1. Sting
   Michael Jackson
2. Rod Stewart
   Eric Clapton

The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, invented the dance style termed Moonwalk, and he danced his way to the hearts of many during the '80s when he embarked on a solo career. He gave us dance-worthy hits like "Beat It," "Smooth Criminal," and even "Billie Jean."

1. Pat Benatar
   Stevie Nicks
2. Sade
   Whitney Houston

The '80s won't sound like the '80s without the R&B ballad or dance stylistics of Whitney Houston who gave us great timeless hits. For instance, "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" still resonates with lovelorn people ever since it was released in 1987. Yes, her songs are that powerful and that classic.

1. Robert De Niro
   Arnold Schwarzenegger
2. Christopher Walken
   Mickey Rourke

In interviews, Arnold Schwarzenegger mentions that, during his youth in Austria, he dreamed of going to America for more opportunities. Winning the Mr. Universe title at age 20 was his ticket to fame in the land of Uncle Sam later on.

1. Don Henley
   Phil Collins
2. Bruce Springsteen
   Freddie Mercury

Phil Collins released around 45 singles as a solo artist, and he has also won Grammy Awards for his musical efforts. He also won an Academy Award for "You'll Be In My Heart," a Best Original Song recipient, and that song is in the soundtrack of the Disney film "Tarzan."

1. Neil Patrick Harris
   Jason Bateman
2. Ricky Schroeder
   Michael J. Fox

For movie fans, he's Marty McFly, the time-traveling bungling teen in the "Back to the Future" trilogy. For TV fans, he's Alex P. Keaton, that Republican go-getter from "Family Ties." Michael J. Fox went on to do more movies and TV shows, but these two roles remain his most memorable.

1. George Michael
   Paul McCartney
2. Huey Lewis
   David Bowie

English singer David Bowie actually started his musical career earlier than the '80s, as he has been making records and touring during the '70s. But he produced many memorable hits during the '80s like "Let's Dance," "Modern Love," and "China Girl."

1. Toto
   The Police
2. Culture Club
   New Order

The English band called The Police gave us classic songs like "Roxanne," "Message in a Bottle," and "Can't Stand Losing You" when they started in the late '70s. They continued this in the '80s with hits like ""Every Little Thing She Does is Magic," "King of "Pain," and "Every Breath You Take."

1. John Belushi
   Bruce Willis
2. Eddie Murphy
   Steve Martin

It is said that the producers of the hit '80s film "Die Hard" were reluctant to cast Bruce Willis in the lead, since he was more of a comedy-drama actor, especially since he was identified with the hit TV series called "Moonlighting" back then. Of course, he proved them all wrong when he stepped in.

1. Don Johnson
   Eric Estrada
2. Ken Wahl
   Tony Danza

TV productions of the '80s also tinkered with style and substance, producing familiar shows with new packaging. Such was the success garnered by "Miami Vice" headlined by Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas. As Sonny Crockett, Johnson made it cool for law enforcers to dress up in style.

1. Emilio Estevez
   Judd Nelson
2. Jon Cryer
   James Spader

Emilio Estevez was one of the young members of the so-called Hollywood Brat Pack of the '80s. He hit it big by appearing in movies like "The Outsiders," "Repo Man," and of course "The Breakfast Club." He continued to make other great films in the '90s.

1. Paula Abdul
   Tiffany
2. Cyndi Lauper
   Debbie Gibson

Another familiar superstar voice of the '80s belongs to singer-composer Cyndi Lauper who gave us hits like "Time After Time" and "Girls Just Want To Have Fun." She made more albums and hits, but she also found success on Broadway with her award-winning musical stage composition called "Kinky Boots."

1. Nick Nolte
   Tom Cruise
2. Sylvester Stallone
   Mel Gibson

Sylvester Stallone is an undeniable action movie superstar who started appearing in films in the '70s, became one of the most bankable actors of the '80s and '90s, and still continues to make action movies now. He got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1984.

1. Twisted Sister
   R.E.M.
2. Survivor
   Cheap Trick

R.E.M. helped establish the alternative rock sound when they came out in the '80s. Some of their hits include "The One I Love," "Orange Crush," and "Stand." But more people got to know them in the '90s thanks to hits like "Shiny Happy People," "Everybody Hurts," and "Losing My Religion."

1. Beastie Boys
   U2
2. Led Zeppelin
   Scorpions

The Irish band U2 has been around since the late '70s, and they have continued to create music and tinker with their musical style since then, producing an eclectic discography with a very diverse sound. The group is composed of Bono, the Edge, Larry Mullen Jr., and Adam Clayton.

1. Ozzy Osbourne
   Peter Gabriel
2. Prince
   Bryan Adams

The '80s was a time of great music, and the world got to listen to many great artists who began developing their personality during that decade. One of them was Prince, the genius composer and musician.

1. Corey Feldman
   Corey Allen
2. Corey Johnson
   Corey Miller

Corey Feldman appeared in '80s movies like "The Goonies," "Gremlins," and "Stand By Me" before being packaged with Corey Haim as "The Two Coreys" of Hollywood, making movies and TV shows together until Haim's death. Feldman still remained active in the entertainment business after that.

1. David Hasselhoff
   Kevin Kline
2. Rutger Hauer
   Dan Aykroyd

David Hasselhoff is one of those superstar celebrities who has been dabbling in many fields for decades, but he's mostly recognizable as a TV actor. He gained popularity in the '70s in "The Young and the Restless." The '80s found him starring in the sci-fi series "Knight Rider" and "Baywatch."

1. John Ritter
   Sean Penn
2. John Stamos
   Scott Baio

The '80s heartthrob John Stamos first gained popularity in the TV series called "General Hospital." Eventually, he would also dabble in sitcoms, and got cast in the popular series called "Full House." He never stopped being active on TV, but he also appeared in some films along the way.

1. Eddie Murphy
   Robin Williams
2. Bill Murray
   John Candy

Primarily a stand-up comedian who transitioned to become a comedy actor, Eddie Murphy was also a musician at one point in his lengthy superstar career. He received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1996, the same year he starred in the film remake of "The Nutty Professor."

1. Billy Joel
   Robert Palmer
2. Paul Simon
   Carlos Santana

Piano man Billy Joel has been making timeless tunes since the '70s with notable hits like "Just The Way You Are," "She's Always A Woman," and "Honesty," to name a few. His '80s hits include "Tell Her About It," "Uptown Girl," "The Longest Time," and "We Didn't Start The Fire," among others.

1. Hall & Oates
   A-Ha!
2. Wham!
   Pet Shop Boys

George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley were the two English lads who made up Wham! They're known for their catchy '80s hits like the danceable "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" and the sexy ballad called "Careless Whisper." After they broke up, George Michael had a more successful solo music career.

1. Rick Moranis
   Chevy Chase
2. Martin Short
   Jim Belushi

Chevy Chase is a well-known comedian who was part of the original line-up of "Saturday Night Live" cast members. He was the very first anchor of the Weekend Update segment of the show, which also became a celebrity vehicle for other comedians after him.

1. Stevie Wonder
   Rick Springfield
2. Johnny Cash
   Richard Marx

Stevie Wonder proved that being blind is no hindrance to success, as his superstardom can attest. He is included in the tally of the best-selling musicians of all time, with many hit records since the '60s. Some of his '80s hits include "Lately," and "Ebony and Ivory" with Paul McCartney.

1. Madonna
   Cyndi Lauper
2. Annie Lennox
   Tina Turner

Among the most memorable female superstar to come out of the '80s is none other than Madonna, the singer-dancer who took advantage of the burgeoning MTV-influenced visual culture by morphing her style with every album she released. Her self-titled debut album was released in 1983.

1. Rick Astley
   Lionel Richie
2. Iggy Pop
   Bryan Ferry

Lionel Richie definitely made '80s music colorful with his contributions as a solo artist, with hits like "Endless Love," "Truly," "Stuck on You," "Say You, Say Me," and many more. In the '70s, he was the lead singer of The Commodores, performing hits such as "Three Times A Lady,"and "Easy."

1. Phoebe Cates
   Kirstie Alley
2. Kathleen Turner
   Morgan Fairchild

Kathleen Turner was one of the most popular actresses of the '80s who appeared in many films that also defined that era. Some of her '80s filmography include "Body Heat," "Romancing The Stone," "Prizzi's Honor," "Peggy Sue Got Married," and "The War of the Roses," to name a few.

1. Kenny Rogers
   Eddie Money
2. Elvis Costello
   Bruce Springsteen

Singer and songwriter Bruce Springsteen is perhaps widely known then and now for one particular song: "Born in the U.S.A." He has been releasing singles since the '70s and has 70 to his credit. The video for his '80s hit "Dancing in the Dark" was pivotal for discovering actress Courtney Cox.

1. Andrew McCarthy
   Kevin Bacon
2. River Phoenix
   Matthew Broderick

Brat Pack member Andrew McCarthy is an '80s superstar with hit movies like "Weekend at Bernie's," "Mannequin," "Pretty in Pink," "St. Elmo's Fire," and "Less Than Zero," to name a few. Since the 2010s, he has also been busy behind the camera as a TV director of series like "Orange is the New Black."

1. Suzanne Vega
   Debbie Gibson
2. Natalie Merchant
   Taylor Dayne

Debbie Gibson hit it big in the music scene when she was only a teen, helping define the pop sound of the late '80s with dance hits like "Electric Youth," "Out of the Blue," "Only in my Dreams," and ballads like "Lost in Your Eyes," "No More Rhyme," and "Foolish Beat."

1. Lea Thompson
   Julia Roberts
2. Sarah Jessica Parker
   Demi Moore

Demi Moore's colorful film career started to rise by being in the '80s Brat Pack films. In the '90s, she came to her own career-wise, by transitioning to meatier adult roles in films like the wildly popular "Ghost," "A Few Good Men," and "Indecent proposal."

1. Brooke Shields
   Winona Ryder
2. Molly Ringwald
   Elisabeth Shue

Every teen who grew up watching John Hughes films could definitely relate to star Molly Ringwald and her various roles that gave voice to many teen concerns back then. Today, though, she plays the mother of another favorite teen: redhead Archie Andrews in the hit Netflix series "Riverdale."

1. KIss
   Queen
2. The Cult
   Berlin

English rock band Queen had a resurgence of popularity in 2018, thanks to the biopic featuring frontman Freddie Mercury, as portrayed by Rami Malek. While many criticized the film for its fictitious weaving of some real events, crowds still loved it for the music.

1. Jason Priestley
   Mario Lopez
2. Kirk Cameron
   Matthew Perry

Teen heartthrob Kirk Cameron was big in the '80s as Mike Seaver in the hit TV series "Growing Pains." He also appeared in some movies. Since becoming a Christian, he has redirected his life away from the usual mainstream media industry and chose to focus on Christian-themed media productions and supporting conservative politicians.

1. Spandau Ballet
   Berlin
2. A Flock of Seagulls
   Crowded House

Tony Hadley's distinct vocals made Spandau Ballet one of the most popular superstar bands of the '80s. They contributed timeless songs to the British pop landscape of that era, with hits like "Gold," "True," "Only When You Leave," "Lifeline," and "Through The Barricades."

1. Duran Duran
   The Smiths
2. The Cure
   REO Speedwagon

Many screaming teens of the '80s knew who Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, Andy Taylor, and Simon Le Bon were back then: the members of the wildly popular group Duran Duran. They contributed to the British new wave and synth-pop sound of the era.

1. Roy Orbison
   Alice Cooper
2. John Mellencamp
   Meat Loaf

Farm Aid founder John Cougar Mellencamp decided to drop that second name and now goes with John Mellencamp only. His influential '80s hits include "Hurts So Good," and "Jack & Diane." He was the face of heartland rock back then.

1. Sean Astin
   John Cusack
2. Jerry O'Connell
   Anthony Michael Hall

Anthony Michael Hall is that lanky teen geek in '80s films such as "The Breakfast Club," "Weird Science," "Sixteen Candles," and "National Lampoon's Vacation." He became a hunky bully, though, in 1988's "Edward Scissorhands." He also became active in TV.

1. Corey Haim
   Corey Feldman
2. Corey Hart
   Corey Sevier

Corey Haim started out as a Canadian child actor before being cast in Hollywood movie teen roles. In the '80s, he appeared in films like "Lucas," "License to Drive," "Dream a Little Dream," and the hit vampire movie called "The Lost Boys."

1. Joy Division
   The Ramones
2. Depeche Mode
   Tears for Fears

Dave Gahan's distinct voice, as well as his bandmates' distinct style of music, made Depeche Mode popular during the '80s. Some of their hit songs include "Just Can't Get Enough," "Everything Counts," "People Are People," "Master and Servant," "Somebody," and "Strangelove," to name a few.

1. Olivia Newton John
   Kate Bush
2. Kylie Minogue
   Belinda Carlisle

Kylie Minogue started out as a child actress, performing various roles in Australian media productions, particularly in the long-running soap opera called "Neighbours." She then turned to music, and became a pop sensation after releasing many worldwide hits.