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13 Actresses Everyone Was Obsessed With in the ’80s

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Molly Ringwald was in everything. Heather Locklear lit up rooms with her million-watt smile. Lisa Bonet had the most iconic fashion sense known to mankind. And those were just some of the 1980s actresses that everyone was obsessed with — here are those talented stars, plus ten more.

1. Heather Locklear

A woman with long, wavy blonde hair and blue eyes smiles at the camera. She is wearing a light pink turtleneck sweater. The background is bright red.
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2. Molly Ringwald

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3. Michelle Pfeiffer

A woman with wavy blonde hair and blue eyes looks at the camera with a slight smile. She is wearing a gray, button-up shirt. The background is white and softly lit.
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4. Phoebe Cates

A young woman in a navy blazer, white shirt, and gray skirt sits smiling on the hood of a classic Rolls-Royce, with one leg crossed over the other and sneakers on her feet.
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5. Lisa Bonet 

A woman with long curly hair wearing a tall gray top hat, round dark sunglasses, layered necklaces, and a patterned top smiles brightly at the camera. The background is softly patterned in purple tones.
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6. Jennifer Grey

A young woman with curly brown hair rests her head on her hand, looking thoughtfully at the camera. She wears a light jacket, a patterned shirt, and silver jewelry, sitting outdoors near a striped barrier.
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7. Brooke Shields

A woman with long brown hair sits looking to the side. She wears a white, textured blouse, a gold necklace, and a gold bracelet. The background is a soft lilac color.
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8. Demi Moore

A young woman with long brown hair, wearing a "GENERAL HOSPITAL V.S." T-shirt and white headband, blows a large bubble with gum. She has blue earrings and a button that says "I like boys.
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9. Kim Basinger

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10. Carrie Fisher

A young woman with long, straight hair smiles at the camera. The black-and-white photo is a close-up, showing her clear, expressive eyes and teeth.
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11. Christie Brinkley

A woman with long, voluminous blond hair, bright blue eyes, and a wide smile poses against a dark background. She is wearing sparkly earrings and a black top.
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12. Winona Ryder

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13. Jennifer Connelly

A young woman with long dark hair smiles at the camera, resting her chin on her hand. She is wearing a tan jacket and white blouse, with green foliage and a stone surface in the background.
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