Sunday, January 24, 2021

A Star in the 1980s

a paparazzi pic of Shelley from 1986
 
Shelley was already famous before she was cast as Tiffany Welles in the phenomenal hit TV series Charlie's Angels in 1979. She was known worldwide as THE Charlie Girl - the fabulous Supermodel from the Charlie perfume ads. Everyone loved THE Charlie Girl and her addition to the series was a natural step for her to take. She stayed a year in the show and seriously pursued an acting career in Hollywood thereafter. She appeared on stage plays, more TV and movie projects and was spotted around Hollywood at parties, premieres and award shows - photographed by the paparazzi whenever she did.
 
a paparazzi pic of Shelley from 1986
 
In 1986, she was spotted at the premiere party of The Temptation music video "A Fine Mess." A Fine Mess was a 1986 movie that starred Ted Danson and Howie Mandel. The comedy was directed by Blake Edwards and had Richard Mulligan, Paul Sorvino and Maria Conchita Alonzo among the supporting cast. The title song "A Fine Mess" was performed by The Temptations. The music video was premiered at the Comedy Store in West Hollywood and had in attendance the director and stars of the movie as well as Shelley, Ed Bagley, Jr., Cloris Leachman, Stephen Bishop and Rebecca Holden.
 
a paparazzi pic of Shelley from 1986