Iconic 80s Actress Shines Ahead of 80th Birthday

This iconic 80s actress looked stunning as she stepped out 10 months before her milestone 80th birthday.

The glamorous star, who turned 79 in August, is best known for her Oscar-nominated role in a 1982 musical comedy film.

She is also a Golden Globe winner for her part as a madam in 1978’s Harold Robbins’ 79 Park Avenue.

The star joined Tim Curry in a 1985 cult classic murder mystery film.   

The actress played a famously meddling mother on Desperate Housewives.

So can you guess who she is? 

This iconic 80s actress looked stunning as she stepped out 10 months before her milestone 80th birthday

This iconic 80s actress looked stunning as she stepped out 10 months before her milestone 80th birthday

The glamorous star, who turned 79 in August, is best known for her Oscar-nominated role in a 1982 musical comedy film - who is she?

The glamorous star, who turned 79 in August, is best known for her Oscar-nominated role in a 1982 musical comedy film – who is she? 

It’s Lesley Ann Warren! The actress was nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category at the 1983 Oscars for her role as Norma Cassidy in Victor/Victoria.

She is also known for playing the onscreen mom of Teri Hatcher’s character Susan Mayer in Desperate Housewives from 2005-2011.

Warren will mark her milestone 80th birthday in August 2026 – but looked younger than ever as she headed out in LA.

She played Miss Scarlet in 1985 cult classic Clue, and her other film appearances include

Her other film appearances include Race for the Yankee Zephyr (1981), A Night in Heaven (1983), Choose Me (1984), Clue (1985), Burglar (1987), Cop (1988), Life Stinks (1991), Pure Country (1992), Color of Night (1994), The Limey (1999), and Secretary (2002).

Warren made her Broadway debut in 110 in the Shade in 1963. 

In 1965 she starred in the title role in the television musical production of Cinderella alongside Stuart Damon and Ginger Rogers.

A flurry of Disney musical films followed with the The Happiest Millionaire (1967) and The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band (1968).

It's Lesley Ann Warren! The actress was nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category at the 1983 Oscars for her role as Norma Cassidy in Victor/Victoria - pictured 2019

It’s Lesley Ann Warren! The actress was nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category at the 1983 Oscars for her role as Norma Cassidy in Victor/Victoria – pictured 2019

The star is pictured in Victor/Victoria with James Garner in 1982

The star is pictured in Victor/Victoria with James Garner in 1982

In 1965 she starred in the title role in the television musical production of Cinderella alongside Stuart Damon and Ginger Rogers

In 1965 she starred in the title role in the television musical production of Cinderella alongside Stuart Damon and Ginger Rogers

Warren will mark her milestone 80th birthday in August 2026 - but looked younger than ever as she headed out in LA

Warren will mark her milestone 80th birthday in August 2026 – but looked younger than ever as she headed out in LA

She looked stylish as she headed out for the day

She looked stylish as she headed out for the day 

The star played Miss Scarlet in 1985's Clue - seen with Martin Mull and Christopher Lloyd

The star played Miss Scarlet in 1985’s Clue – seen with Martin Mull and Christopher Lloyd

She is also known for playing the onscreen mom of Teri Hatcher's character Susan Mayer in Desperate Housewives from 2005-2011

She is also known for playing the onscreen mom of Teri Hatcher’s character Susan Mayer in Desperate Housewives from 2005-2011

Warren is pictured with first husband Jon Peters in 1967

Warren is pictured with first husband Jon Peters in 1967

Warren has been married to Ron Taft since 1991

Warren has been married to Ron Taft since 1991

She is seen with Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson in 1984's Songwriter

She is seen with Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson in 1984’s Songwriter

Warren played Powers Boothe in 1990's Family of Spies

Warren played Powers Boothe in 1990’s Family of Spies

The star has landed multiple Golden Globe nominations, receiving a nod for playing Dana Lambert in the CBS drama series Mission: Impossible (1970–71).  

Warren landed two more Golden Globe nominations for performances in Songwriter (1984) and Family of Spies (1990). 

Her most recent TV appearance was in 9-1-1 in 2025 and she has films Home Delivery and The Bay House set for release in coming months. 

She shares a son, Christopher, with first husband Jon Peters, who she wed in 1967 and divorced in 1975.

Warren has been married to Ron Taft since 1991.

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