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Before they were starring on the big screen, these '80s stars were just regular kids — find out what they looked like before they hit the big leagues Eurovision has had some memorable moments over the years but the '60s and '70s brought us songs like no other era of the international contest Ron Howard has raised a famous family of his own but did you know his parents paved the way for the filmmaker's showbiz success? '80s icon Michael Learned welcomed three children with her first husband – find out what they got up to on and off the screen Scary and seductive, the femme fatale of the '70s varied from folk horror to Hitchcock villains – find out where they are now Forget James Bond, '60s hit 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E' offered two spies for the price of one – find out what the stars' kids are up to now The 'Sunset Boulevard' actor was a father to three kids during his lifetime, two of which followed him into acting, but where have you seen them before? The late Dirty Dancing star's incredible talent was a family affair - meet his parents, including the trailblazing mother who taught Patrick Swayze how to dance I feel the need, the need to be afraid, be very afraid. As you wish. '80s cinema was packed with some iconic lines, but how many do you remember today? The silver screen was a perfect Saturday treat but these TV stars were regular visitors into the homes of families around the world The Golden Age icons are still beloved today, but how would their fortunes stack up to those of the celebrities we see today? Celebrity families are full of surprises, from later-in-life pregnancies to tying the knot in their early twenties, but these A-list broods just kept on growing The Ewing family wasn't a happy affair but, fortunately, youngest son Bobby's life off-screen featured a contented family of four Ron isn't the only star to get an early start on-screen – his only sibling worked alongside him on 'The Andy Griffith Show' The Police’s former frontman shares two children with his ex-wife Frances Tomelty and four with his wife of three decades, Trudie Styler John-Boy is now a father of seven, just like his on-screen parents. Find out what each of his kids is up to in their lives off-screen Supermodels turned super-mums, these '90s icons made their name on the runway and still had space in the schedule for a bedtime story Laraine Newman brought the laughs on SNL but off-screen she's been raising the next generation of comedy icons – read on to find out more about her funny family Do you remember '80s teen life through the lens of Ridgemont High? If so, you'll be surprised that star actor Phoebe Cates now has kids of her own – how time flies! Bing Crosby had an extensive back catalogue of tracks and a similarly vast family – find out what his seven kids got up to when they grew up Bobby Cannavale is a father of three – but do you recognise his oldest son (and Scarpetta co-star) from his first marriage? Fun, free and... frightening? Eighties kids got up to all sorts without a second thought, many of which would shock parents today Lee Grant's career covered acting, directing and writing – but her oldest daughter earned fame of her own with 1978 musical comedy 'Grease' 'Romancing the Stone' star Kathleen had her own 23-year love story with ex-husband Jay – find out what their only daughter is up to now Nobody played the action hero quite like David – meet the five children who have followed in his creative footsteps and several who have acting credits of their own Lawsuits aren't unusual in the world of fame and fortune, but which movie scenes do you remember causing a multi-million pound stir? Dinner guests during the decade of decadence certainly enjoyed a tasty treat or two – but which foods have since been scrapped from the menu? The 'I Dream of Jeannie' star has been married three times – find out who stole the genie's heart off-screen, including her husband of over three decades Where would '80s sitcoms have been without Julia Duffy? Find out more about the actress' life off the TV screen including famous husband and her two star children Bold, beautiful and brimming with love – meet the real loves of the soap opera cast, away from the drama-packed lives of their on-screen counterparts The apple doesn't fall far from the One Tree Hill star as all three of her daughters have followed her into the entertainment industry 'The Shining' and 'A Few Good Men' put him in the spotlight but Jack Nicholson also keeps busy as a grandfather of five Ron and Cheryl have the ultimate high school-to-Hollywood love story but what have their four kids been up to in and away from Tinseltown? Mary fought her way into audience hearts in 'Dances with Wolves' but what has the 'Major Crimes' actress been up to since – including her daughter's cameo role It's Patrick and Lisa, not Baby and Johnny, that are the real dancing love-story. Find out what Lisa Niemi has been up to almost 20 years after her husband's passing Home is where the heartthrob is: find out where your favourite Golden Age celebrities enjoyed some respite from the cameras From quotable lines to comedic adventures, Crocodile Dundee has kept viewers coming back for more – but who makes up the adventure-star's off-screen family? NCIS and its many spinoffs are TV regulars for a reason, but what were the stars like before their careers in on-screen crime-solving took off? These sitcom favourites helped make growing up just a little bit easier for tweens and twenty-somethings alike – rewind and fast forward to see their transformations A sequel? In 2026? Groundbreaking. What's far more surprising is the reason Adrian won't be returning to the hit franchise and what he's been up to instead The 'Beat It' singer was married twice during his life – but what have his famous exes been up to since they parted ways? From rich kids to the most junior of doctors, '80s sitcoms launched the careers of many child stars – see how many you still recognise
