Then & Now: Celebs In Their 90s That Are Still So Radiant Today

There are several nonagenarians thriving in the spotlight and proving age is nothing but a number. Actor and author Joan Collins has been one of the most vocal stars about aging, and she's repeatedly made it clear she won't be slowing down just because of the date on her passport. "There's far too much fuss about ageing. You see people in their 90s and 100s doing amazing things — running and jumping on Instagram — there's no reason to fall apart," Collins, who was 90 at the time, told Express. Then there's June Squibb, who equally refuses to let her age dictate her life or acting roles. "I loved the thumbing your nose at age. That to me is very important. It is in real life, so it is onscreen as well," the then 94 year old vehemently told "Today."

Actor Sophia Loren has also been a staunch advocate for not letting life change after a milestone 90th birthday. "Never more than at the threshold of 90 have I realized that age is a state of mind," she told Vogue in 2024, shortly before turning the big 9-0. She also admitted she still had plenty of goals on her bucket list, making it clear there can still be lots of excitement in a 10th decade. And side-by-side snaps of these stars and more prove their positive outlooks on aging have contributed to them looking just as radiant today as decades ago.

In the 1950s, Joan Collins embodied movie star glamour. And little has changed. When she hit the red carpet in 2026, she still had bombshell brunette waves and glossy pink lipstick not too dissimilar to her 1954 look. The actor and author, born in 1933, also confirmed she hadn't lost her penchant for sparkle via her gold sequin top. Her secret to looking so radiant? "I just believe in healthy living. I don't eat junk, I get eight hours of sleep, I exercise. It's very simple," she told The Telegraph in 2026.

Around 1960, "Mary Poppins" actor Julie Andrews flashed a big smile while wearing red lipstick, matte foundation, and short, curled locks. In 2026, the icon (who was born in 1935) still had a short 'do and still loved matte foundation and eyeliner, but opted for more neutral lipstick on her enviably smooth skin. Speaking to Yahoo! Style in 2024, the iconic actor shared that she didn't exercise as much as she used to, but noted, "I have all my life worked out first thing in the morning."

It's hard to believe over 50 years passed between the snap taken of Carol Burnett in around 1970 and the one on the right from 2026. Aside from lighter strawberry blond hair and a few natural lines and wrinkles around her mouth and eyes, Burnett, who was born in 1933, had barely changed. She wore similar shiny lipstick and matte foundation, while her eyes still sparkled and her lips were just as full. In 2020, Burnett proved she's not slowing down (literally) and told The Hollywood Reporter she walked for 45 minutes a day on a treadmill.

June Squibb, born in 1929, is living proof glamour knows no age. In around 1960, the then blond actor stepped out in a bold red lipstick, long faux lashes, and eye-catching eyeshadow. That was no different in 2026. At the 2026 Tony Awards, Squibb sported a similar red lipstick, falsies and sparkly shadow as she showed the same youthful round face and lit from within glow — but with gray locks. Speaking to Yahoo! Life in 2024, she credited years of dancing and swimming for keeping her healthy.

Around 1955, actor Shirley MacLaine rocked red lipstick with a brown pixie cut. Fast-forward to 2026 and the actor had embraced her natural gray hair, but hadn't lost her glow. The star, born in 1934, had a big smile and a few natural lines on her face, but looked as glam as ever with flattering wispy bangs. She told People she danced a lot when she was younger, which likely contributed to her fitness. She also dished to People of her happy lifestyle, "I eat what I want, I sleep when I want."

In the 1950s, actor Rita Moreno was all about the era's movie star glam trend. She stunned in red lipstick, smooth eyeliner, and voluminous curly hair with a luminous complexion. And little had changed by 2026. Though the star, born in 1931, adopted neutral lipstick, her skin still glowed as she smiled on the red carpet and she rocked her gray hair with confidence. She told Parade in 2020 that she throws herself into conducting music to stay active and revealed she still walks for fitness and jumps on a trampoline.

In 1960, Judi Dench sported short hair, a square jaw, and a slight smile. In 2026, she was still recognizable. Though her skin had a few lines that proved she had no problem with aging naturally, she wore similar short locks in a light gray shade with flattering bangs. Dench also had the same coy smile and youthful glint in her eyes. The 1934-born actor admitted she relied more on living happily than working out to stay radiant, as she joked to The Guardian, "I drink champagne. I'll start exercising tomorrow."

Sophia Loren is living proof there's no need to dial back on glam as we age. The 1934-born movie star had barely aged in the 70 years between a 1954 snap, which gave us Sofia Vergara vibes, and one from 2024. Loren still had the same voluminous brunette hair and similar makeup, including neutral pink lipstick and black eyeliner, plus flawless skin. "I think exercise and balanced nutrition tremendously help to keep a healthy and attractive physical appearance," the '50s siren told Haute Living San Francisco in 2020.

Estelle Parsons' Hollywood transformation is stunning, and side-by-side pics prove it. In 1970, she had a high, bouffant hairstyle with fluffy brows and piercing eyes. In 2025 though, she looked drastically different but still totally gorgeous. She'd ditched makeup for a more natural look, but her smile that could light up a room hadn't gone anywhere. In 2012, she told HuffPost she was still incredibly active. "I have a trainer, I do weights. I swim, I run. I go to the gym every morning," the movie star, born in 1927, said.

"I Dream of Jeannie"'s Barbara Eden, born in 1931, is just as blond in 2026 as in 1965. The actor proved that on the red carpet, where she stunned with auburn blond locks in a youthful and voluminous shoulder-length style not too dissimilar to her '60s color. She also had the same bright smile and glowing, smooth cheeks. Eden revealed her aging advice to Closer in 2021, sharing, "I think the secret to feeling great is to keep active, do things that you love and have a good sense of humor."