Barbi Benton

Known in the ‘70s for: Staying by Hugh Hefner’s side as his girlfriend
Model and actress Barbi Benton made her first appearance on the cover of Playboy magazine in the latter half of the ‘60s after she first encountered Hugh Hefner on the set of his reality TV show Playboy After Dark. She was never considered a Playmate herself, but she instead takes credit for being recognized with the more respected honor of being called Hef’s Main Squeeze, holding the reputable distinction for seven illustrious years. She was a highly sought-after actress for TV who often portrayed her cheerful personality on several TV shows like The Tonight Show, Hollywood Squares, and Hee Haw.

Diana Ross

Known in the ‘70s for: Pursuing a solo career in the ‘70s with great success after her departure from the ‘60s group The Supremes
Beyonce’s claim to fame shortly after she left Destiny’s Child soared higher than our student loans ever did in the past, but before this, the story of someone finding success solo was Diana Ross’. Ross was once a member of the popular female band The Supremes, but she would eventually leave them in 1970 and head on to release the chart-topping hit single “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”, which appeared in her self-titled debut album. She would also start a career in the film industry by portraying the role of Billie Holiday in the film Lady Sings the Blues (1972) where she later got a Golden Globe.

Charlotte Rampling

Known in the ‘70s for: Portraying the role of Helen Grayle in the film Farewell, My Lovely (1975)
UK-born Charlotte Rampling had already earned her A-list celebrity status in Europe sometime before she was similarly recognized in the US by the time the ‘70s rolled around. She made her mark on the hearts and minds of American viewers with her captivating performance in the 1975 thriller Farewell, My Lovely, and the remake of the 1944 film Murder, My Sweet. Her prosperous showbiz career spanning roughly forty years was marked by several nominations and accolades, as well as clever investment planning. Rampling’s long life in the industry and equally gorgeous beauty easily distinguish her as one of the decade’s most attractive women.

Goldie Hawn

Known in the ‘70s for: Playing a lead role in the comedy films There’s a Girl in My Soup (1970) and Butterflies Are Free (1972)
Both past and present fans of Hollywood starlet Goldie Hawn tend to forget just how immensely popular the actress was back in the ‘70s. She played the lead role in several comedy films throughout the decade after bagging an Academy Award back in 1969, and her acting prowess shone bright enough to be granted credit for the TV comedy shows Pure Goldie and The Goldie Hawn Special which both bore her name. Throughout her career during that decade, she was able to work alongside other comedy stars as well as the Harlem Globetrotters, with which she got an Emmy nomination.

Olivia Newton-John

Known in the ‘70s for: Portraying the role of Sandy Olsson in the movie musical Grease (1978)
Celebrity Olivia Newton-John was quite the force to be reckoned with back in the ‘70s, scoring as high on the pop, adult contemporary, and country music charts just like a great credit score. Several country artists though have since expressed some degree of disdain over the fact that this UK-born Australian performer could even perform on the same level as pure country divas Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton. Newton-John succeeded despite the scorn of her contemporaries, bagging herself a Grammy award for Best Female Country Vocal and an Academy of Country Music award for Most Promising Female Vocalist back in 1973.

Candice Bergen

Known in the ‘70s for: Playing a lead role in the films Carnal Knowledge (1971) and Starting Over (1979)
The ‘70s saw Hollywood celebrity Candice Bergen set herself up as one of its best actresses, and she credits this distinction to her performance in the film The Sand Pebbles which earned itself an Academy Award nomination. Much of her legacy was set in the ‘70s and was filled with captivating performances that got her nominated several times for a couple of Academy Awards and Golden Globe awards. Her skills aren’t only limited to the film industry as she got to star in the American sitcom Murphy Brown and was even the first woman to appear as a host on the variety show Saturday Night Live.

Jaclyn Smith

Known in the ‘70s for: Portraying the role of Kelly Garrett on the TV show Charlie’s Angels
Starring alongside fellow actresses and Hollywood starlets Farrah Fawcett and Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith’s sultry but fierce performance in the sensuous (and often remade) crime drama series Charlie’s Angels gave her a place in the history of pop culture as a sex symbol. When she is not in front of the camera fighting crime in bell-bottom pants, the brunette bombshell was known back in the ‘70s for being made-for-TV film royalty, playing the lead in some TV films like The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper (1976), The Users (1978), and Nightkill (1980), to which she credits her Golden Globe nomination.

Barbara Bach

Known in the ‘70s for: Portraying the role of Bond girl Anya Amasova in the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
Dark-haired goddess Barbara Bach portrayed the clever Russian spy Anya Amasova in the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me, and her agent codename Agent XXX was a sure no-brainer for her. The provocative role granted her a spot in the history of pop culture as a global sex symbol, just as life-changing as when electricity was first introduced to the world. Outside the film, Bach made appearances in the pages of Playboy magazine a couple of times, and Bond’s wish that she step out of her own wet clothes was finally fulfilled at the conclusion of the film.

Lauren Hutton

Known in the ‘70s for: Her prolific modeling career, having appeared on the cover of Vogue magazine for a staggering 27 times
Lauren Hutton had an incredibly lucrative career as a top model and a much less glamorous reputation in the world of acting as an adequate performer (she did attract positive reviews for her performance in the 1974 film The Gambler, though). Her teeth easily set her apart from other beauties of the decade, particularly the huge gap between her two front teeth. The gap-toothed look isn’t for everyone, but it works on Hutton. Those who don’t find her as pretty as we do better find a lawyer because we will have this argument settled once and for all, especially you, Mr. Letterman.

Suzanne Somers

Known in the ‘70s for: Portraying the role of Chrissy on the TV sitcom Three’s Company
California beach babe Suzanne Somers took on several small roles around Hollywood either as an extra or as a guest before she finally scored the part of Chrissy on the TV sitcom Three’s Company, launching her soon prolific career as high as our student loans can ever go. This actress was the TV industry’s favorite ditzy blonde and even the show’s most defining character during her run on it from 1977 to 1981. She soon left the show after the show’s network ABC refused to pay her as much as her male sitcom contemporaries Alan Alda and Carroll O’Connor.