By Megan Riedlinger
8:00am PST, Feb 5, 2023
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The beautiful Sharon Tate would have celebrated her 80th birthday on Jan. 24, 2023. The actress was just 26 — and eight months pregnant — when she was tragically murdered by members of the Manson cult in 1969. Wonderwall.com is looking back at photos of the star during her short life…
Sharon Tate showed off a captivating far-away stare in this photograph from 1965. The beauty wore a crocheted ivory top in the picture plus a smokey eye and a peach lip.
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In this stunning black-and-white snap taken at an event in Los Angeles circa 1960, Sharon Tate flashed her megawatt smile in a black spaghetti-strap dress.
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A natural beauty! Sharon Tate sported a pink top and a printed headband in this beautiful photo from 1968, the year she wed director Roman Polanski.
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Sharon Tate looked stunning while matching the dramatic red backdrop during a 1969 photoshoot.
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Sharon Tate donned a killer pink coat with oversized white buttons in this photo from 1965. Massive white earrings completed the chic look.
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Look at this radiant bride! Sharon Tate is seen here on the day she married director Roman Polanski. The late star wore a long-sleeved white gown and flowers in her hair for their January 1968 ceremony.
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In this color photo from 1966, Sharon Tate showed off her gorgeous big eyes and teased blonde hair.
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Sharon Tate looked every bit the movie star while boarding a plane in London in March 1967. The beauty donned a glamorous fur coat and heels while flashing a smile over her shoulder as she hopped on the flight.
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Sharon Tate looked lovely in a minidress and flats while carrying a shopping bag back in 1966.
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This eye-catching snap is actually from a paparazzo. Photogs caught Sharon Tate visiting the set of director husband Roman Polanski's film "Rosemary's Baby" in New York City in August 1967.
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This still from the 1967 film "Don't Make Waves" shows Sharon Tate in a teeny green printed bikini.
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In this photoshoot from 1967, Sharon Tate flashed a sweet smile in a spaghetti-strap minidress.
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This "Valley of the Dolls" portrait of Sharon Tate captures her true beauty. The star held one singe rose in the hauntingly stunning snap from the 1967 film, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination for most promising newcomer.
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Sharon Tate showed off her snow-bunny style in this photo from 1966. Check out that flashy animal-print coat!
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With her toes in the sand, Sharon Tate struck a pose beachside in this 1967 photo.
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Caught in all blue, Sharon Tate grinned in a green field in this photograph from 1965.
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Sharon Tate struck a pose during this 1969 photoshoot while rocking a pair of jeans and yellow tied-up top.
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In this undated black-and-white photograph of Sharon Tate, the beauty sported a voluminous blonde hairdo and a sleeveless minidress.
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Lady in red! Sharon Tate rocked a vibrant red minidress during a 1967 photoshoot that saw her standing underneath a floral-embellished arch.
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Sharon Tate perused a book in this smiley snap taken at her home in London in 1965.
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This 1967 MGM portrait featured Sharon Tate posed wearing lingerie against a cheery pink, red and white backdrop. It also gave us a glimpse of the late beauty with a rare updo.
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Sharon Tate posed for an Easter photograph, complete with a stuffed bunny, in this snap from 1965.
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Traveling in style! This undated photo was snapped at an airport in London, where Sharon Tate took a break alongside her bags.
