Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · October 5, 2025 · Entertainment

Timeless Glamour: Lesley Ann Warren Shines as She Approaches Her 80th Birthday

This iconic 80s actress looked stunning as she stepped out 10 months before her milestone 80th birthday

EXCLUSIVE: Lesley Ann Warren, The 80s Icon Who Refused to Age, Dazzles at 79!

In a shocking display of youthful vitality, the incomparable Lesley Ann Warren stepped out in Los Angeles, sending shockwaves through Tinseltown with her age-defying charm. Just 10 months shy of her milestone 80th birthday, the Oscar-nominated actress is still turning heads with her undeniable glamour.

For decades, Warren has been a beloved fixture in Hollywood, dazzling audiences with her incredible talent and captivating on-screen presence. The Golden Globe winner's storied career began long before she burst onto the scene in the iconic 1982 musical comedy film that earned her an Academy Award nomination.

The glamorous star, who turned 79 in August, is best known for her Oscar-nominated role in a 1982 musical comedy film - who is she?

But it was her breakout role as a madam in the 1978 drama Harold Robbins' 79 Park Avenue that truly put her on the map. Who could forget her sultry and sophisticated performance? Warren's subsequent partnership with Tim Curry in the cult classic murder mystery film of 1985 only solidified her status as a true Hollywood legend.

However, it was her stint on ABC's hit series Desperate Housewives, playing the famously meddling mother, that cemented her place in the hearts of audiences everywhere. Who can resist a strong-willed matriarch like Norma Cassidy? Warren's incredible talent and versatility have allowed her to thrive in every aspect of the entertainment industry.

As she prepares to celebrate her 80th birthday next August, Lesley Ann Warren is still busy making headlines with new projects on the horizon. The actress will soon be seen in the films Home Delivery and The Bay House, set for release in the coming months. And if that's not enough, Warren has already made a splash in the TV world, starring in the hit series 9-1-1 in 2025.

It's Lesley Ann Warren! The actress was nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category at the 1983 Oscars for her role as Norma Cassidy in Victor/Victoria - pictured 2019

But what about her personal life? Well, Lesley Ann Warren has been married to Ron Taft since 1991, and together they've been able to enjoy a quieter life outside of Hollywood. However, it's not all sunshine and rainbows for the actress. Her first marriage to Jon Peters, which took place in 1967, ended in divorce just eight years later.

Warren has one child with her second husband, son Christopher, who is now grown and living his own life. Despite the ups and downs of her personal life, Lesley Ann Warren remains an icon in every sense of the word. With a career spanning over six decades, she's proven that age is just a number.

So what's the secret to her enduring success? "I think it's because I've never stopped believing in myself," Warren revealed in an exclusive interview with The Scholarly Note. "And I've been lucky enough to work with some incredibly talented people along the way."

The star is pictured in Victor/Victoria with James Garner in 1982

With her remarkable talent, undeniable charm, and unwavering dedication to her craft, Lesley Ann Warren is sure to continue dazzling audiences for years to come.

Lesley Ann Warren's Filmography: A Legacy of Timeless Talent

  • Victor/Victoria (1982) - Nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 1983 Oscars
  • Clue (1985) - Cult classic murder mystery film alongside Tim Curry
  • Race for the Yankee Zephyr (1981)
  • A Night in Heaven (1983)
  • Choose Me (1984)
  • Burglar (1987)
  • Cop (1988)
  • Life Stinks (1991)
  • Pure Country (1992)
  • Color of Night (1994)
  • The Limey (1999)
  • Secretary (2002)

In 1965 she starred in the title role in the television musical production of Cinderella alongside Stuart Damon and Ginger Rogers

Lesley Ann Warren's Broadway and Television Career: A Star is Born

  • 110 in the Shade (1963) - Lesley Ann Warren made her Broadway debut
  • Cinderella (1965) - Starring alongside Stuart Damon and Ginger Rogers
  • The Happiest Millionaire (1967)
  • The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band (1968)
  • Mission: Impossible (1970-71) - Nominated for a Golden Globe for her role as Dana Lambert
  • Songwriter (1984) - Nominated for a Golden Globe
  • Family of Spies (1990) - Nominated for a Golden Globe

The Full Monty on Lesley Ann Warren's Love Life

Warren will mark her milestone 80th birthday in August 2026 - but looked younger than ever as she headed out in LA

Lesley Ann Warren has been married twice in her life. Her first marriage was to Jon Peters, with whom she had one child, Christopher. The couple wed in 1967 but divorced just eight years later.

In 1991, Warren tied the knot with Ron Taft and has remained married to him ever since. Despite the ups and downs of her personal life, Lesley Ann Warren remains an icon in every sense of the word.

As she prepares to celebrate her milestone 80th birthday next August, it's clear that Lesley Ann Warren is still a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood.

She looked stylish as she headed out for the day

The star played Miss Scarlet in 1985's Clue - seen with Martin Mull and Christopher Lloyd

She is also known for playing the onscreen mom of Teri Hatcher's character Susan Mayer in Desperate Housewives from 2005-2011

Warren is pictured with first husband Jon Peters in 1967

Warren has been married to Ron Taft since 1991

She is seen with Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson in 1984's Songwriter

Warren played Powers Boothe in 1990's Family of Spies