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

TrendingMarch 18, 2022

Victoria Principal – 1950

Victoria Principal found fame when she played the part of Pamela Barnes Ewing in the wildly popular series “Dallas.” Once she left the show in 1987, she settled into the production side of showbiz and launched Principal Productions. Her entrepreneurial spirit extended to establishing a collection of beauty products under the brand name Principal Skincare.

Her interest in all things beauty-related started in the ’80s, and in particular, Principal is passionate about natural therapies. In the years that she’s been involved in the business, she also had the honor of joining the Society of Cosmetic Chemists as a member. In 2019, she sold Principal Secret to business tycoon Guthy Renker.

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.

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.

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.

Roberta Flack – 1937

Roberta Flack is a talented singer who has been singing for decades, and the first hit she ever had was The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face. She notably collaborated with Donny Hathaway and had successful duets like The Closer I Get to You and Where Is The Love.

Flack also takes pride in being the first singer who took home the Grammy Award for Record of the Year two times in a row. Flack is still doing well at 84 years old, even if her health had hurdles in the past. She had a stroke at one point, but she eventually recovered.