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‘Steel Magnolias’ Turns 25 Today — See Sally Field, Julia Roberts and the Rest of the Iconic Cast Then & Now!

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Nov 14, 2014 4:05 pm·

Can you believe it's been 25 years since Steel Magnolias first hit theaters and stole our hearts?

To celebrate the classic film's silver anniversary, we've rounded up photos of the cast — including Julia Roberts, Sally Field and more — from 1989 and today!

Click through the gallery above to see the ladies then and now.

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Sally Field ("M'Lynn" Eatenton)

After playing Shelby's mother in Steel Magnolias, Sally, 68, went on to star in many other hit movies including 'Mrs. Doubtfire,' 'Forrest Gump' and 2012's 'Lincoln.'

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Julia Roberts (Shelby Eatenton)

Julia was just 21-years-old when she portrayed Shelby in the film, which helped the now Oscar-winning actress, 47, quickly become Hollywood's 'It Girl'!

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Dolly Parton (Truvy Jones)

The Grammy-winning singer, 68, took a break from her uber-successful music career to star as beautician Truvy in the 1989 film, which grossed over $95 million at U.S. box offices!

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Shirley MacLaine (Louisa Boudreaux)

Before starring in Steel Magnolias, Shirley, 80, appeared in hit films including 'Terms of Endearment' (for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress!), 'The Turning Point' and 'Gambit,' among others.

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Daryl Hannah (Annelle Dupuy-Desoto)

Daryl — who played newcomer Annelle in the group of Southern women — is most known for her roles in 'Blade Runner,' 'Splash,' 'Wall Street' and 'Kill Bill.'

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Olympia Dukakis (Clairee Belcher)

Before playing friendly neighbor, Clairee, the 83-year-old actress won an Academy Award for her performance in 1987's 'Moonstruck.'