Debbie Allen Pictures Over the Years
These '80s Pictures of Dance Icon Debbie Allen Are a Gift to Us All
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Ever since Debbie Allen landed her breakout role as Lydia Grant in Fame (first in the movie, then in the TV show), she's become a living legend. Over the past 40 years, Allen has danced, directed, choreographed, acted, sang, produced, and even served as a member of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities, all while raising three children with her husband of nearly 37 years, former NBA star Norm Nixon. Though she's currently busy playing Dr. Catherine Avery Fox on Grey's Anatomy (among other projects), Allen recently brought her talents to Netflix with her documentary Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker, and it's as magical as you'd expect. In honor of her 40-year career, we've rounded up pics of Allen over the years!
Debbie Allen in 1981
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Debbie Allen in 1982
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Debbie Allen in 1983
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Debbie Allen in 1984
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Debbie Allen in 1985
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Debbie Allen in 1986
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Debbie Allen in 1987
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Debbie Allen in 1988
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Debbie Allen in 1989
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Debbie Allen in 1990
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Debbie Allen in 1991
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Debbie Allen in 1992
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Debbie Allen in 1993
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Debbie Allen in 1994
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Debbie Allen in 1995
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Debbie Allen in 1996
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Debbie Allen in 1997
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Debbie Allen in 1998
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Debbie Allen in 1999
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Debbie Allen in 2000
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Debbie Allen in 2001
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Debbie Allen in 2002
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Debbie Allen in 2003
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Debbie Allen in 2004
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Debbie Allen in 2005
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Debbie Allen in 2006
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Debbie Allen in 2007
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Debbie Allen in 2008
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Debbie Allen in 2009
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Debbie Allen in 2010
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Debbie Allen in 2011
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Debbie Allen in 2012
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Debbie Allen in 2013
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Debbie Allen in 2014
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Debbie Allen in 2015
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Debbie Allen in 2016
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Debbie Allen in 2017
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Debbie Allen in 2018
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Debbie Allen in 2019
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Debbie Allen in 2020
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