Wham!'s Last Christmas star is totally unrecognisable 40 years after music video

Kathy Hill rose in fame in Wham!'s iconic Last Christmas video (Image: Instagram)

Singer George Michael and Wham!'s iconic festive song Last Christmas has finally reached the top spot, and Kathy Hill, the music video's female lead, looks amazing 40 years later.

In the 1984 video, Kathy, now 68, played George Michael's love interest, snuggling up to him on a skiing holiday.

Back then, she sported dark curls and a bright yellow cardigan, a classic look of the era. Fast forward to today, and Kathy is barely recognizable, having swapped her dark locks for gorgeous blonde curls.

In photos shared last year, the ageless star looked better than ever, looking stunning in holiday pictures on Instagram. One photo features her in a blue bikini by the water, while another shows her sizzling in a plunging black top and stylish shades.

Kathy looks totally different 40 years after the hit song (Image: Instagram)

Kathy is clearly living her best life. Reflecting on filming the iconic Wham!,video, Kathy told The Mirror: "It was so much fun and really natural. It was just right. It wasn't staged – it's just a group of friends having fun. That's the magic."

"In the scene around the festive dinner table, we all got a little bit tipsy. I don't think George did, but we did. I drank a lot of red wine."

She also revealed that George's fall in the snow wasn't staged - he actually slipped.

Kathy ditched her brunette hair to go blonde (Image: Instagram)

Kathy reminisced: "George slipped down every time. Once he ended up sitting on me, laughing – and that's the bit they used. It was completely ­natural. We were just laughing our heads off. He couldn't stand up. It's my favourite scene."

Wham!'s evergreen hit has finally achieved a long-deserved accolade by securing the Christmas Number 1 slot in the countdown to December 25th. Despite being pipped to the post by Band Aid's charity single at its original release, this holiday season saw it soar to new heights.

Facing tough contenders such as Mariah Carey, The Pogues, and Sam Ryder, the cherished 80s tune triumphed, 39 years following its first appearance. George Michael, who sadly passed away before this momentous success, is celebrated posthumously while his fellow Wham! member Andrew Ridgeley joyfully stated, "George would be beside himself. It's mission accomplished."