Twiggy, Born in 1949- The Boy Friend
Dame Lesley Lawson is widely known as Twiggy for her thin body structure. She is an English model, actress, and singer, considered beautiful with big eyes, long eyelashes, and short hair despite having an androgynous appearance. In 1966 Twiggy was named “The Face of 1966” by Daily Express, and following the same year, she was voted as British Woman of the Year.
Later in 1967, Twiggy was a successful model in France, Japan, and the U.S.A. for Vogue and The Tatler’s covers. Also, by 1971, her performance in Boy Friend, she took home two Golden Globe Awards. Currently, Twiggy and her husband, Leigh Lawson, reside in London.
Meredith Baxter, Born In 1947 – A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story
Make no mistake about it, Meredith Baxter may have semi-retired from acting, but she remains a force to be reckoned with in daytime TV! The actress became an overnight sensation and received multiple ‘Emmy’ nominations for her work with the world-renowned show, ‘Family,’ and has wowed audiences with incredible projects thereafter.
Baxter’s most recent work includes ‘Undateable John,’ where she played the role of Beatrice. For now, she enjoys doing her favorite hobbies alongside her wife, Nancy Locke. Life can’t get any better for Baxter for sure – we wish her nothing but the best!
Barbara Mandrell, Born in 1948 – Burning Rage
Music star Barbara Mandrell broke the mold as a country singer. Her career culminated in her being the first person to win the illustrious and coveted ‘CMA’ entertainer of the year award, not once, but two years in a row! A prodigious achievement held only by her.
Barbara stepped out of the limelight in 2000 and is still held in high regard by her former colleagues and peers. Although she says that she misses the spotlight, she made the right choice and has been spending quality time with her family ever since.
Ann-Margret, Born in 1941 – Viva Las Vegas
Actress, dancer, and singer Ann-Margret has featured in over 50 films. She was earlier known for her attractiveness, but her talent surpassed that image. She eventually earned Academy, Emmy, and Grammy Awards in recognition of her roles in movies and television. Her mainstream success came from her performance as Elvis Presley’s love interest in 1964s Viva Las Vegas.
In the 90s, Ann moved between TV and films, receiving her fourth Emmy nomination for the miniseries Queen. Her convincing performance as a feeble Iowa farm wife in Who Will Love My Children? Her elegance has seeped through the viewers, making her graceful looks win hearts.
Loni Anderson, Born in 1945- Cincinnati
Loni Anderson is a prominent face of Hollywood who is best known for her work in Cincinnati. For which she took home three Golden Globe Awards. Her film debut had a minor role in Nevada Smith in 1966. Also Anderson was seen in the sitcom Phyllis.
Anderson received multiple awards for her work as a comedian in the T.V. movie White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd. Anderson has been married four times and has two children. Loni’s parents were from World War II, who both smoked, and due to that, she witnessed the effects of C.O.P.D., a lung disease caused by smoking.
