Year launched: 1984

In 1985, Jaclyn Smith entered the business world with the introduction of her collection of women’s apparel for Kmart. She pioneered the concept of celebrities developing their own brands rather than merely endorsing others. More than 100 million women have purchased clothing or accessories bearing her name. Awareness of the Jaclyn Smith name and brand by women 35-60 years of age is said to be higher than 80%. Industry authority Woman’s Wear Daily reported that the signature Jaclyn Smith line had the highest consumer awareness of any private label apparel brand in the country.
Smith is best known for the role of Kelly Garrett in the television series Charlie’s Angels, and was the only original female lead to remain with the series for its complete run (1976-1981). For two decades, Smith has held the unofficial title of “Queen of TV Movies and Mini-Series”. Smith is currently the hostess of Bravo’s weekly competitive reality television show Shear Genius. Smith has two children, Spencer Margaret and Gaston, from her marriage to Richmond. Smith battled breast cancer in 2003.