Some of the most beloved stars of the 1980s have barely aged in the last 40 years and still look almost exactly the same as they did four decades ago.
Everyone ages and that's a fact of life. But we don't all age the same way, with some trying to avoid it, some trying to embrace it, and others not really caring about it much.
There are those who are also envied by many: the Hollywood stars who found a way to age like fine wine.
Particularly, some of the stars who appeared on our screens in the 1980s when they were just beginning their careers have managed to look equally fresh today.
It could be genetic, it could be with the help of cosmetic procedures, or maybe they drank from the (very delicious) fountain of youth.
All we can say is that there are some famous faces from the 1980s who have maintained their looks – if not the shoulder pads – and are just as good as they were in the 1980s as they are today…
Rob Lowe, 60
Rob Lowe first gained fame in 1985 with the release of the film St Elmo's Fire and has a younger generation of fans because of his appearance as Chris Traeger in Parks and recreation. The star is incredibly well preserved and turned 60 earlier this year.
Speaking about his youthful skin, Rob credited sleep, the Adkins diet and 33 years of sobriety.
Speaking of your podcast, Literally! With Rob Lowe, the actor said: 'I haven't had a drink in 33 years. That's a huge thing, even beyond recovery.
He added: “When you think about the calories and the bloating, you are missing out. This just makes sense. So this is very useful.
Patrick Stewart, 83
When the actor reprized his iconic role as Jean Luc Picard in Star Trek Picard fans were surprised to see that Sir Patrick Stewart looked almost the same as he did in the 1980s.
On the Graham Norton Show in 2017, he credited his unchanged appearance to “clean thoughts.”
He then said: 'I was born with this, thank you to my mother and father, they gave me beautiful skin and this physique!''
Kim Wilde, 63
Kim Wilde just announced a huge UK tour and fans were surprised to see how incredibly well she has aged. Speaking with The mirror a few years ago, the Kids In America hitmaker spoke humbly about growing old alongside her fans.
'I think my audience has grown with me, so there's a sense that we're all in this together, there's a joy in it. I'm loving singing my hits, I like how it brings so much happiness to my audience and I love how generous they are with me.
'They know I'm 61 – no one is faking anything; they leave me with warts and everything.
Tom Cruise, 61
It's fair to say that Tom Cruise, who first rose to fame with the 1983 film Risky Business and the 1986 action film Top Gun, has aged incredibly well over the past 40 years.
In 2012, when asked if he had had plastic surgery, Cruise told Playboy, “I haven't and I never would.”
According to Men's Health, the actor credits his very active lifestyle to his appearance. 'Sea kayaking, caving… fencing, treadmill, weight training… climbing, hiking… running… I do so many different activities,' he said.
Demi Moore, 61
Demi Moore first rose to fame on General Hospital in the early '80s. The star is now 61 years old, but she still looks eternal in a tiny bikini in jaw-dropping photos that she regularly posts on her social media.
On the Let's Talk Off Camera podcast the actress commented on her appearance saying: 'Skin is going and having her own show.'
'I have a friend who used to say, “Oh, that loose skin” and of course my arrogance said, “Yes…”. I had no connection with it. Now I'm realizing what she was talking about.
The star also “100% agreed” that women her age feel younger because of diet, exercise, modern medicine and fitness routines.
Meryl Streep, 74
Fans have stated on several occasions that Meryl Streep hasn't aged a day in four decades and still looks the same as she did in her 80s films like Sophie's Choice.
Meryl talked about her youthful appearance and said she tries never to touch her face, which means she avoids spreading bacteria from her hands to her skin.
In 2010 she also said that she would never resort to plastic surgery: 'To each his own. I really understand the heartbreak that comes with aging, especially for a woman, but I think people look funny when they freeze their faces.
Eddie Murphy, 63
Eddie Murphy, 63, is another Hollywood heavyweight who has barely aged over the years.
On an Apple TV+ episode of The Oprah Conversation, the star opened up about how he feels better than ever now that he's in his sixties.
“I feel great and optimistic and totally comfortable with Eddie,” he said, “I've always felt comfortable in my skin, but not like I do now.”
Bruce Willis, 69
Bruce Willis is another star who looks almost the same today as he did when he appeared in the 80s Die Hard film franchise. Before Bruce Willis' dementia diagnosis was revealed to the world in 2023, the star spoke about aging.
In 2013, the star told Everything Zoomer: 'No. I'm completely comfortable at this age. I know, from an intellectual point of view, that I am getting older.
'I see myself getting older. But I still don't feel older. I take care of myself most of the time, I try to eat well.'
Vanessa Williams, 61
Vanessa Williams, who was crowned Miss America in 1984, is another celebrity who It has barely aged over the years. The star said on The Jennifer Hudson Show in 2023 that she is much more relaxed in her older age.
Vanessa said: 'When I was Miss America at 20, my life completely changed, but it also gave me the biggest kick in the ass of my life, with life lessons.'
She added: '(At 60), you don't beat yourself up like we do when we're in our 20s and 30s, and I have to do this, and I have to be this and I have to please people.
“There's a sense of satisfaction and ease because you get older as you get older, and I'm embracing that and loving it.”
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