Today’s pop culture is a mix of steamy scandal and over-the-top trends. This is why — while we love to look to the “Who’s Who” of today and help identify the stars of tomorrow — sometimes it’s nice to take a moment, look back, and appreciate and value true accomplishment and stature.

Before the craziness of today’s oversaturated, 24/7 celebrity world ever existed, there were the famous folk of yesteryear. Many of these luminaries are still with us today — and these 90-year-olds are the ones who have paved the way in entertainment, charity, and royalty.

Scroll through the gallery to check out these outstanding 90-year-old icons.
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