Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Cheryl Ladd
How Cheryl Ladd built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Cheryl Ladd is an American actress, singer, and author who gained prominence for portraying Kris Munroe in the television series Charlie's Angels (1977-1981), replacing Farrah Fawcett-Majors. Beyond Charlie's Angels, Ladd has appeared in films such as Purple Hearts (1984), Millennium (1989), Lisa (1990), Poison Ivy (1992), Permanent Midnight (1998), and Unforgettable (2017), establishing a career in both television and film.
1970: Sings on Josie and the Pussycats album
In 1970, Cheryl Ladd sang on the album "Josie and the Pussycats". She was known as "Cherie Moor" when she was the singing voice of Melody on Hanna-Barbera's Josie and the Pussycats animated series.
1970: Moves to Los Angeles
In 1970, Cheryl Ladd settled in Los Angeles after traveling with the band The Music Shop in the United States Midwest.
1977: Joins Charlie's Angels
In 1977, Cheryl Ladd joined the cast of the ABC television series "Charlie's Angels" in its second season, replacing Farrah Fawcett-Majors as Kris Munroe.
1979: Co-hosted Emmy Awards
In 1979, Cheryl Ladd co-hosted the Emmy Awards with Henry Winkler.
January 1980: Super Bowl XIV Performance
In January 1980, Cheryl Ladd performed the National Anthem at Super Bowl XIV.
June 1981: Charlie's Angels Cancelation
In June 1981, the television series "Charlie's Angels" was cancelled, after Cheryl Ladd had been part of the main cast for four seasons.
1981: Charlie's Angels Cancellation
In 1981, the TV show "Charlie's Angels", in which Cheryl Ladd played Kris Munroe, was cancelled.
1984: Starred in Purple Hearts
In 1984, Cheryl Ladd appeared in the film "Purple Hearts".
1984: Purple Hearts Film Release
In 1984, Cheryl Ladd appeared in the movie "Purple Hearts".
1989: Millennium Film Release
In 1989, Cheryl Ladd appeared in the film "Millennium".
1989: Starred in Millennium
In 1989, Cheryl Ladd appeared in the film "Millennium".
1990: Lisa Film Release
In 1990, Cheryl Ladd starred in the movie "Lisa".
1994: Lead Role in One West Waikiki
In 1994, Cheryl Ladd played the lead role in the television series "One West Waikiki".
1996: Published Children's Book
In 1996, Cheryl Ladd published a children's book titled "The Adventures of Little Nettie Windship".
1998: Starred in Permanent Midnight
In 1998, Cheryl Ladd appeared in the film "Permanent Midnight".
1998: Permanent Midnight Film Release
In 1998, Cheryl Ladd starred in the movie "Permanent Midnight".
September 2000: Starred in Annie Get Your Gun on Broadway
In September 2000, Cheryl Ladd starred on Broadway, taking over the title role in a revival of Irving Berlin's "Annie Get Your Gun".
January 2001: Left Annie Get Your Gun on Broadway
In January 2001, Reba McEntire took over the title role from Cheryl Ladd in the Broadway revival of "Annie Get Your Gun".
2003: Starred in Las Vegas
In 2003, Cheryl Ladd began playing Jillian Deline in the television drama series "Las Vegas".
2005: Published Token Chick
In 2005, Cheryl Ladd published "Token Chick: A Woman's Guide to Golfing With the Boys", an autobiographical book focused on her love of golf.
2008: Las Vegas Cancelation
In 2008, the television drama series "Las Vegas", in which Cheryl Ladd played Jillian Deline, was cancelled.
2011: TV Productions
In 2011, Cheryl Ladd appeared in a number of TV productions, including "Love's Everlasting Courage", an episode of "NCIS", and the series "Chuck".
2017: Unforgettable Film Release
In 2017, Cheryl Ladd appeared in the film "Unforgettable".
September 8, 2022: Dancing with the Stars contestant
On September 8, 2022, it was announced that Cheryl Ladd would be a contestant on season 31 of "Dancing with the Stars". She was partnered with Louis Van Amstel.
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