Jaclyn Smith Credits “Clean Living, Being Loved” for Timeless Glow at 80

On May 14, 2026, Jaclyn Smith, age 80, attended the Paley Honors Spring Gala in New York City. She and co-star Kate Jackson accepted an award commemorating the 50th anniversary of the television series *Charlie’s Angels*.

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*Charlie’s Angels* premiered in 1976 on ABC, starring Smith, Jackson, and Farah Fawcett as private investigators. The series became a cultural touchstone, spawning a 2000s film franchise and remaining in syndication worldwide, leading to the 2026 anniversary celebration.

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Jaclyn Smith (Kelly Garrett) and Kate Jackson (Sabrina Duncan) are the primary honorees. Cheryl Ladd, who joined the series later, also attended. The celebration referenced the broader *Charlie’s Angels* family, including original cast members and later contributors.

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• 1976 – *Charlie’s Angels* debut on ABC.

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• May 14, 2026 – Paley Honors Spring Gala, New York; Smith and Jackson receive anniversary award.

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• April 6, 2026 – *Charlie’s Angels* 50th-Anniversary Celebration at Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles (PaleyFest LA).

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Smith is 80 years old. She cites a husband, two children, and three granddaughters. The series has aired for 50 years and continues to be broadcast in multiple countries worldwide.

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Smith told Fox News Digital that her beauty secret centers on a healthy lifestyle and feeling loved. She said her gratitude for the series' lasting influence is beyond words. Jackson emphasized that the show continues to air worldwide without interruption. Smith also praised her family as the most wonderful and supportive she knows.

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Fans reacted on Smith’s Instagram, calling her “beautiful,” “gorgeous,” and an “angel.” Media coverage emphasized the simplicity of her advice and linked it to her self-described “glam-ma” role, a term she used in a 2019 interview.

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The sources do not detail Smith’s skincare routine beyond the phrase “clean living, being loved.” No alternative regimens or scientific explanations are provided, leaving a gap in understanding the practical steps behind her claim.

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• “clean living, being loved” — Jaclyn Smith, TV icon, Fox News Digital

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• “Kate and I were so lucky to attend and accept this on behalf of our Charlie’s Angels family, continuing in our celebration of 50 years since the launch of the series. Grateful doesn’t begin to encompass how I feel to have been and continue to be a part of that legacy.” — Jaclyn Smith, Paley Honors Spring Gala

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• “When you’re with [the grandkids], nothing else matters,” — Jaclyn Smith, reflecting on family

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• “I mean, that we would be here 50 years later, 50 years after the debut, and it's still on television all over the world, never has gone off.” — Kate Jackson, Paley Honors Spring Gala

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Smith’s statement links personal well-being to emotional connections, suggesting that aging can be approached through lifestyle and relational fulfillment rather than solely cosmetic measures. The celebration underscores the enduring relevance of *Charlie’s Angels*, illustrating how a 1970s series continues to shape perceptions of female empowerment and style across generations.

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