George Gradow – Inside The Private Life Of Barbi Benton’s Husband
If you are in a field that doesn’t lend itself to celebrity, you have to be really, really influential and successful to make a household name for yourself. This is precisely what real estate developer George Gradow achieved in the late 70s and early 80s. Such was his renown in his profession that he wound […]
Jayne Kennedy: Hollywood’s Female Trailblazer
Jayne Kennedy Overton, among other things, is an American model, actress, former beauty queen, sports analyst, producer, spokeswoman, writer, speaker, broadcaster, and philanthropist. Jayne was known during the 1970s and 1980s as an icon and pioneer who broke through the glass threshold. She was a forerunner who smashed down boundaries that no one before her […]
Joanne Woodward: The Life & Times of Hollywood’s Unsung Hero
Joanne Woodward is a veteran actress and producer who is also known for her philanthropic and humanitarian work. For more than 60 years, she has starred and featured in a variety of films and productions that stand as a testament to her acting prowess. Woodward’s long list of accolades includes an Oscar, three Golden Globes […]
Cheryl Ladd: Life as One of Charlie’s Angels
The show Cheryl Ladd will always be most closely associated with is Charlie’s Angels, the adventure series that catapulted her to worldwide fame. But there is plenty more to her besides her role as Kris Munroe. She was born Cheryl Jean Stoppelmoor in July of 1951 in Huron, South Dakota. Her first love was music. […]
Markie Post & Her Sensational Rise to Stardom
The daughter of a scientist and a poet, Marjorie “Markie” Post was always destined for big things. In school, she was a high-flyer and a cheerleader. Later, she attended Lewis & Clark College in Oregon, where she achieved her bachelor’s degree. In college, Markie Post also met the man who would become her husband, Stephen […]
Shelley Fabares: From Child Star to Timeless Elegance
Shelley Fabares (also known as Michelle Ann Marie Fabares), is an American actress and singer. Fans of Shelley will remember her as the lovely Mary Stone from the classic Donna Reed Show, which aired in the late ’50s and early ’60s. Later, fans will remember her as Christine Armstrong, the love interest of Hayden Fox on […]
Catherine Bach: Daisy Duke Then & Now
Catherine Bach may be best known as the hot pants-wearing Daisy Duke on The Dukes of Hazzard, but there’s much more to the Southern belle than meets the eye… TV icon Catherine Bach was born Catherine Bachman in 1954. She is a descendant of the Verdugos, one of the earliest Californian families, and grew up in […]
Ursula Andress: The Epitome of Style & Sex Appeal
When we think of Ursula Andress, typically it is in a white bikini striding out of the ocean in Dr. No. That was the first James Bond film, released in 1962, and the screen appearance which transformed Ursula into a worldwide sex symbol. But in reality, she has enjoyed a varied career that goes far […]
Bridget Fonda: Born Into a Legendary Acting Dynasty
For Bridget Fonda, there was no escaping the limelight. Born into a renowned acting dynasty, her father, Peter Fonda, was an actor and renegade auteur, while her aunt Jane Fonda was an A-list megastar. And her grandfather, Henry Fonda, was a cinema icon. Bridget had a somewhat unorthodox upbringing. She was born in January 1964, […]
Erika Eleniak: Playboy, E.T. ‘Pretty Girl’, Under Siege & Baywatch Star
Erika Eleniak is a b-movie stalwart and an icon of larger than life, outrageous cinematic and TV projects. Erika Eleniak is a true Hollywood star that has probably graced your screen more times than you realise. Who Is Erika Eleniak? Born September 29, 1969, Erika Maya Eleniak is the first born daughter of Dale Alan […]
Elisabeth Shue: The Complete Story of the Dazzling Actress
Elisabeth Shue was always destined for big things, but nobody quite predicted the path her career would eventually follow. She was born to a prosperous family in Wilmington, Delaware in 1963. Her father had once been a congressional candidate. But worked as a real estate developer and president of the International Food and Beverage Corporation. […]