Vintage StarTracks: This Week in 1981, See a Young Harrison Ford, Plus Princess Diana & More
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Find out what the biggest stars of the '80s were up to with throwback photos from Hollywood's bygone era
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A young Harrison Ford in 1981Between Oscar night, press conferences and parties around town, the A-list was busy in at this time 43 years ago.
In March 1981, actors like Robert De Niro and Sissy Spacek took home Academy Awards and celebrated theirs wins at afterparties around Los Angeles. On TV, viewers could see Ed McMahon chatting with then-host Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show, or they could tune into an episode of Taxi featuring a cameo appearance by Danny DeVito's mom. Across the ocean, a newly engaged Princess Diana — then Lady Diana Spencer — toured the U.K., and Elton John dressed up for a night out in Paris.
From Beverly Hills to the streets of Manhattan, travel back in time to see what the hottest stars of the decade were up to in March 1981.
Royal Occasion
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A young Princess DianaShortly after her engagement to Prince Charles, soon-to-be-princess Lady Diana Spencer visited the English town of Cheltenham in a naval-inspired suit on March 27.
Cool Kids
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A young Brooke Shields and Michael JacksonA 15-year-old Brooke Shields posed with Michael Jackson, then 23, at the 1981 Oscars.
Man with a Tan
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A young Harrison FordWearing just his minimalistic swimsuit, Harrison Ford lounged poolside on March 10, a sunny day in Los Angeles.
Starry Night Out
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A young Dolly PartonDolly Parton looked dazzling in a studded black gown at the 53rd Academy Awards on March 31, 1981, in Los Angeles.
Big Hair, Bigger Smile
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A young Sigourney WeaverSigourney Weaver smiled at the 1981 Oscars in L.A. on March 31, where she and Nastassja Kinski presented the award for Best Costume Design.
Wild Couture
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A young Elton JohnElton John was seen wearing a fuzzy wolf sweater outside of his hotel in Paris while abroad on March 27.
Generations of Stardom
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Barbara Stanwyck and a young John TravoltaBarbara Stanwyck and John Travolta hung out at former celebrity hotspot Chasen's Restaurant in Beverly Hills on March 24.
Ready to Rumble
Sylvester Stallone and Mr. T get up close and personal at a March 27 press conference for Rocky III at the Los Angeles Sports Arena.
Jamming Out
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A young PrincePrince continued his Dirty Mind tour with a performance at the Ritz Carlton in New York City on March 21.
Golden Moment
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A young Goldie HawnGoldie Hawn took home honors from the Publicists Guild of America Awards on March 27 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in L.A.
Faux Fight
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A young Muhammad Ali and Ron GalellaMuhammad Ali goofed off at Chasen's Restaurant in Beverly Hills, pretending to punch photographer Ron Galella during a night out on March 29.
Dual Retrospective
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A young Jamie Lee Curtis and Stacy KeachRoad Games costars Jamie Lee Curtis and Stacy Keach reviewed their careers at a brunch hosted by the Hollywood Foreign Press in Los Angeles.
In the Hot Seat
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A young Ed McMahon and Johnny CarsonEd McMahon sat down with late-night legend Johnny Carson for an episode of The Tonight Show on March 18.
All Out at the Afterparty
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A young Angie DickinsoAngie Dickinson wore a sparkling purple dress to Swifty Lazaar's Academy Awads party at Bistro Gardens in Beverly Hills on March 31.
On-Camera Bonding
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A young Danny Devito and mom Julia DevitoDanny DeVito's mom, Julia DeVito, joined her son on the set of Taxi to film the episode "Louie's Mother," which aired on March 26.
Black Tie Attire
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A young Jane Seymour and Richard PryorJane Seymour and Richard Pryor presented the Best Film Editing category at the 53rd annual Academy Awards on March 31.
Off-the-Shoulder Style
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A young Diana RossDiana Ross wowed in polka dots to the 53rd Academy Awards on March 31.
Seat at the Table
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A young Alana Stewart, Rod Stewart and Jacqueline BissetAlana and Rod Stewart caught up with Jacqueline Bisset at Swifty Lazar's 1981 Oscar party in L.A.
Titular Names
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A young John Denver and George BurnsJohn Denver and George Burns costarred in the 1981 ABC special John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind.
Bandaged Up
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A young Erik EstradaDespite wearing a neck brace, Erik Estrada stepped out on March 27 for the Easter Seals Black and White Ball honoring Pat Boone in N.Y.C.
Top Titles
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A young Robert De Niro and Sissy SpacekRobert De Niro and Sissy Spacek — the 1981 Oscar winners for the Best Actor and Best Actress awards, respectively — posed with their prizes after the ceremony.
It Girl
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A young Britt EklandBritt Ekland wore her hair in ringlets at an L.A. screening of Dark Eyes on March 23 at the Warner Beverly Theater.
Hollywood's Highest Honor
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A young Robert RedfordRobert Redford nabbed his first Oscar for Best Director with Ordinary People at the 1981 event at L.A.'s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.
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