Playmates of the Eighties: 8 Popular Actresses

The 1980s was a golden age for cinema, and some of the most iconic actresses of all time graced the silver screen during this decade. Here's a look at eight of the most popular playmates of the eighties:

1. Brooke Shields

• Born on May 31, 1965
• Began her modeling career at the age of 11
• Starred in the controversial film "Pretty Baby" (1978)
• Became a household name with her role in the 1980 film "The Blue Lagoon"

2. Christie Brinkley

• Born on February 2, 1954
• Began her modeling career in the late 1970s
• Became one of the most successful models of all time
• Starred in the 1983 film "National Lampoon's Vacation"

3. Cheryl Tiegs

• Born on September 25, 1947
• Began her modeling career in the early 1960s
• Became one of the most recognizable models of the 1970s and 1980s
• Starred in the 1980 film "The Bikini Machine"

4. Farrah Fawcett

• Born on February 2, 1947
• Began her acting career in the early 1970s
• Became a household name with her role in the 1976 television series "Charlie's Angels"
• Starred in the 1983 film "The Cannonball Run"

5. Heather Locklear

• Born on September 25, 1961
• Began her acting career in the early 1980s
• Became a household name with her role in the 1985 television series "Dynasty"
• Starred in the 1989 film "The Return of Swamp Thing"

6. Jaclyn Smith

• Born on October 26, 1945
• Began her modeling career in the early 1960s
• Became a household name with her role in the 1976 television series "Charlie's Angels"
• Starred in the 1981 film "The Specialist"

7. Pamela Anderson

• Born on July 1, 1967
• Began her modeling career in the late 1980s
• Became a household name with her role in the 1992 television series "Baywatch"
• Starred in the 1996 film "Barb Wire"

8. Tawny Kitaen

• Born on August 5, 1961
• Began her modeling career in the early 1980s
• Became a household name with her appearances in music videos for Whitesnake
• Starred in the 1984 film "Bachelor Party"

These are just a few of the many popular playmates of the eighties. These women were not only beautiful, but they were also talented actresses who helped to shape the decade's cinema landscape.