Jaclyn Smith, American actress/model is mainly identified with her iconic role as Kelly Garrett on the groundbreaking TV series "Charlie's Angels." The title of her autobiography, "I Once Knew a Guy Named Charlie" is a winsome homage to the heroine she played. The highly successful TV series ran from 1976-1981. Born and raised in TX, her beloved home state, by doting parents and protective, older step-brother. If you think she's had a charmed life, especially as one of the world's most renown beautifies, her bio testifies to having her blessed family and fortuitous career in entertainment. Her regrets for 3 failed marriages don't register as major missteps or regrets. She's grateful to have found her perfect mate with husband #4, Dr. Brad Allen. Allen a cardiologist with whom she maintained a long distance relationship for 17 years before marrying and living under one roof. I recall (as a young tyke) Smith's stunning looks and lush locks on Breck shampoo commercials. Her shampoo commercials led to her lucrative career as the face of Max Factor. In later years she became the first A list celebrity to endorse a clothes line. Her joint venture with Kmart was highly profitable for both Smith and the company. Prior to her meteoric rise to fame from sitcom TV, her childhood, teen years and departure early from college to living in NYC with her girlfriend, were pretty idyllic. "I always refer to my early years as an enchanted, maybe because I grew up in a ranch-style house on Tartan Lane in a subdivision called Emerald Forest. I know how perfect that all sounds." Oh how she loved both her dad, mom, big brother Tommy and her grandfather. She still grieves deeply for their passings. "The hard thing about being loved well is the immense chasm left behind when those dearest to you depart." For those who find celebrities bios brimming with childhood trauma, this is refreshing without drama. It's also fairly lame being that her life is so tame. She pursued ballet and developed what she considered an OCD disorder but this didn't do much to hinder her or dim her bright future. She speaks lovingly of her lasting friendships with many including Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson and Cheryl Ladd although Jackson comes off a kinda bad with her diva demands. Smith's litany of roles didn't ring any bells. Her favorite part was playing famous First Lady Jackie O. This autobiography has a litany of co-stars, and parts but closet to her heart are her progeny, Gaston and Spencer-Margaret who have graced her with granddaughters. Don't despise Smith for her fabulous face and wonderful life. It's fair if you share my ho-hum sentiment she' comes off as an angel. "I grew up believing that people were, for the most part good. The world was intelligible and, at its core, kind. I know I sound like that Goody Two-shoes again." Indeed you do!
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