Farrah Fawcett
Vital Stats
- Date of Birth:
- February 2, 1947
- Birth Location:
- Corpus Christi, Texas
Why Is She Famous?
The Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actress Farrah Fawcett was best known for her role on the original Charlie's Angels TV series and the sex symbol status that was bestowed upon her following the release of her legendary pinup poster. While Farrah Fawcett's beauty seemed to possess divine qualities, her lengthy battle with cancer proved that the most lovely of Charlie's angels was mortal after all.
Quotes
"The reason that the all-American boy prefers beauty to brains is that he can see better than he can think." - Farrah Fawcett
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Biography
Farrah Fawcett's early interest in athletics was overshadowed by her W. B. Ray High School classmates' realization that she had a serious problem -- she was exceptionally beautiful. Upon graduation, she was voted "Best Looking” -- the first of many instances of beauty based recognition that would form her gateway into the entertainment universe. A two-year stint at the University of Texas was next, and there she proved to be a lot more comfortable in the Delta Delta Delta Sorority than in microbiology class. Farrah Fawcett was still getting an A in Hotness 101, however, and Cashbox magazine photographed her for the university’s “Ten Most Beautiful Coeds” spread -- the first of two pictures that would significantly alter her destiny.A Hollywood agent saw the college photo and encouraged Farrah Fawcett to move to Los Angeles. She did just that and made her acting debut on a 1969 episode of I Dream of Jeannie opposite blond beauty-of-the-moment Barbara Eden. A year later, Fawcett held the distinction of appearing in the same film as two other sex symbols -- Raquel Welch and Mae West. Unfortunately, the film was Myra Breckenridge, which garnered a reputation as one of the biggest cinematic train wrecks in movie history. Fawcett retreated to television and commercials, one of which found her opposite football great Joe Namath.
farrah fawcett stars in charlie’s angels and the burning bed
1976 marked The Year of Farrah Fawcett. After guesting sporadically on husband Lee Majors’ show, The Six Million Dollar Man, she starred as athletic detective Jill Munroe in the girl-powered Charlie’s Angels. While the show emphasized skin over substance, it became a ratings winner, breaking new ground as a hot series anchored solely by women. That same year, a now legendary pinup poster of a swimsuit-clad Farrah Fawcett was released, spawning utter Farrah mania, and selling over eight million copies. Now a highly coveted wall companion for young American men, Fawcett's added exposure in shampoo and toothpaste commercials -- for Wella Balsam and Ultra-Brite, respectively -- further cemented her place as the “It" girl of the decade. Countless women wanted a hairstyle like hers, while countless men wanted to play with her hair. And then, just like that, she was gone… sort of.Feeling pressured to balance her work and married life, Farrah Fawcett “pulled a David Caruso” and left her career-making TV series after only one season. A legal settlement forced her to guest star on the show intermittently, but her plan was to make feature films instead. The plan was initially a failure, so Fawcett dropped off the radar significantly and began pursuing stage acting to further reinvent herself. It paid off when she reemerged in the 1984 TV movie The Burning Bed, nominated for an Emmy as a mother who kills her abusive husband. The fact-based film is still considered a milestone for its frank portrayal of the once-taboo topic of domestic violence.
Reader Comments: 8 Posts
What Tim said was perfect, nostalgic, and endearing.
I have to say with all the news coverage regarding MJ, Its really lovely that AskMen has done this, she was an amazing beauty and she should b remembered in a glorious light
Incredible woman. Rest in Peace Farrah.
As a teenage boy in the 70's, finding Farrah on Charlie's Angels changed my life forever. Whenever I see a photo of her it takes me back to those wonderful years. The "golden angel" will never be forgotten. God bless her, and may she rest in peace...
R.I.P
Glad you did a bio on this timeless beauty she deserves it
Farrah is truly an American Icon and Beauty. There is much more to Farrah than what first meets the eye. We will always cherish her, and she will be even more appreciated years from now. Great article.
So glad she has a profile. Thanks. She's THE American sex symbol.
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