Dolly Parton (Born In 1946) – Hello, I’m Dolly

Dolly Parton rose to chart-topping status with the release of her 1967 debut “Hello, I’m Dolly.” Going into the ’90s, her albums didn’t perform as well, but she achieved commercial success once again in the 2000s. Parton has since sold over 100 million records, garnered 11 Grammy Awards, and launched Dolly Records.

Her artistry also includes acting with a list of credits in productions like “Magnolias,” “Rhinestone,” and “Joyful Noise.” She dropped “Big Dreams and Faded Jeans” in January 2022, which is one of the singles off of her 48th studio album “Run, Rose, Run.” It’s clear that quitting isn’t in Parton’s vocabulary, and that’s p[art of the reason Time magazine included her in their 2021 “Time 100” list.

Ali MacGraw (Born In 1939) – Love Story

Ali MacGraw carved a niche for herself in the show business with her portrayal in Goodbye Columbus, but with Love Story, she entered a league of her own. Her acting prowess along with her mesmerizing looks took her up the ladder of success and fame. Though she quit Hollywood sooner than we expected, she ruled the roost, being a top-notch actress in her time and has etched her name in our memories forever.

The stunning actress won the Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer for her role in the 1969 film Goodbye, Columbus. However, the 81-year-old is leading a relaxed life nowadays, and besides Ali being a yoga practitioner, she has released her video to help others practice it. Despite leaving the entertainment industry so early in life, MacGraw still has $6 million in her bank account and has kept bankruptcy at bay.

Julie Christie (Born In 1940) – Darling

While her career took speed on the small screen, Julie Christie shot to fame when she starred in the ’60s movie “Darling.” With an Oscar Award backing her talents, she had more roles extended her way but slowed down in the ’70s. She didn’t stay away from our screens for too long, and in 2017 she had an uncredited role as the narrator on “The Bookshop.”

Christie appears to have gone on an acting hiatus since her last on-screen role in the 2012 movie “The Company You Keep. She supports various causes related to protecting the environment, animal rights activism, and anti-nuclear movements. Her activism efforts involve partnerships with organizations like Action for ME and Reprieve.

Rachel Ward (Born In 1957) – The Thorn

Rachel Ward found her niche in the entertainment industry as an actress, TV director, and screenwriter. At the age of 16, she left school to pursue modeling and was featured in publications like Cosmopolitan and Vogue. Upon her move to the United States from London, she landed TV advertisement gigs and appeared in commercials for brands like Revlon.

Ward transitioned seamlessly into acting and is perhaps best known for sharing the screen with Richard Chamberlain “The Thorn.” She also starred opposite Steve Martin in “Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid” and Burt Reynolds in “Sharky’s Machine.” While she hasn’t picked up any recent acting gigs since lending her voice to the 2018 animation “Peter Rabbit,” Ward is still involved in the industry working as a director/writer.

Connie Stevens (Born In 1938) – Hawaiian Eye

“Young and Dangerous” was released in 1957, and it’s the film that launched Connie Stevens’s big-screen career. She soon landed the part of “Cricket” Blake in “Hawaiian Eye,” and it’s the role that cemented her place in showbiz. Stevens also dabbled in music and rose to the charts with “Sixteen Reasons,” which was a single she released in 1959.

On our screens, we last saw her in the 2019 movie “By the Rivers of Babylon,” and as a musician, she released “The Very Best of Connie Stevens” in 2012. Her efforts are now behind the scenes as a director/producer. Her two daughters, Joely Fisher and Tricia Leigh, followed in her footsteps, achieving an equal measure of success in showbiz.