Summer Chic

Shelley on the cover of Woman's Own magazine, June 1975

Shelley appeared on many covers during her Supermodel days. In June 14th of 1975, she was on the cover of Woman's Own magazine. The magazine is widely circulated in the United Kingdom and has been around since 1932. On the cover, Shelley donned a chic cap and a pair of classic aviator sunglasses. Shelley looked summer chic indeed.

The Original Christine Sullivan

Shelley in a publicity pic for Night Court, 1984

Shelley Hack was originally slated to play the role of public defender Christine Sullivan on the second season of Night Court in 1984. "I'll be doing my research at the New York court," Shelley said. "I always look forward to researching a role. It will be interesting." Christine Sullivan was to be introduced in the second episode of the season entitled "Daddy for the Defense." But after two days of shooting, Shelley was dropped from the cast when producer Reinhold Weege decided she wasn't right for the part. "After growing conflicts between the producer and actress, it was mutually decided at the 11th hour that she wasn't right for Night Court." Publicity about her joining the cast was already out though, as well as publicity pics of her with the cast as well as solo shots.

An Inspiration to Women

a closeup of Shelley from a 1978 version of the Charlie perfume ad

Shelley became THE Charlie Girl in 1976. From then to 1982, she inspired a generation of women worldwide to be be bold and confident in pursuing their independence. She made it okay for women to feel happy about being on their own and showed them that they could, of course, be glam while doing it. Her Charlie Girl image is an icon in itself, remembered and loved all over the world.

Shelley in a 1978 version of the Charlie perfume ad

First Feature Film, 1978

Shelley with Joseph Brooks in a publicity pic

for If Ever I See You Again, 1978

Shelley starred in her first feature film in 1978. The movie was If Ever I See You Again. It was produced, directed and starred in by Joseph Brooks, the composer of the mega-hit "You Light Up My Life". The film was panned by the critics and was a box-office flop, but it had and still has its share of fans who appreciate the film. It was Shelley's first leading lady role; and she was asked by Brooks to wear her glasses throughout the filming.

Shelley with Joseph Brooks in a publicity pic

for If Ever I See You Again, 1978

Simplicity School Catalog 1971 E

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

on Simplicity School Catalog, Fall/Winter 1971

Shelley appeared in many sewing catalogs when she was a model. In 1971, she appeared on the cover and pages of the Simplicity School Catalog Fall/Winter catalog. In one spread, she wore pattern no. 9616, a striped top over printed skirt that somehow worked well together. The top was a blouse with a back zipper, a collar, long set-in sleeves with elastic cuffs and a button and ruffle trim. The long skirt was gathered at the waist and had a side zipper. A purchased belt was optional. Shelley finished her hippie outfit with a matching pair of flat sandals. Shelley looked young and up-to-the-minute.

Shelley in a spread
for Simplicity School Catalog, Fall/Winter 1971

Triumphant in Theater

Shelley in a 1979 publicity pic

After her stint in Charlie's Angels, Shelley immediately tackled live theater via the filmed-for-TV-play Vanities by Jack Heifner. She had no stage experience but was ready to take up the challenge.  “I don't know how I got the guts to go right into a play immediately after leaving the series,” Shelley said. "I started doing theater for the first time in my life although I'd never been on a stage before." But her gamble paid off, as she left her critics dumbfounded by her excellent performance. And it didn't stop there. She won more good notices in her subsequent efforts too, Close Ties and Born Yesterday (attracting the highest critical praise for her performance in the latter). Her success on stage opened doors for Shelley as she got parts in the Martin Scorsese film The King of Comedy, the George Segal starrer Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer and her own TV series Cutter to Houston.

a writeup about Shelley from 1983

Jacquard Knits

a closeup of Shelley from the Sears Wish Book

for the 1973 Christmas Season catalog

Shelley appeared on many Sears catalog issues from the 1960s to the 1970s. In 1973, she appeared on many spreads throughout the Sears Wish Book for the 1973 Christmas Season catalog. In the spread called "Young & Lively Jacquard Knits," she modeled a jacquard printed knit dress that could be worn from day to evening.

Shelley in a spread for Sears Wish Book

for the 1973 Christmas Season catalog

Shelley wore a very feminine A-line skimmer dress in a jacquard patterned knit fabric. It had a white ruffle of textured knit that went around the neckline and ending at the empire waist. It had slightly puffed long sleeves, a back zipper and a 2-inch hem. it cam in bright blue and white as well as true red and white, both of which Shelley wore. And Shelley looked sensational in both.

closeups of Shelley from the Sears Wish Book
for the 1973 Christmas Season catalog

Bride's 1972 B

a closeup of Shelley from a spread on Bride's, 1972

Shelley appeared on the cover as well as on the pages of Bride's magazine in March of 1972. She was a full-time model at that time, having finished her schooling, and had appeared on the covers of various magazines. Bride's or Brides magazine was and is one of the most widely circulated mags that cater to brides and all their needs. Shelley was featured on the cover as well as on the pages of the issue.

another closeup of Shelley from a spread on Bride's, 1972

Inside the mag, Shelley appeared on the spread called "One Day You Are A Bride." In the spread, she wore a ribbons-and-lace wrapped bridal gown with an empire waist. Bands of pink ribbon and Venise lace decorated the A-line skirt and detachable Watteau train. The gown's sheer yoke ended with a high lace collar; the same detail was at the end of the gown's bishop sleeves. A tiny bow embellished the raised waistline. Shelley looked romantic and ready to walk down the aisle.

Shelley in a spread for Bride's magazine, 1972

Cult Classic

Shelley with Terry O'Quinn in The Stepfather, 1987

Shelley starred in one of the most memorable horror flicks from the 1980s, The Stepfather. The film was loosely based on the life of mass murderer John List. Terry O'Quinn played the title role while Shelley and teen star Jill Schoelen played his latest mother-and-daughter victims. The film has since become a cult classic and has spawned two sequels and a 2009 remake.

The Iconic Charlie Girl

Shelley in one of the versions of the Charlie perfume ad, 1979

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl. She embodied the ideals of Revlon's most successful brand. She was gorgeous, sexy, young, as well as bright, independent and confident. The brand was launched in 1973; and Shelley took over as model/spokesperson in 1976 and was an instant hit. Her image catapulted the brand, as well as herself, to worldwide success and recognition. She became one of the superstar models of the 1970s, a genuine Supermodel.

Shelley in a spread for Flare, 2009

In 2009, Flare mag looked back at their first-ever issue (September 1979) and dissected it - from its new name to the features contained in that particular issue. Included was Charlie by Revlon and, of course, Shelley, the brand's image model at the time. The mag acknowledged Shelley's iconic turn as THE Charlie Girl, saying she "personified the brazen, independent, career-oriented, modern woman," a new and groundbreaking idea at the time. Shelley was the glamorized version of women's lib and she inspired countless women (and men) around the world. Everyone, from little girls to grand old dames, wanted to be a Charlie Girl - gorgeous, sexy, confident, independent and happy to be all that.

details about Shelley THE Charlie Girl in a spread for Flare, 2009

New Angel, Tiff

a closeup of Shelley

from a 1979 promo pic for Charlie's Angels

Shelley was already a Supermodel when she was cast as Charlie's newest Angel in 1979. She took over from Kate Jackson who was out of the series after the end of the third season. The series' fourth season, with the addition of Shelley as Angel Tiffany Welles, was going to be a glamourfest, with the new Angel team decked in the latest looks from the runways.

a writeup about Shelley from 1979

Shelley, of course, being a Supermodel, was used to being recognized on the street; in fact, some fans chased her when they realized who she was. But becoming Charlie's newest Angel was a whole new ballgame. The paparazzi relentlessly pursued her after the announcement of her Angel-dom was made. "I had press people crawling in my window," she told E! in 2002. "There's a downside to this stuff," she added. Shelley was in every magazine and newspaper and was even mentioned in the evening news. "I couldn't believe it. What was I doing in the evening news," she exclaimed in 1979.

Simplicity School Catalog 1971 D

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

on Simplicity School Catalog, Fall/Winter 1971

Shelley appeared in many sewing catalogs when she was a model. In 1971, she appeared on the cover and pages of the Simplicity School Catalog Fall/Winter catalog. In one spread, she wore pattern no. 9472, a blouse/dress that could be made in three versions. Version 1 was an overblouse with a "dog ear" collar, long raglan sleeves, slits at the side seams and a button trim. Version 2 was the same blouse turned into a minidress with embroidered braid or ribbon trim. Version 3 was the same blouse turned into an ankle-length dress with a top-stitched, contrasting collar and button trim band. Shelley wore Version 3 and looked utterly fab.

Shelley in a spread
for Simplicity School Catalog, Fall/Winter 1971

1983 Play

Shelley rehearsing for the 1983 filmed-for-TV-play Close Ties

Shelley took to the stage when she walked out of Charlie's Angels in 1980. She began with Jack Heifner's filmed-for-TV-play Vanities in 1981, where she surprised everyone and received excellent reviews. In 1983, she starred in another filmed-for-TV-play, Elizabeth Diggs' Close Ties. In it, she played Anna, the daughter of a women in her 80s who was slowly going senile. Again, Shelley received excellent reviews for her performance.

Knit Outfit

a closeup of Shelley from the Sears Wish Book

for the 1976 Christmas Season catalog

Shelley appeared on many Sears catalog issues from the 1960s to the 1970s. In 1976, she appeared on many spreads throughout the Sears Wish Book for the 1976 Christmas Season catalog. In the spread called "Knit Outfits ... to Wear Now and into Spring," she modeled a Floral-Print Jacket-Dress ensemble, a stylish jacket and dress set that could be worn from day to evening.

Shelley in a spread for Sears Wish Book

for the 1976 Christmas Season catalog

Shelley wore a sleeveless shift dress with a jewel neckline. It had a long back zipper opening and a modest high neck. It was in a multicolor floral print fabric on a black background. It came with a matching jacket in the same fabric which had long sleeves and was open in front. Shelley modeled the outfit with and without the jacket and looked sensational.

closeups of Shelley from the Sears Wish Book
for the 1976 Christmas Season catalog

Bride's 1972 A

a closeup of Shelley from the cover of Bride's, 1972

Shelley appeared in the cover of Bride's magazine in March of 1972. She was a full-time model at that time, having finished her schooling, and had appeared on the covers of various magazines. Bride's or Brides magazine was and is one of the most widely circulated mags that cater to brides and all their needs. Shelley was featured on the cover as well as on the pages of the issue.

Shelley on the cover of Bride's, 1972

For the cover, Shelley wore a sleeveless empire cut bridal gown with a chapel train topped with a sheer organza coat that closed under the chest with a bow and had puffed bishop sleeves ending in ruffles and decorated with guipure lace on the high neck, the sleeve ends and edges of the coat. It was by Bridal originals. Stockings by Christian Dior and shoes by Newton Elkins completed her look. A headpiece by Lounette and a flower basket by Max Schling finished her look. And with her signature smile, Shelley looked like one happy bride.

details about Shelley's Bride's 1972 cover

1982 Star

Shelley at an event in 1982

Shelley was one of Hollywood's newest stars in the early 1980s. She rose to fame first via her Charlie perfume commercials and print ads in the 1970s and then, consequently, as one of Charlie's Angels in 1979. As it was with all the Angels, Shelley had to prove that she was more than just a pretty face. In 1981, she starred in the play Vanities and to everyone's surprise got excellent reviews. She eventually got the attention of Martin Scorsese who cast her in his Robert de Niro starrer The King of Comedy and received excellent reviews as well. She was going places.

Cover Girl 1973 B

an outtake pic of Shelley's cover

for Mademoiselle magazine,  March 1973

Shelley appeared on several covers of Mademoiselle magazine during her Supermodel tenure. In 1973, she was on the cover of the mag's March issue. for the cover, she wore makeup by Bonnie Bell. She wore Bonnie Bell's Frosty Blush fringed with their Charcoal Mascara. On her cheeks, their Transparent Blushing Gel in Clear Peach. And on her lips, their Lep Service twofer - a lipstick and gloss pot called Earth 'N Honey. Her hair was by Raymond at Costantini. Her shirt by Frank Oliver and cardigan sweater and pullover by Herald House. Shelley looked drop dead gorgeous.

details about Shelley's cover

for Mademoiselle magazine,  March 1973

Shelley played Jackie Shea

a promotional pic of Shelley from 1986

Shelley starred in her third TV series Jack and Mike in 1986. It was about a married yuppie couple trying to balance career and married life. It was an especially hard adjustment for women at the time because, after the women's movement in the 1970s, more women had joined the workforce and were getting higher positions in companies which resulted in less time for their families. Jackie Shea, Shelley's character, was one them. A high-profile journalist in Chicago, Jackie had to learn how to balance her work and home life.

Simplicity School Catalog 1971 C

A closeup of Shelley from a spread

on Simplicity School Catalog, Fall/Winter 1971

Shelley appeared in many sewing catalogs when she was a model. In 1971, she appeared on the cover and pages of the Simplicity School Catalog Fall/Winter catalog. On one spread, she modeled stylish separates that could be coordinated with other wardrobe pieces. She wore pattern no. 9568, a super simple pop-on and pants ensemble. The pop-on was unlined and had shoulder seams, neck facing and narrowed hem on all edges. It could be could be made with snap-on side belts or with a fringed trim and a purchased belt (Shelley's version). The pants had an elastic waist. A turtleneck top, a gold belt and funky boots finished her look. Shelley looked fresh and beautiful.

Shelley in a spread
for Simplicity School Catalog, Fall/Winter 1971

I've Been Lucky

Shelley and Tom Mason on the Cover of Post TV, 1987

Shelley starred with Tom Mason in the TV series Jack and Mike which ran from 1986 to 1987. They played a married yuppie couple who was trying to juggle time between their jobs and their marriage. This was Shelley's third foray into series TV having starred in Charlie's Angels and Cutter to Houston in the past. Of the two previous series, it was Angels that Shelley was (and is) best remembered for and the image she had been trying to live down at the time.

a writeup about Shelley and Jack and Mike from 1987

"Yeah, I did take a lot of knocks and it hurt. I'm a person, I have feelings and I felt bad about all the criticism," Shelley said in 1987. "You have two choices. Either you give up and go home or you say 'OK, let's get working on this' and I've been lucky," she added.

The Indispensable Sweaters

a closeup of Shelley from the Sears Wish Book

for the 1974 Christmas Season catalog

Shelley appeared on many Sears catalog issues from the 1960s to the 1970s. In 1974, she appeared on many spreads throughout the Sears Wish Book for the 1974 Christmas Season catalog. In the spread called "The Indispensable Sweaters of Rib-Knit Acrylic... Each in 5 Great Colors," she modeled two great sweaters that should be staples in every woman's wardrobe at the time.

more closeups of Shelley from the Sears Wish Book
for the 1974 Christmas Season catalog

Shelley modeled the Hugh Turtleneck Style sweater. It was a ribbed pullover sweater with long sleeves and a high neck. It was and is a fashion staple. It came in five colors - light blue, gold, navy blue, true red and white. Shelley wore the light blue and the true red versions. She also modeled the Cross-Over V-Neck Style sweater. Likewise, it was a ribbed pullover sweater with long sleeves; but, this time, it had a V-neck. It could be worn on its own or over a shirt. It came in five colors too - gold, true red, black, light blue and navy blue. Shelley wore the black version. And in both sweaters, Shelley looked sensational.

Shelley in a spread for Sears Wish Book

for the 1974 Christmas Season catalog

Sew Yourself A Classic B

a closeup of Shelley from a McCall's magazine spread, 1973

Shelley appeared on many spreads for McCall's magazine during her Supermodel tenure. In the mag's January 1973 issue, she appeared in the spread called "Sew Yourself A Classic" where she modeled two of McCall's latest shirtdress patterns, now-and-future classics that could be worn from winter through late spring.

Shelley in a spread for McCall's magazine, January 1973

She wore another softened shirtdress. It had a button-front, full sleeves and a flaring collar. The skirt had deep kick pleats that gave it an A-line feeling and low flapped pockets. It was a dress that could be worn all year round. Plus, it traveled well, too. It was McCall's pattern no. 3480 and 3481. Neutral-colored low-heeled pumps finished her look. In the pic, it looks like she's done and checking if she got the pattern right.

Shelley in the complete spread for McCall's magazine, January 1973

DGA Awards 1993

Shelley at the DGA Awards in 1993

Shelley attended the 45th Annual Director's Guild of America Awards in 1993 - with her husband, director Harry Winer. It was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The nominees competed in several categories including feature film, documentary, comedy series, commercials, drama series, etc. The award for feature film has been a near perfect barometer for Best Director and Best Film at the Oscars.

Shelley with husband Harry Winer at the DGA Awards in 1993

Mademoiselle Cover Girl 1973

Shelley on the cover of Mademoiselle magazine,  March 1973

Shelley appeared on several covers of Mademoiselle magazine during her Supermodel tenure. In 1973, she was on the cover of the mag's March issue. for the cover, she wore makeup by Bonnie Bell. She wore Bonnie Bell's Frosty Blush fringed with their Charcoal Mascara. On her cheeks, their Transparent Blushing Gel in Clear Peach. And on her lips, their Lep Service twofer - a lipstick and gloss pot called Earth 'N Honey. Her hair was by Raymond at Costantini. Her shirt by Frank Oliver and cardigan sweater and pullover by Herald House. Shelley looked drop dead gorgeous.

Whatever Happened to the Original Angels

Shelley in the 1990s

Shelley joined the phenomenal TV series Charlie's Angels in 1979 and, along with the rest of the show's cast, has become one of the legends of TV. The series generated so much public interest during its original run; but, as the years went by and as the show was replayed over and over, public interest in the series seems to have never ended. It seems like every few years after its initial run, a new writeup about the series' cast would crop up. "Whatever happened to Kate, Farrah, Jaclyn, Cheryl, Shelley and Tanya after Charlie's Angels?" was always in everyone's mind. In 2000, when the first Charlie's Angels film was about to premiere, the same thing was on everyone's mind.

 a 2000 TV Guide writeup about TOS Charlie's Angels