What is Jaclyn Smith's Net Worth?
Jaclyn Smith is an American actress and entrepreneur who has a net worth of $200 million. Jaclyn Smith rose to international fame as Kelly Garrett in "Charlie's Angels" (1976-1981), being the only original Angel to remain with the series for its entire run. Before her breakthrough role, she worked in commercials and had small TV appearances, including roles in shows like "McCloud" and "Switch." After "Charlie's Angels," she established herself as a leading actress in television movies, starring in numerous successful productions including "Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy," "Florence Nightingale," and "Rage of Angels." She has occasionally returned to series television with roles in shows like "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and made cameo appearances in the 2019 "Charlie's Angels" film.
Entrepreneurial Career
Jaclyn Smith is also a pioneering celebrity entrepreneur. She essentially invented the concept of celebrities creating their own line of products. Prior to Jaclyn Smith's revolutionary approach to "cashing in" on fame, celebrities typically endorsed existing product lines instead of creating their own. In 1985, she partnered with Kmart to launch her own clothing line. The collection was one of the first celebrity-branded fashion lines at a major retailer and became hugely successful. She later expanded into home furnishings, fabric, and beauty products. Her brand has generated billions in sales over the years, setting a template for celebrity lifestyle brands that many others would later follow. She continues to be actively involved in her business ventures, which now include partnerships with Nordstrom Rack and other retailers. Her brand generates over $100 million per year in gross sales.
Jaclyn Smith in 1978 (Photo by UPI/Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)
Early Life
Jaclyn Smith's real name is Jacquelyn Ellen Smith, and she was born on October 26th, 1945, in Houston, Texas. After attending Trinity University in Texas, she dropped out after a year to enroll in the Balanchine School of American Ballet. Modeling and commercial roles soon followed after Jaclyn Smith discovered her appearance was in high demand.
Career
Of course, Smith's big break came with the release of Charlie's Angels in 1976. She landed the role of Kelly Garrett, and what started as a TV movie of the week turned into one of the most iconic TV series of all time. After three seasons, Jaclyn Smith was known all around the world, and the show received top ratings. Various products, such as packs of bubble gum and toys, began to sell around the world – often using Smith's likeness. Of all the "Angels," Smith was the only character not to be replaced until the series ended in 1981. Not only that, but Jaclyn Smith later had a cameo in the 2003 film Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle.
During her time on Charlie's Angels, Smith also took roles in various movies, such as Escape from Bogen County and Nightkill. She also earned a Golden Globe nomination immediately after Charlie's Angels was canceled with her role in Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. A string of other movie roles followed throughout the next few years, with one of the most notable being 1985's Deja Vu.
In 2000, she landed a role in the series The District, appearing on the show for the next four years. After a five-year absence, she returned to the world of acting with roles in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
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Personal Life
In 1968, Jaclyn Smith married Roger Davis, a fellow actor. Seven years later, the marriage ended in divorce. Next, Smith married Dennis Cole, another actor who appeared alongside her on various episodes of Charlie's Angels. The couple was wed in 1978, but the relationship ultimately ended in divorce once again in 1981. That year, she then married Tony Richmond, a filmmaker. The couple had two children together before they divorced in 1989. In 1997, Jaclyn married Brad Allen, a surgeon. In 2003, Jaclyn Smith was diagnosed with breast cancer. She recovered after a substantial battle with the disease.
Real Estate
For several decades, Jaclyn's primary residence has been a large mansion set on 2+ acres in Los Angeles. This home's estimated value is $20-25 million.
