Jaclyn Smith From 'Charlie's Angels' Is Still Kicking It At 79

Nov 09, 2020 by apost team

Jaclyn Smith was a prominent celebrity during the 1970s, most known for her role in the popular TV show, Charlie's Angels. Since her debut on the big screen, Smith has gone on to other ventures, including being a successful businesswoman and being the idol of millions globally.

Now, the renowned actress is 79 years of age. After a very successful lifetime of acting and managing her businesses, she is glad to settle down with her family and make the most of her days. She claims that one of her most important values in life is family and continues to live by that claim.

Although Smith is no longer known as Kelly Garrett, she still remains an interesting and determined woman. She has been in the entertainment industry for over 40 years, gaining plenty of awards for her acting and being an idol of Hollywood.

Although she has gained fame in the industry, the one thing that sets her apart from most A-list celebrities is her humility. Smith has stayed true to herself and never lost her compassion for everyone around her. Jaclyn Smith has had a fantastic career and a supportive family. She is now 79 years old, heralding not only her own children but grandchildren too.

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Jaclyn Smith was born on October 26th, 1945 in Houston, Texas. At the young age of three, she received her first pair of dancing shoes and decided upon becoming a professional ballerina.

Growing up, Jaclyn was taught to always treasure her family, and this value has remained with her even as an adult. She claims that her childhood in Houston defined who she would become later in life. Family has always been the foundation for all of her happiness and joy.

After graduating from high school, Jaclyn began studying drama at Trinity University. Before she knew it, she was starring in several plays, including Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and West Side Story. Although she finally made it to the stage, Jaclyn was still unsatisfied.

She still dreamt of becoming a dancer, although she did not receive the necessary training for it. In 1973, she was cast in a commercial as a shampoo model for Breck. Shortly after, the world became aware of Jaclyn Smith.

During one of her ventures with Max Factor, she developed her own signature scent. The perfume was launched in 1989 and immediately gained popularity among young adults and older women alike.

After graduating from college, Jaclyn moved to New York City where she was sure to have plenty of opportunities to delve into her career. She stated that although New York was miles away from her home, she felt that her experience there was priceless. She gained multiple connections and was able to hone her skills. This led her into the world of dance.

When she began dancing, she was offered roles in small commercials and TV shows. As she began to appear in more productions, she realized that what she truly wanted was to act, rather than dance. Jaclyn landed roles in productions such as McCloud and Switch. During the time, she was known for her roles in small TV series, however, that changed when she was cast in the show, Charlie's Angels.

During the audition, Jaclyn was nervous and believed that she could not play the part. She claims that she was not motivated to get the role and was just there for fun. Although the producers of the show were initially searching for a redheaded female to play the role, they soon realized that Jaclyn was the perfect match. She had great chemistry with the other leading actresses and would make a wonderful addition to the cast.

The show aired in 1976 and gained fame slowly, but steadily. The adventures of Kelly Garrett, Jill Munroe, and Sabrina Duncan quickly became the talk of Hollywood. The show was nominated for multiple Emmy Awards and Golden Globes during its lifespan. Some viewers might claim that the show was a bit controversial due to the scandalous attire chosen for the actresses, however, the actresses did not seem to mind at the time.

The show was disliked by feminists purely for the portrayed image of femininity in the show. Regardless, Jaclyn felt that as long as she remained true to who she was, the opinions of others did not matter. She remained on the show for the length of its lifespan and was offered plenty of other roles along the way. In the same year that the show stopped airing, she was cast in the movie, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy.

During her time in Hollywood, Jaclyn Smith launched her own clothing line of accessories and apparel. It was an incredible success and Jaclyn became a role model for women everywhere. Not only had she topped the world of entertainment, but she was also delving into business.

In the year 1981, Jaclyn was married to Anthony B. Richmond, a known cinematographer. They had a child four years later and established a small family. Now that Jaclyn is 77 years old, she is spending plenty of time with her family and trying to create as many memories with them as possible. She claims that her family is what motivated her to work harder in her career and with them, she feels as if she has been very successful in life.

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