Big Names From The Past Blessed With Long Lives: Check Out What They’re Up To Today!

TrendingJuly 14, 2021

Tina Turner – 1939

Tina Turner’s initial success in the music scene happened when she collaborated with her then-husband, Ike Turner. They had hit singles like A Fool in Love and Proud Mary. After their divorce in 1978, she pursued a solo career in the ’80s and experienced even more success.

Her album titled Private Dancer reached multi-platinum, and she released massive hits like What’s Love Got to Do with It and Better Be Good to Me. Turner hasn’t released a new album since her 1999 album called Twenty Four Seven. In 2021, she got inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the second time.

Tina Louise – 1934

Those who loved watching TV in the ’60s would surely remember Tina Louise because she had a famous role in the series called Gilligan’s Island. She started building her acting portfolio in the ’50s, and her first notable part was in the 1958 movie titled God’s Little Acre. Her performance in the film won her the New Star of the Year award at the Golden Globe Awards.

It seems like Louise doesn’t want to be working long hours anymore because she slowed down in her acting career by the mid-2000s. She didn’t wholly retire yet, for she appeared in a movie called Tapestry in 2019.

Barbara Walters – 1929

Most of you know Barbara Walters for being a former broadcast journalist. She has superb interviewing skills, and some of her most memorable works were with programs like ABC Evening News, Today, and The View. She’s the first evening news show anchor of a network that’s a woman.

Walters takes pride in being the creator of The View, and she hosted the show for over a decade. She always knew how to dress well, and it looks like she continues to look fabulous at her current age of 91. She has been officially retired since 2014.

Tim Matheson – 1947

You might’ve first noticed actor Tim Matheson when he starred in National Lampoon’s Animal House. He then gained even more fame once he joined the cast of The West Wing. His performance in the series got him nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards.

Matheson didn’t only do on-screen work, for he also generated earnings from voice acting. He was the lead voice actor in the show called Jonny Quest. Today, he isn’t turning his back on his acting career yet, and his last acting performance was on an episode of This Is Us in 2021.

Ann Margret – 1941

Ann-Margret started making a name for herself in the acting scene during the ’60s. Some of her most memorable roles were in Carnal Knowledge, Viva Las Vegas, and Bye Bye Birdie. She even pursued singing, and people referred to her as the female counterpart of Elvis Presley.

It’s not hard to see why people loved the Sweden-born star because she’s a stunning woman, and aside from her talents, she had a superb fashion sense and a great personality. According to Ann-Margret’s IMDb page, she will make an appearance in an upcoming movie titled Queen Bees.