Charlie’s Angels stars reunite to celebrate groundbreaking legacy of iconic show

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7 Apr 2026 • 6:05 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith, and Cheryl Ladd, stars of the iconic series Charlie's Angels, reunited at PaleyFest LA to celebrate the show's 50th anniversary.
  • The crime adventure series, which first aired on 22 September 1976, was a top-10 hit for ABC and was considered groundbreaking for featuring three women chasing danger.
  • Despite facing criticism as “jiggle television”, the actor, particularly Kate Jackson, believed the show subtly helped to 'punch a hole in that glass ceiling' for women.
  • The trio's enduring sisterhood was highlighted, including their shared experiences battling breast cancer and their call for regular health screenings.
  • The actresses are set to reunite again at the Paley Honors gala in New York on 14 May, with Jaclyn Smith's memoir, I Once Knew a Guy Named Charlie, due in September.

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