Marlo Thomas, 81, of That Girl fame and former talk-show host husband Phil Donahue, 83, make very rare appearance at American Icon Awards
Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue have been married since 1980.
But the 81-year-old former That Girl actress and the 83-year-old talk-show host veteran don't get photographed together very often.
On Sunday evening, however, they were far from camera shy when they attended the American Icon Awards in Beverly Hills alongside Robert De Niro and Al Pacino.
Big night out: Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue have been married since 1980. But the former That Girl actress and the talk-show host vet don't get photographed together very often
Marlo looked much younger than heryears as she modeled a sparkly black gown with puffy shoulders and a scoop neck.
The beauty - who is also known for playing Jennifer Aniston's mother on Friends - added long earrings and a pearly decorated cuff bracelet.
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Phil, who was the Oprah of his day, looked dapper in a tux.
In 2015 Phil gushed about his wife, who serves as National Outreach Director for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Here we are! On Sunday evening, however, they were far from camera shy when they attended the American Icon Awards in Beverly Hills alongside Robert De Niro and Al Pacino
All dressed up: Marlo looked much younger than her 81 years as she modeled a sparkly black gown with puffy shoulders and a scoop neck. He went for a tuxedo
'Everywhere she goes, she wins awards,' he said in NYC, according to PageSix.
'At airports, they knock me over — they say, We love That Girl,' he added. 'Now and then they look me over and say, "We like you, too, Regis!"'
He has also said that when he met Marlo it was 'love at first sight.'
A cult following: Marlo became famous when she starred as actress Ann Marie in That Girl from 1966 until 1971
Mama: Thomas is also known for playing Jennifer Aniston's mother on Friends
Thomas comes from a Hollywood family and was raised in Beverly Hills. Her parents are Danny Thomas and Rose Marie Mantell Thomas.
She took to acting early and worked on the shows Bonanza, McHale's Navy, Ben Casey, Arrest and Trial and The Joey Bishop Show.
Marlo became famous when she starred as actress Ann Marie in That Girl from 1966 until 1971.
She made the show too: Phil had his wife on his hit talk show in the 1980s
They were friends: He also was close to Oprah Winfrey who would eclipse
Political: He also had several Presidents and political leaders on his show like Jerry Brown, far left, and Bill Clinton, middle
Phil was a major TV star.
He was the creator and host of The Phil Donahue Show. His television program, later known as Donahue, was the first talk show format that included audience participation.
It aired from 1967 until 1995 and guests included Bo Derek, Rosie O'Donnell and Marilyn Manson.
He also had several political leaders on his show like Jerry Brown and Bill Clinton.
Dressed up: Katharine McPhee, 35, and David Foster, 69, were among the guests who attended the American Icon Awards
Also at the event was singer Katharine McPhee who put on quite a show, going bra-less under a shiny chocolate blouse with the buttons undone to flash her naked bosom.
She wore a matching calf-length skirt and embellished sandal heels and carried a shiny box clutch.
Her music producer fiance was dressed in a black two-piece suit and open-neck white shirt.
McPhee and Foster got engaged after a 14-month romance and were spotted leaving a Beverly Hills courtroom on Friday with papers in hand, sparking speculation they may already be legally married.
It would be the second marriage for her and the fifth from him.
Teaming up: Katharine caught up with music legend Quincy Jones at the awards event
American icon: Al Pacino, 79, was one of the night's honorees and he arrived in a tuxedo suit worn with a black vest over a black shirt
Honoree Al Pacino arrived in a tuxedo suit worn with a black vest over a black shirt.
His The Godfather co-star and fellow New Yorker Robert De Niro was also on hand for the gala evening.
The 75-year-old looked dapper in a blue shirt with black two-piece suit and a black tie.
A-list: Pacino's The Godfather co-star and fellow New Yorker Robert De Niro, 75, was on hand for the gala evening, looking dapper in a blue shirt with black two-piece suit and a black tie
A-list trio: Pacino and De Niro met up inside the event with fellow star Sylvester Stallone, 72
Suave: Legendary boxing champ Evander Holyfield, 56, was also an honoree and he went for a full tuxedo for his big night
Evander Holyfield went for a full tuxedo for his big night.
The legendary boxing champ, 56, played for the cameras with Rocky star Sylvester Stallone, 72.
Sly looked typically smooth in a black dress shirt sans tie and dark blue jacket.
He also posed for pics with fellow former professional boxers Laila Ali, 45, and Oscar De La Hoya, 46.
Other famous faces who showed up to the event included former supermodel Janice Dickinson, 64, actor Peter Facinelli, 45, with his girlfriend Lily Anne Harrison.
Singer Robin Thicke, 42, performed during the gala that also drew Phil Donahue, 83, and Marlo Thomas, 81.
Singer Sheléa put on a show-stopping performance in a sequin embellished dress as she was joined by Pia Toscano as the pair took to the stage together.
The duo put on a sensational performance and certainly sparkled for the cameras in their glimmering ensembles.
Looking good: Former supermodel Janice Dickinson, 64, was stylish in a full-length satin gown with cleavage-baring bodice
Date night: Also on the guest list were actor Peter Facinelli, 45, and his girlfriend Lily Anne Harrison
VIPs: Oscar De La Hoya, 46, was accompanied by his wife Millie Corretjer, 45, who showcased her curves in a clingy black number
Glittery: Former American Idol contestant Pia Toscana, 30, put her best leg forward in a silver sequin dress
Stunning addition: Supermodel Naomi Campbell skipped the red carpet but did appear on stage during the ceremony
Music legend: Quincy Jones shared the stage with Naomi during the event
Later in the evening, Cruz changed into a pink frock as she took to the stage to perform
Double act: Shelea was joined by Pia Toscano as the pair took to the stage to perform together
