The 1970s had no shortage of unforgettable faces. Celebrities had distinctive looks, larger-than-life personalities, and undeniable star power, from movie stars to models. Here are 20 famous faces who defined the decade.
20. Debbie Harry
Her platinum-blonde hair, heavy-lidded eyes, pale complexion, and cool, slightly aloof expression gave her one of the most distinctive faces of the late 70s.
19. Jacqueline Bisset
Bisset's dark, glossy hair, luminous eyes, and classic features made her one of the decade's quintessential screen beauties.
18. John Travolta
Saturday Night Fever, Grease, extraordinary light blue eyes. It's none other than the iconic John Travolta.
17. Iman
Her extraordinary bone structure, elegant features, and strikingly sophisticated presence made Iman one of the most recognizable models of the late 1970s.
16. Diane Keaton
Keaton's short, natural-looking hair and distinctive features became even more recognizable thanks to her Annie Hall era, when her menswear-inspired style became iconic.
15. Donna Summer
The glamorous makeup, the voluminous hair, the radiant smile: Donna Summer was simply unmistakeable.
14. Robert Redford
With his blond hair, blue eyes, and classic Hollywood features, Redford represented a particularly polished version of the decade's leading-man look.
13. Steve McQueen
His nickname was not "King of Cool" for nothing. Steve McQueen's effortless, rugged charm made him a timeless cultural icon.
12. Liza Minnelli
With her enormous eyes, short dark hair, dramatic eyeliner, and expressive features, Minnelli had one of the most recognizable faces in entertainment.
11. Pam Grier
Grier's huge afro, expressive eyes, and glamorous yet tough appearance became closely associated with the look of 1970s blaxploitation cinema.
10. Grace Jones
Grace Jones is unreal. Her sculptural cheekbones, shaved or sharply styled hair, and striking androgynous appearance made her a one-of-a-kind character in the 70s.
9. Elton John
Giant glasses, colorful costumes, outrageous hairstyles, and increasingly extravagant stage looks made Elton's face almost impossible to miss.
8. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Jackie O's oversized sunglasses, enormous hair, elegant features, and polished style remained instantly recognizable throughout the 1970s.
7. Diana Ross
Diana Ross went through several looks during the decade, but her enormous hair, dramatic lashes, glamorous makeup, and radiant smile made her instantly recognizable.
6. Jane Birkin
Birkin's wide eyes, tousled bangs, long hair, and effortlessly undone appearance became the blueprint for the decade's more natural, bohemian beauty.
5. Ali MacGraw
Her long, straight brown hair, natural makeup, and distinctive brows made MacGraw one of the defining beauties of early-70s Hollywood.
4. Bianca Jagger
Bianca's sculpted features, dark hair, and impossibly glamorous style made her one of the most photographed faces of the decade. She practically embodied the Studio 54 era.
3. Cher
With her incredibly long dark hair, strong eyebrows, high cheekbones, and dramatic makeup, Cher had a look that was instantly recognizable — and remarkably different from the typical Hollywood beauty of the time.
2. David Bowie
Bowie seemed to have a different face for every era, but his angular features, dramatic makeup, and ever-changing hairstyles made him one of the decade's most unforgettable faces.
1. Farrah Fawcett
The ultimate 70s beauty. Her feathered blonde hair, dazzling smile, and California-girl looks became so iconic that millions of women copied her hairstyle.
