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45 Female Celebs From The '80s Who Were So Hot, They Broke The Internet (Before The Internet Even Existed)

*prays to age as well as Michelle Pfeiffer did*

One of my all-time favourite activities is seeing what famous celebs looked like years ago. There's just something so mind-bending about seeing their transformations. So for a bit of nostalgia and fun, I thought I'd compile a ton of "then and now" photos of female celebs...specifically, from a decade that needs no introduction: the '80s.

You'll definitely recognize some of the ladies on this list, so get ready for some surprises. And you'll also have to tell me what you think afterward in the comments below.

They were gorgeous then, and they're gorgeous now! Ready to see some '80s beauties?

1. Here's Michelle Pfeiffer from Scarface in the '80s:

Person with wavy hair and a light top, smiling

And here she is today:

Person in a sleek black coat with long, wavy hair on a red carpet at a celebrity event

2. Here is Meg Ryan from When Harry Met Sally in the '80s:

A smiling person with short hair wearing a black top and white collar at a formal event

And here she is now:

Smiling woman with wavy hair and sleeveless embellished dress on a formal event backdrop

3. Here is Molly Ringwald from The Breakfast Club and Pretty In Pink in the '80s:

Person with curly hair wearing a semi-sheer dress with lace details, on a red carpet

And here she is now:

Person in a cozy shearling coat and turtleneck walking outdoors at night, decorated with festive lights in the background

4. Here is Kim Basinger from 9½ Weeks and Batman (1989) in the '80s:

Person with long hair, wearing a cardigan, poses casually on a terrace chair

And here she is now:

Person in a light blazer and white top at a 50th anniversary event

5. Here is Debra Winger from An Officer and a Gentleman and Terms of Endearment in the '80s:

A person in a vintage lace dress with a high collar and intricate patterns stands in front of a curtain background

And here she is now:

A man and woman stand together on a red carpet, each wearing glasses. The woman is in a casual outfit, while the man wears a dark suit

6. Here is Phoebe Cates from Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Paradise in the '80s:

Person smiling at an event, dressed in a striped shirt with a dark blazer, seated indoors. Candles are visible in the background

And here she is now:

Person in a floral-print dress with sheer sleeves at a CBS event, standing in front of a floral backdrop

7. Here is Stevie Nicks from the band Fleetwood Mac in the '80s:

Person with voluminous, curly hair wearing a lacy, sheer blouse, sitting in a relaxed pose by a leafy plant

And here she is now:

Person on stage with long wavy hair, wearing a black outfit, stands at microphone during an event. Text behind reads "Hall of Fame."

8. Here is Elizabeth Shue from The Karate Kid and Cocktail in the '80s:

Person smiling in a "Del Rio Wildcats" jersey with curly hair styled in pigtails, against a blurred background

And here she is now:

A woman with long, wavy hair smiles at the camera. She is wearing a sleeveless top with a simple pattern

9. Here is model Cindy Crawford in the '80s:

Person in elegant, sleeveless dress holding a champagne glass at an event, with notable hair volume and confident expression

And here she is now:

A woman on the red carpet in an elegant off-shoulder dress with long earrings, smiling at the camera

10. Here is Lea Thompson from the Back to the Future trilogy in the '80s:

A person with shoulder-length hair wears a blazer and bold, oversized clock-themed earrings, resting their chin on their hand, with a calm expression
Person in elegant attire with pearl necklace at a media event backdrop

11. Here is Heather Locklear from Melrose Place and Dynasty in the '80s:

Person with voluminous layered hairstyle, wearing a red blouse, smiling at the camera

And here she is now:

Person in striped off-shoulder blouse at "Live at the Orinda" event background

12. Here is Catherine Bach from The Dukes of Hazzard in the '80s:

Person poses against a plain background in a cherry-patterned blouse and blue jeans, smiling with hands on hips

And here she is now:

Person smiling at an event, wearing a black top and striped blazer with a layered necklace. Background shows a museum banner

13. Here is Heather Thomas from The Fall Guy and Zapped! in the '80s:

Person smiling, holding yellow and red balloons, wearing a light top

And here she is now:

Person in leopard-print dress smiling on the red carpet

14. Here is Nancy McKeon from The Facts of Life in the '80s:

Person with long, wavy hair smiles, wearing a black jacket over a white shirt

And here she is now:

Person in a black turtleneck and blazer at a celebrity event, smiling at the camera

15. Here is singer Diana Ross, known for "Endless Love" and "I'm Coming Out," in the '80s:

Person in elegant off-the-shoulder gown with intricate beadwork, posing against a plain backdrop

And here she is now:

Singer in sparkling top and statement earrings performs, holding a microphone with a joyful expression onstage

16. Here is Ally Sheedy from The Breakfast Club and WarGames in the '80s:

A woman in a sleeveless, bejeweled gown and large earrings smiles at a formal event

And here she is now:

Person on red carpet in a black suit and white shirt, wearing glasses and white sneakers, standing in front of Tribeca Festival backdrop

17. Here is Kelly McGillis from Top Gun in the '80s:

A person with short, styled hair sits in a chair, wearing a black cardigan over a white top, resting their head on their hand and looking at the camera

And here she is now:

A person with shoulder-length hair smiles broadly, wearing a black top, possibly at a media event

18. Here is Kelly LeBrock from The Woman in Red and Weird Science in the '80s:

Person with curly hair in a leather jacket over a white top, looking at the camera

And here she is now:

A woman in a stylish black hat and outfit smiles at the Visionary Ball 2023 event backdrop

19. Here is Jennifer Beals from Flashdance in the '80s:

Person smiling, wearing a dark jacket and white scarf, with curly hair and hoop earrings

And here she is now:

Woman in elegant off-shoulder dress sits on a talk show set, smiling, with a cityscape backdrop

20. Here is Geena Davis from Beetlejuice and Thelma & Louise in the '80s:

Person with curly hair smiles, wearing an argyle-patterned sweater over a white turtleneck, posing against a decorative chair in a studio setting

And here she is now:

Smiling woman in floral textured gown poses on red carpet, wearing drop earrings

21. Here is Diane Lane from The Outsiders in the '80s:

Person in elegant satin blouse smiling at an event, seated at a table with drinks in the foreground

And here she is now:

Celebrity posing on a red carpet, wearing an elegant long-sleeved gown with intricate detailing

22. Here is Christie Brinkley from National Lampoon's Vacation in the '80s:

Person in fashionable blazer with long hair, resting chin on hand at event

And here she is now:

Person smiling, wearing a striped top and jeans, standing in front of a promotional backdrop with text

23. Here is Jennifer Grey from Dirty Dancing and Ferris Bueller's Day Off in the '80s:

Person with curly hair in an off-shoulder dress with a wide belt stands on a red carpet

And here she is now:

Woman in floral, form-fitting dress at an event with a greenery and rose backdrop, posing confidently with a hand on her hip

24. Here is Goldie Hawn from Overboard in the '80s:

A couple poses on the red carpet. One wears a tuxedo, the other a strapless gown with gold details and large hoop earrings, both smiling

And here she is now:

Person in glam strapless gown and draped shawl, smiling on a red carpet at a celebrity event

25. Here is Jackée Harry from 227 in the '80s:

Person in a vibrant, strapless dress with ruffled top, standing and smiling at an event

And here she is now:

Person in a blue and black dress with a floral pattern, smiling at an event

26. Here is Jaclyn Smith from Charlie's Angels and The Night They Saved Christmas in the '80s:

Person wearing a loose, satin shirt with shoulder pads at a formal event. Other attendees in the background

And here she is now:

Person in a white suit with a patterned blouse posing on a red carpet. Background features logos and text

27. Here is Catherine Mary Stewart from Night of the Comet and Weekend at Bernie's in the '80s:

Person in 1980s fashion with curly hair and shell necklace against a plain backdrop, wearing an oversized white shirt

And here she is now:

Person on red carpet in elegant black outfit with sheer shawl, wearing a smile, hands on hips, posing in front of a branded backdrop

28. Here is singer Janet Jackson, known for "That's the Way Love Goes" and "State of the World," in the '80s:

Person seated at a table, wearing a dark jacket with curly hair, smiling at the camera. Indoor setting with people in the background

And here she is now:

Person with long hair in pigtails, wearing large hoop earrings, glasses, and a suit with a tie under a white blazer

29. Here is Rebecca De Mornay from Risky Business and Feds in the '80s:

Person in a stylish off-shoulder dress with large statement earrings on a red carpet backdrop
Woman in a floral patterned dress posing at a media event, with styled blonde hair and light makeup

30. Here is Jennifer Jason Leigh from Fast Times at Ridgemont High in the '80s:

Person in casual attire with a red sweater, holding a document envelope

And here she is now:

Person with long hair in a houndstooth dress and black cardigan, smiling at an event with a Variety backdrop

31. Here is Lysette Anthony from Krull and Ivanhoe in the '80s:

A person with short hair wearing a flowing blouse, looking directly at the camera with a soft expression

And here she is now:

Person in a strapless gown with gold earrings poses on a red carpet

32. Here is Lisa Bonet (AKA Lilakoi Moon, AKA Zoë Kravitz's mom) from The Cosby Show and A Different World in the '80s:

Person in elegant black sleeveless dress, posing indoors with a relaxed smile and curly hair styled up

And here she is now:

Person in a black outfit and large hat stands on a red carpet with a backdrop of green foliage

33. Here is Diane Franklin from The Last American Virgin and Better Off Dead in the '80s:

Person in vintage-style dress, large bow in curly hair, holding small clutch, smiles at an event

And here she is now:

Person holding an award, wearing a sequined gown, smiling at an event

34. Here is Bo Derek from Tarzan, the Ape Man and Bolero in the '80s:

Person with long hair wearing a necklace and a sweatshirt with "Jackson Hole" text, standing in front of a plain background

And here she is now:

A person in a flowing, patterned gown is on a red carpet at a film festival event, standing in front of a backdrop with numerous sponsor logos

35. Here is Betsy Russell from Private School and Tomboy in the '80s:

Person smiling outdoors in casual, sleeveless top holding sunglasses

And here she is now:

Person on a red carpet wearing a stylish sleeveless black leather dress, smiling at the camera

36. Here is Melanie Griffith from Working Girl and Body Double in the '80s:

Person with short, voluminous hairstyle and bold makeup, wearing a halter top and hoop earrings, looking directly at the camera

And here she is now:

Person in elegant, patterned dress with a gold necklace, standing indoors, smiling gently

37. Here is singer Joan Jett, known for "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" and "Bad Reputation," in the '80s:

Person in a striped V-neck top and layered necklaces, smiling indoors near potted plants

And here she is now:

A person in a black blazer and layered necklaces with a confident expression, at a celebrity event

38. Here is Daryl Hannah from Splash and Steel Magnolias in the '80s:

Person with long hair looking to the side, wearing a red jacket over a dark top

And here she is now:

Woman with long hair in a shiny blouse and a statement necklace holds a card labeled "Film Editing" at a celebrity event

39. Here is Deborah Foreman from Valley Girl and April Fool's Day in the '80s:

Celebrity smiling at the camera with short, wavy hair and drop earrings against a sunset backdrop

And here she is now:

Person smiling, with shoulder-length hair, wearing a black jacket and patterned top, making a peace sign gesture

40. Here is Nastassja Kinski from Paris, Texas and Tess in the '80s:

A person with long hair looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression

And here she is now:

A person poses on the red carpet in an off-the-shoulder dress, holding a fan with "Marcel Remus Real Estate" printed on it

41. Here is Ann Jillian from It's a Living and Mr. Mom in the '80s:

Person with a bob hairstyle and a blue velvet jacket, smiling against a plain background

And here she is now:

Person in elegant attire on the red carpet, smiling and adjusting stylish glasses. Background includes partial museum signage

42. Here is Sean Young from No Way Out and Blade Runner in the '80s:

Person with curly hair poses with hand on cheek, wearing a checkered patterned blouse, smiling warmly at the camera

And here she is now:

Person speaking into a microphone, wearing a dark suit with a bright top, sitting on a chair against a plain background

43. Here is Sissy Spacek from Carrie and Coal Miner's Daughter in the '80s:

Person holding a Golden Globe award, wearing an elegant black dress with a delicate necklace, smiling at an event

And here she is now:

Person smiling at an event, wearing glasses and an elegant black outfit, holding a sparkling clutch purse

44. Here is Debbie Allen from Fame and A Different World in the '80s:

A person in elegant eveningwear holding a trophy, standing against a patterned backdrop at an award event

And here she is now:

Person in elegant, off-the-shoulder gown and wide-brimmed hat at a formal event. They're holding a clutch and wearing dangling earrings

45. Here is The Go-Go's singer Belinda Carlisle, also known for "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" and "Our Lips Are Sealed," in the '80s:

Person posing with head on hands, wearing a denim jacket and looking at the camera with a confident expression
Person in a floral blouse and dark pants at a celebrity event, smiling for the camera

Who's your favourite bombshell from the '80s? Which celeb's transformation shocked you the most? Tell me all your thoughts in the comments below!

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