Mother-Daughter Duos: A 40-Year Transformation

Films like Terms of Endearment and Steel Magnolias captured the hearts of audiences with their portrayals of mother-daughter relationships. Decades later, the stars from these iconic films continue to leave their mark on Hollywood.

Shirley MacLaine, 92, and Debra Winger, 71, starred in the 1983 film Terms of Endearment. MacLaine is set for two upcoming films, People Not Places and Margret and Stevie. Winger, after a hiatus, has appeared in Rachel Getting Married and Netflix's The Ranch.

Steel Magnolias, released in 1989, featured Sally Field, 79, and Julia Roberts, 58. Field recently won her fourth Emmy for her role in Remarkably Bright Creatures. Roberts continues her acting career with roles in After the Hunt and the upcoming Ocean's 14, while also focusing on raising her three children.

The 1981 drama On Golden Pond starred Jane Fonda, 88, and Katharine Hepburn. Fonda, a two-time Academy Award winner, reflected on being intimidated by Hepburn on set. The film was Henry Fonda's last on-screen appearance.

Family Ties' memorable mother-daughter pair, Elyse and Mallory Keaton, played by Meredith Baxter, 79, and Justine Bateman, 60, offered heartwarming moments. Baxter is an advocate for breast cancer awareness, while Bateman has moved into directing, with her film Violet premiering in 2021.

The 1981 film Mommie Dearest, starring Faye Dunaway, 85, Mara Hobel, 55, and Diana Scarwid, 71, explored a turbulent relationship and has since gained a cult following. Dunaway is slated for an upcoming indie film, Prima, while Hobel teaches acting and Scarwid works with non-profits.