Uncensored Groovy Photos Expose Way More Than Expected 

Brigitte surely knows how to turn heads with that white swimsuit and sultry look. No wonder she was one of the major sex symbols in the 1950’s and 1960’s. 

The French actress, singer, and model often referred to by her initials, B.B., shocked the world when she walked away from her career at just 39-years old.

This early retirement may have been prompted by her exhaustion and a desire to focus on animal rights but it also immortalized her former image. Her onscreen presence is now encased in amber, a separate lifetime from the one in which she exists now.

They don’t call him “The Greatest” for nothing. Here, Ali stands in a vault with (literally) a pile of money at his feet. He rightfully earned it all in the boxing ring while he floated like a butterfly but stung like a bee. It was October 30, 1974, when 32-year-old Muhammad Ali knocked out champ George Forman and became the heavyweight champion of the world (for the second time).  It happened during the eighth round of the match in Kinshasa, Zaire, appropriately titled “Rumble in the Jungle.”

Ali was representative for African pride during the 60s Civil Rights Movement. He was against the Vietnam War, refused to be conscripted into the military, and was arrested for draft evasion. and stripped of the boxing titles he earned. This win in Zaire made him the second dethroned champ in history to successfully regain his belt.

Pictured here is one of the many beautiful women in attendance at the music festival. It was very rare to find a woman at the show with clothing on. Woodstock, the most famous music festival in rock 'n' roll history, took place August 15-18, 1969. It was marketed as "three days of peace and music" and was truly the embodiment of the free spirit of the 1960s. 

The festival was full of free love, rock music, drug experimentation, and an abundance of promiscuous sex. All of which tied in to the generation's desire to explore alternative mindsets and lifestyles. 

Pictured here is a young Arnold Schwarzenegger carefully balancing a glass of cognac while his rock-hard body is adored by a woman. In that muscle-man pose, he shows off the V-tapered body that every man aspires to. 

The Austrian native didn’t arrive in the states until 1968. He was barely able to speak English but quickly made a name for himself as a professional bodybuilder throughout the 1970s and 1980s. It wasn't until the 1990s that he became a highly sought after action star. After Schwarzenegger took up politics, he became the Governor of California from 2003 to 2011.

While he puffs at a cigarette, Nat King Cole plays some of his classic, jazzy tunes on the piano. His soft baritone voice and musical skills allowed him to dominate popular music for about 30 years. This man created some of the most sultry and best love songs in history. 

On November 5, 1956, NBC debuted The Nat 'King' Cole Show, it was one of the first variety shows hosted by an African American–which unfortunately created quite a bit of controversy. In the end it was a lack of national sponsorship that did the show in, despite the best efforts of the network and even many of Cole's industry colleagues. 

Overcome with youthful exuberance, Ann Margaret throttles on fearlessly on a motorbike. This must have been a ride of a lifetime since her booted feet are stretched out, and she is absolutely thrilled. 

Lounging in her limousine, Jane Fonda enjoys some downtime by playing a game of cards. This photo was taken at a time when she was laying the foundation for her career success. After conquering the stage, Jane Fonda made her way into the film industry. 

As the ultimate bachelor, Hefner loves being surrounded by his Bunnies. With his pipe in-hand, he stands among some of the new additions to the bunny family. 

Looking at this picture, it is understandable why Greta Garbo was a high-demand actress. Check out her soft features, stylish belted suit, and those shoes! Despite her being famous during the 30's, this picture inspired many fashion decisions for the elite in the groovy era. 

It's actually shocking that Greta ever entered show business considering how much she detested crowds, social functions, and preferred to be alone. She never signed autographs for her fans or responded to fan mail. She rarely gave interviews and she never appeared at the Oscar ceremonies–even when she was nominated! Like many stars, she continued to receive role offers long after retirement, but unlike many, she rejected almost all of them. 

Studio 54 was the place to be for anybody who wanted to be part of the in-crowd during the groovy era. Pictured here is the ultra sexy triple threat that is Grace Jones, casually holding a wine glass at the bar. 

Jones was one of the many glamorous celebrities who went club hopping in New York City on a regular basis and she could most often be seen at Studio 54. She would strut her stuff through the club wearing out-there clothing and makeup to match. Barely-there ensembles, outrageous headpieces, strange color combinations... just about everyone there was dressed to impress.

The Scottish actor, Sir Sean Connery, is best known for the iconic role of James Bond between the 60s and 80s. He retired from acting back in 2006 but has picked up a few small things here and there – including voice acting roles.

Sean Connery has always had a certain charm about him, that only seems to get better with age. In addition to being a distinguished heartbreaker, Connery is also known to have a life-long love affair with golfing. In this photo, he is all geared up and about to leave his London basement flat to try to get that hole-in-one. 

Eighteen-year old Robin Williams smiles at the camera and charms everyone with his handsome, boyish looks. He didn’t know then that he would grow up to become one of the most loved comedians. Mork & Mindy was Williams’ first big break, he won the hearts of audiences as Mork from Ork, a bumbling alien who moves in with an earthling named Mindy.

All eyes are on Joan Bradshaw as she confidently strides down Hollywood Boulevard in a tight, short, off-the-shoulder outfit. Even the dog is amazed at how good she looks. The former "Miss Texas USA" moved to New York and danced the mystery dance on the Arthur Murray Party television show. 

It was actress Jean Simmons, who suggested a Joan try launching a career in movies. Joan landed an astounding ten acting roles within her first 14 months living in Hollywood, which is unheard of. She became a starlet in the mid-1950s but retired at the young age of 25 after marrying 56-year-old movie producer, Frank Ross. 

In the 1940’s Rita Hayworth was considered as the most glamorous screen idol. Outfitted in a swimsuit, Rita takes a break from riding her bicycle to smile for the camera.

Who can resist Elvis Presley’s sleepy eyes, full lips, and jet-black slicked-back hair? Also, who is that rose for? Anyways, the men around him must be feeling really inadequate about their looks in his presence. His talent and performance style, combined with his physical beauty and widely eroticized image combined to create the legend still inspiring artists to this day. 

The comedy film, Bye Bye Birdie made Ann Margret a star in the mid-1960’s. In true comedic glory, Ann kneels in the sun while her pet tortoise is happily sheltered under a fun-sized umbrella. The film also starred big names like Dick Van Dyke, Maureen Stapleton, Janet Leigh, Bobby Rydell, and the always hilarious Paul Lynde.

The story was inspired by the phenomenon of singer Elvis Presley being drafted into the United States Army back in 1957. In addition with being credited with making Ann-Margret a star it also led to her later appearing with the real Elvis Presley in Viva Las Vegas in 1964.

All of us want to be Bruce Willis in this picture. Clearly, he is living the good life in a scenic pool that offers panoramic views of a vast landscape. We would give anything to be in his place. 

Bruce Willis began to gain notoriety after landing the role of David Addison in the show Moonlighting, which ran from 1985 to 1989. In 1988 he became the iconic character John McClane in the Die Hard franchise–Willis reprised the role for all four sequels. 

Since then he has become one of the highest paid and most sought after leading men in Hollywood. After having starred in films like Pulp Fiction, 12 Monkeys, The Fifth Element, The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, and Sin City... his career is pretty much golden.

The uniforms of the Air Stewardesses on Pacific Southwest Airlines (PSA) were bright, fun, and trendy. These two have wide smiles, just like the ones painted on the noses of PSA airplanes, “The World’s Friendliest Airline”. 

Pictured here is a young Diana Rigg. The gorgeous, smokey eyed beauty was most famous for her role in the 1965 Avengers series and was often described in the press as the most desirable woman in the world.

Her love life was just as public as her award winning career. Shamelessly dating a much older (married man), and boldly stating she had no desire "to be respectable". From these youthful pictures, you would never imagine that this is the same woman who plays the sharp-tongued Olenna Tyrell on Game of Thrones. Rigg, a British Actor, had a healthy acting career since 1959.

These young boys were thrilled to be roller-skating with this woman in this outdoor skating rink. You can tell from the glee on their faces that they are loving this moment.

On a white scooter dotted with flowers, this woman makes her way along a brick street (or maybe it’s a sidewalk). Her turtle-neck dress and patterned scarf complement her and the scooter nicely. 

Clearly, these four were the talk of the town! (Check out the 3 snoopers behind them). The ladies rocked big hair, short-pants, leggings and knee-high boots, while the men swaggered down the sidewalk in checkered suits, fedora hats, and freshly shined shoes.  

Ready, set, Go! This University of Texas Women’s tea is ready to fire up the track with their athletic skills. These athletes still remain fashionable with big hair and lots of hairspray.

Crouching like a kitty, Ann Margaret poses with alongside a big-eyed baby leopard. She seems to have a liking for unconventional animals. If you look closely, you will see that they share matching colours in many ways. 

You can almost feel the judgment from the on-lookers as these two girls stroll down the street in Cape Town. Nevertheless, they continue to share stories as they go along their merry way.

This red-haired biker woman cranks up the tunes on the radio while the biker boy looks on. Suede material and fur were very fashionable in those days. This woman’s hair contrasts nicely with her blue outfit.

This woman stands over her typewriter inspecting her work while her cigarette smoke swirls into the air. Who knows what she was thinking. Hopefully, there weren’t too many errors. 

Bell-bottom pants did not regain popularity until the 1970’s, but this high school girl wanted to kick-start the trend. She poses happily in her red pants and blue shirt.

In a rare Kodachrome photo, these five ladies show off their fashionable swimwear while they tease their feet in the cool waters of the pool. The swimwear at the time resembles the mini-dresses worn today. 

What’s the best way to sell flowers? In a floral crop top, of course. This young lady tries to grab the attention of motorists in Oklahoma who may be interested in buying flowers for their sweethearts.

 

This photo taken in 1973, features Robert Plant, frontman of one of the greatest bands of all time: Led Zeppelin. While there’s no doubt many members of the audience had their minds blown by the sight of this bird perching on Plant’s hand, he is no deity– it was simply a publicity stunt. 

The promoters thought releasing a bunch of doves would add to the ambiance. One just happened to land on the singer's hand allowing the photographer to capture what would become one of Plant’s more “iconic” shots. While there wasn’t anything magical at work, the tiny Snow White top he's wearing certainly isn’t helping matters, but boy did the ladies love it back then. 

Pictured here is a stunning, 18-year-old Candice Bergen, photographed by Milton Greene, 1966. The model turned actress took on a number of high-profile roles in the 1970s, including the highly controversial Western, Soldier Blue and the Burt Reynolds romantic comedy Starting Over, which earned her an Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for best-supporting actress. 

She took on the world of television as Murphy Brown from 1988-98 and scored another successful series, Boston Legal from 2005–08. As for the present, she has two films coming out this year, and two already in progress and slated for a 2018 release.

Warren Beatty and Julie Christie were once quite smitten with each other. Beatty often publically referred to Julie as "his wife" (even though they never got married) and Julie would forfeit roles just so she could stay close to him. 

But Beatty had already built quite the reputation for himself as a Hollywood playboy, and Christie’s friends all repeatedly warned her of Beatty’s reputation as a womanizer and urged her to leave him. But she stayed, despite his affairs with numerous other women. The couple lasted from the late 60s’ until 1973 when she finally had enough and broke it off.

Pictured here is a fabulously dressed Tina Turner, shaking it out on the dance floor at the legendary Studio 54. Studio 54 was notorious not only for its endless stream of celebrities but also for the debauchery that occurred on a nightly basis.

Despite all the rumored hedonism, they were still extremely picky at the door; shamelessly excluding anyone who wasn't ridiculously famous, beautiful, or possessing some unique quality to add to the ambiance.

Pictured here is the lovely Farrah Fawcett back in the 1970s posing for her iconic swimsuit poster– It became the best selling pin-up poster in history! Strutting through the 1970s as one of Charlie’s Angels not only cemented her sex-icon status in Hollywood history, but it also earned her four Emmys and six Golden Globe Awards nominations.

This pinup photo shoot featured the beautiful Yvonne Craig. Yvonne was a ballet dancer and actress who became best known as a pioneer of female superheroes for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series. She was also Marta, the green-skinned Orion slave girl in Star Trek episode "Whom Gods Destroy" (1969). 

Only Marilyn Monroe could make a leg injury and a thoroughly miserable facial expression look good. The actress and sex icon injured herself while working on the set of the River Of No Return in 1953. She ended up having to take time off from shooting after the injury.

Molly Ringwald’s first major role was in The Facts of Life which ran from 1979 to 1980. It wasn’t until becoming a member of the "Brat Pack" and started appearing in John Hughes films that she became a teen fashion icon. 

Sixteen Candles (1984), The Breakfast Club (1985), and Pretty in Pink (1986), she was in all the hits of the time. She later starred in The Pick-up Artist (1987), For Keeps (1988), The Stand (1994) and continued acting throughout the ‘90s. 

Pictured here is a publicity still of '80s teen heartthrob Rob Lowe, in the 1986 film Youngbloods. 

Lowe was cast in classics like The Outsiders and Square Dance, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination. Lowe still looks good and has been acting nonstop since the ‘80s. 

Notable projects in recent years have been The West Wing, Parks and Recreation, and now he's investigating the supernatural in new series called The Lowe Files.

Pictured here is martial arts expert and actor Brue Lee in the training scene of Enter the Dragon. The actor died at just 32-years old and mere days away from the film's release in July of 1973. In addition to bringing martial arts to the forefront of pop culture, this film also cemented Bruce Lee's legendary status.  

Not only is Beverly Johnson a breathtaking cover girl but she is also an important figure in pop culture and for African Americans. She made history in August of 1974 when she became the first African American model in the United States to land the cover of Vogue Magazine. Then she went on to be the first black woman to appear on the cover of the French edition of Elle. 

She later recalled her early modeling career in an interview:

  "I was a teenager, the 70s was a great time. Coming out of the 60s and the Civil Rights, the 70s in New York City, as a kid, for me it felt like the world was your oyster. It was buzzing."  

Pictured here are "The Coneheads," which was a recurring sketch on Saturday Night Live (SNL) about a family of aliens. It originated in season 2 season 2, episode, and starred Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin, and Laraine Newman.

It all started on October 11, 1975, and television was never the same. The brilliant sketch comedy Saturday Night Live made its television debut with George Carlin hosting. An up and coming comic group known as "The Not Ready for Prime Time Players" were the original cast, now SNL remains on the air and it's one of the longest running show in television history. 

Pictured here is the Goddess of Pop looking groovy as ever. Born Cherilyn Sarkisian, Cher has had one of the longest and most successful careers in the history of the music industry. With a music and acting career spanning over 50 years, multiple award-wins, in addition to her work as an author, producer, and philanthropist, Cher really is an inspiration. 

It was September 22, 1976, when these three beauties made pop culture history with the debut of Charlie's Angels. Bombshell Farrah Fawcett co stars alongside Jaclyn Smith and Kate Jackson as sexy female detectives working for a wealthy mystery-man. Charlie's Angels may have recieved mixed reviews but it certainly remains a classic and one of the more memorable television shows of the decade. 

John Travolta first became very well-known in the 1970s, first with his role in the hit television series Welcome Back, Kotter, and then starring in now classics, Saturday Night Fever (1977) and Grease in 1978, he was huge. Then strangely his career declined a bit in the 1980s but saw a resurgence in the 1990s. He’s been steady ever since, his most recent role was in 2016, in the first season of the compelling new anthology series American Crime Story. The first season was titled The People v. O. J. Simpson and Travolta portrayed one of O.Js lawyers, Robert Shapiro.

Pictured here are Scottish actor Charles Bronson and his wife, English actress Jill Ireland. In addition to starring in their own successful pictures, the glamorous couple co-starred in fifteen films together. She once joked, "I'm in so many Charles Bronson films because no other actress will work with him."

"Beatlemania" was the best word to describe the intense fan frenzy that was directed towards this legendary band. Their fans weren’t simply star struck, people (especially teen girls) were obsessed, they went completely mad over the band. The phenomenon began in 1963 and continued well beyond the group’s past the group's break-up in the 1970s.

For The Beatles, it’s not just about their sound. It’s their message and their entire demeanor which is directly related to their era of origin. Perhaps it could be said about all artists that they are a product of their time, but this is especially true for “The Beatles” and it makes replicating them impossible. 

The actor, dancer, and singer-songwriter developed a huge female fan base by playing "tough guys" and romantic leads. Good looks, talent, and charm, he quickly became a sex symbol. That's not to say he didn't have a large male fan base as well, with classics like Road House, Dirty Dancing, The Outsiders, and Ghost (to name a few) under his belt, his secured his place as a pop culture icon. 

Pictured here is Princess Grace and Prince Rainier III posing for their official wedding portrait, on April 19, 1956. Grace Kelly spent six years as an actress during the 1950’s before becoming the Princess of Monaco. A stylish, stunning, brilliant actress, who turned into a real-life Princess? Of course, the world fell in love with her. Although, she was adored long before her marriage to Prince Rainier III, her love story just reinforced her iconic status. 

Pictured here is Elton John, dazzling as ever, performing at the Dodger’s Stadium. He did two sold out shows here in 1975, each lasting three hours. As usual, he was dressed to the nines, this time in what would become an iconic bedazzled version of the Dodger’s uniform. With hit after hit, Elton John was one of the biggest stars of the 1970s, it’s impossible to describe what a phenomenon he was at the time this photograph was taken.

After the release of their first album with their hit single, “I Got You, Babe,” back in 1965, Sonny and Cher’s popularity skyrocketed. The couple began making television appearances and even more performances. Here they are just after a live television recording that same year. As can be seen here, the duo was thoroughly enjoying their newfound fame at the time.

In the summer of 1966, Janis Joplin was a drifter but four years later she was a rock legend. She rocked Woodstock along with icons of rock like Jimi Hendrix, Santana, and Jefferson Airplane among many others. She was found dead of a heroin overdose in bed in October of 1970. 

Academy Award and BAFTA Award winning actress Susan Sarandon got her start with the film Joe, back in the 1970s. However, it wasn’t until being cast in The Rocky Horror Picture Show that she really began to gain momentum. Then, after co-starring in Thelma and Louise, achieving life-long Hollywood icon status was pretty much a guarantee for Sarandon.

Mick Jagger and convent schoolgirl turned folk singer, Marianne Faithfull made quite the couple. Her first major release, “Tears Go By”, was written and composed by Jagger and Keith Richards. It was an instant hit and the Stones later released their own version of the song. Faithfull and Jagger wrote “Sister Morphine” together and again, she released it first with the Stones waiting two years to release their version. The two musicians spent four years very much in love, co-writing music, and making headlines. She was the inspiration behind songs such as “Sympathy For The Devil” and “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.”

World renowned singer, songwriter, actress, filmmaker, and delightful diva, Barbra Streisand has won just about every award you can think of in the entertainment industry. It was during the 1970s that her career really began to shine and she hasn’t stopped working since. With all her chart-toppers, film roles, and various soundtracks, it’s no wonder Babs continues to be so wildly successful today. 

Pictured here is a dashing, young Harrison Ford whipping up a little something in the kitchen back in the late 1970’s. Star Wars, Witness, Patriot Games, Indiana Jones, Blade Runner, American Graffiti…. Harrison Ford has landed far cooler roles than most throughout his extensive career and thankfully, he’s still going.

Meryl Streep is one of those blessed actresses who never seem to have a bad performance. She made her film and stage debut back in the 1970s and she’s been stunning audiences ever since. In recent years she’s had numerous hits on her hands. The Devil Wears Prada, Into the Woods, and she currently has three films in the works: The Papers, Mary Poppins Returns, and Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! 

Aside from modeling, Brooke Shields acting career also began to take off in the 1970s with the cult classic Alice, Sweet Alice and Pretty Baby, where she portrayed a child prostitute and gained notoriety both for her talent and the scandal surrounding the role. Her career continued on an upward trajectory since the 1970s and she’s still acting today. She also launched a clothing line and a furniture collection.   

 Pictured here is legendary pop-icon and sex symbol, Cheryl Tiegs, back in the 1970s. She is credited as being the first American Supermodel. She appeared on numerous covers of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue as well as TIME. Her imfamous pink bikini shoot in 1978 for Sports Illustrated became an iconic image of pop culture. 

Roller skating spawned quite a few subcultures besides the roller discos of the 1970s. The more athletic application of roller skating was Roller Derby. Roller Derby gained in popularity after Raquel Welch starred in a docudrama about it called The Kansas City Bomber.