Jennifer Beals – 55

Remember Alex Owens from Flashdance? Well, Jennifer Beals is the woman who brought that character to life in the romantic drama. She may have had a more successful acting career had she not faced obstacles with her health. She was diagnosed with Epstein-Barr virus in the ‘90s, and then chronic fatigue syndrome. Later, she was further diagnosed with thyroiditis, which resulted in the depletion of her energy levels for months and caused weight loss. Fortunately, Jennifer was able to overcome her ailments with the help of her nutritionist and her doctors.