1. Sexy ladies of the 1980s
The 1980s were a time of big hair, big shoulder pads and some devastatingly sexy
leading ladies. From sci-fi creations to savvy business women to teenagers in love,
here is our list of the hottest ladies of the 1980s. With awesome soundtracks and
story-lines that pre-date the ironic and overly-clever 90s, taking in one of these
actresses’ classic '80s flicks is a simple pleasure best enjoyed with a large bowl of
popcorn and a healthy suspension of reality.
(1) Kelly LeBrock - Weird Science
John Hughes’ 1985 exploration of the ultra-nerd lifestyle led to the atypical
Hughes bombshell, Lisa. Created by two horny teenage hackers with too much
time on their hands, Lisa—played expertly by the sophisticated Kelly LeBrock—is
the ultimate woman: beautiful, sexually willing and able to warp time and do
complicated math in her head. Unfortunately, her creators are much too intimidated
by Lisa to truly enjoy any of her assets besides the math abilities.
(2) Phoebe Cates - Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Linda, played by Phoebe Cates, gets credit for one of the most memorable scene in
this 1980s masterpiece—second only to Sean Penn’s legendary “Aloha Mr. Hand”
bit. Cates is the slightly out-of-reach love interest of her best friend’s brother, and
his passion is documented in no uncertain terms as he watches her swimming
around the family pool in her bikini.
(3) Elisabeth Shue – Cocktail
In this 1988 exploration of money, love and overly-complicated bartending, the big
question is whether Tom Cruises’ materialistic Brian will choose love with
waitress Jordan—nicely played by the alluring Elizabeth Shue—or the riches of a
prospective sugar mama. With a plot like this, make sure to have a cocktail or two
of your own on hand before watching.
(4) Melanie Griffith - Working Girl
Released in 1988, Melanie Griffith’s sassy Long-Island raised secretary, Tess,
takes advantage of her boss’s absence to put forward a few business ideas of her
own. Griffith and her accomplice, Harrison Ford, heat up the screen with their sexy
repartee while the secretary’s relationship with her boss, played by Sigourney

2. Weaver, provides plenty of drama.
(5) Kelly McGillis - Top Gun
This classic flick, released in 1986, places stars Kelly McGillis, Tom Cruise and
Val Kilmer in the hothouse environment of an Air Force training program. With
pilots sporting nicknames like “Maverick” and “The Iceman”—plus a budding
romance between a student an instructor—this film is hot in all the right places
while still being laughably silly. McGillis is excellent, however, as the tough-yet-
tender flight instructor who’s battling her developing emotions for Cruise’s
rebellious Maverick.
(6) Molly Ringwald - Pretty in Pink
When John Hughes was at the height of his powers in the mid-80s, he released
movies like Pretty in Pink. This 1986 must-see explores the class relationship
between wrong-side-of-the-tracks Andie and her rich-kid crush, Blane. Hopelessly
romantic and carried along by a flawless '80s soundtrack, Pretty in Pink pushes its
talented female lead to negotiate the line between child and adult while having her
heart broken in several ways.
(7) Brooke Shields - The Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon explores the developing sexuality of two children stranded
together on an island, resulting in a lot of shots of a nearly-naked teenage Shields
swimming and running around forests. Shocking for 1980, The Blue Lagoon is
essentially an adventure story with a bit of nudity thrown in to keep viewers
awake.
(8) Rebecca De Mornay - Risky Business
Riffing on the classic boy-falls-in-love-with-hooker story, 1983’s Risky Business
also features Tom Cruise dancing in his underwear and a knockout performance by
the very sexy Rebecca De Mornay.
(9) Daryl Hannah – Splash
Are mermaids real? This romantic comedy released in 1984 will likely leave you
hoping that if they are, they are half as fetching as the unusual and alluring Daryl

3. Hannah. This movie really does have something for everyone: romance, special
effects and comedy plus a bit of social commentary. Suitable for all ages and
firmly centered on the gorgeous mermaid Madison; Splash is one of the most
enduring classics of the '80s.
(10) Kim Basinger – Batman
Kim Basinger creates the definitive take on Vicki Vale in 1989’s Batman. Smart
and sultry, this reporter wants to break the Batman story but isn’t above taking
some time away from her professional duties to get to know Bruce Wayne in a
very intimate way. Batman has plenty of action and an intriguing love story that
appeals to hard-core fans of the comic and casual movie-watchers alike.