20 Amazing Bodies of Iconic TV Drama Stars

Grab your Delorian and step back into the electric and vibrant era of the '80s, a time defined by big hair, bold fashion, and groundbreaking pop culture. In this iconic decade, female celebrities weren't just screen sirens and chart-toppers; they became emblems of health and beauty, inspiring millions. From Molly Ringwald's quintessential girl-next-door charm in "The Breakfast Club" to Gloria Estefan's pulsating Miami Sound Machine rhythms, these women dominated the decade. This feature spotlights 15 extraordinary '80s female celebrities, revealing their secrets to maintaining remarkable bodies and radiant health. It's a nostalgic journey through fitness tips, dietary habits, and wellness philosophies that echo the unique spirit of the '80s.

1. Molly Ringwald

Molly Ringwald starred in some of the ‘80s most popular movies, like The Breakfast Club. She shared some of her favorite skincare tips with The Irish Independent. “Now I’m on the hunt for the perfect sunscreen. It’s like the holy grail: finding one that works but doesn’t clog your skin. Right now, I really like this tinted one by Eve Lom. It doesn’t feel masky. I even wear it out at night."

2. Gloria Estefan

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Singer Gloria Estefan is a believer in balance when it comes to diet. She tells Parade, “I’m all about balance. In the 44 years that Emilio and I have been married, we’ve never opened a bottle of wine, just him and I, alone at home at dinner. I love wine, but it’s a social thing for us. So, if we go out and have a nice dinner, we absolutely will indulge. But if I can avoid the calories at home, I do. If I’m out with my family, we’re on vacation and I want to have dessert or eat some pasta, I will. I’m not so hard on myself because life is meant to be lived and enjoyed. I want to avoid any extreme that is going to make me have to cut anything out permanently from my life. So that’s the way I’ve lived.”

3. Michelle Pfeiffer

Actress Michelle Pfeiffer shared her approach to aging in an interview with People. She says that she doesn’t stress out about it. “I certainly see that I’ve changed,” she said. “I just try not to dwell on it. Aging happens to every single one of us. Once you accept that it unburdens you…All I really care about is that I'm able to age gracefully and that I don't ever look like a wax figure of myself.”

4. Heather Locklear

In the ‘80s, Heather Locklear starred in Dynasty. She shared some of her fitness secrets in an interview with Parade. "I do resistance training three times a week. That really helps with defying gravity and keeping things in place. I have light weights to do reps with both my arms and legs. I do cardio a couple times a week on the treadmill, with the music blasting. It's what gets me through."

5. Cindy Crawford

Supermodel Cindy Crawford shared her diet secrets with Allure. She says that she believes in having a small indulgence each day. "At the end of lunch, I always have a small piece of dark chocolate — it tells my body that I'm done with my meal. In my experience, if you're craving something and deny yourself, you wind up eating five other things, and then you eat the thing you're craving anyway.”

6. Brooke Shields

Brooke Shields is an actress and model, best known for modeling for Calvin Klein in 1980. She shared her skincare secrets in an interview with Glamour. “We don't really think of our skin as an organ, but it is the largest organ of the body,” she says. “So as I got older, I started enjoying the ritual or the idea that it's not a chore to take care of your skin…it's a privilege. It doesn't have to be 20 minutes. It can be seven minutes.”

7. Cyndi Lauper

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Cyndi Lauper is responsible for some of the ‘80s most memorable pop songs. She released “Time After Time” and “True Colors” in the decade. Lauper has psoriasis, and has had to change her diet for that reason. She opened up about this to Parade. “I used to eat what I wanted, but as my psoriasis got worse, I knew I couldn’t have spicy or fatty foods, alcohol or gluten that might cause flare-ups. I am trying to quit sugar, too. When I eat salad or something raw, I just feel better.”

8. Elle MacPherson

Elle MacPherson is one of the most successful models of all time. Her skin is amazing, and she makes sure to take care of it. She shared some of her tips with GetTheGloss, and says that hydration is one of her biggest secrets. “I drink three litres of water every day and start each morning with warm water, lemon and ginger, and two capsules of The Skin Elixir with water. I leave the jar of skin caps next to my toothbrush to remind me to take them. I take two teaspoons of The Super Elixir TM ️ greens in water in the morning too. Following this, I’ll spray Ion Skin Support mist each morning to reduce redness and skin damage and then spend 15 minutes in the sun to top up my vitamin D levels.”

9. Christie Brinkley

Christie Brinkley is one of the ‘80s most popular supermodels. She appeared in Billy Joel’s video for “Uptown Girl.” She revealed to New York Magazine that she has started avoiding diets. "I tried some pretty weird diets in the beginning,” Brinkley admits. “Everything from juice fasting to eating one kind of food at a time, to eating a grapefruit first before everything. The only thing that really lasts is a well-balanced diet."

10. Paula Abdul

Paula Abdul rose to prominence in the ‘80s, with hits like “Cold Hearted” and “Opposites Attract.” She shared her secrets for getting through long shows and rehearsals with People. “I do a lot of stretching,” she says. “When I’m with my trainer I’m doing Pilates, I’m doing a lot of back and core work. Even though I’m dancing all day I often do straight cardio just so that I’m conditioning my body. And after each performance I usually get in an ice-cold tub. It’s not fun! It shocks your body, but it helps with inflammation.”

11. Vanessa Williams

Vanessa Williams tells First For Women that she has a strong support system around her that she turns to. “As women, we are a community,” she says. “So don’t be afraid to ask for advice or help, and to look for a mentor. I’ve learned that there are many people who are willing to be teachers to help you along if you ask. On this Earth, we have setbacks, struggles and obstacles, but I think I’m here to learn how to keep moving ahead. You have to be able to say, ‘What is this experience teaching me?’ so you can move through it and move on in your life. Avoiding something or denying it won’t get you anywhere— but if you learn from it, you can find so much freedom on the other side.”

12. Linda Hamilton

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Linda Hamilton starred in the hit film Terminator. She also returned to the franchise, and talked about her process to InStyle. “Mackie Shilstone was my fantastic trainer. He’s a legend and crosses over into every sport. And he understands the body in motion. Peyton Manning has even trained with Shilstone to prepare for the Super Bowl. I got to work with him because Serena Williams was pregnant. It was a wonderful accident of timing. Yes, we lifted and pumped weight and cross-trained; there were Pilates, supplements, and a diet. I didn’t eat carbohydrates for a year and a half. But everything Shilstone did with me was in motion.”

13. Demi Moore

Demi Moore rose to prominence in the ‘80s. She appeared in films like St. Elmo’s Fire and About Last Night… and was a member of the Brat Pack. For Moore, wellness is a priority. “For me, well-being is a choice of living consciously with intention, being mindful and making choices that are memorable and meaningful,” she tells CNN. “It isn’t something I fit into my lifestyle; it’s just how I live my life.”

14. Sharon Stone

Sharon Stone starred in ‘80s films like Cold Steel and Above The Law. She became one of the decade’s sex symbols. Stone revealed in an interview with Vogue that she weight trains to stay in shape. “I do all my 'arm jazz' with these lead weights. Pushing upwards for 15 minutes with a lead weight in your hand makes a lot of difference. I have little arm strap-on weight bracelets too, and I put them on while I'm on my computer or at my desk and just leave them on all day because you'd be amazed how much working out you can do on your computer with a couple of pounds on your arms."

15. Daryl Hannah

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Daryl Hannah is an actress, best known for her role in the ‘80s film Splash. She is a vegetarian, and has started a blog about vegan junk food. “I grew up on junk food, and for me and millions of other Americans, it’s comfort food,” she tells Vegetarian Times. “I wanted to say those cravings can be satisfied with real food, food that grows in the ground or from trees. Treats can be good for you when made with whole, organic fruits and vegetables!”

Dive into the wellness routines that have kept your favorite '80s icons radiant and energetic through the decades. From Jane Fonda's balanced diet to Arnold Schwarzenegger's beloved Austrian pumpkin seed oil, discover the secrets behind the amazing bodies of these timeless stars. Whether it's adopting Madonna's varied workout regimen or embracing a skin-care routine like Michelle Pfeiffer's, this glimpse into their personal routines is a treasure trove of inspiration for your own health and beauty journey. Explore the habits that have nurtured the enduring glow of these legendary figures.

1. Jane Fonda

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Jane Fonda tells Vogue that she makes sure to eat a healthy diet. “I’m not rigid. I have cut way back on red meat. I've cut back on fish because fish supplies are dwindling. I eat vegetables. I eat salads. I eat fresh food. I'm just careful about what I eat. I don't eat a lot of sugar, except lately I have."

2. Cindy Crawford

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Cindy Crawford talked about her favorite healthy foods to ELLE. She says that she makes sure to eat a healthy breakfast. "It's really important to start the day out right. It's very easy to control what you eat for breakfast, for the most part, if you're home. If you start with a good foundations it sets you up well. I start out with a protein shake. That gets me through with very even energy."

3. Madonna

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Madonna works with trainer, Craig Smith, to help her stay in shape. Smith opened up about the Queen of Pop’s workout routine to Glamour. "Madonna does five to six workouts weekly that vary on a daily basis and focus on a variety of methods and training modalities," he said. "Her workouts include dance, resistance training, interval training, yoga, barre workouts, Pilates, aerobics, athletic conditioning, and circuit training."

4. Christie Brinkley

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Christie Brinkley shared some of her wellness secrets with Women’s Health. She says that she likes to garden and do landscaping. Brinkley also says that she does intentional movements when she works in the garden. "Sometimes I'll tell myself, ‘Okay I'm going to hold that leg in place while I'm bending down’, and then your leg starts to tremble.”

5. Brooke Shields

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Brooke Shields shared her favorite skincare products and tips with Glamour. She says that cleansing is important to her, and she has a favorite. “True Botanicals Ginger Turmeric Cleansing Balm, which dissolves everything. You don't have to use any soap. I mainly cleanse just at night. In the morning, I'll just throw water on my face and maybe do a face mask if I have time.”

6. Bo Derek

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Bo Derek is a big fan of swimming. She opened up about this in an interview with Women Fitness. “I’ve taken up Openwater Swimming with a girlfriend. We have vowed to each other that we will enter a 4-6k competition once a year in a pretty place. It's important for me to have a goal to train for.”

7. Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Arnold Schwarzenegger makes sure to eat healthy. He shares some of his favorite recipes and foods in his newsletter. "Pumpkin seed oil is a huge deal in Styria,” he wrote in one. “The state in Austria where I was born. And it is delicious.”

8. Sylvester Stallone

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Sylvester Stallone revealed on Instagram that he made some changes to his fitness routine. "I used to work out a lot with weights, and the cheque comes doing that. Your joints start to hurt, your back, knees - it just happens. Sometimes getting into that kind of s**t can kill you. So I've found a new way to work out. And it's one people can do from the comfort of their own homes, with only one piece of equipment that can fit in their pockets. For me, at my age, I've found the newest, hardest, toughest, most productive way [of working out] is bands.”

9. Dolph Lundgren

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Dolph Lundgren talked about how his workout routine has changed to Men’s Health. He says that he has become more flexible with fitness. “I have a plan in the evening what to do the next day,” he says. “But I adjust on how I feel. If I don’t feel like doing something, I won’t go.”

10. Vanessa Williams

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Vanessa Williams likes to eat and make low-calorie meals. She shared some of her favorites with First For Women. “My new kick is shredded zucchini that looks like spaghetti. With some good sauce and Parmesan cheese, you feel like you’re eating pasta — but you’re not…Breakfast burritos with salsa or oatmeal. Once a week, I’ll also do a roast chicken on top of arugula. Those always satisfy any cravings I have!”

11. Linda Hamilton

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Linda Hamilton is best known for her role as Sarah Connor in the Terminator franchise. When she returned to the role, she shared her training process with InStyle. “Mackie Shilstone was my fantastic trainer. He’s a legend and crosses over into every sport. And he understands the body in motion. Peyton Manning has even trained with Shilstone to prepare for the Super Bowl. I got to work with him because Serena Williams was pregnant. It was a wonderful accident of timing. Yes, we lifted and pumped weight and cross-trained; there were Pilates, supplements, and a diet. I didn’t eat carbohydrates for a year and a half. But everything Shilstone did with me was in motion.”

12. Mark Hamill

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Mark Hamill notably lost weight to return to the 2015 Star Wars movie, The Force Awakens. He shared the process with Vanity Fair. “You just cut out all the things you love," Hamill said. "Something as basic as bread and butter, which I used to start every meal with. Sugar. No more candy bars. No more stops at In-N-Out. It's really just a general awareness, because in the old days I'd go, 'Well, I'm not that hungry, but oh, here's a box of Wheat Thins,' and you don't put the Wheat Thins in the same category as Lay's potato chips, and yet I would sort of idly, absentmindedly eat these things while watching Turner Classic Movies, and 'Oh, I ate the whole box!’"

13. Tom Selleck

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Tom Selleck notably owns a 65-acre ranch. He tells GQ that this is how he stays fit. "I do not all, but a lot of, the grunt work. Clearing brush, planting trees. We've got about a hundred ancient oaks I planted. I've probably planted a thousand trees myself."

14. Bruce Springsteen

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In an interview on NPR’s Fresh Air, Bruce Springsteen talked about his songwriting process. “When I went to write, I just wrote about what was around me. It fired my imagination. It was - of course, was a colorful locale. The city was filled with characters and plenty of people at loose ends. And so it just became a very natural thing to write about. I didn't give it too much thought at the time. But I did think that it gave me a very individual identity in that if I was going to go out into the musical world on a national level, I was very interested in being connected to my home, my home state. There wasn't anyone else writing in this way about these things at that time. So it was something I did very - intentionally in the sense as creating a certain very, very specific and original identity.”

15. Sigourney Weaver

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Sigourney Weaver opened up about her wellness secrets with Stellar Magazine. She says that she eats a vegan and vegetarian diet. “My husband, daughter and I really try very hard to be at least vegetarian.” Weaver also shared her exercise secrets. “Working in this business makes me stay fit. Stamina is probably one of the most important things to have.

16. Cher

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Cher has amazing skin and she makes sure to take care of it. She shared her secrets with The Sunday Times. “I take care of it and get a facial once in a while but I am not religious about any of it,” she says. “I use Aveeno Ultra Calming Foaming Cleanser on my face because it’s for sensitive skin and I love it.”

17. Demi Moore

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Demi Moore shared some of her wellness secrets and products with CNN. She says that she likes to use a foam roller to recover from workouts. “As someone who loves to stay active, it’s so essential to show my muscles some love before and after exercise.” Moore also says that she loves the roller because, “It’s made for travel and so easy to take with me when I’m on the move!”

18. Lea Thompson

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19. Molly Ringwald

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Molly Ringwald shared some of her skincare secrets in an interview with the Irish Independent. “There are these things that come in vials and packets. The first one I use is a mist, and then I use a vitamin C serum. You actually get that in a vial and mix it yourself so it stays really strong and potent. The third is a hyaluronic acid, and the fourth is an oil elixir. These products saved my life. I was traveling all the time and staying in hotels and using their products. My skin was going crazy. Now I use this day and night."

20. Michelle Pfieffer

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Michelle Pfieffer shared some of her beauty secrets in an interview with New Beauty. “I tend to take a less-is-more approach to my skin care, and recently started using Stella McCartney’s new skin-care line. It’s a simple, clean and sustainable high-performance brand. My skin tends to be sensitive, so when I find a brand or product that agrees with me, I stick with it.”