20 Actresses We Only Remember Being Old, but They Could’ve Stolen Your Grandpa’s Heart

They’ve aged without losing an ounce of glamour and some of their best roles came to them when they were 60 years old. Nevertheless, they all had to fight to gain a foothold in the film industry and their experience has shown to be a plus. If you think they look gorgeous now, wait until you see how incredibly captivating they were in their twenties.
Bright Side has collected pictures of 20 actresses in their youth that have kept thrilling us for more than 70 years.
1. Glenn Close
2. Jessica Lange
3. Jane Fonda
4. Susan Sarandon
5. Kathy Bates
6. Gloria Stuart
7. Diane Keaton
8. Helen Mirren
9. Goldie Hawn
10. Blythe Danner
11. Barbra Streisand
12. Meryl Streep
13. Carmen Dell’Orefice
14. Betty White
15. Judi Dench
16. Julie Andrews
17. Maggie Smith
18. Charlotte Rampling
19. Angela Lansbury
20. Sally Field
What comparison has impressed you the most? Have you chosen your favorite actress in her twenties? Tell us about your grandpa’s choice!
Comments
They were all beautiful... the "bloom of youth". They are all still the same on the inside, just the packaging starts to deteriorate. Aging is unkind.
All white celebration here - I'm out
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