Vintage Star Tracks: This Time in 1981, See the British Royals, Wayne Gretzky, Olivia Newton-John & More

Find out what the biggest stars of the '80s were up to with throwback photos from Hollywood's bygone era

<p>Anwar Hussein/Getty</p> The British Royal Family in June 1981

Anwar Hussein/Getty

The British Royal Family in June 1981

Hollywood's biggest names were out and about at this time 43 years ago.

June 1981 was well underway, with stars making appearances at premieres, parties and other high-profile events. The British Royal Family gathered for one of the U.K.’s most time-honored traditions, while Olivia Newton-John and Victoria Principal were on hand to see Andy Gibb make his debut in The Pirates of Penzance. Elsewhere, Debbie Harry and Kurt Russell met up in New York City and Wayne Gretzky had a close encounter with a camel.

Travel back in time to see what the hottest stars of the decade were up to as summer 1981 kicked off.

Sweet Smell of Success

<p>Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty</p> Sophia Loren in 1981

Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Sophia Loren in 1981

Sophia Loren's signature scent picked up the award for Fragrance of the Year at the 1981 Fifi Fragrance Awards Gala in New York City.

Say Cheese!

<p>Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty</p> Jerry Lewis in 1981

Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Jerry Lewis in 1981

Jerry Lewis pointed his own camera at photographers while on the New York City set of The King of Comedy.

Folk Hero

<p>Paul Natkin/Getty</p> Bob Dylan in 1981

Paul Natkin/Getty

Bob Dylan in 1981

Bob Dylan played a June 10 gig at Chicago's Poplar Creek Music Theater.

Yo-Ho-Ho

<p>Barry King/WireImage</p> Victoria Principal and Andy Gibb in 1981

Barry King/WireImage

Victoria Principal and Andy Gibb in 1981

Dallas star Victoria Principal joined then-boyfriend Andy Gibb for opening night of the Los Angeles production of The Pirates of Penzance, in which Gibb starred as pirate apprentice Frederic.

We Are Magic

<p>Barry King/WireImage</p> Olivia Newton-John and Matt Lattanzi in 1981

Barry King/WireImage

Olivia Newton-John and Matt Lattanzi in 1981

Also at the L.A. opening of The Pirates of Penzance: a beaming Olivia Newton-John with Xanadu costar and future husband Matt Lattanzi.

Jazz Hot

<p>Ebet Roberts/Redferns/Getty</p> Isaac Hayes in 1981

Ebet Roberts/Redferns/Getty

Isaac Hayes in 1981

Isaac Hayes looked cooler-than-thou while posing for a June 11 photo.

Hump Day

<p>Dick Loek/Toronto Star via Getty</p> Wayne Gretzky and brother Brent in 1981

Dick Loek/Toronto Star via Getty

Wayne Gretzky and brother Brent in 1981

NHL pro Wayne Gretzky made a special appearance at Miami's Metro Zoo, taking a ride on Casey the Camel with little brother Brent.

'Indy' Film

<p>Paramount Pictures/Entertainment Pictures/Alamy</p> Harrison Ford in 1981

Paramount Pictures/Entertainment Pictures/Alamy

Harrison Ford in 1981

Raiders of the Lost Ark premiered in U.S. theaters on June 12, launching the Indiana Jones franchise with star Harrison Ford in one of his most iconic roles.

Regal Ride

<p>Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty</p> Queen Elizabeth II in 1981

Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty

Queen Elizabeth II in 1981

Queen Elizabeth II saddled up for the Trooping the Colour procession in London.

Eyes on the Sky

<p>Anwar Hussein/Getty</p> Lady Diana Spencer, Prince Charles, Prince Philip, Lord Nicholas Windsor and Queen Elizabeth II in 1981

Anwar Hussein/Getty

Lady Diana Spencer, Prince Charles, Prince Philip, Lord Nicholas Windsor and Queen Elizabeth II in 1981

Following the Trooping the Colour procession, Queen Elizabeth II joined Lady Diana Spencer, Prince Charles, Prince Philip and other members of the British Royal Family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch the Royal Air Force flypast.

Hold On to That Feelin'

<p>Larry Hulst/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty</p> Journey's Ross Valory and Steve Perry in 1981

Larry Hulst/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty

Journey's Ross Valory and Steve Perry in 1981

Journey bassist Ross Valory and frontman Steve Perry didn't stop during a June 14 performance at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds in Jackson, California.

Surprise Guest

<p>Joan Adlen/Getty</p> Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy in 1981

Joan Adlen/Getty

Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy in 1981

Motown Records founder Berry Gordy surprised singer Smokey Robinson live onstage during a June 15 concert at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.

Home Sweet Home

<p>Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty</p> Mick Jagger in 1981

Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Mick Jagger in 1981

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger was photographed returning to his New York City home after attending a June 16 performance by Jamaican musician Jimmy Cliff at the Ritz Club.

Lady in Waiting

<p>Anwar Hussein/WireImage</p> Lady Diana Spencer in 1981

Anwar Hussein/WireImage

Lady Diana Spencer in 1981

With a little over a month to go before her wedding to Prince Charles, Lady Diana Spencer already looked wary of photographers while attending a June 16 polo match at Windsor Great Park.

Down Under

<p>Peter John Moxham/Fairfax Media via Getty</p> Harry Belafonte in 1981

Peter John Moxham/Fairfax Media via Getty

Harry Belafonte in 1981

Harry Belafonte was photographed arriving in Sydney, Australia, on his 1981 concert tour.

Shady Fella

<p>Antony Matheus Linsen/Fairfax Media via Getty</p> Julio Iglesias in 1981

Antony Matheus Linsen/Fairfax Media via Getty

Julio Iglesias in 1981

Also in Sydney in June 1981: the ever-dashing Julio Iglesias.

Kidding Around

<p>ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty</p> Randy Hamilton and Brooke Shields in 1981

ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

Randy Hamilton and Brooke Shields in 1981

Actors Randy Hamilton and Brooke Shields got cozy for a photo during a taping of ABC's Kids Are People Too.

Only in New York

<p>Oscar Abolafia/TPLP/Getty</p> Debbie Harry and Kurt Russell in 1981

Oscar Abolafia/TPLP/Getty

Debbie Harry and Kurt Russell in 1981

Blondie's Debbie Harry and actor Kurt Russell met up at an event in New York City — about a month before he would try to get out of the Big Apple in Escape from New York.

Curly Top

<p>Nancy Barr / MediaPunch / Alamy</p> Dolly Parton in 1981

Nancy Barr / MediaPunch / Alamy

Dolly Parton in 1981

Dolly Parton has always taken the old adage "the higher the hair, the closer to God" seriously. Here she is sporting a very 1981 'do.

Practically Perfect

<p>Michael Daines/Daily Mirror/Mirrorpix/Getty</p> Julie Andrews in 1981

Michael Daines/Daily Mirror/Mirrorpix/Getty

Julie Andrews in 1981

The great Julie Andrews was photographed in the run-up to the July 1 release of her 1981 film S.O.B.

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