Diagonal Flared Skirt 1972

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

on Wrights Idea Book of Trims, 1972

Shelley was a part-time model in the 1960s. But when she graduated from Smith College (with a degree in History) in 1970, she signed on full-time with Ford Models Inc. She appeared on many magazine covers and spreads and on many tv and print advertisements. In 1972, she appeared on the cover and pages of Wrights Idea Book of Trims. The booklet featured the many clothes and crafts young women of the time could make for themselves and for their loved ones.

Shelley on a spread for Wrights Idea Book of Trims, 1972

On one of the spreads, Shelley modeled the diagonal flared skirt. Made from assorted red-and-white checkered fabric which were diagonally sliced and accented with navy blue trim, the skirt was deemed by the booklet as "a smashing look." A navy blue long-sleeved top, a pair of red patent leather pumps and a ton of matching accessories finished the look. And Shelley was just lovely in it.

another closeup of Shelley from a spread
on Wrights Idea Book of Trims, 1972

Superstar Shelley Hack

Shelley in a late '70s publicity shot

Shelley was famous in the 70s for being THE Charlie Girl. When she was chosen as one of Charlie's Angels, it just seemed like the natural next step. Shelley was a Supermodel and, with Angels, she became a Superstar. Her casting was reported all over the world and everyone couldn't wait to see THE Charlie Girl as one of Charlie's Angels.

Plush Pants

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

on Montgomery Ward Fall and Winter 1971 catalog

Shelley appeared on the pages of many catalogs for Montgomery Ward. In 1971, she appeared on the Montgomery Ward Fall and Winter 1971 catalog in a spread that featured plush tops and jeans. She modeled the latest in wide-legged jeans. She wore a pair of "Suede Look-Alike Jeans" with a wide two-button waistband, zip-fly front and mock pocket flaps. A "Space Dye Top" with long sleeves and a turtleneck finished her look. Shelley looked plush and fab.

Shelley on a spread
for the Montgomery Ward Fall and Winter 1971 catalog

Angel No. 5, Tiff Welles

Shelley with Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith, and Cheryl Ladd

in a 1979 publicity pic for Charlie's Angels

Shelley became Charlie's Angel Tiffany Welles in 1979. She was Angel no. 5, Tiffany "Tiff" Welles. She came to fill in the slot Kate Jackson vacated that year. Two years prior, Farrah Fawcett left the series and her slot was filled in by Cheryl Ladd. In 1980, Shelley left the series and her slot was taken over by Tanya Roberts. Jaclyn Smith was the only Angel who stayed with the series from start to finish.

a Spanish-language writeup about Charlie's Angels from 1981

Charlie's Angels was a phenomenon during its first run from 1976 to 1981. All the Angels became household names and each had their share of fans and detractors. Everyone who lived through that era knows who they are and which Angel they played. Kate Jackson was the smart no-nonsense Sabrina Duncan, Farrah Fawcett was the sporty California girl Jill Munroe, Jaclyn Smith was the sultry and mysterious Kelly Garrett, Cheryl Ladd was the cute and sexy girl-next-door Kris Munroe, Shelley Hack was the classy intellectual Tiffany Welles and Tanya Roberts was the street-smart tigress Julie Rogers.

Libre Y Viva

a closeup of Shelley from a 1981 Spanish version

of the Charlie perfume ad

Shelley Hack became famous in the mid-1970s as THE Charlie Girl. She was the face of Charlie by Revlon and was recognized all over the world. Her image of the gorgeous, independent, confident and sexy woman of the 70s had such a tremendous impact that the sales of the Charlie brand went through the roof. By 1981, her status as one of the era's great models was cemented.

Shelley in a 1981 Spanish version of the Charlie perfume ad
Libre y Viva, Free and Alive

The Men in her Life

Shelley with  writer/director John Leone in the early '80s

Shelley was and is a very private person. She rarely talks about her private life and about the men in her life. But there have been some men linked to her though the years. Fashion photographer Steen Svensson was her boyfriend in the early to mid 70s when she was a Supermodel. Before Charlie's Angels, she was linked to writer/director Nicholas Meyer. During Angels, she was linked and seen around with writer/director John Leone. After Angels, she was reported to be dating actor Al Pacino. When she was doing Jack and Mike in 1986, she was linked to Chicago Bears tight end Tim Wrightman. But she eventually settled down with director Harry Winer with whom she has a daughter, Devon Rose.

Look Like A Million, 1970

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

on Gamble Aldens 1970 Fall and Winter catalog

Shelley appeared on many catalogs throughout her modeling career. She appeared in many spreads throughout Gamble Aldens 1970 Fall and Winter catalog. On the spread called "Looking Like A Million! For only 6.99,"she modeled a romantic mini-dress popular with teens at the time. It had a high ruffled neck and ruffles on the end of the long sleeves. it had piping details running from the neck to the hem and a three-button closure on the upper chest. Complementing footwear finished her outfit. Princess Leia buns finished her look. And Shelley looked like a million and ready for a night out dating.

Shelley on a spread for Gamble Aldens 1970 Fall and Winter catalog

Black + White + Vest

a closeup of Shelley

from a spread on Seventeen magazine, September 1967

Shelley was a part-time model in the 1960s, when she was still a student and her education was her priority. She would usually model during her summer breaks. Shelley said, "Modeling was a great summer job. It beat waitressing."  She added, “The Ford Agency would send out a little card that said, ‘Shelley Hack will be back June 1.’” Shelley was represented by Ford Models Inc. throughout her modeling career.

Shelley in a pic that appeared

in Seventeen magazine, September 1967

In 1967, she appeared on the pages of Seventeen magazine's September issue, in the spread called "Add It Up: Black + White + Vest" which featured outfits that proved the pow of black and white. Her outfit consisted of a black sleeveless turtleneck pullover, a matching black skirt, a white vest and a black, white and camel striped blazer - all by Aileen. A knitted hat by Chic Maid, stockings by Adler and footwear by VanEli finished her look. Shelley looked positively chic in her black + white + vest ensemble.

Cult Classic Movie

Shelley on the back cover of the 1987 classic, The Stepfather
the front cover is at:

Another Stepfather DVD

Shelley Hack starred in one of the most memorable horror flicks of the 1980s, The Stepfather. It had Terry O'Quinn in the title role and Jill Schoelen as Shelley's daughter Stephanie. The film was shot on location in Canada; and on the day they shot the scene where Shelley gets hit on the face with a phone, she had a blood capsule in her mouth that exploded when she was hit. During lunch that day, she had fake blood dripping down her face.

Shelley as Susan Maine in The Stepfather, 1987

Spring Blooms in Charlie Country

Shelley in a Charlie perfume ad for spring, 1981

Shelley was THE Charlie perfume girl from 1976 to 1982. She was dubbed as The quintessential Charlie Girl because she was the embodiment of the brand's ideal - gorgeous, sexy, young as well as independent, confident and loving every minute of it. In 1981, artist LeRoy Neiman unveiled "Spring Blooms in Charlie Country," a painting the artist created for especially for Charlie. The painting was the basis for the whole Charlie spring collection that year - the colors, the packaging and the mood. Even the bottles were decorated with a hand-painted art glass look. Check out the commercial for this 1981 Charlie promo at:

Springtime Charlie

a writeup about Charlie's spring promo for 1981

Angel Tiffany Welles

Shelley with Jaclyn Smith, David Doyle and Cheryl Ladd

in a 1979 publicity pic for Charlie's Angels

Shelley became Charlie's Angel Tiffany Welles in 1979. After a long search, as well as a mistaken announcement that bond Girl Barbara Bach was the new Angel, Spelling-Goldberg chose Shelley to fill in the spot Kate Jackson vacated in the spring of 1979. Shelley said, "I remember there was a big Angel hunt going on, and they asked me to audition. The hunt seemed to go on for a long time. A lot of my girlfriends went in to be tested, but I wasn't involved until sometime later when my agent called and said, 'It's a terrific show - you really should think about testing.' So, I thought about it again and went in." Aaron Spelling said, "We looked at some very well-known actresses in this town (Hollywood). Most of the girls we saw were gorgeous but they don't have the right bubble and intelligence."

a writeup about Shelley from 1979

Polka Dots

a closeup of Shelley a sprea

on Sears Spring Through Summer 1967 catalog

Shelley appeared in numerous catalogs throughout her modeling career. She appeared on numerous spread on Sears Spring Through Summer 1967 catalog. In one spread, she wore a refreshing orange polka dot printed dress that was perfect for that summer. It was sleeveless, had a cowl neck and had a drop waist. A matching headband finished her look. And Shelley looked young and fresh in her summer dress.

Shelley donning the perfect summer dress for 1967

Frequent Flyer TV Movie

a closeup of Shelley from a publicity pic 

for the telefilm Frequent Flyer, 1996

In 1996, Shelley starred in the telefilm Frequent Flyer along with Jack Wagner, Joan Severance and Nicole Eggert. It was about a commercial airline pilot (Jack Wagner) who was married to two different women in two different states (Shelley and Joan) and was married another one (Nicole Eggert). Shelley played the first wife, Joan the second and Nicole the third. The movie is really good and very much empowering for women. It beat the 1996 People's Choice Awards when it first aired in March 10, 1996.

Shelley with fellow Supermodel Joan Severance
a publicity pic for the telefilm Frequent Flyer, 1996

Romantic Look, 1970

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

on Gamble Aldens 1970 Fall and Winter catalog

Shelley appeared on many catalogs throughout her modeling career. She appeared in many spreads throughout Gamble Aldens 1970 Fall and Winter catalog. One spread featured her donning the Romantic Look which was very popular at the time. She wore a chocolate-colored sleeveless dress with an electro pleated skirt under a romantic-inspired eyelet lace long-sleeved cardigan jacket. Crisscross strapped footwear, a matching scarf and chunky earrings finished her look. Shelley looked romantic and ready for a night out dating.

Shelley on a spread for Gamble Aldens 1970 Fall and Winter catalog

The Glitter Look

a closeup of Shelley from a spread on Seventeen magazine, September 1967

Shelley was a part-time model in the 1960s, when she was still a student and her education was her priority. She would usually model during her summer breaks. Shelley said, "Modeling was a great summer job. It beat waitressing."  She added, “The Ford Agency would send out a little card that said, ‘Shelley Hack will be back June 1.’” Shelley was represented by Ford Models Inc. throughout her modeling career.

Shelley in a pic tht appeared in Seventeen magazine,

September 1967 issue

In 1967, she appeared on the pages of Seventeen magazine's September issue, in the spread called "The Glitter Look" which featured party dresses in muted fabrics tuned up with the big-evening brilliance of rhinestones blazing here and there. Shelley wore a dove gray knitted evening dress by Gay Gibson. It widened from a narrow yoke to a mini hem and then over shock-blazing pink boomers and ending with sparkling tights by Bewitching. A starburst rhinestone pin was pt front and center, pinned on the neckline of the dress. Earrings by Weiss and a bracelet by Mr. We finished her look. With her hair in a semi-beehive, Shelley looked ready to party the night away, 1967 style.

Rising Star

Shelley in a publicity pic from 1979

Shelley Hack was a rising star in the late-1970s. She was already a certified Supermodel, recognized as Revlon's fabulous Charlie Girl wherever she went. She made an appearance in the Academy Award winning Woody Allen film Annie Hall and had her first leading lady role in the film If Ever I See You Again. In 1979, she guest starred in the TV series Married: The First Year, garnered the lead role in the TV movie Death Car on the Freeway, then was cast as Kate Jackson's replacement in Charlie's Angels. The latter catapulted her to Hollywood superstardom.

Color the Waterfront

a closeup of Shelley

from a spread on the Simpsons-Sears

Spring and Summer 1971 catalog

Shelley appeared on numerous catalogs during her Supermodel days. In 1971, she appeared on the pages of Simpsons-Sears Spring and Summer 1971 catalog. Simpsons-Sears was a joint venture between the Canadian retailer Simpsons and the American retailer Sears. Catalogs carrying the Simpsons-Sears logo were created from 1965 to 1972.

a closeup of Shelley

from a spread on the Simpsons-Sears

Spring and Summer 1971 catalog

In the spread called "Red, White and Blue Color The Waterfront," Shelley modeled swimsuits that were perfect for summer at the beach that year. She wore the Swimmer Suit. It had a U-neck, had banding over the bra section that pulled through a loop and had elastic boy legs. She also wore a New-look 2-piece suit that had cotton eyelet trims on the top and the waist as well as polka dot trimming and ribbon details on the same parts. A sun hat finished her look. Shelley looked fab in both swimsuits.

Shelley on a spread

for the Simpsons-Sears

Spring and Summer 1971 catalog

Angel 5

Shelley with Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd

in a 1979 publicity pic for Charlie's Angels

Shelley became Charlie's Angel no. 5 in 1979. On September 12, 1979, Charlie's Angels fourth season debut episode, “Love Boat Angels,” topped the Nielsen ratings, and the addition of Shelley Hack had revived interest in the show (Charlie's Angels had slipped significantly from # 4 to # 12 in the ratings on its third season in 1978.) The September 18 issue of Us Weekly predicted that the series, with Shelley Hack onboard, would be one of the biggest hits on the "tube" in the upcoming season.

Shelley with Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd
in another 1979 publicity pic for Charlie's Angels

No. 1 in the World

Shelley in a Charlie perfume newspaper ad, 1982

Shelley was THE Charlie perfume girl from 1976 to 1982. When her first Charlie commercial debuted in 1976, it was an immediate and immense hit. Overnight, Shelley became known as THE Charlie Girl and the campaign, supported by print ads and personal appearances, was a huge success. So much so that by 1977, Charlie became the #1 fragrance in the world (the first ever American-made international bestselling fragrance). Revlon sales figures for that year passed the $1 billion mark and Revlon Charlie contributed a huge chunk of that.

Shelley's First Leading Lady Role

Shelley on the cover of the Japanese-language soundtrack

of If Ever I See You Again

In 1978, she got her first leading lady role opposite screenwriter, director, producer, and composer Joe Brooks in the film If Ever I See You Again (which spawned the hit single with the same title - as interpreted by Roberta Flack). The film was a sort of follow up to the 1977 smash You Light Up My Life (a single was composed by Brooks as well.) 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. Shelley was cast in the role of Jennifer Corly. During the auditions, "When Shelley walked into the room, I turned to my assistant and said, 'She's got it!'" Brooks told one reporter.

Shelley in a Japanese movie flyer

for If Ever I See You Again

Culotte Clearance

a closeup of Shelley from the Spiegel Spring and Summer 1973 catalog

Shelley appeared on many catalogs throughout her modeling career. She appeared in Spiegel Spring and Summer 1973 catalog in the spread called "Save 54% On Our At-Home Specials." It featured fabulous fashions on sale at Spiegel at the time. Called the Culotte Clearance, the set of loungers on sale, in which she modeled one of the pieces, came in assorted styles and colors. The culotte lounger Shelley modeled was pink and had a plunging V-neck, an empire waist as well as lace insets around along the V-neck and at the end of the sleeves. Shelley looked chic and ready to entertain at home.

Shelley on a spread for the Spiegel Spring and Summer 1973 catalog

Dig Those Denims 2

a closeup of Shelley from a spread on Seventeen magazine, 1971

Shelley was a very busy model in the 1970s, appearing on many magazine and catalog spreads and and covers. In 1971, she appeared on the pages of Seventeen magazine's April issue. The issue dubbed as Superscenics USA was a special travel issue and it featured places to go to, food to eat and, of course, what to wear on the summer of 1971.

Shelley in a spread for Seventeen magazine, 1971

In the spread called "Dig Those Denims in New Mexico,", Shelley wore a denim look perfect for wearing to those archaeological digs in Albuquerque or the railroads at Santa Fe. She wore a pair of fun comic book-style printed denim jeans by Hillybilly (with its flared legs tucked into a pair of bittersweet suede lace-me-up boots by Olofdaughters) over a "longjohn" style knit top with floral appliques. A canvas belt with a round pouch by Vera finished her look. Shelley looked ready to get her hands dirty.

Shelley as Jackie Shea 5

Shelley in a publicity pic for Jack and Mike, 1986

Shelley Hack starred in her third TV series Jack and Mike in 1986. The series was initially titled Jackie O'Shea and she was going to play the title role, a woman journalist's adventures who had a supportive husband waiting at home. Eventually, it was retitled Our Kind of Town and the husband was given a bigger role. When it aired, it was retitled Jack and Mike, with both title characters getting equal billing.

Shelley with Tom Mason in a publicity pic

for Jack and Mike, 1986

THE Charlie Girl

a closeup of Shelley from a 1978 Charlie perfume ad

Shelley was THE Charlie perfume girl from 1976 to 1982. She was THE Charlie Girl that brought the brand to worldwide success. Her effervescent smile, her long stride and her unwavering confidence catapulted the brand, as well as her, to iconic status. Everyone wanted to become a Charlie Girl. In fact, when she auditioned for Charlie's Angels, Nolan Miller, the show's costume designer, begged Aaron Spelling to hire her. "I just flipped for Shelley Hack when she came to the studio, when they were interviewing girls," Nolan said in one interview. "I met her and she was the Charlie Girl and I thought she had such style and such class. I was mad for her," he added.

Shelley in a Charlie perfume ad, 1978

Shelley as Tiffany Welles

Shelley with Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd

in a 1979 publicity pic for Charlie's Angels

Shelley became Charlie's Angel no. 5 in 1979. She was already a Supermodel when she was cast; and the fact that she was the spokesmodel for Charlie by Revlon boosted her chances in landing the part. The headline "Charlie Girl becomes Charlie's newest Angel" was playing around in Aaron Spelling's mind when he was considering her. "Yesterday, I was a schnook, and today I can't get across the street" is how Shelley described her sudden rise to superstardom. "It has been quite a whirl," she said.

Shelley with Jaclyn Smith (above) and Cheryl Ladd (below)
on the set of Charlie's Angels

Simplicity School Catalog 1971 L

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 the spread called "The Campus Color Spree," she modeled color-zinged fashion separates that could be worn around any school campus.

Shelley in a spread

for Simplicity School Catalog, Fall/Winter 1971

She wore pattern no. 9569, a jumper simple jumper that could be made in a mini or maxi length (Shelley modeled the latter). It had center back and side seam sand all-in-one front and back facings for armholes neck edges and straps. The straps fastened with snaps and buttons decorated the straps. It had a slit on the left side. A turtleneck sweater and matching leggings finished her ensemble. Roman sandals, a braided belt and Navajo-inspired bracelets finished her look. Shelley looked young, up-to-the-minute and ready to hit those 1971 campus grounds.