Vintage Star Tracks: This Time in 1981, See Elizabeth Taylor with Brooke Shields and More Big Stars

Find out what the biggest stars of the '80s were up to with throwback photos from Hollywood's bygone era

<p>Sonia Moskowitz/IMAGES/Getty</p> Elizabeth Taylor and Brooke Shields in July 1981

Sonia Moskowitz/IMAGES/Getty

Elizabeth Taylor and Brooke Shields in July 1981

Hollywood's biggest names were out and about at this time 43 years ago.

July 1981 saw Elizabeth Taylor in New York City to celebrate the release of Brooke Shields's latest film with the young actress. Summer concert season was well under way, with rockers from Iggy Pop to Chuck Berry taking the stage, and tennis champ John McEnroe even making a guest appearance with Carlos Santana. Meanwhile, Julie Andrews promoted a polarizing film in Toronto.

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

In the Spotlight

Bob Dylan in 1981
Bob Dylan in 1981

Bob Dylan lost himself in a song while performing a July 8 concert in Stockholm.

Special Guest

<p>Ebet Roberts/Getty</p> John McEnroe onstage with Carlos Santana in 1981

Ebet Roberts/Getty

John McEnroe onstage with Carlos Santana in 1981

Fresh off his big win at Wimbledon, tennis pro John McEnroe joined Santana frontman Carlos Santana onstage in New York City on July 8.

Family Outing

<p>Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty</p> Mary Tyler Moore with her parents in 1981

Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Mary Tyler Moore with her parents in 1981

Mary Tyler Moore took her parents, Marjorie and George, to a July 9 performance of the 1981 Broadway revival of A Taste of Honey at New York City's Century Theater.

Love Fest

<p>Paul Natkin/Getty</p> Kenny Rogers in 1981

Paul Natkin/Getty

Kenny Rogers in 1981

Kenny Rogers performed songs from his 1981 album Share Your Love at a July 10 show in Rosemont, Illinois.

With the Band

<p>Ebet Roberts/Redferns</p> Cyrinda Foxe, Steven Tyler and Jimmy Crespo in 1981

Ebet Roberts/Redferns

Cyrinda Foxe, Steven Tyler and Jimmy Crespo in 1981

Model and actress Cyrinda Foxe hung out with husband Steven Tyler and his Aerosmith bandmate Jimmy Crespo backstage at a July 10 Ted Nugent concert.

Ask Me Anything

<p>Sharon Godfrey/Toronto Star via Getty</p> Julie Andrews in 1981

Sharon Godfrey/Toronto Star via Getty

Julie Andrews in 1981

Julie Andrews fielded questions about her polarizing 1981 comedy, S.O.B., at a July 11 press conference in Toronto.

Pop Star

<p>David Corio/Redferns</p> Iggy Pop in 1981

David Corio/Redferns

Iggy Pop in 1981

Punk rock icon Iggy Pop's fifth album, Party, had been out for about a month when he took the stage at London's Rainbow Theatre on July 11.

Polo Act

<p>John Scott/Princess Diana Museum/Getty</p> Prince Charles in 1981

John Scott/Princess Diana Museum/Getty

Prince Charles in 1981

Prince Charles flashed a charming smile for the camera after playing a match with the Maple Leaf polo team at Smith's Lawn Polo Club in Windsor, England.

Sports Fans

<p>Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty</p> Lady Diana Spencer and Sarah Ferguson in 1981

Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty

Lady Diana Spencer and Sarah Ferguson in 1981

Lady Diana Spencer and Sarah Ferguson took in another polo match on July 12 at the Cowdray Park Polo Club.

Good Jeans

<p> Andre Csillag/Shutterstock</p> Def Leppard in 1981

Andre Csillag/Shutterstock

Def Leppard in 1981

The denim-clad members of Def LeppardJoe Elliott, Rick Allen, Steve Clark, Pete Willis and Rick Savage — posed for a photo following the release of their second album, High 'n' Dry.

Shorts Story

<p>Walter McBride/Corbis via Getty</p> John Schneider in 1981

Walter McBride/Corbis via Getty

John Schneider in 1981

Long before Paul Mescal made headlines with his short-shorts, Dukes of Hazzard star John Schneider showed off some leg while in New York City in July 1981.

Sweet Summer Child

<p>Trinity Mirror / Mirrorpix / Alamy</p> Jodie Foster in 1981

Trinity Mirror / Mirrorpix / Alamy

Jodie Foster in 1981

An 18-year-old Jodie Foster's look had a bit of a Summer of Love vibe when she was photographed in July 1981.

Golden Girl

<p>Alamy</p> Cher in 1981

Alamy

Cher in 1981

Cher shimmered in a slinky gold dress fit for a disco as she signed autographs for fans outside Regine's Night Club in New York City.

Stage Presence

<p>LUC NOVOVITCH/AFP via Getty</p> Chuck Berry in 1981

LUC NOVOVITCH/AFP via Getty

Chuck Berry in 1981

Rock pioneer Chuck Berry kicked off his 1981 European tour with a July 10 performance in Vienna, Austria.

In the Edit

<p>Chuck Fishman/Getty</p> Robert Duvall in 1981

Chuck Fishman/Getty

Robert Duvall in 1981

The Godfather star Robert Duvall posed for a photo in a New York City film editing suite.

Timeless Beauties

<p>Sonia Moskowitz/IMAGES/Getty </p> Elizabeth Taylor and Brooke Shields in 1981

Sonia Moskowitz/IMAGES/Getty

Elizabeth Taylor and Brooke Shields in 1981

Elizabeth Taylor and Brooke Shields had a close encounter at the premiere party for Shields's 1981 film Endless Love.

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