If These Legendary Actresses Were Alive, Here’s How Old They Would Be Now

Ever wonder how old Hollywood’s most beloved actresses would be today if time had allowed a few more curtain calls. Using their real birth dates and today’s date of October 21, 2025, here is a look at towering screen icons and the ages they would have reached, along with a quick refresher on their careers and milestones.

Marilyn Monroe

Born June 1, 1926, and died August 4, 1962, she became a global symbol through roles in ‘Some Like It Hot’, ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’, and ‘The Seven Year Itch’. She won a Golden Globe for ‘Some Like It Hot’ and headlined multiple box office hits across the 1950s. Her early modeling work led to a studio contract and rapid stardom. If she were alive on October 21, 2025, she would be 99 years old.

Audrey Hepburn

Born May 4, 1929, and died January 20, 1993, she starred in ‘Roman Holiday’, ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’, and ‘My Fair Lady’. She earned an Academy Award for ‘Roman Holiday’ and later devoted many years to humanitarian work with UNICEF. Her career spanned film, stage, and fashion, with a style that remains influential. If she were alive on October 21, 2025, she would be 96 years old.

Grace Kelly

Born November 12, 1929, and died September 14, 1982, she appeared in ‘High Noon’, ‘Rear Window’, and ‘To Catch a Thief’. She won an Academy Award for ‘The Country Girl’ and later became Princess of Monaco after marrying Prince Rainier III. Her film career was brief yet packed with celebrated collaborations with Alfred Hitchcock. If she were alive on October 21, 2025, she would be 95 years old.

Judy Garland

Born June 10, 1922, and died June 22, 1969, she rose from child performer to superstar with ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and later dramatic turns like ‘A Star Is Born’. She earned a Juvenile Academy Award and multiple Oscar nominations and also recorded best selling albums. Garland headlined concert tours that drew record crowds worldwide. If she were alive on October 21, 2025, she would be 103 years old.

Elizabeth Taylor

Born February 27, 1932, and died March 23, 2011, she led films such as ‘Cleopatra’, ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf’, and ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’. She won two Academy Awards for Best Actress and launched a successful fragrance line that became a top seller. Taylor was also a prominent advocate for HIV and AIDS research and fundraising. If she were alive on October 21, 2025, she would be 93 years old.

Katharine Hepburn

Born May 12, 1907, and died June 29, 2003, she headlined ‘The Philadelphia Story’, ‘The African Queen’, and ‘On Golden Pond’. She won four Academy Awards for Best Actress, the most for any performer. Her screen partnership with Spencer Tracy produced several enduring classics. If she were alive on October 21, 2025, she would be 118 years old.

Bette Davis

Born April 5, 1908, and died October 6, 1989, she delivered landmark performances in ‘All About Eve’, ‘Jezebel’, and ‘Dark Victory’. She won two Academy Awards and became the first female president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Davis was known for powerful roles that reshaped expectations for leading actresses. If she were alive on October 21, 2025, she would be 117 years old.

Ingrid Bergman

Born August 29, 1915, and died August 29, 1982, she starred in ‘Casablanca’, ‘Gaslight’, and ‘Notorious’. She won three Academy Awards across a long career in both Hollywood and European cinema. Bergman worked in multiple languages and moved between stage and screen with ease. If she were alive on October 21, 2025, she would be 110 years old.

Vivien Leigh

Born November 5, 1913, and died July 8, 1967, she is remembered for ‘Gone with the Wind’ and ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. She won two Academy Awards for Best Actress for those roles. Leigh also performed extensively on stage, often in Shakespearean productions. If she were alive on October 21, 2025, she would be 111 years old.

Rita Hayworth

Born October 17, 1918, and died May 14, 1987, she became a major star with ‘Gilda’, ‘Cover Girl’, and ‘The Lady from Shanghai’. She began as a dancer and transitioned to leading roles that defined Columbia Pictures in the 1940s. Her image became one of the most reproduced pinups of World War II. If she were alive on October 21, 2025, she would be 107 years old.

Greta Garbo

Born September 18, 1905, and died April 15, 1990, she moved from silent films to sound with ease in works like ‘Ninotchka’ and ‘Queen Christina’. She earned multiple Academy Award nominations and received an honorary Oscar later in life. Garbo retired from acting in the 1940s and lived privately in New York. If she were alive on October 21, 2025, she would be 120 years old.

Jean Harlow

Born March 3, 1911, and died June 7, 1937, she became a pre Code phenomenon with ‘Red Dust’, ‘Dinner at Eight’, and ‘Bombshell’. She was one of MGM’s top stars before her life was cut short. Harlow’s screen persona influenced studio marketing and fashion. If she were alive on October 21, 2025, she would be 114 years old.

Anna May Wong

Born January 3, 1905, and died February 3, 1961, she worked in ‘The Toll of the Sea’, ‘Shanghai Express’, and ‘Piccadilly’. She was the first Chinese American actress to gain international recognition in Hollywood and Europe. Wong also performed on stage and in early television and advocated for better roles for Asian performers. If she were alive on October 21, 2025, she would be 120 years old.

Marlene Dietrich

Born December 27, 1901, and died May 6, 1992, she rose to fame with ‘The Blue Angel’ and then starred in Hollywood films like ‘Shanghai Express’ and ‘Destry Rides Again’. She toured extensively as a singer and performed for Allied troops during World War II. Dietrich became a naturalized United States citizen and received many honors late in life. If she were alive on October 21, 2025, she would be 123 years old.

Natalie Wood

Born July 20, 1938, and died November 29, 1981, she achieved success in ‘Rebel Without a Cause’, ‘Splendor in the Grass’, and ‘West Side Story’. She earned multiple Academy Award nominations and transitioned from child roles to adult leads. Wood also worked in television and theater. If she were alive on October 21, 2025, she would be 87 years old.

Sharon Tate

Born January 24, 1943, and died August 9, 1969, she appeared in ‘Valley of the Dolls’ and ‘The Fearless Vampire Killers’. She worked in both film and television and received a Golden Globe nomination. Tate also modeled and was featured in several high profile magazines of the era. If she were alive on October 21, 2025, she would be 82 years old.

Carrie Fisher

Born October 21, 1956, and died December 27, 2016, she became an icon through ‘Star Wars’ while also writing books like ‘Postcards from the Edge’. She worked as a script doctor on many films and was known for candid memoirs and stage shows. Fisher advocated for mental health awareness and spoke publicly about bipolar disorder. If she were alive on October 21, 2025, she would be 69 years old.

Debbie Reynolds

Born April 1, 1932, and died December 28, 2016, she starred in ‘Singin’ in the Rain’, ‘The Unsinkable Molly Brown’, and many stage musicals. She earned an Academy Award nomination and later received a lifetime achievement honor from the Screen Actors Guild. Reynolds also collected film memorabilia and ran a museum dedicated to Hollywood history. If she were alive on October 21, 2025, she would be 93 years old.

Olivia de Havilland

Born July 1, 1916, and died July 26, 2020, she led films such as ‘The Heiress’, ‘To Each His Own’, and ‘The Adventures of Robin Hood’. She won two Academy Awards for Best Actress and played a key role in the court case that limited restrictive studio contracts. De Havilland lived in Paris for decades and remained active in public life. If she were alive on October 21, 2025, she would be 109 years old.

Lauren Bacall

Born September 16, 1924, and died August 12, 2014, she debuted in ‘To Have and Have Not’ and reunited with Humphrey Bogart in ‘The Big Sleep’ and ‘Key Largo’. She won two Tony Awards for her stage work and continued to appear in film and television for many years. Bacall also wrote best selling memoirs that detailed her long career. If she were alive on October 21, 2025, she would be 101 years old.

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