The Stars of the Eighties – Where Are They Now?

Published on 06/19/2024
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Willie Aames

For those seeking an iconic figure from the eighties who has truly done it all, look no further than Willie Aames. Known for his role in the popular eighties sitcom “Charles in Charge” alongside Scott Baio, Aames later ventured into a different realm by creating “Bibleman,” a direct-to-video series featuring a Christian crime fighter. Despite facing personal struggles with substance abuse that temporarily dimmed his career, he persevered and reinvented himself as a cruise director before making a comeback in acting and filmmaking. His recent works include starring in the TV movie “Love on the Menu” and the film “Bottle Monster.”

Willie Aames

Willie Aames

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Mia Sara

Mia Sara, known for her role as Ferris’s carefree girlfriend in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” continues to grace television screens regularly. She has carved a niche in fantasy TV with appearances in series like “Lost in Oz,” “The Witches of Oz,” and “Dorothy and the Witches of Oz.” Beyond TV, she has showcased her talent in movies such as “Timecop” alongside Jean Claude van Damme, “Legend,” and “Black Day Blue Night.” In the short film “Pretty Pretty” from 2013, she portrayed Narciss. Presently, Mia is a devoted wife and mother of two, married to the eldest son of Muppets creator Jim Henson. Intriguingly, she holds a pilot’s license and finds joy in flying.

Mia Sara

Mia Sara

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