Gunilla Hutton

Her first major role came as Billie Jo Bradley on Petticoat Junction, a part she played for 34 episodes from 1965 to 1966. She also appeared as Billie Joe Bradley for a time, and later joined the country-western variety show Hee Haw in 1971. She stayed with Hee Haw until 1993, serving as its sole female host from 1986 to 1989. Her television work also included Love American Style and Mama's Family. In 1969, she married actor and musician David Hooks. They had two children before divorcing in 1972. Her daughter later married James Vanderbilt. She was also the long-time mistress of singer Nat 'King' Cole, according to his daughter Natalie Cole's autobiography, and she did not attend Cole's funeral.

Beyond acting, Gunilla pursued a music career, releasing several albums of country-western music. Her most recent album, "The Best Of…," came out in 2010, mixing greatest hits with new material. She continues to perform live concerts across the U.S., Europe, and Canada, singing classic songs from her Hee Haw era. Her story is also told in the 2016 book "X Child Stars: Where Are They Now?" by Kathy Garver and Fred Ascher. She attended Arlington Heights High School in Fort Worth, Texas, and her husband was a U.S. Air Force pilot. Now 82, she remains an American actress and musician with a lasting legacy in entertainment.