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Family Ties Forever! · 08-15-2009, 01:07 AM

Then: Meredith Baxter Birney

With, interestingly, the same birthday as TV husband Michael Gross, Meredith Baxter Birney started portraying mother Elyse Keaton on "Family Ties"at age 35. Elyse was an independent architect and feminist mom, frequently clashing with her son's and daughter's more traditional views of family.

(Photo: NBC)

Now: Meredith Baxter

Now divorced, Meredith Baxter, 62, is a staple of the TV movie circuit. She's been nominated for Emmys for her portrayals in such Lifetime classics as "A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story," and "Other Mothers." She has been divorced three times, and currently raises money through her skin care line for breast cancer research.

(Photo: Reuters)

Schmoopie · 08-15-2009, 04:17 AM

Wow, she looks so different!!!

catlover79 · 08-15-2009, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Schmoopie

Wow, she looks so different!!!

I know - she's a grandmother now, did you know that?

Frederick1 · 03-19-2010, 12:59 AM

I saw Betty recently in an old movie called "My Sister Eileen". She was a great song and dance performer! It's she shame she never became a bigger star in movies. She certainly had the talent!

Couch Potato 05 · 03-28-2010, 03:37 AM

She looks horrible! She hasn't aged well at all. She looks like she stayed out in the sun a lot &/or smoked. Woah!

The last thing I saw about her was on the cover of some magazine w/ her saying that she's gay. I wouldn't doubt it.

macospro · 04-06-2010, 07:42 AM

Hilarious

Penny Lane · 04-08-2010, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Couch Potato 05

She looks horrible! She hasn't aged well at all. She looks like she stayed out in the sun a lot &/or smoked. Woah!

Well cheers for her for not falling into the current thing of blown up lips and Botox cheeks!

Aging is a genetic thing. Some lucky people age gracefully(like Linda Gray). I am glad that she didn't get into all of that cosmetic surgery crap. Some of those celebrities look downright scary and deformed!

sumansameer · 05-10-2010, 07:24 AM

impressive I'm posting this question just out of general curiosity. How many UM cases took place in the great state of Iowa? I've been living and going to school out here for the past 5 years. For some reason, I don't remember a lot of stories occurring out here.

Family Ties Forever! · 10-17-2010, 02:54 PM

Bringing this back up for anyone who didn't see it before.

biffbronson · 10-18-2010, 09:19 AM

Meredith is currently appearing in a commercial for a cell phone company, and I think she looks fine in it. That's just a really bad photo it seems to me -- she looks MUCH better on film.

This reminds me of what some "fans" did to Avril Lavigne -- they came up with the worst photos of her ever taken, while actually Avril still looks good. I appreciate seeing this, and I'm not saying it's malicious at all, but again I think it's just a good example of a bad photo.

Family Ties Forever! · 10-18-2010, 11:44 AM

I think the picture is ok. I didn't realize it looked bad.

The Flying Dutchmans · 03-03-2013, 08:38 PM

I forgot how beautiful she was in her "FAMILY" days, and Family ties too. She did admit she was Gay. She even appeared in an Episode of "What About Brian" As Dina's (Amanda Detmer's) Mother. A woman who was Gay and I am not sure if that was her first TV appearance as a Lesbian. But I understand she is a very nice woman.

08-15-2009, 01:07 AM	#1
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Then & Now Meredith Baxter Birney Then: Meredith Baxter Birney With, interestingly, the same birthday as TV husband Michael Gross, Meredith Baxter Birney started portraying mother Elyse Keaton on "Family Ties"at age 35. Elyse was an independent architect and feminist mom, frequently clashing with her son's and daughter's more traditional views of family. (Photo: NBC) Now: Meredith Baxter Now divorced, Meredith Baxter, 62, is a staple of the TV movie circuit. She's been nominated for Emmys for her portrayals in such Lifetime classics as "A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story," and "Other Mothers." She has been divorced three times, and currently raises money through her skin care line for breast cancer research. (Photo: Reuters)

08-15-2009, 04:17 AM	#2
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	Wow, she looks so different!!!
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biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,532	Meredith is currently appearing in a commercial for a cell phone company, and I think she looks fine in it. That's just a really bad photo it seems to me -- she looks MUCH better on film. This reminds me of what some "fans" did to Avril Lavigne -- they came up with the worst photos of her ever taken, while actually Avril still looks good. I appreciate seeing this, and I'm not saying it's malicious at all, but again I think it's just a good example of a bad photo.
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03-03-2013, 08:38 PM	#12
The Flying Dutchmans Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 30, 2006 Location: New York Posts: 1,017	I forgot how beautiful she was in her "FAMILY" days, and Family ties too. She did admit she was Gay. She even appeared in an Episode of "What About Brian" As Dina's (Amanda Detmer's) Mother. A woman who was Gay and I am not sure if that was her first TV appearance as a Lesbian. But I understand she is a very nice woman.
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03-19-2010, 12:59 AM	#4
Frederick1 Member First Time Poster Join Date: Mar 02, 2010 Posts: 1	I saw Betty recently in an old movie called "My Sister Eileen". She was a great song and dance performer! It's she shame she never became a bigger star in movies. She certainly had the talent!

03-28-2010, 03:37 AM	#5
Couch Potato 05 Night Owl! Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 31, 2005 Location: California Posts: 392	She looks horrible! She hasn't aged well at all. She looks like she stayed out in the sun a lot &/or smoked. Woah! The last thing I saw about her was on the cover of some magazine w/ her saying that she's gay. I wouldn't doubt it.

04-06-2010, 07:42 AM	#6
macospro Member First Time Poster Join Date: Apr 06, 2010 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 1	Hilarious

05-10-2010, 07:24 AM	#8
sumansameer Member First Time Poster Join Date: May 10, 2010 Posts: 1	impressive I'm posting this question just out of general curiosity. How many UM cases took place in the great state of Iowa? I've been living and going to school out here for the past 5 years. For some reason, I don't remember a lot of stories occurring out here.

10-17-2010, 02:54 PM	#9
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Bringing this back up for anyone who didn't see it before.

10-18-2010, 11:44 AM	#11
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	I think the picture is ok. I didn't realize it looked bad.