DEBRA WINGER

Among the household celebrity names on this list, Debra Winger is the one who gained phenomenal success in the ’80s. She starred in major productions such as An Officer and a Gentleman, Tears of Endearment, and Shadowlands. Movie critics have given her so much credit for her performance, which led to her nomination for Best Actress in each production. On the downside, she never actually won. Debra was also lauded for her performance in A Dangerous Woman, which gained her attention and awards internationally. Her other notable roles were in films Urban Cowboy, Legal Eagles, The Sheltering Sky, Betrayed, Rachel Getting Married, and Forget Paris.

Years of success in Hollywood might have taken a toll on the actress as she decided to take a break from taking on movie roles. Despite these struggles, Debra did not wholly abandon acting and turned to theater productions instead. Her Broadway debut happened in 2012 when she starred in the play The Anarchist.