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Here's How Dramatically Different 70 Years Old Looks On 48 Celebrities Over The Last 40 Years

Believe it or not, John Travolta turned 70 last month.

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The Wild Hogs actor celebrated his birthday with a trip to Brazil.

Looks like fun!

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Because this is what we do here, let's look at what 48 other celebrities looked like at 70...

1.Oprah at 70:

In 2024.

In 2024.

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2.Betty White at 70:

Betty White poses smiling in a buttoned pink blazer with lapels and matching earrings

In 1992.

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3.Sean Connery at 70:

Man with a medal, wearing a suit and frilled cravat, smiling at the camera

In 2000.

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4.Tim Allen at 70:

In 2024.

In 2024.

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5.Pierce Brosnan at 70:

Pierce Brosnan in a black velvet blazer and shirt at an event

In 2024.

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6.Catherine O'Hara at 70:

Woman in a painterly splattered suit with a bow tie blouse and embellished clutch posing on red carpet

In 2024.

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7.William Shatner at 70:

Man smiling in a formal olive suit poses for a photo at an event

In 2001.

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8.Meryl Streep at 70:

Meryl Streep at an event, smiling, wearing a blouse with ruffled collar and earrings

In 2019.

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9.Robert De Niro at 70:

Robert De Niro wearing a dark suit and tie at a film premiere

In 2013.

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10.Lucille Ball at 70:

Person in a fringed jacket with a structured handbag stepping out of a car

In 1981.

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11.Jane Fonda at 70:

Famous individual on the red carpet wearing a shimmering satin outfit with a V-neckline and smile

In 2007.

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12.Frank Sinatra at 70:

Frank Sinatra smiling, wearing a tuxedo in a crowded event

In 1985.

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13.Goldie Hawn at 70:

Goldie Hawn wearing a classic black blazer and pants, posing in front of a promotional backdrop

In 2015.

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14.Christie Brinkley at 70:

15.Julie Andrews at 70:

Woman in sparkling striped suit at event, smiling, holding clutch

In 2005.

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16.Raquel Welch at 70:

Woman in a red off-shoulder gown with decorative straps, smiling at a celebrity event

In 2000.

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17.Ronald Reagan at 70:

Man in a suit posing in front of an American flag

In 1981.

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18.Jack Nicholson at 70:

Man in pinstripe suit and red tie at event

In 2007.

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19.Harrison Ford at 70:

Person in a suit standing at a podium

In 2012.

Frederick M. Brown

20.Kathie Lee Gifford at 70:

Woman in a ruffled black dress smiling at an event, with movie posters in the background

In 2024.

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21.Elizabeth Taylor at 70:

Elizabeth Taylor in an embellished orange dress with statement jewelry

In 2002.

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22.Tom Selleck at 70:

Tom Selleck in a double-breasted suit and checkered shirt at an event

In 2015.

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23.Cyndi Lauper at 70:

Cyndi Lauper with short hair wearing a colorful blouse and denim jacket

In 2024.

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24.Jeff Goldblum at 70:

Man in a fringed blue jacket and hat smiling at a charity event

In 2023.

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25.Sting at 70:

Musician in a gray tee plays bass guitar on stage with band members in the background

In 2022.

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26.Martin Scorsese at 70:

Martin Scorsese in a black suit and bow tie on the red carpet

In 2012.

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27.Angela Lansbury at 70:

Angela Lansbury smiles in a beaded gown at an event

In 1985.

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28.Donald Trump at 70:

Donald Trump, wearing a suit, makes a gesture at a podium with a Christmas tree in the background

In 2016.

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29.Joe Biden at 70:

Joe Biden and Barack Obama standing, both in business suits with serious expressions

In 2012.

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30.Bette Davis at 70:

Elegant individual wearing a hat and glasses, styled in a striped outfit with a chain accessory
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31.Brigitte Bardot at 70:

Three individuals at an event, middle person wearing a dark jacket and scarf

In 2004.

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32.Sophia Loren at 70:

Sophia Loren poses on a red carpet, wearing an off-shoulder gown and necklace

In 2004.

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33.Cher at 70:

Cher in a black jacket and lace top attends an event

In 2016.

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34.Dolly Parton at 60:

Dolly Parton poses at an event in a black dress with gold accessories

In 2016.

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35.Paul Newman at 70:

Paul Newman in a classic tuxedo at a formal event

In 1995.

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36.Mary Tyler Moore at 70:

Woman smiling at event in black outfit with checkered neck detail

In 2006.

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37.Joan Rivers at 70:

Woman on red carpet wearing a black gown with extravagant gold feathered sleeves

In 2003.

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38.Clint Eastwood at 70:

Man in a suit with a tie at an event

In 2000.

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39.Morgan Freeman at 70:

Morgan Freeman in a white suit jacket and black bow tie at an event

In 2007.

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40.Christopher Walken at 70:

Man in black suit sitting, smiling on talk show set

In 2014.

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41.Patrick Stewart at 70:

Patrick Stewart wearing glasses and a black jacket at an event

In 2010.

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42.Ian McKellen at 70:

Sir Ian McKellen in a black coat and blue scarf, smiling at an event

In 2009.

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43.Mick Jagger at 70:

Mick Jagger onstage in a sparkling black jacket, blue shirt, holding a microphone

In 2014.

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44.Joan Collins at 70:

In 2004.

In 2004.

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45.Al Pacino at 70:

Al Pacino wearing a black suit, looking pensive

In 2010.

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46.Diana Ross at 70:

Performer in a sparkling green dress with flared sleeves, singing on stage

In 2015.

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47.Helen Mirren at 70:

Woman on red carpet in a long-sleeved red lace dress with a high neckline, holding a metallic clutch

In 2016.

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48.And lastly, Bruce Springsteen at 70:

Celebrity male sitting cross-legged in a talk show setting wearing a black shirt and jacket

In 2020.

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