Jaclyn Smith is an American actress and businesswoman who has a net worth of 150 million. The business mogul has made most of her fortune through her acting career and her various business ventures. In the entertainment industry, she is known for her role in the show Charlie’s Angels.
Jaclyn started as an actress, but after achieving success with Charlie’s Angels, she wanted to expand her horizons. As such, she ventured into design, where she worked with various celebrities, and this has had a significant influence on her financial success.
Early Life
Jaclyn Smith was born in 1945 in Houston, Texas. She attended a local elementary school before joining Mirabeau B. Lamar High School. After high school, Jaclyn proceeded to Trinity University, where she majored in psychology. While in college, Jaclyn realized that her face was in high demand. As such, she dropped out of college and proceeded to Balanchine School of American Ballet.
Career
Jaclyn Smith started as a model, but along the way, she became interested in acting. At the time, she could land television commercials and ads, and this helped her to gain a standing. The little she earned was enough to pay her bills and help her grow her image in the entertainment industry.
In 1968, Jaclyn went to audition for a role in Dark Shadows, but she was unlucky. The role went to Kate Jackson, who she appeared with in Charlie’s Angels. Despite missing the role of Victoria Winters, Jaclyn did not give up. She landed a role at Goodbye Columbus, but it was uncredited. In the same year, she also landed a role in The Adventurers. Afterward, she started getting roles, and as such, she appeared in The Rookies, The Partridge Family, and McCloud Switch.
Charlie’s Angels
Jaclyn Smith played Kelly Garrett in the show; her first role came on March 21, 1976, and she appeared alongside Farrah Fawcett and Kate Jackson. In the show, Smith and the two women acted as investigators for a detective agency. The show was such a success not only in the United States but also in other countries, including Canada. Given its initial success, the show continued for five seasons.
Through this show, Jaclyn Smith got her footing, and she was well-paid for her role. Besides, she used the money earned from the show to set up her various businesses.
Business Ventures
After interacting with several celebrities, Jaclyn Smith realized there was another way she could build on her financial portfolio. In the mid-1980s, she introduced her own collection in Kmart. She was of the idea that celebrities should develop their own brands and not just endorse others. Through Kmart, Smith was able to open several lines, all of which contributed to her financial success.
In an episode of season 15 of The Simpsons, Smith’s success in the business world was shown. The episode detailed her home life, relationship with Kmart, and her design philosophy. Currently, Smith has a line of various accessories that continue to impact her financial portfolio.
