From the early days of her Broadway acting career, it was apparent that now-iconic actress Adrienne Barbeau was one to watch. Nabbing starring roles in legendary films like Escape from New York and The Cannonball Run, audiences were enthralled by not only Barbeau's acting and stage presence, but also her certified baddie status. 

From steamy photoshoots to iconic stills from her catalog of action movies, here are 20 'Holy Smokes' moments from bombshell Adrienne Barbeau's career.