80's Stars In Their 50's: Johnny Depp, George Michael, Phoebe Cates And Tom Cruise

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80's was a totally radical era, the tunes, the films, the clothes and the hair. From Johnny Depp, George Michael, Phoebe Cates and Tom Cruise, who are now in their 50's?

Johnny Depp

If you are talking about the 80's, Johnny Depp is on the top of the list, he was in every teenage girl's fantasy when he took the role in the 1987 Television Series: 21 Jump Street."  He started as a bad boy rock band musician in films and went famous in the films "Platoon," "A Nightmare on Elm Street and "Edward Scissor Hands." He got married with Lori Anne Allison but eventually divorced with her in 1985, making him the best looking single hunk until now. He is already 50, still in the fantasy of every teenage girl and teenage girls' moms. He is the star of the movie franchise "The Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."

George Michael

George Michael started with the British pop group, Wham in the early 80's. Although, his famous songs as a solo singer got most of the attention of the fans, in the album "Faith," and his popular track "I Want Sex," He was a two time Grammy winner during his stardom in the 80's. Now, he is 50, he is still active in singing. He was forces to disclose his sexual orientation when he was arrested during a lewd-public act with an undercover male cop in 1998.

Phoebe Cates

Phoebe Cates has been forever be in the dreams of men who were teenagers during her 80's film, her red bikini from "Fast Times at Ridgemont High." After the decade ended, Phoebe just disappeared. Where is she now? She managed to star in "Drop Dead Fred" and a few more films in the 1990s, she said good bye to Hollywood in a snap! She married Kevin Kline in 1989; they are still going strong and happily married. The couple got two children, Greta and Owen. Phoebe is already 50 and owns a boutique in Manhattan, New York called Blue Tree.

Tom Cruise

From a teenager sliding across the floor in "Risky Business" to a hot shot hunk in "Top Gun," Tom was one of the most sought after and sexiest star of the 80s. Tom will mark his half-century stardom this year. Now, 51 he just came from a divorce with his third wife, Katie Holmes. He is the star behind the film franchise, "Mission Impossible."

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