These Were the Ladies who Defined the ’70s: Here’s What They Look Like Today

Susan went on to become one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation, winning an Academy Award for Dead Man Walking in 1995. Unlike many of her 70s peers, she’s never faded from public life—she’s constantly reinvented herself while staying bold, outspoken, and politically engaged.

Even now, she works steadily in film and television, and younger audiences know her from roles in shows like Ray Donovan and Feud. She’s admired not just for her talent but for her courage to speak her mind. Susan has evolved from a 70s sex symbol into a fierce cultural icon.