80s Fitness Stars Then vs Now

Suzanne Somers - Then

Suzanne Somers is credited with inventing the "infomercial" concept. If she hadn't kicked off the craze with the Thighmaster, we wouldn't have the Shae Weight, ShamWow, or Miss Cleo's Psychic Friends Network. However, she used the platform to launch her film career rather than get pigeonholed into the exercise niche.

Suzane Somers - Now

Now, Somers is most recognized for her role as Chrissy Snow on "Three's Company," and as Carol Foster Lambert on "Step by Step." She made a name for herself as an actress, singer, author, businesswoman, and health spokeswoman. Though she's made some controversial statements in the past, she's still held in high regard.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.