From 'Charlie's Angels' Star to Successful Entrepreneur: Jaclyn Smith's Work and Net Worth

She is best known for portraying Kelly Garrett in the television series "Charlie's Angels."

PUBLISHED JAN 12, 2024

Cover Image Source: Actress Jaclyn Smith attends the 2016 Women's Guild Annual Spring Luncheon | Getty Images | Photo by Paul Archuleta

Name	Jaclyn Smith
Net Worth	$150 Million
Sources of Income	Acting, production
Date of Birth	October 26, 1945
Age	78 years
Gender	Female
Nationality	American
Profession	Actress, model, producer

What is Jaclyn Smith’s net worth?

Best known for her role as Kelly Garrett in the television series "Charlie's Angels" between 1976 and 1981, and the only original female lead to remain with the series for its complete run American actress, model, and entrepreneur Jaclyn Smith has a net worth of $150 million. She reprised the role with cameo appearances in the films "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" and "Charlie's Angels." Over the course of her career, Smith worked alongside actors including Kristen Stewart, Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, Matt Damon, Brian Cox, and Chris Cooper.

Actress Jaclyn Smith visits FOX's "The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet" at FOX studios | Getty Images | Photo by Charles Eshelman

What are Jaclyn Smith’s sources of income?

Smith initially pursued a career in modeling, making appearances in Listerine mouthwash ads and becoming a Breck girl for Breck Shampoo. She later stepped into acting, which became her main source of income, with guest appearances in several television movies and shows. In 1976, she got her first major role with "Charlie's Angels," where she portrayed the role of Kelly Garret.

Smith played her role for all five seasons of "Charlie's Angels" and made cameo appearances in the 2003 feature film "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" and in the 2019 film "Charlie's Angels." Following the success of the TV series, the actress starred in movies like "Escape from Bogen County," "Nightkill," "The Rage of Angels," "Navigating the Heart," and "Ordinary Miracles."

(L-R) Alana Stewart, Barbara Davis and Jaclyn Smith attend Barneys New York Celebrates the Farrah Fawcett Foundation at Barneys New York Beverly Hills on May 23, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California.|Getty Images|Photo by Stefanie Keenan — (L-R) Alana Stewart, Barbara Davis, and Jaclyn Smith | Getty Images | Photo by Stefanie Keenan

Other business ventures

After tasting success as an actor, Smith ventured into business In 1985, introducing her women's apparel collection for Kmart. She expanded her venture to home furnishings, and her Jaclyn Smith Today product line for bedding and bath accessories was sold in Kmart stores in 2008. The same year, she introduced the STYLE by Jaclyn Smith wig collection for Paula Young Wigs, in collaboration with renowned hair stylist José Eber.

Actress Jaclyn Smith (R) and her husband, Brad Allen, attend the 2012 Susan G. Komen for the Cure's Honoring the Promise gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on September 28, 2012 in Washington, DC.|Getty Images|Photo by Paul Morigi — Actress Jaclyn Smith (R) and her husband, Brad Allen | Getty Images | Photo by Paul Morigi

Instagram	440,000 Followers
Twitter	48,400 Followers
Facebook	637,000 Followers
Youtube	1,230 Subscribers

Actress and designer Jaclyn Smith talks to fans standing in line to see her during an appearance at a K-Mart Store in St. Louis on September 7, 2006. Smith, who has been partnered with K-Mart stores for over 20 years, was at the store to kick off the new line of Jaclyn Smith clothing.|Getty Images|Photo by Bill Greenblatt — Actress and designer Jaclyn Smith talks to fans | Getty Images | Photo by Bill Greenblatt

Personal life

Smith got married four times in her life. She first got married to actor Roger Davis in 1968, but they separated in 1975. In 1978, she exchaged vows with Dennis Cole, her co-actor on "Charlie's Angels." However, the two got divorced in 1981. In the same year, the actress married filmmaker Tony Richmond, and the couple welcomed two children, Gaston Richmond and Spencer Margaret Richmond. They decided to part ways in 1989, after which she exchanged vows with cardiothoracic surgeon Brad Allen in 1997.

Awards and recognition

- Photoplay Awards 1978 (Winner): Gold Medal for Favorite Female Sex Symbol

- Walk of Fame 1989 (Winner): Star on the Walk of Fame for Television

- Bravo Otto 1979 (Nominee): Best Female TV Star (TV-Star w)

- Bravo Otto 1980 (Nominee): Best Female TV Star (TV-Star w)

- Golden Globes, USA 1982 (Nominee): Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television for "Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy"

- TV Land Awards 2007 (Nominee): Lady You Love to Watch Fight for Her Life in a Movie of the Week

Jaclyn Smith, Lesley Manville and Cheryl Ladd attends AARP The Magazine's 10th Annual Movies For Grownups Awards at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on February 7, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California.|Getty Images|Photo by Jeff Kravitz — Jaclyn Smith, Lesley Manville, and Cheryl Ladd attend AARP The Magazine's 10th Annual Movies For Grownups Awards | Getty Images | Photo by Jeff Kravitz

FAQs

Is Jaclyn Smith married?

Smith has been married four times. She has been living with her husband, Brad Allen, since 1997.

Does Jaclyn Smith have any children?

Yes. She has two children: Gaston Richmond and Spencer Margaret Richmond.

What are some of the most recommended movies of Jaclyn Smith?

Jaclyn Smith's best works include "The Adventurers," "Charlie's Angels," "The Bourne Identity," "Navigating the Heart," "Nightkill," and "Rage of Angels" to name a few.