The 1980s were a golden age of television. Glamorous primetime soap operas like “Dallas,” “Dynasty,” and “Falcon Crest” dominated the ratings and turned their leading ladies into international icons. These ten actresses embodied the spirit of a decade defined by shoulder pads, high drama, and even bigger intrigues.
TV Stunners: These Women Were the Most Beautiful TV Stars of the ’80s
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Morgan Fairchild
Morgan Fairchild had already established herself as a TV icon by the late 1970s and perfected the role of the glamorous manipulator in the 1980s. Her portrayal of Constance Weldon Carlyle in “Flamingo Road” from 1980 to 1982, as well as her roles in “Falcon Crest” and “The Storm,” made the blonde beauty the object of many fans’ affection.
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Linda Evans
Linda Evans became one of the most successful television actresses of the 1980s thanks to "Dynasty". The series ran from 1981 to 1989, and Linda Evans won over everyone’s hearts from the TV screen with her beautiful smile.
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Joan Collins
Joan Collins turned "Dynasty" into a ratings phenomenon. Her role as Alexis Carrington Colby earned her a Golden Globe in 1983 and made her a global superstar. With her extravagant looks and dark hair, Joan was a mysterious beauty.
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Nicollette Sheridan
Nicollette Sheridan won the hearts of soap opera fans with “Knots Landing” and played the role of Paige Matheson starting in 1986. The series competed with “Dallas” and “Dynasty.” The blonde looked absolutely stunning back then, too.
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Victoria Principal
Victoria Principal became a TV legend thanks to “Dallas” and played Pamela Barnes Ewing in the most successful series of the 1980s. That smile, that look—she was simply a picture-perfect 1980s dream woman.
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Heather Locklear
Heather Locklear achieved the rare feat of rising to the role of lead actress in two hit series. From 1981 to 1989, she played Sammy Jo Carrington on “Dynasty,” and in 1993 she moved on to “Melrose Place.” But it was especially in the ’80s that the pretty actress turned many fans’ heads.
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Cybill Shepherd
Cybill Shepherd made her big TV comeback with "Moonlighting" and won the Golden Globe for Best Actress. Fans simply couldn't resist this sight.
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Catherine Bach
Catherine Bach created Daisy Duke, one of the most iconic TV characters of the 1980s, and left a lasting mark on pop culture. “The Dukes of Hazzard” aired from 1979 to 1985. Catherine Bach’s performances made many viewers’ hearts skip a beat.
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Katey Sagal
In 1987, Katey Sagal revolutionized the sitcom genre with her portrayal of housewife Peggy Bundy. “Married… with Children” became a cult classic. Katey’s iconic look in the role is simply amazing.
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Charlene Tilton
Charlene Tilton played Lucy Ewing in the 1980s TV series “Dallas.” With her long blonde hair and charming smile, she stole many a heart.