Nearly five decades since their debut, the Pink Ladies from the classic film Grease continue to hold a place in popular culture. The group, known for their cool demeanor and influence on Sandy Olsson's transformation, included characters like Rizzo, Frenchy, Jan, and Marty. Recently, Didi Conn, who portrayed Frenchy, launched a new beauty campaign at age 74, drawing inspiration from her character's "beauty school dropout" storyline.

Conn's campaign has sparked renewed interest in the lives of the actresses who played these memorable roles.

Stockard Channing (Rizzo)

Stockard Channing, now 82, began her career in theater before her breakout role as Betty Rizzo in Grease. Her subsequent work includes a CBS sitcom, the drama Without a Trace, and the miniseries Echoes in the Darkness, which earned her an Emmy nomination. Channing returned to Broadway, appearing in plays such as They're Playing Our Song and Six Degrees of Separation. The latter film adaptation garnered her Oscar and Golden Globe nominations. Other credits include Practical Magic, The West Wing, and The Good Wife. Channing was married and divorced four times. She was in a relationship with cinematographer Danie Gillham from 1990 until his passing in 2014. She has no children and currently resides in London. She is slated to reprise her role as Aunt Frances Owens in Practical Magic 2.

Jamie Donnelly (Jan)

Jamie Donnelly, 79, made her acting debut in the 1970s and appeared in series like The Six Million Dollar Man and Police Woman before landing the role of Jan in Grease. She is the only actress to have played her character on stage and in the film adaptation. Donnelly's filmography includes Slappy and the Stinkers and Can't Hardly Wait, as well as stage productions like The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Broadway. She has not acted professionally since 2017 and now works as an acting coach. Donnelly is married to writer Stephen Foreman, and they have two children. She remains connected to Grease, recently attending a special screening of the film in Oklahoma.

Dinah Manoff (Marty)

Dinah Manoff, 70, hails from a family of entertainment professionals, with her mother being actress and director Lee Grant. Manoff appeared in the animated film Everybody Rides the Carousel and the ABC series Soap before her role as Marty Maraschino. Post-Grease, she starred in the Oscar-winning film Ordinary People, the horror film Child's Play, and the NBC sitcom Empty Nest. She also performed in Broadway plays before retiring from acting in 2008. Manoff was married twice; first to French designer Jean-Marc Joubert from 1980 to 1985, and then to realtor Arthur Mortell in 1997. The couple has two sons. Tragically, their third son died in a car accident in 2017. Manoff has since focused on writing, releasing her debut novel in 2023.

Didi Conn (Frenchy)

Didi Conn, 74, gained early fame in the 1970s, with her role as Frenchy in Grease being a significant early part. She reprised the role in Grease 2 and made a cameo in the 2016 TV special Grease: Live, making her the only original cast member to appear in all three Grease adaptations. Conn also appeared in the sitcoms Benson and Shining Time Station. Her other film credits include Frida and The Mimic. As a figure skater, Conn competed in the eleventh season of the British show Dancing on Ice in 2019, becoming the series' oldest competitor at 67. She was married to Frank Conn from 1975 to 1978 and later married songwriter David Shire in 1984, with whom she has a son, Daniel. Conn is also a spokesperson for Autism Speaks, advocating for her son who was diagnosed with autism at a young age. She is set to appear in the upcoming sports comedy-drama Weekend Warriors.

Olivia Newton-John (Sandy Olsson)

Olivia Newton-John, who passed away in August 2022 at age 73, achieved global stardom after her role as Sandy Olsson. Born in England and raised in Australia, she released 10 albums before Grease and went on to release 16 more. Her film career included roles in Xanadu and Two of a Kind. Newton-John was first married to actor Matt Lattanzi, with whom she had a daughter, Chloe. She battled breast cancer multiple times, first diagnosed in 1992. She married her second husband, John Easterling, in 2008. The cancer returned and metastasized in 2017. Newton-John died at her home in Southern California, surrounded by family and friends.