Farrah Fawcett was basically the ultimate all-American pin-up of the ’70s.
That’s why watching her struggle later on hit so hard — because we all fell in love with the wholesome, healthy glamour she radiated on Charlie’s Angels. And even as she battled illness, she handled it with such good humor and courage.
Farrah Fawcett was an American icon long before the Kardashians dominated headlines or stars like Sydney Sweeney, Scarlett Johansson, and Jennifer Lawrence captured the public’s attention.
In her heyday, the ‘70s pinup and actress was a massive celebrity. Known for her role as Jill on the TV show Charlie’s Angels, her world-famous swimsuit poster, and her signature feathered hairstyle, Fawcett was arguably the ultimate starlet. As the Los Angeles Times noted after her death in 2009 at age 62 following a battle with cancer, she was admired and loved worldwide.
Despite her fame, many aspects of Fawcett’s life remain lesser-known. Here are some intriguing details about her journey from childhood to stardom:
