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Old 02-19-14, 06:54 AM
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Has any 80's actress aged as badly as Jenny Wright?




Jenny never became a household name, but she was the bright spot in several notable 80's films. I always liked her. She was absolutely mesmerizing in Near Dark. She was also really good in Out Of Bounds with Anthony Michael Hall. The World According to Garp, I, Madman, The Wild Life, St. Elmo's Fire, The Lawnmower Man...she always made the best of whatever role she was given.

Her last IMDB credit is from 1998. I wonder what she's been doing for the past 16 years?
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I remember hearing that she got heavily into drugs and alcohol. Adrian Passdar even made a comment about how he felt bad for her when someone asked him about Near Dark.
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Kelly McGillis from Top Gun. I saw her is Stake Land and didn't even recognize her. But hey, that's getting old for ya.
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Kathleen Turner kinda fell off a cliff...or ate one.
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Dana Plato?

I can't say with Jenny Wright what happened there, I guess some people just get old.

It's just odd to think there's only a 6 year difference between her and Jennifer Aniston, 4 years between her and Halle Berry.
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Would bang.
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Ellen Barkin hasn't aged well.
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Ellen Barkin hasn't aged well.
I think that's just a curse with people that have that look. Both Diaz and Berkin have aged pretty badly.
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What the hell happened to her in the last couple of years.
Here is a picture from not that long ago :

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I think that's just a curse with people that have that look. Both Diaz and Berkin have aged pretty badly.
she looks older than 59 but I liked Berkin in 'The New Normal'



Diaz without makeup though - eesh

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Diaz without makeup though - eesh
Yeesh. Diaz has hit her cougar phase though, official as of The Counselor.
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Phoebe Cates at 50
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Jennifer Jason Leigh



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^^^ that makes me sad.
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When I saw her in American Hustle I almost cried. I am ashamed to admit I used to be attracted to that.
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^^And on that note, Shelley Long...



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I would so fuck the fucking fuck out of Phoebe Cates.
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I wonder if this will replace the last Jenny Wright thread as the most bumped thread by newbies.
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Re: Has any 80's actress aged as badly as Jenny Wright?
Originally Posted by Giles

Diaz without makeup though - eesh




oh, and Phoebe Cates doesn't belong in this thread.
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oh, and Phoebe Cates doesn't belong in this thread.
I know she doesn't, I forgot to add this guy (sarcasm smiley).
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Kelly McGillis from Top Gun. I saw her is Stake Land and didn't even recognize her. But hey, that's getting old for ya.
I think a better haircut (and getting rid of the grey) would do wonders for her. Facially she's holding up pretty well (considering she's in her late 50's).



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^^^ that makes me sad.
Damn For a long time, she was one of those that just didn't seem to age. The Looks Wall is a cruel mistress.

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Kirstie "Fettuccine!" Alley



That's not really a fair "today" picture. When she has the weight under control, I think Kirstie Alley looks great for her age (63).

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I know she doesn't, I forgot to add this guy (sarcasm smiley).
Oh okay, good. I thought you were going to need a serious talking to!
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