Vintage Photos of Jodie Foster, Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty and More '80s Stars

Jodie Foster in New York City, 1981 — Jodie Foster in 1981. Photo:
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Hollywood’s biggest names took on the Big Apple in late June 1981!

A fresh-faced Jodie Foster and the always over-the-top Boy George were photographed in Manhattan 43 years ago this month, while Diana Ross rubbed elbows with New York City Mayor Ed Koch and Jefferson Starship performed on the city’s Pier 84. On the west coast, Stevie Nicks joined Tom Petty onstage, and English actor Albert Finney paled around with shock rocker Alice Cooper.

Take a trip back to the summer of 1981 to see what the hottest stars of the decade were up to.

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Cheeky Devil

Boy George circa 1981 in New York City. — Boy George in 1981.
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Boy George was photographed in a characteristically over-the-top look in New York.

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Sweet Harmony

Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty perform together at the Cow Palace on June 26, 1981 in Daly City, California. — Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty in 1981. Larry Hulst/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty

A little over a week before their duet on "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" dropped, Stevie Nicks joined Tom Petty onstage in California on June 26.

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City Girl

Jodie Foster, 1981 in New York City. — Jodie Foster in 1981.
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At just 18, Jodie Foster looked fresh-faced when photographed in New York City.

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I Wear My Sunglasses at Night

Yoko Ono attends the performance of "American Buffalo" on June 25, 1981 at the Dakota in New York City. — Yoko Ono in 1981.
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Yoko Ono showed up to a performance of playwright David Mamet's American Buffalo in New York wearing her signature shades.

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Musical Twosome

Ashford and Simpson attend Steve Cohn Party on June 30, 1981 at the Underground in New York City. — Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson in 1981.
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Songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson attended a party for The Village People at The Underground in New York on June 30.

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Boogie Nights

Singer Phyllis Hyman attends Steven Cohen of the Village Voice Hosts Party for The Village People on June 30, 1981 at The Underground in New York City. — Phyllis Hyman in 1981.
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Also at the June 30 party at The Underground, singer Phyllis Hyman showed up looking ready to boogie.

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We Got the Beat

Girl group The Go-Go's pose for a portrait in Hollywood, California — The Go-Go's in 1981.
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Ahead of the release of their debut album Beauty and the Beast, the Go-Go's posed for a publicity photo in Hollywood.

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Blues Man

Stevie Ray Vaughn at Tuts in Chicago, Illinois, June 28,1981. — Stevie Ray Vaughn in 1981.
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Stevie Ray Vaughn looked particularly stylish when he stopped by Chicago nightclub Tut's on June 28.

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Lookin' Dapper

David Cassidy in New York City, United States, 29th June 1981. — David Cassidy in 1981.
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David Cassidy was dressed to impress for a June 29 event in New York City.

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Pier Pressure

Paul Kantner, Grace Slick and Mickey Thomas performing with Jefferson Starship at The Pier in New York City on June 27, 1981. — Jefferson Starship performing in 1981.
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Jefferson Starship's Paul Kantner, Grace Slick and Mickey Thomas rocked the crowd during their June 27 performance at the Dr. Pepper Summer Music Festival at New York City's Pier 84.

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Sax Appeal

Ornette Coleman, portrait, in New York City on June 23, 1981. — Ornette Coleman in 1981.
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Jazz great Ornette Coleman posed for a June 23 portrait in New York City.

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Foiled Again

Lauren Bacall photographed in June 1981 — Lauren Bacall in 1981.
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Hollywood icon Lauren Bacall definitely outshined her gleaming backdrop in this 1981 portrait.

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Odd Couple

Singer, songwriter and musician Alice Cooper with Actor Albert Finney chatting backstage at Cooper's "Special Forces Tour" at the Greek Theatre on June 30, 1981 in Los Angeles, California. — Alice Cooper and Albert Finney in 1981.
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English actor Albert Finney was caught having a ball backstage at an Alice Cooper show at L.A.'s The Greek Theatre on June 30.

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Hail Caesar

Sid Caesar photographed at the NBC Building in New York City on June 20, 1981 — Sid Caesar in 1981.
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Veteran comedian Sid Caesar stopped by the NBC building in New York on June 20.

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Table for Two

Actor George Segal and wife Marion Sobel attending 'Buddy Greco Opening' on June 25, 1981 at Spar Restaurant in New York City, New York. — George Segal and wife Marion Sobel in 1981.
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Actor George Segal and wife Marion Sobel flashed smiles for the camera at a June 25 dinner for singer Buddy Grecco at New York restaurant Spar.

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I'm Coming Out

Diana Ross and Ed Koch attend an event at Gracie Mansion in New York City on June 24, 1981. — Diana Ross and Ed Koch in 1981.
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Diana Ross looked ethereal in a floaty summer ensemble at a June 24 event at Gracie Mansion with New York Mayor Ed Koch.

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Bow Down

Robin Williams and Stockard Channing circa 1981 in New York. — Robin Williams and Stockard Channing in 1981.
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Robin Williams kneels before the great Stockard Channing at an event in New York.

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Bond Girl

Lady Diana Spencer at the James Bond 'For Your Eyes Only' Royal Film premiere, London, Britain - June 24, 1981 — Lady Diana Spencer in 1981.
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Soon to become the Princess of Wales, Lady Diana Spencer was already taking up her royal duties, like attending the June 24 premiere of the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only in London.

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