian and starred in the Netflix series 'Grace and Frankie' alongside Jane Fonda until it aired its final season in 2022. 

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Tomlin is optimistic about the increasing representation of a wider age range in television. "There are a lot of shows on HBO and Netflix and Showtime that deal with an older demographic. Maybe not older, but they are certainly more egalitarian in terms of dealing with people who are professionals in their forties and fifties... So I think there's a lot more attention being paid to deeper, more serious subjects with older protagonists."

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Cybill Shepherd -

Cybill Shepherd was born in 1950 and is 73 years of age. She had been a major name in Hollywood since the 70s, playing a supporting role in Martin Scorsese's 'Taxi Driver' (1976) and going on to have her own show called 'Cybill' in the 90s, which earned her one of her three Golden Globen for Best Actress. 

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Julie Walters -

British actress Dame Julie Walters was born in 1950 and turned 73 in February. She has been appearing in internationally loved movies for decades, including the 'Harry Potter' series and 'Mamma Mia!' (2008).

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Susan Sarandon - Susan Sarandon has been one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood since the 1970s. She will forever be known as Janet from 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' (1975) and Louise from 'Thelma & Louise' (1991). Sarandon was born in 1946 and turned 76 in October.

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Debbie Allen -

Actress, dancer, choreographer, singer-songwriter, and director Debbie Allen was born in 1950. She is 73 years old and still going strong! She is best known for appearing in the 1980s series 'Fame' and more recently in the hit series 'Grey's Anatomy.' 

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Beverly D'Angelo -

The stunning Beverly D'Angelo is best known for starring in the 'National Lampoon' comedies. She was born in 1951 and turned 71 in 2022. 

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Isabella Rossellini -

Italian actress and model Isabella Rossellini is best known by international audiences for her roles in the 1986 David Lynch film 'Blue Velvet' and the 1992 comedy 'Death Becomes Her.' She was the face of Lancôme for more than a decade, but was removed when she was 43 due to her age. She was brought back by the brand's new female CEO in 2016 when she was 63 years old. Rossellini was born in 1952 and is 71 years old. 

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Margaret Avery -

Margaret Avery was born in 1944 and is 79 years old. She is known for her roles in films like 'The Color Purple' (1985), and more recently, 'Proud Mary' (2018). 

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Barbra Streisand - The actress and singer was born on April 24, 1942.

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Barbra Streisand - The 81-year-old has achieved success in a number of fields of entertainment, winning countless awards.

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Brenda Blethyn - 'Atonement' actress Brenda Blethyn was born on February 20, 1946.

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Born into a working-class home, the 77-year-old didn't start acting until after the dissolution of her first marriage in her early 30s.

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Ellen Burstyn - Burstyn was born on December 7, 1932.

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Ellen Burstyn - The 90-year-old is one of the few performers to have won the Triple Crown of Acting, which refers to artists who have won an Oscar, an Emmy, and a Tony.

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Eileen Atkins - Dame Eileen June Atkins was born on June 16, 1934.

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Eileen Atkins - The 89-year-old TV and film actress' long list of accolades includes several Olivier Awards, two Emmys, and a Golden Globe.

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Charlotte Rampling - 'The Night Porter' actress Charlotte Rampling was born on February 5, 1946.

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Charlotte Rampling - The 77-year-old started her career as a model, becoming an icon of the Swinging Sixties.

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Julie Andrews - 'Mary Poppins' actress Julie Andrews was born on October 1, 1935.

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Julie Andrews - The 87-year-old dame was a child actress and singer and is still active, meaning her career spans 74 years.

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Gemma Jones - 'Sense and Sensibility' actress Gemma Jones was born on December 4, 1942.

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Gemma Jones - The 80-year-old actress has won an award as recently as 2015 for her role in the BBC TV film 'Marvellous' (2014).

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Eva Marie Saint - The actress was born on July 4, 1924. 

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Eva Marie Saint - The 99-year-old's career spans seven decades and includes an Oscar win for Best Supporting Actress in 'On the Waterfront' (1954).

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Ann-Margret - The Swedish actress was born on April 28, 1941.

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Ann-Margret - The 82-year-old has starred in a number of successful films, including 'Bye Bye Birdie' (1963), 'Viva Las Vegas' (1964), and 'Grumpy Old Men' (1993).

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Shirley MacLaine - The actress was born on April 24, 1934.

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Shirley MacLaine - The 89-year-old has enjoyed success in different areas, including dancing, acting, singing, activism, and writing.

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Claire Bloom - 'Clash of the Titans' actress Claire Bloom was born on February 15, 1931.

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Claire Bloom - The 92-year-old's extensive career started when she was discovered by the iconic Charlie Chaplin.

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Blythe Danner - The Emmy-award winner was born on February 3, 1943.

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Blythe Danner - The 'Meet the Parents' (2000) actress, 80, is also the mother of actress Gwyneth Paltrow.

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Jane Asher - The 'Alfie' (1966) actress Jane Asher was born on April 5, 1946.

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Jane Asher - The 77-year-old achieved success as a child actress and has an extensive career in film and television.

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Joan Collins - Dame Joan Henrietta Collins was born on May 23, 1933.

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Joan Collins -

The 90-year-old's accolades includes a Golden Globe for her role in the popular 1980s soap opera 'Dynasty,' whose success is often attributed to her.

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Phylicia Rashad -

Rashad was born in Texas in 1948 and turned 75 in 2023. She rose to fame through her appearances on 'The Cosby Show' and has more recently appeared in the 'Creed' film series. 

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Christine Lahti -

Christine Lahti was born in 1950 and is 73 years old. She was nominated for an Oscar for her acting in the 1984 film 'Swing Shift,' and won an Oscar in 1995 for directing the short film 'Lieberman in Love.'

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Morgan Fairchild -

Seventies heartthrob Morgan Fairchild appeared in some of the most popular TV shows of the era, from 'Dallas' to 'Flamingo Road' and 'Falcon Crest.' She was born in 1950 and is 73 years old. 

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Lynda Carter -

The original Wonder Woman was born in 1951 and turned 72 in July 2023. In 2020, she joined forces with her successor, Gal Gadot, to appear in the blockbuster reboot 'Wonder Woman 1984.' 

Sources: (THR) (People) (TED)

See also: Wonder Woman: the legendary life of Lynda Carter

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