She became a superstar after ‘The Graduate’ – this is what the ’60s bombshell looks like today, age 85

Katharine Ross rose from obscurity to stardom almost overnight with her Oscar-nominated role as Elaine in The Graduate. A Hollywood icon of her era, she enjoyed a long, successful career, though her personal life was marked by five marriages—her lasting union with Sam Elliott finally bringing stability. Born in 1940 in Hollywood and raised mostly in California, Ross discovered acting at Santa Rosa Junior College, a turning point that launched her legendary career. Now 85, she remains admired for her talent and timeless beauty.