The Best Throwback Photos of a Young Michelle Pfeiffer

The three-time Oscar nominee celebrates her 66th birthday on April 29, 2024, and throughout the years, has delighted audiences with her acting work while stunning on red carpets around the world.

In honor of her latest milestone, take a look back at some of the star's best throwback photos from the 1980s and 1990s.

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Michelle Pfeiffer in 1979

Michelle Pfeiffer promotional photo for the ABC tv series 'B.A.D. Cats'. — Michelle Pfeiffer in 1979.
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The year 1979 marked Michelle Pfeiffer's breakout, with roles in Delta House and CHiPs.

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Michelle Pfeiffer in 1979

Michelle Pfeiffer had a golden glow in a promotional photo for her 1980 series, B.A.D. Cats.

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Michelle Pfeiffer in 1980

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Abc-Tv/Kobal/Shutterstock (5855935a) Michelle Pfeiffer — Michelle Pfeiffer in 1980.
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The actress was giving #hairgoals in a 1980 promotional photo for B.A.D. Cats.

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Michelle Pfeiffer and Maxwell Caulfield in 1982's 'Grease 2'

Michelle Pfeiffer, Maxwell Caulfield, Grease II - 1982 — Michelle Pfeiffer and Maxwell Caulfield in 1982's Grease 2.
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Many fans fell in love with Michelle Pfeiffer in 1982's Grease 2, in which she starred opposite Maxwell Caulfield.

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Michelle Pfeiffer in 1982

Actress Michelle Pfeiffer lays in a ships air vent at a restaurant called Gladstone's overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Her 1982 film Grease 2 was about to be released. July 5, 1982 laying in a funnel, Pacific Palisades, California — Michelle Pfeiffer in 1982.
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The actress kicked her feet up in an oceanside restaurant in L.A. for a 1982 photo shoot.

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Michelle Pfeiffer and Jeff Goldblum in 1985

Pfeiffer, Michelle - Actress, USA - and Jeff Goldblum (r) in Hamburg — Michelle Pfeiffer and Jeff Goldblum in 1985.
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Into the Night costars Michelle Pfeiffer and Jeff Goldblum promoted their film together in Hamburg, Germany, in 1985.

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Michelle Pfeiffer and Val Kilmer in 1985's 'One Too Many'

Walt Disney Television via Getty Images AFTERSCHOOL SPECIAL - "One Too Many" - 5/1/85, Michelle Pfeiffer played Annie, one of four high school friends whose lives changed forever when her boyfriend Eric (Val Kilmer) drives drunk with devastating results, in the 1985 Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Afterschool Special, "One Too Many". — Michelle Pfeiffer and Val Kilmer in 1985's One Too Many.
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Did you know Michelle Pfeiffer starred in an after-school special? She shared the screen with Val Kilmer in a cautionary tale about drunk driving, called One Too Many.

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Michelle Pfeiffer and Rosanna Arquette

Rosanna Arquette and Michelle Pfeiffer — A young Michelle Pfeiffer and Rosanna Arquette.
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In an undated photo, Michelle Pfeiffer and Rosanna Arquette enjoyed a night on the town.

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Michelle Pfeiffer in 1987's 'The Witches of Eastwick'

Jack Nicholson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Susan Sarandon and Cher pose for the Warner Bros movie "The Witches of Eastwick" circa 1987. — Michelle Pfeiffer, Jack Nicholson, Susan Sarandon and Cher in 1987's The Witches of Eastwick.
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Talk about an iconic cast: Michelle Pfeiffer starred alongside Jack Nicholson, Susan Sarandon and Cher in 1987's The Witches of Eastwick.

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Michelle Pfeiffer and Glenn Close in 1989

Glenn Close and Michelle Pfeiffer during 61st Annual Academy Awards - Governor's Ball at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, United States. — Michelle Pfeiffer and Glenn Close in 1989.
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Something had Michelle Pfeiffer and Glenn Close laughing at the 1989 Governor's Ball following the 61st Academy Awards.

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Michelle Pfeiffer and Tom Cruise in 1990

At the 1990 Golden Globe Awards, Michelle Pfeiffer hoisted her best performance by an actress in a motion picture - drama award for The Fabulous Baker Boys alongside fellow winner Tom Cruise.

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Michelle Pfeiffer in 1992

Danny DeVito, Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer and Tim Burton at the Manns Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California — Michelle Pfeiffer, Danny DeVito, Michael Keaton and Tim Burton in 1992.
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Danny DeVito, Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer and director Tim Burton got together at Mann's Chinese Theater in Hollywood for an event celebrating their 1992 film, Batman Returns.

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