Jaclyn Smith facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jaclyn Smith
Smith in June 2006
Born	(1945-10-26) October 26, 1945 (age 79) Houston, Texas, U.S.
Alma mater	Trinity University (Texas) (unfinished) Balanchine School of American Ballet
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1968–present
Known for	Charlie's Angels The Bourne Identity Christine Cromwell The District The Night They Saved Christmas
Spouse(s)	Roger Davis ​ ​ (m. 1968; div. 1975)​ Dennis Cole ​ ​ (m. 1978; div. 1981)​ Anthony B. Richmond ​ ​ (m. 1981; div. 1989)​ Brad Allen ​ (m. 1997)​
Children	2
Relatives	Fran Kranz (former-son-in-law)
Awards	Hollywood Walk of Fame

Jaclyn Smith (born October 26, 1945) is a famous American actress. She is best known for playing Kelly Garrett in the TV show Charlie's Angels from 1976 to 1981. She was the only main actress who stayed on the show for all its seasons.

Jaclyn also appeared as Kelly Garrett in the Charlie's Angels movies in 2003 and 2019. Besides acting, she started her own clothing and perfume brands in the 1980s.

Jaclyn Smith's Early Life

Jacquelyn Ellen Smith was born in Houston, Texas. Her father, Jack Smith, was a dentist. Her mother was Margaret Ellen.

Jaclyn went to Mirabeau B. Lamar High School. After high school, she studied psychology and drama at Trinity University. She only stayed for a year. Then, she moved to New York City. There, she joined the Balanchine School of American Ballet.

Jaclyn soon started working in modeling and acting. She appeared in TV commercials and print ads. She became a "Breck girl" for Breck Shampoo in 1971. Later, she joined Farrah Fawcett as a spokesperson for Wella Balsam shampoo.

Her Acting Career Begins

Jaclyn Smith started her acting career in 1968. She had small roles in movies like Goodbye, Columbus (1969). She also had a bigger part in The Adventurers (1970).

She also appeared in TV shows. These included The Partridge Family and McCloud. She was also in TV movies like Probe (1972).

Starring in Charlie's Angels

Smith (left) with Farrah Fawcett and Kate Jackson in Season 1 of Charlie's Angels

On March 21, 1976, Jaclyn Smith first played Kelly Garrett. This was in the TV movie that started Charlie's Angels. She starred with Kate Jackson and Farrah Fawcett. They played private detectives.

The show was a huge hit. It became a TV series on September 22, 1976. It ran for five seasons. Charlie's Angels became popular worldwide. It led to many products like trading cards and dolls. The "Angels" also appeared on many magazine covers, including Time magazine.

Farrah Fawcett left after the first season. Cheryl Ladd joined the cast and stayed until the end. Kate Jackson left after the third season. Shelley Hack and then Tanya Roberts joined the show.

Jaclyn Smith played Kelly Garrett for all five seasons until 1981. She also made guest appearances as Kelly in the movies Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) and Charlie's Angels (2019).

After Charlie's Angels

Smith greeting President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in 1986

After Charlie's Angels, Jaclyn Smith starred in many TV movies. In 1981, she played the main role in Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. She was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for this role.

In 1983, she starred in Rage of Angels. This TV movie was very popular. She also appeared in George Washington (1984) and The Bourne Identity (1988).

In 1989, she got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. From 2002 to 2004, she had a role in the TV series The District. In 2006, she reunited with Farrah Fawcett and Kate Jackson. This was at the Emmy awards to honor producer Aaron Spelling.

Jaclyn also hosted the reality show Shear Genius for two seasons. In 2010, she appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. In 2012, she guest-starred in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. In 2019, she promoted Charlie's Angels on the MeTV network. She also had a cameo in the 2019 Charlie's Angels movie.

Designing Her Own Brands

In 1985, Jaclyn Smith started her own business. She launched a collection of women's clothing for Kmart. She was one of the first celebrities to create her own brands. Before this, celebrities usually just promoted other brands.

In 2008, she expanded her business. She launched the Jaclyn Smith Today line of home furnishings. In 2009, Kmart made an online video series about her home life and design ideas. In 2008, she also launched a wig collection called STYLE by Jaclyn Smith.

Jaclyn Smith's Personal Life

Jaclyn Smith has been married four times. Her first husband was actor Roger Davis. She was married to Dennis Cole from 1978 to 1981. Dennis Cole appeared in some episodes of Charlie's Angels.

In 1981, she married filmmaker Tony Richmond. They had two children, Gaston (born 1982) and Spencer Margaret (born 1985). They divorced in 1989. Since 1997, Jaclyn has been married to Brad Allen, a heart surgeon.

In 2003, Jaclyn Smith was treated for breast cancer. In 2010, she was in a documentary about breast cancer called 1 a Minute.

Film and TV Roles

Jaclyn Smith has appeared in many films and TV shows. Here are some of her notable roles:

Films

Television Series

Other TV Appearances

Tributes and Recognition

Jaclyn Smith has often been called one of the most beautiful women in the world.

• In 1979, McCall's magazine asked women whose face they would most like to have. Jaclyn Smith was number one.
• In 1984, People magazine named her as having one of the "Ten Great Faces of Our Time".
• In 1985, McCall's named her as having one of "America's 10 Best Bodies".
• People magazine also included her twice in its list of the "Most Beautiful People in the World".
• In 1991, TV Guide readers voted her the "Most Beautiful Woman Not on Television".
• The French band Air was inspired by her Charlie's Angels character, Kelly Garrett. They recorded the song "Kelly Watch the Stars" for their 1998 album.

See also

In Spanish: Jaclyn Smith para niños