Connie Stevens celebrated her 88th birthday with a radiant smile and a spectacular burst of color. Her daughter, Tricia Leigh Fisher, shared a rare photo of the actress and singer on Instagram. The image showed the birthday star looking happy and glamorous in a sunny outdoor setting. Kim Basinger also looked incredible at 72 during a rare recent outing.
Connie Stevens Celebrates 88 in Color
The photo was shared on August 8, the actress’s 88th birthday. Fisher marked the occasion with a loving tribute to her mother.
“88 on 8/8!” Fisher wrote. She also called her “beautiful Mama Lion” and described her as “a treasure to all who know you.”
The photo certainly lived up to the celebratory message. Connie Stevens smiled warmly at the camera. Her long, platinum-white hair fell loosely around her shoulders. She also wore striking blue and teal eye makeup.
Her outfit added even more color to the image. The actress wore a bright yellow top with intricate embroidered details around the neckline. A vibrant scarf added shades of turquoise, green, yellow and coral to the look.
The overall effect was sunny and eye-catching. The colorful outfit also suited the lush garden setting.
Connie Stevens’ Hollywood Career
The birthday celebration offered a glimpse at a star with a long entertainment career. She began working professionally as an actress and singer during the 1950s.
According to RadarOnline, one of her best-known roles came as Cricket in “Hawaiian Eye.” She played the character in the ABC detective drama from 1959 to 1963.
Connie Stevens also appeared alongside Jerry Lewis in “Rock-a-Bye-Baby.” Her later film credits included “Grease 2.” She also made guest appearances on popular television shows including “Baywatch,” “The Love Boat,” “Murder, She Wrote” and “Fantasy Island.”
Her singing career also produced several notable songs including “Too Young to Go Steady” and “Kookie, Kookie (Lend Me Your Comb).” That combination of acting and music helped make her a familiar face during Hollywood’s golden era of television.
Elizabeth Taylor’s Ex
Her personal life was also connected to some of Hollywood’s biggest names. RadarOnline reported that she met singer and television personality Eddie Fisher at a Los Angeles nightclub in 1966.
Fisher had previously been married to Elizabeth Taylor for five years from 1959.
Connie Stevens and Fisher married in a private Las Vegas ceremony in February 1967. They later welcomed two daughters, Joely and Tricia Fisher. The marriage ended in divorce in 1969.
She was also romantically linked to Elvis Presley. The outlet reported that the pair dated on and off for about two years.
Connie Stevens Still Has a Vibrant Style
For her 88th birthday, however, the focus was firmly on the woman in the photograph. She looked relaxed, radiant and genuinely happy as she celebrated another year surrounded by love.
The Instagram image also showed that her approach to fashion remains distinctly her own. The bright yellow outfit, colorful scarf and bold eye makeup created a look full of personality.
The photo showed not just a legendary entertainer at 88, but a beloved mother celebrating a milestone birthday with a bright smile. Jane Fonda’s lookalike granddaughter has also attracted attention recently.
