Jaclyn Smith: what the eternal “angel” of Hollywood looks like at 80 years old

Elegance can become a form of resistance. In the case of Jaclyn SmithIt is also a way of counting the passage of time.

To the 80 years recently celebrated their birthdays, the actress who played the unforgettable Kelly Garrett in Charlie’s Angels showed that the charisma and energy that made her an icon of the seventies are still intact in new images that show her radiant.

They are character was the mostcerebral» of the trio: an intelligent, elegant and insightful woman, who could infiltrate any environment and solve cases with ingenuity. That mix of glamor and mettle made Smith a symbol of female independence on the screen.

Since the series catapulted her to fame in 1976Smith never stopped reinventing himself. Was actress, businesswoman, designer y ambassador of public health causes, building a career that challenged the boundaries of television and fashion.

Unlike her peers Farrah Fawcett y Kate JacksonSmith was the only one to remain during all five seasons of the series and the only one of the three who is still alive.

Almost five decades later, her image retains that same strength, now accompanied by a lucid look at the passage of time and the industry that saw her birth.

From television star to pioneering businesswoman

Jaclyn Smith’s story began long before Hollywood. Born in Houston, Texas, she studied psychology before devoting himself to acting.

Her beauty and her hair became her letter of introduction in commercial y advertising campaignsuntil Aaron Spelling he called her to star Charlie’s Angels.

The series marked a before and after on TV. Photo: Pinterest @kenn264

The series was an immediate phenomenon: three female detectives solving cases without depending on male figures, a formula novel that marked a cultural change in American television.

After the end of the program in 1981Smith showed that his career did not depend on a single role. He played Jacqueline Kennedy in a miniseries that earned her a Golden Globe nomination and cemented her reputation as a versatile actress.

In the following years he participated in productions such as Rage of Angels, George Washington y The Bourne Identitywhich awarded him the title of “queen of miniseries”.

Her versatility led her to portray Jackie Kennedy. Photo: Pinterest @camdesigns/@zlatkotesic1bg

He also had appearances in Law & Order: SVU, CSI and in the new film versions of Charlie’s Angelswhere was honored for his original role.

Fashion, business and a brand with its own identity

In 1985Smith made history again by launching her own women’s clothing line for the store Kmartlong before celebrities turned their name into a brand.

“They told me I shouldn’t do it, but it was the best decision of my life”he recalled years later. His proposal combined accessible design, elegance and practicality, bringing fashion closer to a massive public.

Over time, their brand expanded to perfumes, beauty products y accessoriesconsolidating a business career that transformed her into a pioneer of the celebrity branding.

According to estimates of Celebrity Net Worthare heritage round the 120 million dollarsthe result of decades of constant work and commercial vision.

Health, family and philosophy of life

The actress went through one of the most important challenges of her life in 2002when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. After overcoming the disease, she became an ambassador for early detection campaigns and spokesperson for organizations dedicated to cancer research.

Since then, he has promoted a balanced lifestyle, based on natural nutrition, moderate exercise and gratitude: «It’s a state of mind… We have to understand what keeps us young and move forward» explained for the AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) in 2024.

At 80, Jaclyn Smith maintains the serenity and charisma that made her a symbol of timeless elegance. Photo: IG @realjaclynsmith

He assures that his secret is not in the surgeries, but in the habits: green juices with cauliflower, spinach and ginger, walks outdoors and time with your grandchildren. «When I hold her in my arms, my granddaughter reminds me of the strength I need to maintain. She is my most important training»he confessed.

A legacy that transcends generations

To the 80the actress celebrates a full life, marked by discipline, curiosity and the ability to evolve.

Today, her figure represents a rare balance between sophistication and authenticity: the woman behind the television myth who knew how to turn his name into a brand without losing his essence, with the serenity of someone who has learned to inhabit success without nostalgia.

With more than 50 productions between cine y televisionJaclyn Smith remains a pop culture icon and a figure who inspires both new actresses and women who grew up watching her on screen.