Harrison Ford in 1981.Photo:Nancy Moran/Sygma via Getty
Nancy Moran/Sygma via Getty
Between Oscar night, press conferences and parties around town, the A-list was busy at this time 43 years ago.
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 March 1981.
01of 23Royal OccasionA young Princess Diana.Jayne Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Hulton Royals Collection/GettyShortly after her engagement to Prince Charles, soon-to-be-princessLady Diana Spencervisited the English town of Cheltenham in a naval-inspired suit on March 27.
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Royal Occasion
A young Princess Diana.Jayne Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Hulton Royals Collection/Getty
Jayne Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Hulton Royals Collection/Getty
Shortly after her engagement to Prince Charles, soon-to-be-princessLady Diana Spencervisited the English town of Cheltenham in a naval-inspired suit on March 27.
02of 23Cool KidsA young Brooke Shields and Michael Jackson.Ron Galella Collection via GettyA 15-year-oldBrooke Shieldsposed withMichael Jackson, then 23, at the 1981 Oscars.
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Cool Kids
A young Brooke Shields and Michael Jackson.Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Ron Galella Collection via Getty
A 15-year-oldBrooke Shieldsposed withMichael Jackson, then 23, at the 1981 Oscars.
03of 23Man with a TanA young Harrison Ford.Nancy Moran/Sygma via GettyWearing just his minimalistic swimsuit,Harrison Fordlounged poolside on March 10, a sunny day in Los Angeles.
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Man with a Tan
A young Harrison Ford.Nancy Moran/Sygma via Getty
Wearing just his minimalistic swimsuit,Harrison Fordlounged poolside on March 10, a sunny day in Los Angeles.
04of 23Starry Night OutA young Dolly Parton.Ron Galella Collection via GettyDolly Partonlooked dazzling in a studded black gown at the 53rd Academy Awards on March 31, 1981, in Los Angeles.
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Starry Night Out
A young Dolly Parton.Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Dolly Partonlooked dazzling in a studded black gown at the 53rd Academy Awards on March 31, 1981, in Los Angeles.
05of 23Big Hair, Bigger SmileA young Sigourney Weaver.Ron Galella Collection via GettySigourney Weaversmiled at the 1981 Oscars in L.A. on March 31, where she andNastassja Kinskipresented the award for Best Costume Design.
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Big Hair, Bigger Smile
A young Sigourney Weaver.Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Sigourney Weaversmiled at the 1981 Oscars in L.A. on March 31, where she andNastassja Kinskipresented the award for Best Costume Design.
06of 23Wild CoutureA young Elton John.Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/GettyElton Johnwas seen wearing a fuzzy wolf sweater outside of his hotel in Paris while abroad on March 27.
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Wild Couture
A young Elton John.Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/Getty
Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/Getty
Elton Johnwas seen wearing a fuzzy wolf sweater outside of his hotel in Paris while abroad on March 27.
07of 23Generations of StardomBarbara Stanwyck and a young John Travolta.Ron Galella Collection via GettyBarbara StanwyckandJohn Travoltahung out at former celebrity hotspot Chasen’s Restaurant in Beverly Hills on March 24.
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Generations of Stardom
Barbara Stanwyck and a young John Travolta.Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Barbara StanwyckandJohn Travoltahung out at former celebrity hotspot Chasen’s Restaurant in Beverly Hills on March 24.
08of 23Ready to RumbleA young Sylvester Stallone and Mr. T.Sylvester StalloneandMr. Tget up close and personal at a March 27 press conference forRocky IIIat the Los Angeles Sports Arena.
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Ready to Rumble
A young Sylvester Stallone and Mr. T.
Sylvester StalloneandMr. Tget up close and personal at a March 27 press conference forRocky IIIat the Los Angeles Sports Arena.
09of 23Jamming OutA young Prince.Richard E. Aaron/RedfernsPrincecontinued his Dirty Mind tour with a performance at the Ritz Carlton in New York City on March 21.
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Jamming Out
A young Prince.Richard E. Aaron/Redferns
Richard E. Aaron/Redferns
Princecontinued his Dirty Mind tour with a performance at the Ritz Carlton in New York City on March 21.
10of 23Golden MomentA young Goldie Hawn.Ron Galella Collection via GettyGoldie Hawntook home honors from the Publicists Guild of America Awards on March 27 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in L.A.
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Golden Moment
A young Goldie Hawn.Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Goldie Hawntook home honors from the Publicists Guild of America Awards on March 27 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in L.A.
11of 23Faux FightA young Muhammad Ali and Ron Galella.Ron Galella Collection via GettyMuhammad Aligoofed off at Chasen’s Restaurant in Beverly Hills, pretending to punch photographer Ron Galella during a night out on March 29.
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Faux Fight
A young Muhammad Ali and Ron Galella.Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Muhammad Aligoofed off at Chasen’s Restaurant in Beverly Hills, pretending to punch photographer Ron Galella during a night out on March 29.
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Dual Retrospective
A young Jamie Lee Curtis and Stacy Keach.Frank Edwards/Archive Photos/Getty
Frank Edwards/Archive Photos/Getty
13of 23In the Hot SeatA young Ed McMahon and Johnny Carson.Gene Arias/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyEd McMahonsat down with late-night legendJohnny Carsonfor an episode ofThe Tonight Showon March 18.
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In the Hot Seat
A young Ed McMahon and Johnny Carson.Gene Arias/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Gene Arias/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Ed McMahonsat down with late-night legendJohnny Carsonfor an episode ofThe Tonight Showon March 18.
14of 23All Out at the AfterpartyA young Angie Dickinso.Ron Galella Collection via GettyAngie Dickinsonwore a sparkling purple dress to Swifty Lazaar’s Academy Awads party at Bistro Gardens in Beverly Hills on March 31.
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All Out at the Afterparty
A young Angie Dickinso.Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Angie Dickinsonwore a sparkling purple dress to Swifty Lazaar’s Academy Awads party at Bistro Gardens in Beverly Hills on March 31.
15of 23On-Camera BondingA young Danny Devito and mom Julia Devito.ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyDanny DeVito’s mom, Julia DeVito, joined her son on the set ofTaxito film the episode “Louie’s Mother,” which aired on March 26.
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On-Camera Bonding
A young Danny Devito and mom Julia Devito.ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty
ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty
Danny DeVito’s mom, Julia DeVito, joined her son on the set ofTaxito film the episode “Louie’s Mother,” which aired on March 26.
16of 23Black Tie AttireA young Jane Seymour and Richard Pryor.ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyJane SeymourandRichard Pryorpresented the Best Film Editing category at the 53rd annual Academy Awards on March 31.
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Black Tie Attire
A young Jane Seymour and Richard Pryor.ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty
Jane SeymourandRichard Pryorpresented the Best Film Editing category at the 53rd annual Academy Awards on March 31.
17of 23Off-the-Shoulder StyleA young Diana Ross.Ron Galella Collection via GettyDiana Rosswowed in polka dots to the 53rd Academy Awards on March 31.
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Off-the-Shoulder Style
A young Diana Ross.Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Diana Rosswowed in polka dots to the 53rd Academy Awards on March 31.
18of 23Seat at the TableA young Alana Stewart, Rod Stewart and Jacqueline Bisset.ShutterstockAlanaandRod Stewartcaught up withJacqueline Bissetat Swifty Lazar’s 1981 Oscar party in L.A.
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Seat at the Table
A young Alana Stewart, Rod Stewart and Jacqueline Bisset.Shutterstock
Shutterstock
AlanaandRod Stewartcaught up withJacqueline Bissetat Swifty Lazar’s 1981 Oscar party in L.A.
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A young John Denver and George Burns.D’Amico /American Broadcasting Companies via Getty
D’Amico /American Broadcasting Companies via Getty
John DenverandGeorge Burnscostarred in the 1981 ABC specialJohn Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind.
20of 23Bandaged UpA young Erik Estrada.Ron Galella Collection via GettyDespite wearing a neck brace,Erik Estradastepped out on March 27 for the Easter Seals Black and White Ball honoring Pat Boone in N.Y.C.
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Bandaged Up
A young Erik Estrada.Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Despite wearing a neck brace,Erik Estradastepped out on March 27 for the Easter Seals Black and White Ball honoring Pat Boone in N.Y.C.
21of 23Top TitlesA young Robert De Niro and Sissy Spacek.Ron Galella Collection via GettyRobert De NiroandSissy Spacek— the 1981 Oscar winners for the Best Actor and Best Actress awards, respectively — posed with their prizes after the ceremony.
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Top Titles
A young Robert De Niro and Sissy Spacek.Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Robert De NiroandSissy Spacek— the 1981 Oscar winners for the Best Actor and Best Actress awards, respectively — posed with their prizes after the ceremony.
22of 23It GirlA young Britt Ekland.Ron Galella Collection via GettyBritt Eklandwore her hair in ringlets at an L.A. screening ofDark Eyeson March 23 at the Warner Beverly Theater.
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It Girl
A young Britt Ekland.Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Britt Eklandwore her hair in ringlets at an L.A. screening ofDark Eyeson March 23 at the Warner Beverly Theater.
23of 23Hollywood’s Highest HonorA young Robert Redford.Ron Galella Collection via GettyRobert Redfordnabbed his first Oscar for Best Director withOrdinary Peopleat the 1981 event at L.A.’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.
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Hollywood’s Highest Honor
A young Robert Redford.Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Robert Redfordnabbed his first Oscar for Best Director withOrdinary Peopleat the 1981 event at L.A.’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.
source: people.com
