Vintage StarTracks: This Week in 1981, See a Young Harrison Ford, Plus Princess Diana & More

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

<p>Nancy Moran/Sygma via Getty</p> A young Harrison Ford in 1981

Nancy Moran/Sygma via Getty

A young Harrison Ford in 1981

Between Oscar night, press conferences and parties around town, the A-list was busy in at this time 43 years ago.

In March 1981, actors like Robert De Niro and Sissy Spacek took home Academy Awards and celebrated theirs wins at afterparties around Los Angeles. On TV, viewers could see Ed McMahon chatting with then-host Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show, or they could tune into an episode of Taxi featuring a cameo appearance by Danny DeVito's mom. Across the ocean, a newly engaged Princess Diana — then Lady Diana Spencer — toured the U.K., and Elton John dressed up for a night out in Paris.

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.

Royal Occasion

<p>Jayne Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Hulton Royals Collection/Getty</p> A young Princess Diana

Jayne Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Hulton Royals Collection/Getty

A young Princess Diana

Shortly after her engagement to Prince Charles, soon-to-be-princess Lady Diana Spencer visited the English town of Cheltenham in a naval-inspired suit on March 27.

Cool Kids

<p>Ron Galella Collection via Getty</p> A young Brooke Shields and Michael Jackson

Ron Galella Collection via Getty

A young Brooke Shields and Michael Jackson

A 15-year-old Brooke Shields posed with Michael Jackson, then 23, at the 1981 Oscars.

Man with a Tan

<p>Nancy Moran/Sygma via Getty</p> A young Harrison Ford

Nancy Moran/Sygma via Getty

A young Harrison Ford

Wearing just his minimalistic swimsuit, Harrison Ford lounged poolside on March 10, a sunny day in Los Angeles.

Starry Night Out

<p>Ron Galella Collection via Getty</p> A young Dolly Parton

Ron Galella Collection via Getty

A young Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton looked dazzling in a studded black gown at the 53rd Academy Awards on March 31, 1981, in Los Angeles.

Big Hair, Bigger Smile

<p>Ron Galella Collection via Getty</p> A young Sigourney Weaver

Ron Galella Collection via Getty

A young Sigourney Weaver

Sigourney Weaver smiled at the 1981 Oscars in L.A. on March 31, where she and Nastassja Kinski presented the award for Best Costume Design.

Wild Couture

<p>Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/Getty</p> A young Elton John

Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/Getty

A young Elton John

Elton John was seen wearing a fuzzy wolf sweater outside of his hotel in Paris while abroad on March 27.

Generations of Stardom

<p>Ron Galella Collection via Getty</p> Barbara Stanwyck and a young John Travolta

Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Barbara Stanwyck and a young John Travolta

Barbara Stanwyck and John Travolta hung out at former celebrity hotspot Chasen's Restaurant in Beverly Hills on March 24.

Ready to Rumble

A young Sylvester Stallone and Mr. T
A young Sylvester Stallone and Mr. T

Sylvester Stallone and Mr. T get up close and personal at a March 27 press conference for Rocky III at the Los Angeles Sports Arena.

Jamming Out

<p>Richard E. Aaron/Redferns</p> A young Prince

Richard E. Aaron/Redferns

A young Prince

Prince continued his Dirty Mind tour with a performance at the Ritz Carlton in New York City on March 21.

Golden Moment

<p>Ron Galella Collection via Getty</p> A young Goldie Hawn

Ron Galella Collection via Getty

A young Goldie Hawn

Goldie Hawn took home honors from the Publicists Guild of America Awards on March 27 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in L.A.

Faux Fight

<p>Ron Galella Collection via Getty</p> A young Muhammad Ali and Ron Galella

Ron Galella Collection via Getty

A young Muhammad Ali and Ron Galella

Muhammad Ali goofed off at Chasen's Restaurant in Beverly Hills, pretending to punch photographer Ron Galella during a night out on March 29.

Dual Retrospective

<p>Frank Edwards/Archive Photos/Getty</p> A young Jamie Lee Curtis and Stacy Keach

Frank Edwards/Archive Photos/Getty

A young Jamie Lee Curtis and Stacy Keach

Road Games costars Jamie Lee Curtis and Stacy Keach reviewed their careers at a brunch hosted by the Hollywood Foreign Press in Los Angeles.

In the Hot Seat

<p>Gene Arias/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty</p> A young Ed McMahon and Johnny Carson

Gene Arias/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

A young Ed McMahon and Johnny Carson

Ed McMahon sat down with late-night legend Johnny Carson for an episode of The Tonight Show on March 18.

All Out at the Afterparty

<p>Ron Galella Collection via Getty</p> A young Angie Dickinso

Ron Galella Collection via Getty

A young Angie Dickinso

Angie Dickinson wore a sparkling purple dress to Swifty Lazaar's Academy Awads party at Bistro Gardens in Beverly Hills on March 31.

On-Camera Bonding

<p>ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty</p> A young Danny Devito and mom Julia Devito

ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

A young Danny Devito and mom Julia Devito

Danny DeVito's mom, Julia DeVito, joined her son on the set of Taxi to film the episode "Louie's Mother," which aired on March 26.

Black Tie Attire

<p>ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty</p> A young Jane Seymour and Richard Pryor

ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

A young Jane Seymour and Richard Pryor

Jane Seymour and Richard Pryor presented the Best Film Editing category at the 53rd annual Academy Awards on March 31.

Off-the-Shoulder Style

<p>Ron Galella Collection via Getty</p> A young Diana Ross

Ron Galella Collection via Getty

A young Diana Ross

Diana Ross wowed in polka dots to the 53rd Academy Awards on March 31.

Seat at the Table

<p>Shutterstock</p> A young Alana Stewart, Rod Stewart and Jacqueline Bisset

Shutterstock

A young Alana Stewart, Rod Stewart and Jacqueline Bisset

Alana and Rod Stewart caught up with Jacqueline Bisset at Swifty Lazar's 1981 Oscar party in L.A.

Titular Names

<p>D'Amico /American Broadcasting Companies via Getty</p> A young John Denver and George Burns

D'Amico /American Broadcasting Companies via Getty

A young John Denver and George Burns

John Denver and George Burns costarred in the 1981 ABC special John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind.

Bandaged Up

<p>Ron Galella Collection via Getty</p> A young Erik Estrada

Ron Galella Collection via Getty

A young Erik Estrada

Despite wearing a neck brace, Erik Estrada stepped out on March 27 for the Easter Seals Black and White Ball honoring Pat Boone in N.Y.C.

Top Titles

<p>Ron Galella Collection via Getty</p> A young Robert De Niro and Sissy Spacek

Ron Galella Collection via Getty

A young Robert De Niro and Sissy Spacek

Robert De Niro and Sissy Spacek — the 1981 Oscar winners for the Best Actor and Best Actress awards, respectively — posed with their prizes after the ceremony.

It Girl

<p>Ron Galella Collection via Getty</p> A young Britt Ekland

Ron Galella Collection via Getty

A young Britt Ekland

Britt Ekland wore her hair in ringlets at an L.A. screening of Dark Eyes on March 23 at the Warner Beverly Theater.

Hollywood's Highest Honor

<p>Ron Galella Collection via Getty</p> A young Robert Redford

Ron Galella Collection via Getty

A young Robert Redford

Robert Redford nabbed his first Oscar for Best Director with Ordinary People at the 1981 event at L.A.'s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

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