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Farrah Fawcett
Also known as Farrah Fawcett Majors, Farrah Leni Fawcett
Career
Active 1969 – 2009
Biography
About Farrah Fawcett
Farrah Fawcett, born February 2, 1947, in Corpus Christi, Texas, became one of the most recognizable faces of the 1970s. She first gained attention as a model, notably as a Breck Girl for Breck Shampoo, and later appeared in commercials for Noxzema, Ultra Brite, and Wella Balsam. Her acting career began with guest spots on shows like I Dream of Jeannie and The Partridge Family, but her breakout role came in 1976 when she joined the cast of Charlie's Angels as Jill Munroe. The show made her a household name and a sex symbol. Her iconic poster, shot by Bruce McBroom, sold millions of copies and solidified her status as a pop culture phenomenon. Her hairstyle, known as the 'Farrah Do,' was emulated by countless women in the 1970s and 1980s.
Fawcett's career extended beyond television. She appeared in films such as Logan's Run and Myra Breckinridge, and later took on challenging roles in TV movies like The Burning Bed and Small Sacrifices, earning critical acclaim and award nominations. She also worked as a producer, notably on the documentary Farrah's Story. In her personal life, she was married to actor Lee Majors from 1973 to 1982, and later had a long relationship with Ryan O'Neal, with whom she had a son, Redmond.
Fawcett was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006. After treatment, she was declared cancer-free in 2007, but the cancer returned. She sought treatment in Germany and documented her battle in Farrah's Story, which aired in May 2009. She died on June 25, 2009, in Santa Monica, California, at age 62. She was 5'7" tall with blonde hair, blue eyes, and a slim build. Her measurements were 35-24-35, with natural breasts. She had no tattoos and only earlobe piercings. Her legacy as a television star and cultural icon remains. She was an American actress, former glamour model, and producer, with a career spanning four decades.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Thursday 25th of June 2009 (age 62)
- Years Active
- 1969-2009 (started around 22 years old; 40 years active)
- Birthplace
- Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 134 lbs (or 61 kg)
- Measurements
- 35–24–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.69
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34C show conversions - UK: 34C, EU: 75C, AU: 12C, JP: 75C
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- None
- Piercings
- Earlobes
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Full)
- Nudity (Topless Only)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 100k (as of March 2026)
Frequently asked
What made Farrah Fawcett a household name?
Her role as Jill Munroe in the first season of Charlie's Angels, which premiered in 1976, catapulted her to international fame. She emerged as a fan favorite and won a People's Choice Award for Favorite Performer in a New TV Program.
How did her famous poster come about?
Pro Arts Inc. pitched the idea to her agent in 1976. Photographer Bruce McBroom shot 40 rolls of film, and Fawcett selected her six favorites, narrowing it to one. The image, of her in a red bathing suit, sold between 5 and 12 million copies, making her an international pop culture icon.
Why did she leave Charlie's Angels after only one season?
She left after one season, with various explanations offered, including strain on her marriage due to long filming hours and her ambitions to pursue film roles. She never signed her series contract, leading to a lawsuit from producer Aaron Spelling.
What is her connection to Lee Majors and Ryan O'Neal?
She was married to Lee Majors from 1973 to 1982, during which she was billed as Farrah Fawcett-Majors. After their separation in 1979, she began a long relationship with Ryan O'Neal, which lasted until 1997 and produced a son, Redmond.
What was Farrah's Story about?
It was a two-hour documentary she filmed with friend Alana Stewart, chronicling her battle with anal cancer. It aired on NBC in May 2009 and earned her a posthumous Emmy nomination as producer.
Did you know
- She styled her own hair and did her makeup without a mirror for the iconic poster shoot, using lemon juice to enhance her blonde highlights.
- She earned more from poster royalties than from her Charlie's Angels salary.
- She retained ownership of her poster image and made millions from its sales.
- Her son Redmond was permitted to leave a detention center to attend her funeral, where he gave the first reading.
- She was known for her shrewd business sense, particularly in managing her image rights.
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