Vintage Star Tracks: This Time in 1981, See Cher Looking Glam, Plus Elton John, Barbara Eden, Cheech and Chong & More

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

<p>Harry Langdon/Getty</p> Cher in 1981

Harry Langdon/Getty

Cher in 1981

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

As May 1981 drew to a close, celebrities were ready for some summer fun. Cher, of course, looked as stunning as ever having just celebrated her 35th birthday, while Princess Anne had recently welcomed her daughter Zara. Elton John lounged poolside, Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong prepped for the release of their latest film and Barbara Eden stepped out for a West Hollywood party.

Travel back in time to see what the hottest stars of the decade were up to during the peak of spring in 1981.

Rainy Days

<p>Alamy</p> Anne Archer and Bill Wyman in 1981

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Anne Archer and Bill Wyman in 1981

Actress Anne Archer offered Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman shelter under her umbrella.

You Really Got Me

<p>Rob Verhorst/Redferns</p> Ray Davies of The Kinks in 1981

Rob Verhorst/Redferns

Ray Davies of The Kinks in 1981

The Kinks' frontman Ray Davies rocked the crowd at the Lochem Pop Festival in the Netherlands.

Graduation Day

<p>Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty</p> Grace Kelly, Prince Albert II, Princess Caroline and Prince Rainier in 1981

Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Grace Kelly, Prince Albert II, Princess Caroline and Prince Rainier in 1981

Grace Kelly, children Prince Albert II and Princess Catherine, and husband Prince Rainier III attended Albert's graduation from Amherst College in Massachusetts.

Party People

<p>Barry King/Alamy</p> Mark Harmon and Cristina Raines in 1981

Barry King/Alamy

Mark Harmon and Cristina Raines in 1981

Mark Harmon attended an NBC party at Chasen's in West Hollywood with his Flamingo Road costar Cristina Raines.

Make a Wish

<p>Barry King/Alamy</p> Barbara Eden in 1981

Barry King/Alamy

Barbara Eden in 1981

Also at the NBC part at Chasen's: I Dream of Jeannie icon Barbara Eden looking barely a day older than when she first popped out of that magic bottle.

Heating Up

<p>Ann Dahl / NTB / Alamy</p> Stevie Wonder in 1981

Ann Dahl / NTB / Alamy

Stevie Wonder in 1981

With his 1981 album Hotter than July recently certified platinum in both the U.S. and U.K., Stevie Wonder played Norway's Drammenshallen arena.

Backstage Banter

<p>Getty</p> Shirley MacLaine, Sammy Davis Jr. and Lena Horne in 1981

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Shirley MacLaine, Sammy Davis Jr. and Lena Horne in 1981

Shirley MacLaine and Sammy Davis Jr. hobnobbed with Lena Horne on opening night of the singer's Broadway show Lena Horne: The Lady And Her Music.

'Rainbow' Connection

<p>Barry King/Alamy</p> Debbie Reynolds in 1981

Barry King/Alamy

Debbie Reynolds in 1981

Debbie Reynolds stopped by The Merv Griffin Show, where she chatted with the host and fellow guest Shelley Winters, and sang "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows."

Tender Moment

<p>Alamy</p> Pierce Brosnan and wife Cassandra Harris in 1981

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Pierce Brosnan and wife Cassandra Harris in 1981

Photographers snapped a pic of Pierce Brosnan embracing then-wife Cassandra Harris.

Photo Finish

<p>Mirrorpix/Getty</p> Queen Elizabeth II in 1981

Mirrorpix/Getty

Queen Elizabeth II in 1981

Famously a horse lover, Queen Elizabeth II snapped a photo at the Royal Windsor Horse Trials.

Baby on Board

<p>Bill Kennedy/Daily Mirror/Mirrorpix/Getty</p> Princess Anne in 1981

Bill Kennedy/Daily Mirror/Mirrorpix/Getty

Princess Anne in 1981

Princess Anne posed for photos with her newborn daughter Zara outside of London's St Mary's Hospital.

Sisterly Love

<p>Glasshouse Images/Shutterstock</p> The Mandrell Sisters in 1981

Glasshouse Images/Shutterstock

The Mandrell Sisters in 1981

Country singer Barbara Mandrell sparkled alongside sisters Louise Mandrell and Irlene Mandrell on their NBC variety show Barbara Mandrell & the Mandrell Sisters.

Grand Slam

<p>ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty</p> Louis Gossett Jr. in 1981's 'Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy 'Satchel' Paige'

ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

Louis Gossett Jr. in 1981's 'Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy 'Satchel' Paige'

In character as famed ballplayer Satchel Paige, Louis Gossett Jr. smiled in the dugout on the set of ABC's TV movie Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy 'Satchel' Paige.

Hollywood Royalty

<p>Lee Salem/WWD/Penske Media via Getty</p> Gregory Peck and Liza Minnelli in 1981

Lee Salem/WWD/Penske Media via Getty

Gregory Peck and Liza Minnelli in 1981

Gregory Peck and Liza Minnelli looked chummy at a party at Liza's dad Vincente Minnelli's L.A. home.

Jail Birds

<p>ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty</p> Al Molinaro and Henry Winkler on 'Happy Days' in 1981

ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

Al Molinaro and Henry Winkler on 'Happy Days' in 1981

Their characters may have ended up behind bars, but Al Molinaro and Henry Winkler were all smiles on the set of ABC's Happy Days.

Pool Boy

<p>Images Press/Getty</p> Elton John in 1981

Images Press/Getty

Elton John in 1981

Elton John posed for a poolside photo around the time of the release of his 15th studio album, The Fox.

Dapper Don

<p>APS-Medias/ABACA/Shutterstock</p> Donald Sutherland in 1981

APS-Medias/ABACA/Shutterstock

Donald Sutherland in 1981

Ahead of the release of his 1981 spy film Eye of the Needle, Donald Sutherland was in France for the 34th Cannes Film Festival looking particularly dapper.

Glam Shot

<p>Harry Langdon/Getty</p> Cher in 1981

Harry Langdon/Getty

Cher in 1981

After celebrating her 35th birthday earlier in May, Cher looked characteristically fabulous as she prepared for the premiere of her concert residency at the Sahara Reno Opera House Theatre in Nevada.

'Cary' On

<p>Mike Hollist/ANL/Shutterstock </p> Cary Grant and wife Barbara Harris in 1981

Mike Hollist/ANL/Shutterstock

Cary Grant and wife Barbara Harris in 1981

Newlyweds Cary Grant and Barbara Harris arrived at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London looking very much still in honeymoon mode.

Dream Boys

<p>Michael Ochs Archives/Getty</p> Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong in 1981's 'Cheech and Chong's Nice Dreams'

Michael Ochs Archives/Getty

Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong in 1981's 'Cheech and Chong's Nice Dreams'

Comic duo Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong starred in their bawdy third feature film Nice Dreams.

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