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Jaclyn Smith
5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
$200 million, 2026 est.
American
October 26, 1945
Houston, Texas, US
81 Years Old
Scorpio
Who Is Jaclyn Smith?
Jaclyn Smith is an American actress and businesswoman who brought classic grace to classic television.
Her commanding presence across major television dramas and her early entry into celebrity fashion established her as an enduring pop-culture figure.
She achieved immediate breakout fame playing private investigator Kelly Garrett in the popular television series Charlie’s Angels.
Smith remained the only original cast member through all five seasons, and she is known for her signature brunette waves.
Early Life and Education
Childhood in Houston, Texas offered Jaclyn Smith a supportive home centered on close family bonds.
Her father worked as a dentist, while early dance lessons sparked a lifelong passion for classical ballet performance.
She graduated from Mirabeau B. Lamar High School before studying drama at Trinity University.
Moving north, she trained at the Balanchine School of American Ballet, where commercial modeling soon led toward television acting.
Notable Relationships
A series of high-profile marriages shaped Smith’s personal life during her early Hollywood years.
She was previously married to actor Roger Davis, actor Dennis Cole, and filmmaker Anthony B. Richmond, whom she met on a film set.
The actress shares two children, Gaston and Spencer Margaret, with whom she remains exceptionally close.
She later married surgeon Brad Allen in 1997, enjoying a long and enduring marriage far from tabloid scrutiny.
Career Highlights
Smith earned widespread television acclaim as Kelly Garrett in the hit series Charlie’s Angels.
She later headlined major television projects, earning a Golden Globe nomination for the title role in Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy and starring in Rage of Angels.
In 1985, she launched her groundbreaking women’s clothing collection with Kmart.
This venture pioneered modern celebrity retail partnerships, eventually reaching over 100 million women and expanding into home furnishings and accessories.
Her multi-decade entertainment career secured her a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
She also hosted the reality competition series Shear Genius, cementing Smith as a fixture in modern pop culture.
Signature Quote
“What’s wrong with using your femininity to accomplish things? If a man uses his macho, nobody complains.”
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