History of Kirstie Alley in Timeline
"Kirstie Alley was widely recognized for her comedic acting talent in both television and film. She achieved fame through her role in the sitcom 'Cheers,' which earned her prestigious awards including an Emmy and a Golden Globe. Her popularity continued with the sitcom 'Veronica's Closet,' and she made a significant mark in film with her role in the 'Look Who's Talking' movie series."
January 12, 1951: Birth of Kirstie Alley
Kirstie Louise Alley was born on January 12, 1951, in Wichita, Kansas.
1969: High School Graduation
Kirstie Alley graduated from Wichita Southeast High School in 1969.
1971: Marriage to Bob Alley
Kirstie Alley married her high-school sweetheart, Bob Alley, in 1971.
1977: Divorce from Bob Alley
Kirstie Alley's marriage to Bob Alley ended in divorce in 1977.
1979: Kirstie Alley Joins Church of Scientology
In 1979, Alley became a member of the Church of Scientology. She credited the Narconon program, a Scientology-affiliated drug treatment program, for helping her overcome her cocaine addiction.
1979: Appearance on "Match Game"
Kirstie Alley appeared as a contestant on the game show "Match Game" in 1979, winning both of her games and going on to win money in the Super Match rounds.
1980: Appearance on "Password Plus"
Kirstie Alley appeared on the game show "Password Plus" in 1980, where she was identified as an interior designer.
1981: Tragic Car Accident
Kirstie Alley experienced a personal tragedy in 1981 when a drunk driver caused a car accident that resulted in the death of her mother and serious injuries to her father.
1982: Film Debut in "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan"
Kirstie Alley made her film debut in 1982, portraying the Vulcan Starfleet officer Lieutenant Saavik in "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan."
December 22, 1983: Marriage to Parker Stevenson
Kirstie Alley married actor Parker Stevenson on December 22, 1983.
1983: Regular Role in "Masquerade"
From 1983 to 1984, Kirstie Alley was a regular on the ABC television series "Masquerade."
1984: End of "Masquerade"
Kirstie Alley's time on the television series "Masquerade" concluded in 1984.
1985: Roles in "North and South" and "A Bunny's Tale"
In 1985, Kirstie Alley starred in the ABC miniseries "North and South" and portrayed feminist icon Gloria Steinem in the television movie "A Bunny's Tale."
1987: Success of "Summer School"
Kirstie Alley starred opposite Mark Harmon in the comedy film "Summer School" in 1987, which went on to become a box-office success.
1987: Breakthrough Role in "Cheers"
Kirstie Alley's career took a significant turn in 1987 when she joined the cast of the NBC sitcom "Cheers" as Rebecca Howe, replacing Shelley Long.
1988: Kirstie Alley Decides Not to Vote
In 1988, Alley chose not to vote in the presidential election.
1988: Release of "Shoot to Kill"
Kirstie Alley appeared in the film "Shoot to Kill" in 1988.
1988: Purchase of Jacksonville, Oregon Estate
Kirstie Alley purchased an estate in Jacksonville, Oregon, in 1988.
1988: First Emmy Award Nomination for "Cheers"
Kirstie Alley received her first Emmy Award nomination in 1988 for her work on "Cheers."
1989: Release of "Look Who's Talking"
Kirstie Alley starred alongside John Travolta in the film "Look Who's Talking," which was released in 1989 and became a box-office success.
1990: Release of "Look Who's Talking Too"
Following the success of "Look Who's Talking," Kirstie Alley and John Travolta reunited for the sequel, "Look Who's Talking Too," released in 1990.
1990: Second Emmy Award Nomination for "Cheers"
Kirstie Alley received her second Emmy Award nomination in 1990, again for her performance on "Cheers."
1991: Kirstie Alley Wins Golden Globe and Emmy Awards
In 1991, Alley won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy for her role in Cheers. She also won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for the same role.
1991: Third Emmy Award Nomination and Win for "Cheers"
In 1991, Kirstie Alley received her third consecutive Emmy Award nomination for her role in "Cheers," and this time, she won.
1991: Residence on Islesboro Island, Maine
Kirstie Alley resided on Islesboro Island, Maine, from 1991 to 2020.
1991: Emmy Award and Golden Globe Win
Kirstie Alley's performance in "Cheers" earned her both an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award in 1991.
October 1992: Adoption of First Child
Kirstie Alley and Parker Stevenson adopted their first child, a son, in October 1992.
1992: Kirstie Alley Supports Ross Perot
In the 1992 presidential election, Alley supported independent candidate Ross Perot.
1992: Early Menopause
Kirstie Alley went through early menopause in 1992.
1993: End of "Cheers"
Kirstie Alley's run on "Cheers" concluded in 1993 with the show's eleventh and final season.
1994: Kirstie Alley Wins Emmy for David's Mother
In 1994, Alley won an additional Emmy Award for her role in the television film David's Mother.
1994: Second Emmy Award Win for "David's Mother"
Kirstie Alley won her second Emmy Award in 1994 for her performance in the television film "David's Mother."
November 10, 1995: Kirstie Alley Receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
On November 10, 1995, Alley was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to motion pictures.
1995: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In recognition of her contributions to the film industry, Kirstie Alley received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 5, 1995.
1995: Adoption of Second Child
Kirstie Alley and Parker Stevenson adopted their second child, a daughter, in 1995.
1995: Release of "Village of the Damned" and "It Takes Two"
Kirstie Alley appeared in two films released in 1995: "Village of the Damned" and "It Takes Two."
1997: Emmy Nomination for "The Last Don"
Kirstie Alley received another Emmy Award nomination in 1997 for her work on the crime drama series "The Last Don."
1997: Release of "Deconstructing Harry" and "For Richer or Poorer"
Kirstie Alley starred in two films released in 1997: "Deconstructing Harry" and "For Richer or Poorer."
1997: "Veronica's Closet" and Emmy and Golden Globe Nominations
Kirstie Alley took on the lead role in the sitcom "Veronica's Closet" from 1997 to 2000, which brought her additional nominations for both Emmy and Golden Globe awards.
1997: Divorce from Parker Stevenson
Kirstie Alley's marriage to Parker Stevenson ended in divorce in 1997.
1999: Release of "Drop Dead Gorgeous"
Kirstie Alley appeared in the film "Drop Dead Gorgeous" in 1999.
2000: Purchase of Clearwater, Florida Estate
In 2000, Kirstie Alley purchased an estate in Clearwater, Florida.
2000: Spokesperson for Pier 1 Imports
Kirstie Alley served as the spokesperson for Pier 1 Imports from 2000 to 2004.
2000: End of "Veronica's Closet"
Kirstie Alley's time on "Veronica's Closet" came to an end in 2000.
2003: Weight Gain Begins
Kirstie Alley began experiencing weight gain in late 2003.
2004: Weight Loss as Jenny Craig Spokesperson
During her time as a spokesperson for Jenny Craig from 2004 to 2007, Kirstie Alley successfully lost 75 pounds (34 kilograms).
2004: Kirstie Alley Abstains from Voting
In the 2004 presidential election, Alley again decided not to vote.
2004: Spokesperson for Jenny Craig
Kirstie Alley became the spokesperson for Jenny Craig in 2004, a role she held until 2007.
2005: "Fat Actress" and Fictionalized Self-Portrayals
In 2005, Kirstie Alley starred in Showtime's "Fat Actress," playing a fictionalized version of herself, a theme she would revisit in later roles.
2007: Kirstie Alley Reaches OT VII and Donates to Scientology
By 2007, Alley had attained the level of OT VII (Operating Thetan Level 7) within Scientology and donated $5 million to the church.
2007: Weight Loss Success
By 2007, Kirstie Alley had lost a significant amount of weight, reaching 145 pounds (66 kg) after her time with Jenny Craig.
2007: End of Jenny Craig Spokesperson Role
Kirstie Alley's time as the spokesperson for Jenny Craig ended in 2007.
May 2009: Weight Gain After Jenny Craig
In May 2009, Kirstie Alley revealed to People magazine that she had gained 83 pounds (38 kg) after parting ways with Jenny Craig, reaching a weight of 228 pounds (103 kg).
March 2010: Kirstie Alley Denies Organic Liaison's Link to Scientology
In March 2010, Alley denied allegations from gossip blogger Roger Friedman, who claimed there was a connection between her Organic Liaison weight-loss system and the Church of Scientology. She addressed the claims on the Today program.
2010: "Kirstie Alley's Big Life"
Kirstie Alley starred in the reality television show "Kirstie Alley's Big Life" in 2010.
September 2011: Kirstie Alley Announces Weight Loss
In September 2011, Alley announced she had lost 100 pounds (45 kg) using weight loss products from Organic Liaison.
2011: Contestant on "Dancing with the Stars"
Kirstie Alley joined the cast of season 12 of "Dancing with the Stars" as a contestant in 2011.
September 17, 2012: Appearance on "The Dr. Oz Show"
On September 17, 2012, Kirstie Alley appeared on "The Dr. Oz Show," where she discussed her weight gain, attributing it to compulsive eating habits and changes related to early menopause.
2012: Kirstie Alley Faces Class-Action Lawsuit
In 2012, Alley faced a class-action lawsuit alleging false advertising. The suit claimed her weight loss was due to exercise, including training for Dancing with the Stars, rather than Organic Liaison products.
2012: Second Place Finish on "Dancing with the Stars"
Kirstie Alley finished in second place on season 12 of "Dancing with the Stars" in 2012, with Hines Ward taking first place.
December 4, 2013: Premiere of "Kirstie"
The sitcom "Kirstie," starring Kirstie Alley as Broadway star Madison "Maddie" Banks, premiered on December 4, 2013. The show ran for one season.
2013: Kirstie Alley Settles Lawsuit
In 2013, Alley settled the class-action lawsuit by agreeing to remove the term 'Proven Products' from packaging, issue a disclaimer on the brand's website stating it is a 'calorie-based weight-loss product,' and pay a $130,000 settlement.
2013: Return to Acting with "Kirstie" and Role in "Syrup"
Kirstie Alley returned to acting in 2013 with the title role in the sitcom "Kirstie." That same year, she also appeared in the film "Syrup," again playing a fictionalized version of herself.
April 2014: Kirstie Alley Resumes Role with Jenny Craig
In April 2014, Alley resumed her role as a spokesperson with Jenny Craig. The Organic Liaison product line was acquired by Jenny Craig's parent company and integrated into Jenny Craig's product line.
January 2015: Kirstie Alley Announces Weight Loss with Jenny Craig
In January 2015, Alley announced that she had lost 50 pounds (23 kg) since restarting the Jenny Craig weight-loss program.
August 2015: Kirstie Alley Opposes Hillary Clinton
In August 2015, Alley tweeted that she would not support Hillary Clinton, the Democratic nominee, in the 2016 presidential election.
April 8, 2016: Kirstie Alley Endorses Trump and Giuliani
On April 8, 2016, Alley tweeted her support for Republicans Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani during the 2016 presidential election.
October 8, 2016: Kirstie Alley Retracts Trump Endorsement
On October 8, 2016, Alley retracted her endorsement of Donald Trump, tweeting that she was no longer supporting either candidate in the 2016 presidential election.
2016: Kirstie Alley Votes for Trump
In 2016, Alley voted for Donald Trump in the presidential election.
2016: Becoming a Grandmother
Kirstie Alley became a grandmother in 2016 through her son.
2016: Appearance in "Scream Queens"
Kirstie Alley made an appearance on the Fox comedy horror series "Scream Queens" in 2016.
2018: Kirstie Alley Reaches New OT VIII
By 2018, Alley had advanced to New OT VIII in the Church of Scientology.
2018: Appearance on "Celebrity Big Brother"
Kirstie Alley appeared as a contestant on season 22 of the British reality series "Celebrity Big Brother" in 2018.
October 2020: Kirstie Alley Confirms Voting for Trump
In October 2020, Alley stated she had voted for Trump in 2016 and intended to vote for him again in 2020 because 'he's NOT a politician.' She also endorsed Republican John James in the 2020 U.S. Senate election in Michigan.
2020: End of Residence on Islesboro Island
Kirstie Alley's time residing on Islesboro Island, Maine, came to an end in 2020.
May 2022: Kirstie Alley Diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer
In May 2022, Alley was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer after a doctor’s visit for a sore back. Despite undergoing chemotherapy treatments at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, she passed away at her home in Clearwater on December 5, 2022, at the age of 71.
December 5, 2022: Death of Kirstie Alley
Kirstie Alley passed away on December 5, 2022.
2022: Appearance on "The Masked Singer"
In early 2022, Kirstie Alley participated in season seven of "The Masked Singer," performing as "Baby Mammoth" on Team Cuddly.
