Iconic actress Jaclyn Smith has once again captivated fans by sharing a heartwarming new photo that showcases her seemingly timeless beauty. The Charlie's Angels veteran, who is now 80 years old, posted the image on Instagram this Wednesday, posing with her only son, Gaston Richmond, who is 43.
A Mother's Timeless Bond
In the affectionate snapshot, taken at her home in Beverly Hills, Smith appears to radiate a youthful glow. Her highlighted hair was worn down and she was impeccably made up as she embraced her son. Gaston, a camera operator for television, looked delighted in his mother's arms, sporting a green LA Dodgers cap and matching T-shirt alongside his salt-and-pepper hair.
Smith's touching caption read, 'Then and now ☀️Some things never change, he’s still my Sonshine!', accompanying a sweet comparison of a childhood photo of Gaston with their current picture. The actress shares Gaston with her third husband, cinematographer Anthony B. Richmond, 83, to whom she was married from 1981 to 1989.
Secrets Behind the Star's Youthful Glow
Jaclyn Smith's age-defying appearance has been a topic of admiration for decades. In 2021, the former pin-up and successful clothing designer revealed one of her wellness secrets on Instagram: a specially crafted green smoothie.
She enthusiastically shared her recipe, stating it gives her a 'boost of energy'. The blend includes:
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1/2 apple
- 1/4 lemon
- 1 stalk celery
- 1 slice ginger
- 1/4 cup of spinach
- 1/4 cup of kale
Smith advised adding water to cover half the ingredients before blending. Nutrition experts note that such green smoothies, rich in insoluble fibre, can aid digestion, support bone strength and immunity, and may lower the risk of chronic disease. The star also maintains her figure through regular exercise and yoga.
An Enduring Television Legacy
Jaclyn Smith's career is firmly etched in television history. She rose to international fame in 1976 as the sophisticated Kelly Garrett in the original Charlie's Angels, a role she played for the show's entire five-season run until 1981. She was the only original Angel to appear in all 110 episodes.
Reflecting on the iconic series in 2017, Smith noted she has remained close with co-star Cheryl Ladd. She also spoke fondly and sadly of the passing of co-star Farrah Fawcett in 2009 after a battle with cancer, and David Doyle (John Bosley), who died in 1997.
Beyond acting, Smith forged a pioneering path in fashion, launching a hugely successful clothing line with K-Mart that continues to this day, later expanding into bedding and furniture. She also made notable returns to the Charlie's Angels universe with cameos in both the 2003 film and the 2019 reboot.
The actress, married to doctor Brad Allen since 1997, is also a proud mother to her daughter, Spencer Margaret, 40. Through her enduring career, business acumen, and dedication to family and wellness, Jaclyn Smith continues to inspire as a true icon of grace and vitality.
