It's been over five decades since actress Adrienne Barbeau shot to fame in the popular 1970s sitcom Maude – and her beauty hasn't faded one bit.
The 81-year-old was dubbed a 'Scream Queen' of the 1980s after starring in a string of horror films, including The Fog (1980), Escape from New York (1981), Creepshow (1982), and Swamp Thing (1982).
The actress often posts photos on her social media page, showcasing her seemingly eternal radiance. Earlier this month, Adrienne shared two photos from the Houston Horror Film Festival, where she received the Houston Horror Film Festival Horror Icon Award.
In one snapshot, Adrienne beamed for the camera as she knelt down to pet a dog at the event. "The perks of doing Houston Horror Con," she captioned the photo.
Fans were quick to comment on Adrienne's appearance, with one fan hailing the actress as "eternally beautiful," while another commented: "Still spectacular. Once the most beautiful woman on TV before cable. Adrienne is still a beauty queen. Love to see this."
Adrienne Barbeau's Hollywood career
Adrienne's major breakthrough came in 1971, when she originated the role of Betty Rizzo in the original Broadway production of Grease, for which she earned a Tony Award nomination.
This was followed by her television debut in 1971, when she was cast as Carol Traynor on the hit sitcom Maude.
© Getty ImagesShe became a sex symbol and horror icon in the 80s with roles in movies such as Swamp Thing and Open House.
During the 90s, she lent her voice to movies such as Demolition Man and Judge Dredd, and also became a talk show host and a weekly book reviewer for KABC talk radio.
From 2003 to 2005, she starred on the HBO series Carnivàle. This was followed by her starring role as Judy Garland in the off-Broadway play The Property Known as Garland in 2006.
© CBS via Getty ImagesIn recent years, she's appeared in Harlan Corben's Shelter, the crime thriller series Duster and provided her voice for the animated TV show X-Men '97.
When asked what drew her to the horror genre during a 2022 interview with Closely Observed Frames, Adrienne admitted that while she isn't the biggest fan of horror movies, she is grateful for the success she's had.
"Actually, nothing drew me to horror. I don't like watching horror films and aside from some of the ones I've done, I've probably only seen a handful by choice," she said. "I think the genre sort of found me. After the success of The Fog, those were the films I was offered. I did comedy, too, but those are the ones I'm associated with," she continued. "And believe me, I love doing them - when they're well written and directed - and they've given me a great, long-lasting career for which I am incredibly grateful."
