Suzanne Somers in 1981.Photo:Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
From stylish nights abroad to glamorous galas back home in Hollywood, April 1981 was star-studded from the start.At this time 43 years ago,Bonoand hisU2bandmates performed in Detroit on their first U.S. tour of many, andPrince Charleswas meeting children on a royal visit down in New Zealand.Jodie Fostermade the transition from child star to Ivy League freshman at Yale University, while fellow teen celebsBrooke ShieldsandLori Loughlinsteadily carried on in the showbiz spotlight. Over in L.A., a smileySuzanne Somerswaved to cameras after dining at a longtime celebrity hotspot.From Beverly Hills to the streets of Manhattan, travel back in time to see what the hottest stars of the decade were up to in April 1981.
From stylish nights abroad to glamorous galas back home in Hollywood, April 1981 was star-studded from the start.
At this time 43 years ago,Bonoand hisU2bandmates performed in Detroit on their first U.S. tour of many, andPrince Charleswas meeting children on a royal visit down in New Zealand.Jodie Fostermade the transition from child star to Ivy League freshman at Yale University, while fellow teen celebsBrooke ShieldsandLori Loughlinsteadily carried on in the showbiz spotlight. Over in L.A., a smileySuzanne Somerswaved to cameras after dining at a longtime celebrity hotspot.
From Beverly Hills to the streets of Manhattan, travel back in time to see what the hottest stars of the decade were up to in April 1981.
01of 20Dinner and a GlowSuzanne Somers.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettySuzanne Somerswas her bright, blonde self while dining out at longtime celebrity hotspot restaurant La Scala in Beverly Hills on April 9.
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Dinner and a Glow
Suzanne Somers.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Suzanne Somerswas her bright, blonde self while dining out at longtime celebrity hotspot restaurant La Scala in Beverly Hills on April 9.
02of 20Live on TourBono.Ross Marino/GettyBonoand hisU2bandmates took the stage in Detroit on April 18 during their first U.S. tour, the Boy Tour.
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Live on Tour
Bono.Ross Marino/Getty
Ross Marino/Getty
Bonoand hisU2bandmates took the stage in Detroit on April 18 during their first U.S. tour, the Boy Tour.
03of 20Royal VisitPrince Charles.Tim Graham Photo Library via GettyDuring a trip to New Zealand in early April,Prince Charleshopped onto a child’s bike to help teach Auckland kids about bike safety.
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Royal Visit
Prince Charles.Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty
Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty
During a trip to New Zealand in early April,Prince Charleshopped onto a child’s bike to help teach Auckland kids about bike safety.
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Higher Education
Jodie Foster.Getty
Getty
05of 20Love & MarriageGeorge Harrison and Olivia Harrison.Tom Wargacki/WireImage)GeorgeandOlivia Harrisonstepped out to attendRingo Starr’s wedding toBarbara Bachin London on April 27.
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Love & Marriage
George Harrison and Olivia Harrison.Tom Wargacki/WireImage)
Tom Wargacki/WireImage)
GeorgeandOlivia Harrisonstepped out to attendRingo Starr’s wedding toBarbara Bachin London on April 27.
06of 20Screen QueenBrooke Shields.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyBrooke Shieldslooked like the belle of the ball at just 15 years old while taping the NBC television specialBob Hope’s Spring Fling of Glamour and Comedyin Burbank, California, on April 5.
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Screen Queen
Brooke Shields.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Brooke Shieldslooked like the belle of the ball at just 15 years old while taping the NBC television specialBob Hope’s Spring Fling of Glamour and Comedyin Burbank, California, on April 5.
07of 20Hard-Knock HaircutAlbert Finney.Yvonne Hemsey/GettySeen in New York City on April 16,Albert Finneypulled a startled expression after getting his head shaved for his role as Daddy Oliver Warbucks in the ’80s adaption ofAnnie.
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Hard-Knock Haircut
Albert Finney.Yvonne Hemsey/Getty
Yvonne Hemsey/Getty
Seen in New York City on April 16,Albert Finneypulled a startled expression after getting his head shaved for his role as Daddy Oliver Warbucks in the ’80s adaption ofAnnie.
08of 20Paws UpAva Gardner and Charles Gray.Tom Wargacki/WireImageAva Gardnerand fellow actor Charles Gray got acquainted with a friendly corgi and its owner at Heathrow Airport in London on April 6.
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Paws Up
Ava Gardner and Charles Gray.Tom Wargacki/WireImage
Tom Wargacki/WireImage
Ava Gardnerand fellow actor Charles Gray got acquainted with a friendly corgi and its owner at Heathrow Airport in London on April 6.
09of 20Date NightSteven Bauer and Melanie Griffith.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyJust months before their wedding in September 1981,Steven BauerandMelanie Griffithstepped out for the 10th annual Filmex party in L.A. on April 2.
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Date Night
Steven Bauer and Melanie Griffith.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Just months before their wedding in September 1981,Steven BauerandMelanie Griffithstepped out for the 10th annual Filmex party in L.A. on April 2.
10of 20Cool KidsMark Arnold, Lori Loughlin and Allen Fawcett.Michael Ochs Archives/GettyMark Arnold,Lori Loughlinand Allen Fawcett — all of whom appeared on the soap operaThe Edge of Night— hung with a fourth friend during a night out in April.
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Cool Kids
Mark Arnold, Lori Loughlin and Allen Fawcett.Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
Mark Arnold,Lori Loughlinand Allen Fawcett — all of whom appeared on the soap operaThe Edge of Night— hung with a fourth friend during a night out in April.
11of 20Hard Work Paid OffAudrey Landers and Ed Bessell.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyDallasstarAudrey Landersand her date, Ed Bessell, celebrated another installment of the iconic soap at its season 4 wrap party in L.A. on April 11.
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Hard Work Paid Off
Audrey Landers and Ed Bessell.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
DallasstarAudrey Landersand her date, Ed Bessell, celebrated another installment of the iconic soap at its season 4 wrap party in L.A. on April 11.
12of 20Center StagePrince.Michael Ochs Archives/GettyWearing a mix of patterns and accessories,Princerocked out on stage during a performance in L.A. on April 1.
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Center Stage
Prince.Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
Wearing a mix of patterns and accessories,Princerocked out on stage during a performance in L.A. on April 1.
13of 20Saddled Up in StyleTanya Tucker.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyTanya Tuckerrocked a rodeo-inspired getup on April 8 at the Fashion Lifestyle Awards, which were held at the U.S. Cowboy Restaurant in L.A.
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Saddled Up in Style
Tanya Tucker.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Tanya Tuckerrocked a rodeo-inspired getup on April 8 at the Fashion Lifestyle Awards, which were held at the U.S. Cowboy Restaurant in L.A.
14of 20Getting Fresh AirAnne Lockhart.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyAnne Lockhart looked lovely in florals during a night out at the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills on April 8.
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Getting Fresh Air
Anne Lockhart.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Anne Lockhart looked lovely in florals during a night out at the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills on April 8.
15of 20Man of Many TalentsJohn Schneider.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyDukes of Hazzardstar and country singerJohn Schneiderpaid homage to the genre’s finest at the 16th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on April 30 in L.A.
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Man of Many Talents
John Schneider.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Dukes of Hazzardstar and country singerJohn Schneiderpaid homage to the genre’s finest at the 16th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on April 30 in L.A.
16of 20Celebrating Fellow StarsJacqueline Bisset and Hart Bochner.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyRich and FamouscostarsJacqueline BissetandHart Bochnerdolled up in black-tie attire for the American Film Institute’s lifetime achievement award salute to Fred Astaire on April 10 in L.A.
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Celebrating Fellow Stars
Jacqueline Bisset and Hart Bochner.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Rich and FamouscostarsJacqueline BissetandHart Bochnerdolled up in black-tie attire for the American Film Institute’s lifetime achievement award salute to Fred Astaire on April 10 in L.A.
17of 20Across the PondShirley MacLaine.Tom Wargacki/WireImageDressed to the nines,Shirley MacLainebrought fancy, frilly fashion to London on April 12.
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Across the Pond
Shirley MacLaine.Tom Wargacki/WireImage
Dressed to the nines,Shirley MacLainebrought fancy, frilly fashion to London on April 12.
18of 20Night to RememberHope Lange.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyHope Langeglittered in her gown as the American Film Institute honored Fred Astaire with a lifetime achievement award on April 10 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in L.A.
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Night to Remember
Hope Lange.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Hope Langeglittered in her gown as the American Film Institute honored Fred Astaire with a lifetime achievement award on April 10 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in L.A.
19of 20Model BehaviorBarbi Benton.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyBarbi Bentonmade a glamorous appearance at the Shrine Auditorium in L.A. to attend the Academy of Country Music Awards on April 30.
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Model Behavior
Barbi Benton.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Barbi Bentonmade a glamorous appearance at the Shrine Auditorium in L.A. to attend the Academy of Country Music Awards on April 30.
20of 20Heroes & VillainsTerence Stamp.Tom Wargacki/WireImageTerence Stampposed with a younger guest at the London premiere ofSuperman IIon April 9.
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Heroes & Villains
Terence Stamp.Tom Wargacki/WireImage
Terence Stampposed with a younger guest at the London premiere ofSuperman IIon April 9.
source: people.com
