1970s Sex Symbol Stars' Careers Reviewed

The 1970s produced a wave of cultural icons who became enduring sex symbols. Barbara Bach, famed for her role as a Bond girl opposite Roger Moore in *The Spy Who Loved Me* (1977), later married Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, entered rehab with him in 1986, and has kept a low‑profile life.

Actress and singer Jane Birkin, who rose to fame with the controversial duet “Je t’aime… moi non plus,” starred in a film bearing the same title in 1976 and has remained a fashion and music figure.

Actor Billy Dee Williams, best known as Lando Calrissian in the *Star Wars* saga, continued a steady acting career after notable 1970s films such as *Brian’s Song* and *Mahogany*.

Jaclyn Smith, remembered as Kelly Garrett in *Charlie's Angels*, transitioned from modeling to acting, appearing in later projects including a 2025 film, and still takes on screen roles.

Other 1970s icons such as Britt Ekland, also a Bond girl, are similarly reflected upon for their lasting influence and later life developments.