Powerful Female Stars Who Ruled The 70’s

Published on 04/13/2020
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Marilu Henner

Marilu Henner had her first break when she landed a role in the musical cast of the original Broadway production of Grease. She got her first film role in Between the Lines, and her next role was in Bloodbrothers with Richard Gere, but it was when she played Elaine in Taxi that really got her noticed. Today she is also a producer, a radio host, and an author, as well as an advocate for healthy lifestyles including non-dairy diets and exercise. She has a rare condition called “Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory”, which she has spoken about publically, a condition that allows/burdens her to remember everything in precise detail.

Marilu Henner

Marilu Henner

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Carol Kane

Carol Kane gained critical acclaim for her role as Gitl in Hester Street in 1975, for which she was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award. She starred in many films since then such as Annie Hall, Addams Family Values, and The Princess Bride. Today everyone loves her for her role on The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt as Lillian.

Carol Kane

Carol Kane

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