Beauty Icon Of The Month: Cheryl Ladd

BEAUTY ICON OF THE MONTH: CHERYL LADD

Cheryl Ladd (born Cheryl Jean Stoppelmoor; July 12, 1951) is an American actress, singer and author. Ladd is best known for her role as Kris Munroe in the television series Charlie's Angels, hired amid a swirl of publicity prior to its second season in 1977 to replace the departing Farrah Fawcett-Majors. Ladd remained with the show until its cancellation in 1981.

Personal life

Ladd was born Cheryl Jean Stoppelmoor in Huron, South Dakota, the second daughter of Dolores (née Katz), a waitress, and Marion Stoppelmoor (1929–2001), a railroad engineer.  She married fellow actor David Ladd, son of the famous actor Alan Ladd, with whom she had a daughter, Jordan. She took his surname as her own, which she kept after their divorce. She has been married to music producerBryan Russell since 1981, and has a stepdaughter, Lindsay Russell. Ladd is a celebrity ambassador for the child abuse prevention and treatment non-profit Childhelp.

Ladd initially came to Hollywood in 1970 to begin a career in music (she was known as "Cherie Moor" when she was the singing voice of Melody on Hanna-Barbera's Josie and the Pussycats animated series). She soon began to land non-singing roles in commercials and episodic television - including guest appearances on shows such as The Rookies, The Partridge Family and Happy Days. The Charlie's Angels series made her an overnight star, and Ladd took the opportunity of her sudden popularity to further pursue her musical interests, guest-starring in musical-comedy variety series and specials, performing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl XIV in January 1980, and releasing three albums, enjoying a Top 40 Hot 100 single and a Gold record. In September 2000, Ladd starred on Broadway, taking over the title role from Bernadette Peters in a revival of Irving Berlin's Annie Get Your Gun. She played the role until January 2001, when Reba McEntiretook over.

Following Charlie's Angels, Ladd remained a familiar face on television and has starred in more than 30 made for television films, including a coveted role as Grace Kelly, the Philadelphia heiress who became a Hollywood glamour girl and then a European princess, in a biopic that was begun shortly before Kelly's death. She also starred in feature films such as Purple Hearts, Millennium, Poison Ivy (featuring Drew Barrymore, who later starred in the film adaptations of Charlie's Angels) and Permanent Midnight. Ladd had the lead role in the television series One West Waikiki (1994–96), and made guest appearances in other TV shows such as Charmed, Hope and Faith and CSI: Miami. From 2003 until the show's cancellation in 2008, Ladd played Jillian Deline, the wife of the lead character Ed Deline (James Caan), in 28 episodes of the television drama Las Vegas.

In 1996, Ladd published a children's book, The Adventures of Little Nettie Windship. In 2005, she published Token Chick: A Woman’s Guide to Golfing With the Boys, an autobiographical book which focused on her love of golf. For several years, Ladd hosted a golf tournament sponsored by Buick.

On April 17, 2010, Ladd, along with her co-angel, Jaclyn Smith, accepted the "2010 TV Land Pop Culture Award" for Charlie's Angels.

In 2010, Ladd filmed a TV movie titled Love's Resounding Courage for the Hallmark Channel. The film is set to air late 2010 or early 2011.

It was announced in September 2011 that she would guest star on "NCIS" during the show's ninth season as the love interest of medical examiner Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard.

Trivia

Mother of Jordan Ladd.

Stepdaughter, Lindsay Russell, born 1977, is an aspiring musician.

During high school in Huron, South Dakota, Ladd waited on cars at the local carhop, The Barn.

Has a younger brother named Seth.

High school cheerleader in Huron.

Measurements: 34-22 1/2-33 (as a young model), 35C-23-34 (as the new "Angel" in 1977), (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine).

Was considered for the role eventually played by Meredith Baxter on "Family" (1976), which is how she came to producer Aaron Spelling's attention for "Charlie's Angels" (1976).

Former Mother-in-law of Conor O'Neill.

In 1978, a listener wrote into Casey Kasem's "American Top 40" radio show, requesting a long-distance dedication (a weekly feature) to Cheryl, asking her to his high school prom. She personally telephoned the boy with her regrets and he thought it was his friends playing a prank. The song in question, Cheryl's "Think It Over", peaked at #36.

Former sister-in-law of Alan Ladd Jr. and Alana Ladd.

Ex-daughter-in-law of Alan Ladd and Sue Carol.Her publicist is Jay D. Schwartz.

Was the first choice for the lead role in the TV movie The Burning Bed (1984) (TV), but declined the part. The role eventually went to Farrah Fawcett, whom Ladd had replaced on "Charlie's Angels" (1976).

Longtime friend and next-door neighbor of John Forsythe.

Mykie Note: 
I met and worked with Cheryl Ladd about a year ago when I did her makeup for a TV film, LOVE'S EVERLASTING COURAGE , That as a matter of fact, premieres tomorrow evening on the Hallmark Channel. 

I was so nervous to met her let alone do her makeup. Upon first greeting it was easy to tell that is was going to be amazing experience for me.  The makeup trailer was always light hearted and fun, Cheryl telling stories and the two of use singing Bobbie Gentry songs at the top of our lungs, so much fun! It's interesting, her you have this beautiful actress, known for being  the sexy  girl next door on a icon cult TV show , CHARLIE'S ANGELS. But that aside while on set you sit back and watch her work and she's amazingly talented. I was going through the aftermath of losing my partner of 15 years to cancer while we where filming and her open heart and wisdom truly help me during it all. At the end of shooting when we all say our , "oh it was a pleasure working with you" and "you where awesome"  kinda moments, I just said, " Cheryl Thank you for making me want to be better." she looked at me and said at what? and i replied  A better person. Well it was one of those moments that based on what was going on with me, hit home for both of us and she will always be one of my favorites , I am very proud of the work we did on that show.  As usual i will include my select films of hers that i love. thanks for your time. xoxo  mykie

Here's My favorites!

1973- Satan's School For Girls

1983- The Hasty Heart

1983- Grace kelly

1984- Purple Hearts

1989- Lisa

1989 -Millenium [AWESOME FILM]

1992- Poison Ivy