Remember These Gorgeous 70s Stars? You Should See Them Now

This article appeared in thefashionball.com and has been published here with permission.

For those who lived through it, most will agree that there was no decade quite like the '70s. This was a time of rapid change, in virtually every aspect of life. Film, television, and music saw a vast array of talent burst onto the scene. Huge hits such as Star Wars, Rocky, and Jaws crushed at the box office. However, the question that’s on everyone lips is the following: where are these stars now and what are they doing today? Join us as we explore some of the most iconic '70s stars and reveal where they are today.

Barbi Benton - Then

Barbi Benton began her career as model, earning herself spreads in Playboy magazine at the tender age of 18.

Before she was working for Playboy, Benton was better known as Barbara Klein, but when she began dating Playboy impressario, Hugh Hefner, who was nearly 30 years her senior, he took a disliking to Barbi's Semitic sounding name. It was Hugh who convinced Barbara to become Barbi.

Barbi Benton - Now

Benton moved on from modeling to become a well rounded performer. She managed to land herself roles in both film and television programs, but acting was not all Benton set out to conquer. Barbi was also a country music fan, with a love of singing, and found success with several albums of country music.

In the 1990s, Barbi found herself once again working for Playboy. Benton was also willing to head back to the Playboy mansion when E! produced a special focusing on Hugh Hefner's many romantic partners.

Kate Jackson - Then

In order to chase her dreams of acting, Kate Jackson ended up dropping out of the University of Mississippi and joined the American Academy of Dramatic Art. In 1971, she locked down her first role on the TV show Dark Shadows.

This was followed by a recurring role for four straight seasons on the show The Rookies. As the '70s went on, Jackson starred in a handful of movies and eventually hit the big time with 1975's Charlie's Angels.

Kate Jackson - Now

One interesting detail about Charlie's Angels was that it was actually Kate Jackson who was involved with the show's the name. Originally, the show was going to be called The Alleys Cats.

However, the producers were not happy with it and told Jackson. As a result, she looked around and saw a poster with three angels on it. As they say, the rest was history. Despite her successful career, Kate Jackson's romantic life was less so. With three marriages came three divorces.