Portraying characters younger than her age defined her career, beginning at 17 when she played a 14-year-old in her first film. A few years later, she starred as a teenage sleuth in a hit TV series, cementing her Hollywood status. Rare photos from her heyday to now highlight her natural beauty and grace.
She burst onto the Hollywood scene in the 1970s and by the 1980s, became one of the most recognizable stars of her time. Renowned for her versatility, she dazzled audiences in a blockbuster disaster film and charmed TV viewers with a lead role in a beloved mystery series.
The actress at a photoshoot in Los Angeles, California in 1970 | Source: Getty Images
However, at the peak of her success, she stepped away from her career. This unexpected move left many puzzled about her motivations. Nonetheless, she left behind an indelible legacy, and she remains an enduring figure of admiration to this day.