These celebrities defy age – and the photos are breathtaking

Published on 05/13/2025

Désirée Nick – 1956

Désirée Nick, former jungle queen and Berlin native, is known for her sharp tongue and outspokenness. She began her career as a dancer, performing at the German State Opera in Berlin, the State Opera in Munich and for two years at the famous Lido in Paris. What is less well known is that she studied Catholic theology to become a teacher in the 1980s and worked as a teacher for several years. Today, the multi-talented artist is active as a singer, entertainer, actress, author, entrepreneur and dancer. She recently showed herself undressed on Instagram after a beauty treatment, confidently proving that you can still be sexy in old age and by no means have to hide.

Désirée Nick – 1956

Désirée Nick – 1956

Lisa Kudrow – 1963

Lisa Kudrow, who became world-famous for her role as Phoebe Buffay in the cult series “Friends”, won the 1996 Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for this performance. When she was pregnant with her first son during the fourth season in 1997, the producers cleverly integrated her pregnancy into the plot by having Phoebe act as a surrogate mother for her brother’s children. Even though Kudrow now has a few wrinkles, she still radiates youthful freshness – no doubt also thanks to her happy marriage and the harmony in her family.

Lisa Kudrow – 1963

Lisa Kudrow – 1963

Melissa Rauch – 1980

Melissa Rauch is a well-known American actress and comedian who became famous for her role as Dr. Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz in the successful CBS sitcom “The Big Bang Theory” and was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2013. She made her film debut in 2006 in the romantic drama “Delirious”. In addition to her work in front of the camera, Rauch is also a busy voice actress, including as “Francine” in the animated film “Ice Age: Collision Ahead”. Most recently, she appeared in the action comedy “Ode to Joy” – and continues to impress with the flawless looks she has maintained since the beginning of her career.

Melissa Rauch – 1980

Melissa Rauch – 1980

Samantha Fox – 1966

British model Samantha Fox, born in London in 1966, rose to fame in the 1980s after topless photos of her were published in a British newspaper, which quickly earned her the status of one of England’s most famous models thanks to her natural beauty – she even had her own computer game dedicated to her. At the same time, she successfully launched a music career and released several albums that hit the charts all over Europe. Even though things have become a little quieter around her today, Samantha Fox has lost none of her charisma and still looks fabulous despite her age.

Samantha Fox – 1966

Samantha Fox – 1966

Julia Roberts – 1967

When Julia Roberts is mentioned, everyone probably immediately thinks of her legendary performance in “Pretty Woman”, but the Hollywood icon has shone in many more films – for example in the moving drama “Side by Side”, in which she plays the stepmother of two children whose mother is seriously ill with cancer and eventually dies. With her multifaceted roles, she has impressively proven that she is one of the best and most popular actresses in Hollywood – and that is unlikely to change in the future. Because the older she gets, the more radiant her beauty shines – she looks better than ever today.

Julia Roberts – 1967

Julia Roberts – 1967

Nena – 1960

in 1983, Nena took the music world by storm with her super hit “99 Luftballons”, and she is still present today – especially as a judge on the casting show “The Voice of Germany”. What has hardly changed over the years, however, is her impressive appearance: With her striking black hair and expressive eyes, she still attracts everyone’s attention. You can’t help but wonder what her beauty secret is, because Nena seems to have aged almost flawlessly – a star who still attracts admiring glances on the street today.

Nena – 1960

Nena – 1960

Sonja Zietlow – 1968

Sonja Zietlow is undoubtedly one of Germany’s best-known presenters and became famous above all through her many years of work at RTL, where she hosted countless programs. Especially with the show “Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!”, better known as the jungle camp, she took the hearts of viewers by storm. Despite her 52 years, it seems as if she has hardly aged since the beginning of her career – her good humor, which is simply infectious, and her striking hairstyle, which has long since become her trademark, have remained unchanged to this day.

Sonja Zietlow – 1968

Sonja Zietlow – 1968

Elke Sommer – 1940

The German actress Elke Sommer is not only known for her film career, but is also a talented singer and artist. She achieved international fame primarily through her role in the film series “Pink Panther” and can now look back on over 45 successful years in the entertainment industry. Her leap to Hollywood was effortless and she quickly became a true icon in the USA – and rightly so, because even today, at the age of 79, she still impresses with her timeless beauty. Her looks are still admirable and it is not difficult to fall in love with her charm and charisma even today.

Elke Sommer – 1940

Elke Sommer – 1940

Nina Hagen – 1955

Nina Hagen, the shrill and punky singer, was celebrated in her time as the “god mother of punk music” and is a true legend in Germany. She became famous not only for her sensational television appearances, eye-catching make-up and bizarre outfits, but also for her commitment to charitable causes, for which she has always been a strong advocate. Although her extravagant clothing styles are not to everyone’s taste, one thing is undisputed: Even at an advanced age, Nina Hagen still looks impressively good.

Nina Hagen – 1955

Nina Hagen – 1955

Caitlyn Jenner – 1949

Caitlyn Jenner, who once became famous as Bruce Jenner, achieved international fame through her success at the Olympic Games and a few years later married TV star Kris Jenner, the mother of the Kardashian and Jenner daughters. In 2015, Caitlyn announced that she was transgender and began her transformation into a woman. In the same year, she divorced Kris. Today, her transformation is undeniably successful, and instead of Bruce, we’re looking at a beautiful woman. Even at an older age, Caitlyn still looks fantastic, with her beautiful brown hair and the same flair for the perfect look as her daughters.

Caitlyn Jenner – 1949

Caitlyn Jenner – 1949

Fran Drescher – 1957

Fran Drescher, who enjoyed international success in the 90s with her role in the series “The Nanny”, has now made a name for herself as a successful author and activist. Most recently, she appeared in front of the camera for the films “Safe Spaces” and “The Creatress”. But she also had to endure difficult trials in her private life: she was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2000, and this was not the first time she had battled cancer. She had to undergo her first tumor operation in 1983. After this double confrontation with the disease, she founded the “Cancer Schmanser Movement” in 2007 to actively support cancer sufferers and fight against the disease.

Fran Drescher – 1957

Fran Drescher – 1957

Loona – 1974

Loona, the Dutch singer, is considered the queen of Latin pop. She became known under her real name Marie-José van der Kolk and celebrated her breakthrough in the 1980s under the stage name “Loona”. She was particularly successful with the song “Bailando”, which earned her several placings in the charts. Another hit followed in 2011 with “Vamos a la playa”. To mark the 20th anniversary of her first hit, she released a new version of “Bailando” in 2018 and celebrated this with a series of performances and concerts. In addition to her music, Loona can regularly be seen as a guest on German TV shows.

Loona – 1974

Loona – 1974

Christina Plate – 1965

Christina Plate has made a name for herself as an actress, particularly through her roles in the series “Familie Dr. Kleist” and “Praxis Bülowbogen”. But she is not only successful professionally, her private life is also going well: she has been married to presenter Oliver Geissen for several years and together they now have a young son after their first daughter from a previous marriage. This happy family seems to keep Christina Plate young, as she radiates happiness and youth now more than ever. Her role as a mother in a patchwork family seems to fulfill her even more than her career as a successful actress.

Christina Plate – 1965

Christina Plate – 1965

Barbara Bach – 1947

Barbara Bach is known to many as the Bond girl in “The Spy Who Loved Me”, but she is also the wife of former Beatle Ringo Starr. In addition to her acting career, in which she played important roles, she also had numerous modeling contracts. Few people know that she is the mother of the famous Francesca Gregorini, who is from her first marriage. Francesca is a director and screenwriter in Hollywood. At the age of 70, Barbara Bach still looks great – without any noticeable cosmetic surgery or anti-ageing treatments.

Barbara Bach – 1947

Barbara Bach – 1947

Rosi Mittermaier – 1950

Rosi Mittermaier is undoubtedly one of the most iconic female ski racers of all time. In the 1970s, she won several Olympic gold medals and also won the overall World Cup. Born in Bavaria, she not only stood out for her sporting successes, but also for her likeable and down-to-earth nature. At the end of the 1990s, she was even appointed ambassador for “fair play” and “tolerance” in sport. Her cheerful and natural nature has always made her a natural beauty, and even at the age of 70, she still looks great.

Rosi Mittermaier – 1950

Rosi Mittermaier – 1950

Wendy van Dijk – 1971

Wendy van Dijk became famous in the 90s when she hosted the program “Over de roooie” and quickly became a real TV star in the Netherlands. Today she is also known for her role in the series “Gene & Ushi”, in which she played a leading role for many years. She also hosts various television programs such as “X-Factor”, “Dance Dance Dance” and “Wie ben ik?”. The blonde has always been a real eye-catcher, and even at 50 she looks stunning. Her beauty secret remains a mystery!

Wendy Van Dijk – 1971

Wendy Van Dijk – 1971

Christiane Felscherinow – 1962

Christiane Felscherinow, known to many as Christiane F. from the film “Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo”, had a difficult youth, marked by prostitution and drug addiction. Nevertheless, she managed to make a fresh start in the second half of her life and build a career as an actress and singer, often appearing on television. She later had a son and published her experiences in a second volume of her autobiography entitled “My Second Life”. She also wrote her own blog, which she had to give up for health reasons. We wish her all the best for the future.

Christiane Felscherinow – 1962

Christiane Felscherinow – 1962

Dolly Parton – 1946

Dolly Parton experienced her breakthrough in 1967 with her debut album “Hello, I’m Dolly” and presented herself with her unforgettable look, blonde hair and eye-catching make-up. Despite her age of 74, her appearance has hardly changed. Her trademark – the always perfect make-up and voluminous blonde hair – are still unmistakable. Even today, she still attracts everyone’s attention and her fans are just as enthusiastic about her as they were at the beginning of her career. Dolly Parton is definitely an example of how to age with style.

Dolly Parton – 1946

Dolly Parton – 1946

Iris Berben – 1950

Iris Berben is one of Germany’s best-known actresses and can look back on more than 150 film and television roles, including classics such as “Two Heavenly Daughters” (1970) and “Buddenbrooks” (2008). At almost 70, she looks better today than ever before. She deals with ageing very confidently and feels more and more comfortable in her own skin. For Iris Berben, beauty does not come from creams and cosmetics, but from intrinsic value and a positive attitude to life. We hope to see the talented actress in the film and television industry for a long time to come!

Iris Berben – 1950

Iris Berben – 1950

Jennifer Aniston – 1969

Jennifer Aniston, who became world-famous for her role in the cult series “Friends”, is now 50 years old – but a look at recent photos shows that she looks anything but. She recently won the prestigious SAG Award and outshone many of the younger guests on the red carpet in an elegant white dress. Her hair was already a trademark in her “Friends” days, but today it looks even shinier and more well-groomed. Her charming smile, her sympathetic charisma and her cheerful manner make her unique in Hollywood – and she is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful actresses in the world.

Jennifer Aniston – 1969

Jennifer Aniston – 1969

Maria Furtwängler – 1966

Maria Furtwängler became known to a wide audience through her role as a detective in the popular crime series “Tatort”, although she originally planned to study medicine after graduating from high school. Born in Munich, however, she followed her passion and decided to pursue acting, which turned out to be the right choice – she appeared in numerous film projects and received several awards for her performances. A Berlin newspaper even voted her the eleventh most beautiful dream woman in Germany. Today, at the age of 54, her dark blue eyes and wavy blonde hair still attract a lot of attention – her charisma is unbroken.

Maria Furtwängler – 1966

Maria Furtwängler – 1966

Raquel Welch – 1940

Raquel Welch was one of the world’s most popular celebrities in the 1960s and 1970s and became famous for her role in “Fantastic Voyage” (1966), which earned her a contract with 20th Century Fox. She established herself as a strong female figure in film history and now attaches great importance to her health: a low-carb, gluten-free diet and at least one and a half hours of yoga every day are part of her routine. This discipline seems to be paying off – there are hardly any gray hairs or wrinkles to be seen on her. We can only hope that she retains her youthful radiance for a long time to come.

Raquel Welch – 1940

Raquel Welch – 1940

Claudia Wells – 1966

Claudia Wells became famous in 1985 as Jennifer Parker alongside Marty McFly in “Back to the Future” – an important career move that took her from TV drama into the film business. Today, in her fifties, she can look back on a successful career. In the 1990s, she turned to the fashion business and now runs a menswear store in California. Nevertheless, she has remained faithful to acting and has recently appeared in films such as “Alien Battle” and “Starship Rise”. Her healthy and fit appearance underlines the fact that she is still in the middle of life today.

Claudia Wells – 1966

Claudia Wells – 1966

Sandra – 1962

Sandra first became famous with the girlie band Arabesque, but her big breakthrough came as a solo singer with the hit “Maria Magdalena”, which also made her famous in Germany. Together with her then husband Michael Cretu, she later released the successful album “Mystery”. Today, at the age of 57, the singer is still a radiant presence. Of course, age leaves its mark – getting older without any wrinkles would be unrealistic, after all – but Sandra still looks youthful and full of energy. She is a long way from retirement and it is quite possible that we will still be hearing from her musically in the future.

Sandra – 1962

Sandra – 1962

Janet Jackson – 1966

Janet Jackson, the younger sister of the legendary Michael Jackson, had an impressive career in the 1980s and became one of the most successful artists in the world. With millions of albums sold, her extraordinary vocal talent and her unmistakable style, she not only became famous, but also very wealthy. Today, Janet not only impresses musically, but also visually – her radiant skin and flawless figure give little indication of how many years have passed. Of course, she probably has a professional team at her side to take care of her styling, make-up and hair, but her natural charm and charisma are the main reasons why she still looks so impressive.

Janet Jackson – 1966

Janet Jackson – 1966

Caitriona Balfe – 1979

Caitriona Balfe, born in Dublin in 1979, started her career as an internationally successful model and walked the world’s catwalks for renowned brands such as Versace and Louis Vuitton before devoting herself to acting from 2010. She celebrated her big breakthrough with the role of “Claire Randall” in the popular series “Outlander”, which she has played for several years. She was also able to hold her own in the cinema alongside stars such as Julia Roberts and George Clooney in the film “Money Monster”. Despite her 41 years, Caitriona still looks just as radiant and youthful as she did at the start of her career.

Caitriona Balfe – 1979

Caitriona Balfe – 1979

Alyssa Milano – 1972

Alyssa Milano, once a celebrated child star, proved impressively that you can look youthful and fresh even in your forties and fifties – perhaps it’s her active lifestyle that has kept her looking young. She became famous above all for her role as Phoebe in the cult series “Charmed”, and you could almost believe that she has retained a little of the magic of her character. In addition to acting, she also dedicates herself to singing and occasionally producing, which apparently leaves her little time to grow older – and that suits her extremely well.

Alyssa Milano – 1972

Alyssa Milano – 1972

Holly Marie Combs – 1973

Holly Marie Combs became known as an actress and producer and celebrated her international breakthrough with the role of Kimberly Brock in the series “Picket Fences” on CBS. She cemented her cult status in 1998 with her role in the popular series “Charmed” alongside Alyssa Milano. She was also present in the cinema, for example in Steven Soderbergh’s “Oceans Eleven” from 2001, and later delighted viewers with her own reality TV show “Off the Map, with Shannen & Holly”, in which she went on tour with Shannen Doherty. Even though her big time in the limelight is a bit behind her, she still looks great today.

Holly Marie Combs – 1973

Holly Marie Combs – 1973

COTÉ DE PABLO – 1979

Coté de Pablo became famous for her role as Mossad agent Ziva David in the series “Navy CIS” and won the hearts of many fans with her performance. So it was all the more of a shock when she unexpectedly left the series in 2013 to devote herself to new film projects – but she made a surprise return in 2019 for a guest role. With her flawless complexion, full, often gently wavy hair and natural charisma, Coté is a real eye-catcher. Her secret to looking youthful? Regular yoga four to five days a week – and it definitely pays off, because she looks simply fantastic.

COTÉ DE PABLO – 1979

COTÉ DE PABLO – 1979

Thea Gottschalk – 1946

Thea Gottschalk, a well-known German actress, rose to fame in the 1980s with films such as “Die Einsteiger”, “Zwei Nasen tanken Super” and “Die Supernasen”, in which she often played alongside her husband Thomas Gottschalk. The couple met in 1972 in Munich while playing medicine ball, when Thea was working for an advertising company, and married in 1976. Over the years, she was usually seen alongside her husband and developed a striking style of dress. However, they have been separated since 2019. Nevertheless, Thea will certainly continue to keep herself young and enjoy life in her villa in Malibu.

Thea Gottschalk – 1946

Thea Gottschalk – 1946

Shannen Doherty – 1971

Shannen Doherty is a well-known actress who later became a successful producer and television director. She first became known for her role as Jane Wilder in “Our Little Farm” before achieving worldwide fame as Brenda Walsh in “Beverly Hills 90210” in 1990. She was nominated twice for the Young Artist Award for her performance in this role. She later successfully played the role of the witch in “Charmed”, which also brought her great success. in 2010, Doherty took part in “Dancing with the Stars”, where she was the first to be eliminated from the show.

Shannen Doherty – 1971

Shannen Doherty – 1971

Jennifer Lawrence – 1990

Jennifer Lawrence first attracted major attention in 2010 with her leading role in the independent film “Winter’s Bone”, although she had already worked as an actress before that. She made her international breakthrough in 2012 with the role of Katniss Everdeen in the film adaptation of the successful young adult book series “The Hunger Games”. Over the course of her career, she has won numerous awards and impressed not only with her acting talent, but also with her natural charm. Although she has been in the spotlight for over a decade now, she hardly seems to have aged at all – she looks just as radiant and enchanting today as she did at the beginning of her career.

Jennifer Lawrence – 1990

Jennifer Lawrence – 1990

Claudia Obert – 1961

Claudia Obert is a sharp-witted, loud-mouthed self-made millionaire who delights audiences with her outspoken nature. She made her first major appearance in 2012 in the seventh season of the cooking show “Das perfekte Promi Dinner”, which brought her public recognition. The successful businesswoman and designer opened fashion stores in Hamburg and Berlin, specializing in furs, luxury handbags and shoes, and realized her dream of becoming part of the wealthy upper class with her own brand “Lean Selling”. in 2020, she took part in the reality show “Promis unter Palmen”, but dropped out voluntarily. She looks surprisingly fresh for her age – probably thanks to regular beauty treatments that she can easily afford.

Claudia Obert – 1961

Claudia Obert – 1961

Heidi Klum – 1973

Heidi Klum is no longer just known as a model, but has also successfully established herself as an actress, TV presenter, casting show judge and entrepreneur. She has graced countless magazine covers, designed her own fashion collections and now produces the TV shows she hosts herself. She originally wanted to become a fashion designer, but her modeling career took off so quickly that this path initially took a back seat. She now lives in the USA, where she is responsible for the hit shows “Germany’s Next Topmodel” and “America’s Next Topmodel”, among others. As one of the richest German women in the fashion industry, she has retained her impressive beauty over the years.

Heidi Klum – 1973

Heidi Klum – 1973

Claudia Norberg – 1970

Claudia Norberg is best known today as a participant in German reality TV shows. The ex-wife of pop singer Michael Wendler, with whom she was in a relationship for 19 years and later married, founded her own record company “CNI Records” after their separation in 2018. She also made a name for herself with appearances on shows such as “Goodbye Deutschland! Die Auswanderer” and “Konny Goes Wild!”. At the beginning of 2020, she appeared on the RTL show “Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!”, where she proved that she is still full of energy. It will be interesting to see what else she comes up with in the future.

Claudia Norberg – 1970

Claudia Norberg – 1970

Barbra Streisand – 1942

in 1973, the charismatic Barbra Streisand took on a legendary film role alongside Robert Redford, but long before that she had already established herself as a talented actress and singer with films such as “Yentl” and “Funny Girl”. Streisand always refused to have her distinctive nose surgically altered, as her focus was always on her impressive voice – a decision that still sets her apart today. With record sales surpassed only by Elvis and the Beatles, she is one of the most successful female artists of all time. Her natural beauty and her self-confidence in standing up for herself only make her even more admirable.

Barbra Streisand – 1942

Barbra Streisand – 1942

Anne Heathaway – 1982

Anne Hathaway not only impresses with her acting performance, but also with her flawless skin – smooth, clear and radiant as you could wish for. She is supported by her loyal beauty team, the renowned make-up artist Beau Nelson and the star hairdresser Adir Abergel, who are expensive but extremely talented. But Anne’s radiant appearance is not just down to them: she also makes sure she eats a healthy diet, drinks plenty of water and keeps fit by exercising. This combination of care, discipline and natural talent has not only helped her achieve lasting success in the film business, but also professionally.

Anne Heathaway – 1982

Anne Heathaway – 1982

Sonya Kraus – 1973

Sonya Kraus started her career as a model before she became known throughout Germany as a TV presenter in 1988 with the show “Glücksrad” (Wheel of Fortune) and quickly won the hearts of the audience. This was followed by numerous other appearances in various television formats, in which she impressed with her likeable manner – which even earned her the Golden Romy award as the most popular presenter in 2006. In addition to presenting, she also ventured into new territory as a DJ and was well received there too. Despite her long career, Sonya hardly seems to have aged – her radiant smile is just as infectious today as it was at the beginning of her career.

Sonya Kraus – 1973

Sonya Kraus – 1973

Cher – 1946

Legendary singer Cher has been wowing audiences for over five decades with her extraordinary stage performances, eye-catching outfits and flawless make-up. Even though she has now largely retired from the music business, she still looks stunning – without the constant help of a make-up artist. Of course, a little Botox could play a role, but her youthful appearance is probably just as much down to her good genes, a healthy diet and a balanced lifestyle. Cher is living proof that true beauty also comes with discipline and self-care.

Cher – 1946

Cher – 1946

Demi Moore – 1962

Demi Moore is instantly recognizable with her shiny black hair and bright toothpaste smile – features that have made her an icon for decades. She achieved worldwide fame through her leading role in the film “Ghost” alongside Patrick Swayze. It is hard to believe today that she was cross-eyed as a child, as her beauty has captivated many men, including Bruce Willis and Ashton Kutcher. Whether she has undergone cosmetic surgery remains her secret – but what is certain is that she still looks absolutely stunning today.

Demi Moore – 1962

Demi Moore – 1962