ERIKA ELENIAK | 52

Few shows are more authentically California than the 1990s series Baywatch, which has sun, sand, and a lot of slow-motion running. Several of the series’ lesser-known actors were rocketed to popularity while racing for the surf. Erika Eleniak, the blonde bombshell who played rookie lifeguard Shauni McClain was one of them. The show’s fans soon adopted her as a ’90s icon and an instant fan favorite. She was a stunning former model. She’s 52 years old and still looks great after 30 years.

Eleniak received her big break in the 1982 Spielberg blockbuster E.T. after just appearing in a single ad. She continued to work regularly in Hollywood after Baywatch ended in 1992. She has appeared in numerous credits and TV shows, including Under Siege, The Beverly Hillbillies, and Chasers. She’s currently working on one film this 2022.