Glam in '85

a glamorous, androgynous Shelley
posing for pictures at an event in 1985

Hunted by the Paparazzi

Shelley, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd caught by the paparazzi in 1979

When Shelley became a Charlie's Angel in 1979, there was so much interest in her by both the media and the fans. The second episode filmed for her season in the show (the 4th season) was "Angel Hunt" - which was aired as the 11th episode. The fans and the press swarmed the set as Shelley and her co-Angels were filming on location at Point Dume in Malibu, California. As the Angels went on with their business, the paparazzi just snapped away, capturing precious and interesting little moments the Angels had between takes.

Summer Clothes '76

Shelley in a spread for Harper's Bazaar, July 1976

Shelley appeared on the pages of Harper's Bazaar in July of 1976 in a spread called "Bazaar Bargains: Fresh & Fabulous Summer Clothes For $25 Or Less." The spread featured fashions that were recommended by the mag for the coming summer season. It showed readers the "kind of clothes you're looking for now" - sexy evening dresses, tops, pants and summer dresses to wear in either the city or the country.

Shelley wearing The Super Slicker

Shelley modeled The Super Slicker, a light zip-front jacket in white and navy. It had two zip-up pockets plus an extra one on the sleeve for sunglasses. By Weather Tamer, it was priced at $14. But Shelley made it look so fab, it looked like a designer piece.

Shelley wearing The White Shirt & Pants ensemble

Shelley also modeled The White Shirt & Pants ensemble, a summer staple for any season. The one-pocket shirt was priced at $22. The zip-front pants cost $19. Both pieces were from Irka by Bern Conrad. Finished with a fancy scarf worn as a belt around the waist, the outfit was a super chic summer option that looked just fabulous on Shelley.

Cult Classic

Shelley with Jill Schoelen and Terry O'Quinn in The Stepfather, 1987

Shelley starred in the cult classic The Stepfather which was released in 1987. She was chosen by director Joseph Ruben to play the part of Susan Maine Blake. "Shelley didn't have to test," said Ruben, "Shelley got it really off King of Comedy, because I thought she was just so believable and natural and easy. She doesn't strain on camera. And I was just knocked out by her in that movie. It was again an easy choice."

A Fascination with Angels

By 1979, five actresses had become Charlie's Angels - Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd and Shelley Hack. The fascination for Charlie's first five Angels was at an all-time high. Their pics were everywhere. Incumbent or not, each Angel was being written about, photographed and scrutinized to the hilt. The pressure of super-stardom was felt by each of the women. Tanya Roberts, who became an Angel a year later, was pulled in as well. And to this very day, the fascination for all six women is still ongoing.

Know-How Knits

Shelley in a spread for the 1976 Montgomery Ward Spring Bicentennial Edition Catalog

Shelley appeared in the Spring Bicentennial Edition Catalog of Montgomery Ward in 1976. She appeared in the spread called "Know-How Knits: So Carefree.. So Affordable!" which featured Mock Tutle tops and Linen-Look pants. The Mock Turtles were stretchy turtle-neck tops that zipped at the back. They came in three different sleeve lengths; and Shelley modeled the short sleeved and long sleeved versions in navy and medium lilac respectively. The Linen-Look pants were pull-on pants that were textured to feel like linen. Slightly flared at the legs, they were staples in women's wardrobes in the mid-'70s. Shelley wore the white and medium lilac versions.

closeups of Shelley from the spread

Tops with Chambray Shorts

Shelley in a spread for Sears Spring Summer 1975 catalog

Shelley appeared on the pages of Sears Spring Summer 1975 catalog. She appeared in a spread called "Coordinated Tops Team with Chambray Shorts and Jeans". On it, she modeled three fashion must-haves for '75. She modeled "the big-top", a pullover style top with a square neckline, dropped shoulders and elastic waistline. It had wide sleeves with rolled-up cuffs and a pocket.  She also modeled (on the inset pic) the "bare-midriff top", a top that had details on the shoulders and the band of the sleeves; it tied at the midriff. With both tops, she wore a pair of "short shorts" that had a zipper fly-front, front pockets and mock-cuffed legs. To finish both looks, she wore a pair of "canvas slings", a sling wedge with a canvas upper - great footwear for any casual look. And Shelley made both look truly fabulous for summer.

 closeups of Shelley from the spread