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Jaclyn Smith

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5 stories · latest Sep 15, 2026 · Celebrity, TV & Film

Jaclyn Smith biography

Jaclyn Smith is an actress and television star best known for her role in the hit late-1970s detective drama series Charlie's Angels. Over her career in Hollywood, she established herself as an iconic television screen star.

In her memoir, titled I Once Knew a Guy..., Smith opened up about her personal life and backstage experiences. She detailed the breakdown of her first marriage to ex-husband Roger Davis after discovering his affair with their real estate agent. She also shared candid reflections on the filming environment of Charlie's Angels, describing a drug-fueled set atmosphere, temperamental co-stars, and a proposition from her late castmate Tanya Roberts.

Smith has remained a prominent figure celebrating television history. Along with former castmates Kate Jackson and Cheryl Ladd, she appeared at the 78th Emmy Awards to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Charlie's Angels while paying homage to their late co-star Farrah Fawcett.

  • Coverage of Jaclyn Smith centers primarily on candid reflections from her memoir and retrospective accounts of her time on Charlie's Angels.
  • Media focus highlights both intimate details from her early personal life and milestone public reunions commemorating the classic television series.

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  1. Jaclyn Smith Claims 'Charlie's Angels' Co-Star Tanya Roberts Proposed a Threesome

    Sep 8, 2026

    Jaclyn Smith revealed in her new book that late co-star Tanya Roberts once proposed a threesome.

    Jaclyn Smith Claims 'Charlie's Angels' Co-Star Tanya Roberts Proposed a Threesome
  2. Jaclyn Smith Spills On 'Drug-Fueled' Charlie's Angels Set And Co-Star's Explosive Tantrums

    Sep 8, 2026

    Jaclyn Smith spoke publicly about backstage drug use and volatile tempers during the filming of Charlie's Angels.

    Jaclyn Smith Spills On 'Drug-Fueled' Charlie's Angels Set And Co-Star's Explosive Tantrums
  3. Zendaya, Sally Field, and 'Charlie's Angels' Stars Set to Present at the 78th Emmy Awards

    Sep 9, 2026

    Organizers announced Jaclyn Smith and her Charlie's Angels co-stars as presenters for the 78th Emmy Awards.

    Zendaya, Sally Field, and 'Charlie's Angels' Stars Set to Present at the 78th Emmy Awards
  4. Jaclyn Smith Reveals Ex-Husband Roger Davis Cheated With Their Realtor In New Memoir

    Sep 10, 2026

    Reports detailed revelations from Jaclyn Smith's memoir regarding her ex-husband Roger Davis' infidelity with their real estate agent.

    Jaclyn Smith Reveals Ex-Husband Roger Davis Cheated With Their Realtor In New Memoir
  5. 'Charlie's Angels' Stars Reunite at Emmys to Honor Farrah Fawcett

    Sep 15, 2026

    Jaclyn Smith reunited with Kate Jackson and Cheryl Ladd at the Emmy Awards to celebrate 50 years of Charlie's Angels and honor Farrah Fawcett.

    'Charlie's Angels' Stars Reunite at Emmys to Honor Farrah Fawcett

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'Charlie's Angels' Stars Reunite at Emmys to Honor Farrah Fawcett
The actresses reunited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Charlie’s Angeles.”
Fawcett was an original “Angel” alongside Smith and Jackson when the show debuted in 1976, as pictured above in a promotional image for Season 1. ©ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection
Fawcett (seen here with Smith and Jackson on the show) left after the first season.
Fawcett was replaced by Cheryl Ladd. The new trio is photographed here in 1978.
Jaclyn Smith Reveals Ex-Husband Roger Davis Cheated With Their Realtor In New Memoir
Smith (seen here at 92NY on Wednesday) said she found out about the affair from Laura’s husband, BIll.
Laura confessed to having an affair with Davis (seen here in “Alias Smith and Jones”) when confronted by Smith.
Smith (pictured here at the “Charlie’s Angels” 50th anniversary celebration in April) wrote that she didn’t believe the affair at first.
“I couldn’t imagine how two people I trusted could have betrayed me, and for so long,” Smith wrote about Davis (seen here) and Laura.
Jaclyn Smith Spills On 'Drug-Fueled' Charlie's Angels Set And Co-Star's Explosive Tantrums
The actress claimed that co-star Kate Jackson (left) could be difficult on set. ©Columbia Pictures/courtesy Everett Co / Everett Collection
“Her temper could get the best of her,” Smith (left) wrote about Jackson (middle.) ©ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection
Jackson (right) would warm up before filming by shouting “every four-letter word in the book,” per Smith (left.)
Smith (second from the left) also alleged Jackson (second from the right) did not like working with co-star Cheryl Ladd (right).
Smith (second from the left) also described rampant drug use on set in later seasons. ©Columbia Pictures/courtesy Everett Co / Everett Collection
Jaclyn Smith Claims 'Charlie's Angels' Co-Star Tanya Roberts Proposed a Threesome

Jaclyn Smith: your questions

Who was Jaclyn Smith's first husband?

Jaclyn Smith was first married to Roger Davis, who she revealed had an affair with the couple's real estate agent.

What is the title of Jaclyn Smith's memoir?

Jaclyn Smith's memoir is titled I Once Knew a Guy....

What did Jaclyn Smith say about the set of Charlie's Angels?

Smith revealed that the set of Charlie's Angels was wilder than shown on screen, featuring widespread drug use and short fuses.

Why did Jaclyn Smith reunite with her Charlie's Angels co-stars at the Emmys?

Jaclyn Smith, Kate Jackson, and Cheryl Ladd reunited at the 78th Emmy Awards to celebrate the show's 50th anniversary and honor late co-star Farrah Fawcett.

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