The ever-stylish Adrienne Barbeau, renowned for her role as Bea Arthur's daughter in the sitcom "Maude" and her contributions to the horror genre, was recently seen looking incredibly chic in Los Angeles at the age of 79. Photographed in a trendy chevron-patterned sweater, jeans, and eye-catching red cowboy boots, Barbeau completed her ensemble with fashionable glasses and a polished short hairstyle.

Barbeau's journey in entertainment began after she left college to participate in a USO Tour with the San Jose Light Opera. She later transitioned from a background in go-go dancing (as detailed in her autobiography, "There Are Worse Things I Could Do") to Broadway, where she initially joined the chorus of "Fiddler on the Roof." Eventually, she took on the role of Hodel and participated in 25 productions, notably originating the role of Rizzo in "Grease," which earned her a Tony Award nomination in 1972.

That same year, Barbeau landed the role of Carol Traynor in Norman Lear's sitcom "Maude." She fondly remembers her time working with Bea Arthur, praising Arthur's professionalism and comedic timing, from which she learned a great deal. In 1980, Barbeau solidified her status as a scream queen with her role in John Carpenter's "The Fog," having previously worked with Carpenter on the TV movie "Someone's Watching Me!" The two were married from 1979 to 1984 and share a son.

Barbeau's career continued to flourish with roles in films like "Escape from New York," "The Cannonball Run," "Swamp Thing," and "Creepshow." Her personal life included a second marriage to playwright Billy Van Zandt, with whom she has twin sons. They divorced in 2018. With an impressive 165 film and television credits to her name, Barbeau remains active in the industry, recently lending her voice to animated projects and having upcoming roles in "The Demon Detective" and "The Pitchfork Retreat."

Beyond acting, Barbeau is a published author, having written the "Vampyres of Hollywood" series and her autobiography. In 2022, she collaborated on a commemorative book for the 50th anniversary of "Grease," reflecting on her pivotal role in the musical and the lasting friendships she formed during its production.