Vintage Star Tracks: This Time in 1981, See Dolly Parton, Elizabeth Taylor and More Big Stars
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Find out what the biggest stars of the '80s were up to with throwback photos from Hollywood's bygone era
Nancy Barr Brandon/MediaPunch/Shutterstock Dolly Parton in 1981
Hollywood's biggest names were out and about at this time 43 years ago.With both the Tony and Drama Desk Awards taking place during the first week of June 1981, all eyes were on New York City. Ian McKellen, Tim Curry and co. celebrated their Tony nominations, while Elizabeth Taylor was up for a Drama Desk Award. Elsewhere in the Big Apple, Mark Hamill took the stage in The Elephant Man, and Robert De Niro was busy filming with Martin Scorsese. Meanwhile, national treasure Dolly Parton was looking characteristically fabulous.Travel back in time to see what the hottest stars of the decade were up to as summer 1981 kicked off.Drama Queen
Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Elizabeth Taylor in 1981
Elizabeth Taylor, accompanied by producer Zev Buffman (left), attended the 1981 Drama Desk Awards, where she was nominated for outstanding actress in a play for her Broadway debut in The Little Foxes.Foxy Fella
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Brian Cooke/Redferns Elton John in 1981
Elton John took a break to show off an over-the-top headdress during the filming of the video for his song "The Fox" at his home.Wedding Crashers
James Gray/Shutterstock Lady Diana Spencer, the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret in 1981
In the run-up to her own wedding to Prince Charles in July, Lady Diana Spencer joined the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret at the wedding of Nicholas Soames and Catherine Weatherall in Westminster on June 4, 1981.The British Are Coming
John Bright/WWD/Penske Media via Getty Zoe Wanamaker, Ian McKellen, Jane Lapotaire and Tim Curry in 1981
Ahead of the 1981 Tony Awards, British actors Zoe Wanamaker, Ian McKellen, Jane Lapotaire and Tim Curry celebrated their nominations at a party in New York City.Wandavision
Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Wanda Richert and David Hasselhoff in 1981
Up for best performance by a featured actress in a musical, Wanda Richert attended the 1981 Tony Awards in New York City with David Hasselhoff.Hostess with the Mostess
Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Ellen Burstyn in 1981
Also looking divine at the 1981 Tonys: co-host Ellen Burstyn.Scene Stealer
Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Gina Lollobrigida in 1981
The show wasn't just onstage at the 1981 Tonys: Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida made sure photographers got a load of her!Party On
Oscar Abolafia/TPLP/Getty Lena Horne in 1981
Lena Horne dazzled onstage at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City during a party for the 1981 Tony Awards.Ladies' Night
Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Tatum O'Neal and Joanna Moore in 1981' title='Tatum O'Neal and Joanna Moore sighted on June 9, 1981 at La Cage Aux Folles in New York City.'>
Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Tatum O'Neal and Joanna Moore in 1981
Photographers snapped a pic of Tatum O'Neal and mom Joanna Moore out and about in New York City.Sunny Smile
Oscar Abolafia/TPLP/Getty Susan Sarandon in 1981
Susan Sarandon flashed a glowing smile during an event in New York City.Go Off, Kings!
Oscar Abolafia/TPLP/Getty Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro in 1981' title='American filmmaker Martin Scorsese and actor Robert De Niro on the set of 'King Of Comedy' in New York, New York, June 1981. '>
Oscar Abolafia/TPLP/Getty Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro in 1981
Photographers caught a candid snap of director Martin Scorsese and star Robert De Niro on the set of The King of Comedy in New York City.Coming Around Again
Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Carly Simon in 1981' title='Carly Simon attends Mick Jagger Party on June 3, 1981 at Mick Jagger's home in New York City. '>
Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Carly Simon in 1981
Carly Simon stopped by Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger's New York City home for a June 1981 party.Sitting Pretty
Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Lori Loughlin and Mark Arnold in 1981
Lori Loughlin and her The Edge of Night costar Mark Arnold got cozy in the U.K.Guitar Hero
Paul Natkin/Getty Carlos Santana in 1981
Carlos Santana made his guitar wail onstage at the Poplar Creek Music Theater in Illinois.Hello Dolly
Nancy Barr Brandon/MediaPunch/Shutterstock Dolly Parton in 1981
A gleeful Dolly Parton greeted photographers with her thousand-watt smile.Out on the Town
John Bright/WWD/Penske Media via Getty Louis Malle and Candice Bergen in 1981
Candice Bergen attended an event at the New York State Theater in New York City arm-in-arm with her husband, French director Louis Malle, on June 5.Opening Night
Betty Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Mark Hamill and wife Marilou York in 1981' title='Actor Mark Hamill and wife Marilou York attending the opening of 'The Elephant Man' on June 9, 1981 at the Booth Theater in New York City, New York.'>
Betty Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Mark Hamill and wife Marilou York in 1981
Mark Hamill took over the title role in the Broadway production of The Elephant Man on June 9. Here he is with wife Marilou York backstage after his first performance. For more People news, make sure to sign up for our newsletter! Read the original article on People.
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