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Bond girl, 70, who starred on hit ’70s sitcom is unrecognizable in rare LA sighting… can you guess who?

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One memorable movie performance of hers was in the hard-edged James Bond film, Licence To Kill, which was released in 1989 and falls under the tenure of Timothy Dalton as Bond.

Before that, she starred on the late seasons of the classic 1970s and ’80s sitcom Three’s Company.

In the 1990s, the actress collaborated with well-known filmmakers such as Sean Penn, Kevin Smith, and Lawrence Kasdan on various projects.

In the course of her career, she made appearances in multiple horror movies, and later achieved success in a significant recurring role on the critically acclaimed show Jane The Virgin.

This star looked unrecognizable when she was spotted out in Los Angeles earlier this week.

Can you guess who this film and television star is? 

She’s the 70-year-old actress Priscilla Barnes.

Priscilla was spotted in a cool, casual ensemble that made her look particularly youthful.

She donned loose-fitting jeans, which had rips at the knees, and a vibrant magenta T-shirt, choosing not to wear a bra underneath it.

The actress, who wore her long blond hair down, was seen arriving home after making a grocery run.

In her most significant career milestone, Barnes became a household name during the last three seasons of Three’s Company (from 1981 to 1984), where she graced the show as a regular cast member.

In this reimagined phrasing, let’s say: She debuted alongside the main characters John Ritter and Joyce DeWitt, playing Terri Alden – a role that replaced Suzanne Somers in the iconic trio of the series, after Somers had left the show.

Priscilla hails from Fort Dix, New Jersey, with a military father and a stay-at-home mom as her parents.

Throughout her childhood, she along with her three other siblings frequently changed locations due to their father’s job requirements, eventually establishing a permanent residence in Southern California.

Following my stint on the runway as a model in a fashion show, I received my career-defining opportunity in 1973 when Bob Hope himself noticed me during the event and invited me to perform alongside his troupe at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. It was truly an honor to be chosen by such a renowned entertainer for that special engagement.

With her recent achievement as a boost, she moved from San Diego to Los Angeles to chase a career in the glamorous world of Hollywood.

In her initial acting career, she had minor roles such as one in the series Wonder Woman starring Lynda Carter, but it was her brief appearance as a nurse with just one line on an episode of Columbo from 1975 that truly captured the attention of the screen.

Later on, she appeared as a guest star on shows like The Rockford Files, Starsky & Hutch, Kojak, and The Love Boat, in addition to several other popular series from the late ’70s.

In the world of cinema, one of my earliest roles was in the 1978 college sex comedy “The Seniors.” I shared the screen with a burgeoning talent named Dennis Quaid, who was just starting to make waves in the industry. It was an exciting time for both of us, and the experience remains a cherished memory in my acting journey.

Following Three’s Company, she made various TV appearances in the ’80s, which included a guest spot on Murder, She Wrote, as well as two distinct appearances on The Love Boat and two different roles at different times on Hotel.

In 1989, she made her debut in the James Bond series by portraying the wife of Bond’s old acquaintance Felix Leiter (Felix Leiter’s longtime friend) in Licence To Kill. Unfortunately, her character met a violent end quite early in the movie.

Throughout the 1990s, Priscilla was quite active in the movie industry and featured in many films. These movies ranged from horror like Stepfather III, to dramas such as The Crossing Guard (directed by Sean Penn and starring Jack Nicholson), and comedies like Mallrats directed by Kevin Smith.

She also worked with Star Wars scribe Lawrence Kasdan on his comedy Mumford in 1999. 

In the majority of her works during the 2000s and 2010s, she wasn’t involved in high-profile projects. However, it should be noted that she starred in the critically acclaimed horror film “The Devil’s Rejects” in 2005, which was penned and helmed by Rob Zombie.

In 2014, she scored one of her best roles as the scheming Magda on Jane The Virgin.

In simpler terms, the character we’re discussing is Petra’s mother, played by Yael Grobglas. She made efforts to assist her daughter in seizing control of a hotel that belonged to her husband, Rafael, portrayed by Justin Baldoni.

Priscilla has been married to the actor Ted Monte since 2003. 

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2025-07-06 23:49

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