# Jaclyn Smith at 80: From Charlie's Angels to Business Empire

> At 80, Jaclyn Smith reflects on her iconic TV role in Charlie's Angels and building a business empire.
- Title: Jaclyn Smith at 80: From Charlie's Angels to Business Empire
- Summary: At 80, Jaclyn Smith reflects on her iconic TV role in Charlie's Angels and building a business empire. Smith credits Charlie's Angels for empowering women in…
- Keywords: jaclyn smith, charlie's angels, farrah fawcett, business empire, on the red carpet, nfl, apparel brand, lifelong friendship, celebrity, memorial, news, Jaclyn
- Source: ABC7 Los Angeles — https://abc7.com/post/jaclyn-smith-talks-charlies-angels-business-success-lifelong-farrah-fawcett-friendship-fame/19840054
- Published: 2026-09-18T18:46:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jaclyn smith, charlie's angels, farrah fawcett, business empire, on the red carpet, nfl, tv, apparel brand, lifelong friendship, celebrity, memorial, news
## Charlie's Angels legacy
Smith credits the show for empowering women in television, making them unapologetically central.

> I think it really paved the way for women in television
## Farrah Fawcett friendship
Smith shares a lifelong friendship with Farrah Fawcett, who left the show after one season.

> She never gave up, she was brave
## Business success
Smith launched a mass-market apparel line that became a long-running true brand.

> The first apparel line that went into a mass market, the longest-running really
## Lifelong friendship
Smith and Farrah Fawcett have maintained a strong bond throughout their lives.

> She never gave up, she was brave
## Charlie's Angels impact
Smith says the show was at its best with Farrah Fawcett in the first season.

> I love that period, that was never captured again
## Key takeaway

Smith credits Charlie's Angels for empowering women in TV and launched a long-running successful apparel brand.