Stars Of The 80s: How Are They Looking Now?

Hair was bigger, shoulder pads were higher, and teeth were less white. Some of them still have a booming career while other stars' careers have shattered. Take a look back in time and see where these beloved 80s stars ended up.

No one can forget Phoebe Cates as the heartthrob of the 80s classic, Fast Times at Ridgemont High. After starring in this particular movie, Phoebe Cates decided to stop doing nude scenes. However, this didn't stop her from getting work. Cates also had notable roles in movies such as Gremlins (and its sequel), Bright Lights, Big City, and Heart of Dixie. Although she carried on starring in movies throughout the 90s, Cates eventually stopped acting, and for a good reason.

While auditioning for a role in Lawrence Kasdan's The Big Chill, Cates fell in love with actor Kevin Kline and even though there was a 16-year gap, they tied the knot in 1989. Cates decided to focus on being a full-time mom in 1994. She only did one other film in 2001 for her friend called The Anniversary Party. In 2005, Cates started her own Boutique on Madison Avenue called Blue Tree. She did lend her voice though to 2015's video game Lego Dimensions.

Kim Wilde took the music world by storm with her debut single "Kids in America" in 1981. It was actually suspected that foul play was the reason for the single's incredible success. Throughout the 80s, she had a string of top 10 hits and she has had a whopping 25 singles reach the top 40 of the UK charts. She received one of the ultimate honors in pop music when she was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Female Solo Artist.

Wilde's "Kids in America" has such a long-lasting impression on pop culture that it has often been used in projects that aim to pay homage to the 80s. It was used in the classic video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, which is set in a fictional world similar to that of Miami Vice. Kim currently hosts a radio show in the UK and she has also become a keen landscape gardener, even releasing a couple of books on her projects.