Phyllis Brown
Cheryl Ladd’s rise to fame was nothing short of spectacular. Beloved for her charm, talent, and versatility, she captured hearts both on and off the screen.
Starting as a singer, she quickly transitioned to television, landing memorable roles and eventually becoming a household name with “Charlie’s Angels.”
But how did she manage to seamlessly blend her musical talents with acting? And what were some of her most iconic moments on and off the screen during her prime years? Dive into the glamorous world of this star through her stunning 1970s photos.
Cheryl Ladd shined in both music and acting
Cheryl Ladd started her career at a fairly young age. After high school, she toured with a band called The Music Shop. When the band dissolved in California, she came to Hollywood with dreams of a music business.
She found success on television by voicing Melody Valentine, the drummer in the animated series “Josie and the Pussycats,” under the name “Cherie Moor.” But Hollywood had more in store for her.
She quickly transitioned to acting, snagging roles in commercials and making memorable guest appearances on beloved TV shows like “The Rookies,” “The Partridge Family,” “Police Woman,” “The Muppet Show,” “SEARCH,” and “Happy Days.”
Cheryl Ladd’s major breakthrough came in 1977 when she joined “Charlie’s Angels” as Kris, the younger sister of Farrah Fawcett’s character. Her addition smoothed the transition for viewers and became an integral part of the show for four seasons until its end in 1981.
Her popularity on “Charlie’s Angels” boosted her musical career. She appeared on musical variety shows, performed the National Anthem at Super Bowl XIV, and released three albums, one of which included a top-40 single and a gold record.
Following that success, Cheryl Ladd remained a familiar face on television, starring in over 30 made-for-TV films. She also appeared in feature films such as “Purple Hearts” (1984), “Millennium” (1989), “Poison Ivy” (1992), and “Permanent Midnight” (1998).
Ladd had the lead role in the TV series “One West Waikiki” (1994–96) and guest-starred on shows like “Charmed,” “Hope and Faith,” and “CSI: Miami.” From 2003 to 2008, she played Jillian Deline on the drama series “Las Vegas”.
Stunning portraits of young and beautiful Cheryl Ladd, late 1970s
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