Vintage Star Tracks: This Time in 1981, See Elizabeth Taylor with Brooke Shields and More Big Stars
Find out what the biggest stars of the '80s were up to with throwback photos from Hollywood's bygone era
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Elizabeth Taylor and Brooke Shields in July 1981Hollywood's biggest names were out and about at this time 43 years ago.
July 1981 saw Elizabeth Taylor in New York City to celebrate the release of Brooke Shields's latest film with the young actress. Summer concert season was well under way, with rockers from Iggy Pop to Chuck Berry taking the stage, and tennis champ John McEnroe even making a guest appearance with Carlos Santana. Meanwhile, Julie Andrews promoted a polarizing film in Toronto.
Take a trip back to the summer of 1981 to see what the hottest stars of the decade were up to.
In the Spotlight
Bob Dylan lost himself in a song while performing a July 8 concert in Stockholm.
Special Guest
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John McEnroe onstage with Carlos Santana in 1981Fresh off his big win at Wimbledon, tennis pro John McEnroe joined Santana frontman Carlos Santana onstage in New York City on July 8.
Family Outing
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Mary Tyler Moore with her parents in 1981Mary Tyler Moore took her parents, Marjorie and George, to a July 9 performance of the 1981 Broadway revival of A Taste of Honey at New York City's Century Theater.
Love Fest
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Kenny Rogers in 1981Kenny Rogers performed songs from his 1981 album Share Your Love at a July 10 show in Rosemont, Illinois.
With the Band
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Cyrinda Foxe, Steven Tyler and Jimmy Crespo in 1981Model and actress Cyrinda Foxe hung out with husband Steven Tyler and his Aerosmith bandmate Jimmy Crespo backstage at a July 10 Ted Nugent concert.
Ask Me Anything
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Julie Andrews in 1981Julie Andrews fielded questions about her polarizing 1981 comedy, S.O.B., at a July 11 press conference in Toronto.
Pop Star
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Iggy Pop in 1981Punk rock icon Iggy Pop's fifth album, Party, had been out for about a month when he took the stage at London's Rainbow Theatre on July 11.
Polo Act
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Prince Charles in 1981Prince Charles flashed a charming smile for the camera after playing a match with the Maple Leaf polo team at Smith's Lawn Polo Club in Windsor, England.
Sports Fans
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Lady Diana Spencer and Sarah Ferguson in 1981Lady Diana Spencer and Sarah Ferguson took in another polo match on July 12 at the Cowdray Park Polo Club.
Good Jeans
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Def Leppard in 1981The denim-clad members of Def Leppard — Joe Elliott, Rick Allen, Steve Clark, Pete Willis and Rick Savage — posed for a photo following the release of their second album, High 'n' Dry.
Shorts Story
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John Schneider in 1981Long before Paul Mescal made headlines with his short-shorts, Dukes of Hazzard star John Schneider showed off some leg while in New York City in July 1981.
Sweet Summer Child
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Jodie Foster in 1981An 18-year-old Jodie Foster's look had a bit of a Summer of Love vibe when she was photographed in July 1981.
Golden Girl
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Cher in 1981Cher shimmered in a slinky gold dress fit for a disco as she signed autographs for fans outside Regine's Night Club in New York City.
Stage Presence
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Chuck Berry in 1981Rock pioneer Chuck Berry kicked off his 1981 European tour with a July 10 performance in Vienna, Austria.
In the Edit
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Robert Duvall in 1981The Godfather star Robert Duvall posed for a photo in a New York City film editing suite.
Timeless Beauties
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Elizabeth Taylor and Brooke Shields in 1981Elizabeth Taylor and Brooke Shields had a close encounter at the premiere party for Shields's 1981 film Endless Love.
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