If You Grew Up in the ’70s, You Probably Had a Crush on These Actresses

Side-by-side photos of two women outdoors; the left woman has long blonde hair, wearing a tan jacket, and the right woman has short brown hair, wearing a light floral dress and sitting on a wooden rail.

They were in posters on the walls of teenage bedrooms. Their names were the topic of emphatic conversations among friends. Their hair, feathered and voluminous.

We’re talking about the big-name actresses who everyone had a crush on in the ’70s, the ones who starred on shows like “Dukes of Hazzard” and films on the silver screen. These are the actresses everyone pined for in the 1970s.

1. Farrah Fawcett

A woman with blonde, feathered hair and a bright smile stands outdoors near a tree, surrounded by yellow flowers and greenery, with sunlight shining behind her.
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2. Bo Derek

A woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes looks at the camera. She is wearing a tan jacket with a shearling collar over a blue top. The background is blurred and outdoors with greenery.
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3. Jaclyn Smith

A woman wearing a pink crop top and matching flared pants stands outdoors beside a vintage yellow car, holding a woven purse. Trees and two classic cars are visible in the background on a sunny day.
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4. Lynda Carter

A woman with wavy brown hair and blue eyes smiles softly, wearing an orange top, with a blurred outdoor background.
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5. Olivia Newton-John

A smiling woman with long brown hair sits on the floor in front of a blue couch with red pillows. She wears a dark blouse, beige skirt, large pendant necklace, and knee-high boots. The setting appears casual and retro.
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6. Sally Field

A woman with short brown hair, wearing a light, floral-patterned dress, sits on a wooden rail outdoors. She is smiling, with green foliage and trees in the background.
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7. Raquel Welch

A woman with wavy brown hair wears a shiny blue sequin dress with thin straps and a wide gold choker necklace, standing in front of a pink curtain.
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8. Cheryl Ladd

A smiling woman with long, voluminous blonde hair wears a black top and touches her hair with one hand. The background is plain and light-colored.
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9. Catherine Bach

A woman with voluminous curly hair poses confidently, wearing a white jacket with colorful stripes and metallic leggings, set against a gradient blue-green background.
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10. Susan Dey

A young woman with straight, light brown hair and light-colored eyes poses in front of a peach background. She is wearing a black top with red and white stripes and is smiling softly at the camera.
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11. Goldie Hawn

A blonde woman with long hair and bangs looks toward the camera in soft, golden light. She wears a light-colored top, and the background is blurred and sunlit. The word "GOLDIE" appears in the upper left corner.
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