Stars Of The 70s: Where Are They Now?

They have been inspirations to millions and yet, many are nowhere to be found these days. The 70s was a decade full of colorful personalities that put their unique stamp on pop culture. Where are your favorite 70s stars now?

Sally Field first hit the big time with her role in the 60s sitcom Gidget. Although the show was canceled after the first season, it put Field on the map and she was able to get work with ABC. She ended up getting a bit role in the show, The Flying Nun. Nevertheless, it took a whole decade before Field became a household name. It was her role in 1976's Sybil, which truly made her an acting tour-de-force, winning an Emmy Award for the role in 1977.

As a result of Field's breakout roles in the 70s, she found it extremely easy to nail down work in the future decades. Another one of her most iconic performances came when she starred alongside Burt Reynolds in Smokey and the Bandit. However, it was 1979's Norma Rae which most casual fans will remember her for. As a result, Hollywood hits such as Mrs. Doubtfire and Forrest Gump would follow. Her most recent notable role in the hit series Brothers and Sisters.

A native of Jackson Heights in Queens, New York, Susan Sarandon caught her first break as she attended a casting call with her then-husband Chris Sarandon. The role in Joe was not huge but helped her get her start. She then made appearances in the soap operas A World Apart and Search for Tomorrow. Sarandon would not get her first major film role until being cast as Janet Weiss in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The film is still a major cult classic.

In the 80s, Sarandon really began to flourish as a star. In 1981, she was nominated for her first Acadamy Award for her acting in Atlantic City (1980). It started the decade off right, and she would only build off that success at the tail end of the decade and into the 90s. She became a bankable star after playing Annie Savoy in Bull Durham. Between 1991 and 1995, Sarandon was nominated for four Oscars, winning in 1995 for Dead Man Walking. She is also known for her humanitarian work.