HOT LADIES OF THE '80S

Pop sensation Tiffany turned 40 this month, making all of us '80s babies feel really old. To take some of the aging pain away, we thought it'd be fun to take a look at where some of the hottest '80s ladies are today. Enjoy wallowing in the wonderful neon nostalgia.

Justine Bateman

Then: Sexy sister on "Family Ties"

Now: She dabbed as a clothing designer and a writer, but Justine most often pops up as a TV guest star. Her most recent gig is the Web series "Easy to Assemble," for which she was nominated for a 2010 Streamy Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Web Series.

Kelly LeBrock

Then: Geek's dream come true in "Weird Science"

Now: In 2005, Kelly starred in VH1's "Celebrity Fit Club." She has three children with ex-husband Steven Seagal and is currently working on a movie called "Prep School."

Phoebe Cates

Then: Bikini-dropping fantasy in "Fast Times at Ridgemont High"

Now: Phoebe retired from acting in the mid-'90s to raise her children with hubby Kevin Kline. In 2005, she opened a boutique called Blue Tree on the Upper East Side of New York.

Lisa Bonet

Then: Rebellious daughter on "The Cosby Show"

Now: Lisa, who changed her name to Lilakoi Moon in the '90s, last acted in 2008 TV series, "Life on Mars." Now, she's a regular wife and mom. She and her hubby, actor Jason Momoa, have two children together, daughter Lola Iolani and son Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha, and Lisa has a daughter, Zoe Kravitz, with her ex-hubby Lenny Kravitz.

Mia Sara 

Then: School-skipping girlfriend in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"

Now: She acts here and there, like in the short-lived 2002 series "Birds of Prey," but for the most part, Mia's M.I.A. in Hollywood. She has two kids: son Dashiell with her ex-husband Jason Connery, son of Sean Connery, and daughter Amelia with her current beau Brian Henson, son of Muppet creator Jim Henson.

Bo Derek 

Then: Cornrowed queen in "10"

Now: Though she still acts periodically, like in 2002's "Master of Disguise," Bo spends most of her time working for environmental causes, taking care of her horses and canoodling with longtime boyfriend John Corbett.

Robin Givens

Then: High school sweetheart on "Head of the Class"

Now: Robin has had some legal trouble in recent years -- she was sued by the U.S. government for unpaid taxes in 2009 -- but she's still acting. In 2008, she appeared in Tyler Perry's "The Family That Preys," and earlier this year, she guest starred on an episode of "Chuck."

Susanna Hoffs

Then: Bangles babe

Now: Susanna was a driving force behind the Bangles' reunion in 2000. Since then, the band has released two albums: 2003's "Doll Revolution" and 2011's "Sweetheart of the Sun." For the past 16 years, Susanna has been married to director Jay Roach, with whom she has two sons.

Catherine Bach 
Then: Daisy Duke duchess on "Dukes of Hazzard"

Now: Catherine took a break from acting to launch a line of diamond jewelry in 2002 and be a stay-at-home mom to her two daughters, Sophia and Laurie. She made a big screen comeback in 2010's "You Again."

Jody Watley

Then: "Real Love"-able singer

Now: Jody hasn't slowed down her "Soul Train." She's been releasing albums nonstop and was given the Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007. She's currently putting the finishing touches on what will be her 10th studio album, titled "Chameleon."

jami Gertz

Then: Half vamp, full hottie in "The Lost Boys"

Now: Jami starred on the defunct-yet-syndicated TV series, "Still Standing." More recently, she starred in "Keeping Up With the Steins," had a recurring role as Marlo Klein on HBO's "Entourage" and guested on the "Modern Family" episode "Slow Down Your Neighbors."

Rebecca De Mornay 
Then: Heart-of-gold hooker in "Risky Business"

Now: Rebecca has worked pretty steadily since breaking onto the scene. Most recently, she's starred in "Flipped," "Wedding Crashers," and "Lords of Dogtown." She has two children from her former marriage to Patrick O'Neal, son of Ryan O'Neal.

Tawny Kitaen 

Then: Glam metal goddess

Now: Whitesnake's leggy video girl had made the VH1 celebreality rounds, starting with "The Surreal Life" in 2006 and then, after a cocaine bust, moving on to "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew" in 2008. More recently, she's made headlines for a DUI arrest in 2009

Pebbles 
Then: Hip-hop honey

Now: Now an ordained minister, Pebbles runs WOGCL Ministries "Women of God Changing Lives" Through Christ Ministries, which she started in 1998. In 2008, after a 13-year hiatus from music, "Sister Perri" released a gospel album titled "Prophetic Flows Vol. I & II."

Samantha Fox

Then: "Naughty Girl" in need of love

Now: While Samantha's last original album was 2005's "Angel with an Attitude," she's stayed in the public eye via British reality shows, like "Celebrity Wife Swap" and "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here." In 2009, Samantha announced that she and her manager-turned-girlfriend, Myra Stratton, plan to wed.

Meredith Salenger

Then: Corey Feldman's "Dream" girl

Now: After graduating from Harvard in 1992, this "Dream a Little Dream" star returned to Hollywood in movies like "Lake Placid" and "Race to Witch Mountain." In 2009, she went to law school and now works as a mediator in California.

Where Are They Now? TV Talk Show Hosts

They woke us up in the morning. They talked us to sleep at night. They entertained us in the middle of the day when nothing else was on. We find out where some of the more memorable TV talk show hosts are today and remember those we’ve lost.
Ricki Lake

Then: Lake starred in a John Waters movie before getting her own talk show in 1993. It went on to run for 11 seasons and inspired a recurring “Saturday Night Live” character.
Now: She produced a documentary about childbirth and was part of a recent talk-show host reunion.

Montel Williams

Then: The former Marine and Navy officer’s daytime talk show ran for 17 years and aired its final episode on May 16, 2008. One of his most popular guests was a controversial psychic.

Now: He was diagnosed with this disease in 1999 and started a healthy lifestyle program and is an advocate for medical marijuana.

Phil Donahue

Then: His daytime show still holds this record and was parodied on “Saturday Night Live.” A former presidential candidate and a famous atheist were two of his most frequent guests.
Now: Donahue has been married to this actress for 30 years. He is an outspoken critic of the war in Iraq and produced a documentary about a paralyzed veteran.

Geraldo Rivera

Then: Instances such as an infamous brawl and a Satanism special led to this nickname during Rivera’s 11 seasons on the air
Now: He has been knocked over by hurricanes, wrote a book about immigration and hosts his own show on Fox News.

Sally Jessy Raphael

Then: Raphael – known for her big red glasses – was the first female syndicated daytime talk-show host. Her final episode aired in 2002.
Now: She spends time on her New York farm and appeared on Oprah Winfrey’s talk-show host reunion show.

Morton Downey Jr.

Then: His fans were known by this nickname, and his shows were known for their shocking content. Some accused him of lying about an incident in San Francisco.
Now: The longtime smoker became an anti-smoking advocate before dying of lung cancer in 2001.

Dr. Ruth Westheimer

Then: The diminutive therapist gave her candid sex advice on her own shows after becoming famous for her visits on another late-night talk show.
Now: She plays a recurring character on a PBS children’s show and was named on an influential list in 2009.

Craig Kilborn

Then: The former “SportsCenter“ anchor was the original host of a long-running Comedy Central show, then moved on to the CBS late-night lineup.
Now: He showed up in a small part in a Will Ferrell comedy and had a short-lived talk show earlier this year.

Art Linkletter

Then: His daytime variety show was known for a popular segment involving kids and inspired a TV series 30 years later.
Now: He received a lifetime achievement award in 2003 and died earlier this year at the age of 97.

Dinah Shore

Then: The Emmy Award-winning singer/actress hosted several talk shows from the 1950s to the early 1990s and was linked to several famous men.
Now: An annual lesbian-themed event is named after the longtime supporter of women’s golf. She died of ovarian cancer in 1994.


Gary Collins

Then: Collins was a television and film actor before going on to host “Hour Magazine” and “The Home Show.” He also hosted a famous beauty pageant.
Now: He is still married to a former Miss America and has been in the news for his run-ins with the police.

Joan Rivers

Then: The comedian hosted a late-night talk show opposite her longtime mentor before moving on to daytime in 1989.
Now: After several years on the red carpet, Rivers is the host of her own show again on the E! network.

Jane Pauley

Then: She co-anchored “Today” with a future NBC Nightly News anchor and a former sportscaster and went on to host a prime-time news program.
Now: She went public with her mental health issues and has been married to a famous political cartoonist since 1980.

Tom Snyder

Then: Snyder was known for his chain-smoking and interesting interviews on his first talk show. He welcomed guests with his signature catchphrase as the first host of a CBS late-night show.
Now: He helped host a special tribute to longtime friend David Letterman in 2000 and died of leukemia in 2007.

Dick Cavett

Then: He started out as a writer on this show and went on to host several talk shows over the next three decades.
Now: He has a new book about his talk-show experiences and writes a column for the New York Times.

Joan Lunden

Then: She was a co-host of “Good Morning America” – alongside its original host and a future nightly news anchor for nearly 20 years.
Now: She is a healthy lifestyle advocate, mom of two sets of twins and an inventor.

Arsenio Hall

Then: The stand-up comedian made TV history with his late-night show. A future president was one of his more memorable guests.
Now: He’s a regular on another late-night talk show and keeps fans updated on Twitter.

Johnny Carson

Then: He earned the nickname “The King of Late Night” as the host of this show for 30 years. He retired in 1992.
Now: Carson made few public appearances in his retirement and died of emphysema in 2005.

Dennis Miller

Then: The former “Saturday Night Live” cast member (and “Weekend Update” anchor) moved on to his own talk show on HBO.
Now: After a short-lived stint on “Monday Night Football,” he got his own radio show and is a frequent guest on “The O’Reilly Factor.”

Leeza Gibbons

Then: Her daytime show started out with two hosts, but she went on to snag several Emmy nominations as the solo host.
Now: She is the face of a makeup line, hosts a syndicated radio show and founded a life-coaching business and even competed on “Dancing With the Stars.”

Steve Allen

Then: He was the creator and first host of the “The Tonight Show” and went on to host several shows over the next few decades.
Now: He showed up a couple times on a prime-time animated show and was married to his longtime wife until his death in 2000.

Merv Griffin

Then: His guest-hosting spots on a late-night talk show led to “The Merv Griffin Show,” which aired for 25 years.
Now: Griffin created a famous quiz show, a hugely popular word puzzle show and a media empire. He died in 2007.

Rosie O’Donnell

Then: The stand-up comedian was known for her nickname and her crush on a famous actor when she hosted “The Rosie O’Donnell Show.”
Now: After a controversial stint on “The View,” she began hosting a radio show from her house and is reportedly getting another TV talk show next year.

Where Are They Now? TV Talk Show Hosts

They woke us up in the morning. They talked us to sleep at night. They entertained us in the middle of the day when nothing else was on. We find out where some of the more memorable TV talk show hosts are today and remember those we’ve lost.
Ricki Lake

Then: Lake starred in a John Waters movie before getting her own talk show in 1993. It went on to run for 11 seasons and inspired a recurring “Saturday Night Live” character.
Now: She produced a documentary about childbirth and was part of a recent talk-show host reunion.

Montel Williams

Then: The former Marine and Navy officer’s daytime talk show ran for 17 years and aired its final episode on May 16, 2008. One of his most popular guests was a controversial psychic.

Now: He was diagnosed with this disease in 1999 and started a healthy lifestyle program and is an advocate for medical marijuana.

Phil Donahue

Then: His daytime show still holds this record and was parodied on “Saturday Night Live.” A former presidential candidate and a famous atheist were two of his most frequent guests.
Now: Donahue has been married to this actress for 30 years. He is an outspoken critic of the war in Iraq and produced a documentary about a paralyzed veteran.

Geraldo Rivera

Then: Instances such as an infamous brawl and a Satanism special led to this nickname during Rivera’s 11 seasons on the air
Now: He has been knocked over by hurricanes, wrote a book about immigration and hosts his own show on Fox News.

Sally Jessy Raphael

Then: Raphael – known for her big red glasses – was the first female syndicated daytime talk-show host. Her final episode aired in 2002.
Now: She spends time on her New York farm and appeared on Oprah Winfrey’s talk-show host reunion show.

Morton Downey Jr.

Then: His fans were known by this nickname, and his shows were known for their shocking content. Some accused him of lying about an incident in San Francisco.
Now: The longtime smoker became an anti-smoking advocate before dying of lung cancer in 2001.

Dr. Ruth Westheimer

Then: The diminutive therapist gave her candid sex advice on her own shows after becoming famous for her visits on another late-night talk show.
Now: She plays a recurring character on a PBS children’s show and was named on an influential list in 2009.

Craig Kilborn

Then: The former “SportsCenter“ anchor was the original host of a long-running Comedy Central show, then moved on to the CBS late-night lineup.
Now: He showed up in a small part in a Will Ferrell comedy and had a short-lived talk show earlier this year.

Art Linkletter

Then: His daytime variety show was known for a popular segment involving kids and inspired a TV series 30 years later.
Now: He received a lifetime achievement award in 2003 and died earlier this year at the age of 97.

Dinah Shore

Then: The Emmy Award-winning singer/actress hosted several talk shows from the 1950s to the early 1990s and was linked to several famous men.
Now: An annual lesbian-themed event is named after the longtime supporter of women’s golf. She died of ovarian cancer in 1994.


Gary Collins

Then: Collins was a television and film actor before going on to host “Hour Magazine” and “The Home Show.” He also hosted a famous beauty pageant.
Now: He is still married to a former Miss America and has been in the news for his run-ins with the police.

Joan Rivers

Then: The comedian hosted a late-night talk show opposite her longtime mentor before moving on to daytime in 1989.
Now: After several years on the red carpet, Rivers is the host of her own show again on the E! network.

Jane Pauley

Then: She co-anchored “Today” with a future NBC Nightly News anchor and a former sportscaster and went on to host a prime-time news program.
Now: She went public with her mental health issues and has been married to a famous political cartoonist since 1980.

Tom Snyder

Then: Snyder was known for his chain-smoking and interesting interviews on his first talk show. He welcomed guests with his signature catchphrase as the first host of a CBS late-night show.
Now: He helped host a special tribute to longtime friend David Letterman in 2000 and died of leukemia in 2007.

Dick Cavett

Then: He started out as a writer on this show and went on to host several talk shows over the next three decades.
Now: He has a new book about his talk-show experiences and writes a column for the New York Times.

Joan Lunden

Then: She was a co-host of “Good Morning America” – alongside its original host and a future nightly news anchor for nearly 20 years.
Now: She is a healthy lifestyle advocate, mom of two sets of twins and an inventor.

Arsenio Hall

Then: The stand-up comedian made TV history with his late-night show. A future president was one of his more memorable guests.
Now: He’s a regular on another late-night talk show and keeps fans updated on Twitter.

Johnny Carson

Then: He earned the nickname “The King of Late Night” as the host of this show for 30 years. He retired in 1992.
Now: Carson made few public appearances in his retirement and died of emphysema in 2005.

Dennis Miller

Then: The former “Saturday Night Live” cast member (and “Weekend Update” anchor) moved on to his own talk show on HBO.
Now: After a short-lived stint on “Monday Night Football,” he got his own radio show and is a frequent guest on “The O’Reilly Factor.”

Leeza Gibbons

Then: Her daytime show started out with two hosts, but she went on to snag several Emmy nominations as the solo host.
Now: She is the face of a makeup line, hosts a syndicated radio show and founded a life-coaching business and even competed on “Dancing With the Stars.”

Steve Allen

Then: He was the creator and first host of the “The Tonight Show” and went on to host several shows over the next few decades.
Now: He showed up a couple times on a prime-time animated show and was married to his longtime wife until his death in 2000.

Merv Griffin

Then: His guest-hosting spots on a late-night talk show led to “The Merv Griffin Show,” which aired for 25 years.
Now: Griffin created a famous quiz show, a hugely popular word puzzle show and a media empire. He died in 2007.

Rosie O’Donnell

Then: The stand-up comedian was known for her nickname and her crush on a famous actor when she hosted “The Rosie O’Donnell Show.”
Now: After a controversial stint on “The View,” she began hosting a radio show from her house and is reportedly getting another TV talk show next year.