Morgan Fairchild, 75, was on Dallas and Falcon Crest then did Friends, see her now

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Morgan Fairchild was one of the top sex symbols of the 1980s thanks to her work on TV and in films.

The 75-year-old artist began her career with small parts on popular television shows like Kojak, Police Woman, and The Love Boat.

Following a brief appearance on the show ‘Dallas’ alongside Larry Hagman and Linda Gray, the siren gained increased recognition.

She then landed a larger part on the popular evening soap opera, Falcon Crest. Following that, she appeared in several films, including Naked Gun 3, Midnight Cop, and Mob Boss.

She also was seen in a see-through top for the cover of racy Qui magazine.

Jane Fairchild attended the Mid-Atlantic Autograph Show in Towson, Maryland on Thursday, a relatively uncommon appearance for the actress. She looked great and was seen with fellow television stars Vicki Lawrence, 76, and Mackenzie Phillips, 65.

In the 1980s, Jane Fairchild was famous for both her attractiveness and her talent for portraying villains and other mischievous characters in movies and on television.

Fairchild began her acting career as a stand-in for Faye Dunaway while the movie *Bonnie and Clyde* was being filmed in 1967.

Next came the daytime soap opera Search for Tomorrow which she was on from 1973 until 1977. 

The actress, known for her blonde looks, appeared in minor roles on popular television shows of the 1970s, including *Kojak*, *Happy Days*, *Police Woman*, and *The Bob Newhart Show*. She also made a few appearances on *CBS Radio Mystery Theater*.

Her career began to flourish in 1978 when she landed the role of Jenna Wade on the TV show Dallas. She also appeared with Robin Williams on Mork & Mindy.

In 1980, was cast on Flamingo Road.

Jane Fairchild started with smaller roles on popular shows like Hotel, Simon & Simon, Magnum, P.I., and The Love Boat. She gained recognition starring in the primetime soap opera Paper Dolls, and her career really took off. In 1985, she joined the cast of Falcon Crest, playing the character Jordan Roberts for one season.

In 1989, she appeared alongside Candice Bergen on the show *Murphy Brown*. She also had a role on *Roseanne*, playing Marla, the bisexual girlfriend of Sandra Bernhard’s character.

She appeared as herself in three comedy movies: Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (1994), Holy Man (1998), and Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007).

In 1995, she was The City then General Hospital.

She won a younger audience when she starred as Chandler Bing’s mother, Nora, on Friends.

In 2007, she guest-starred on Two and a Half Men, playing a woman who flirts with Charlie Harper.

Later came a part on The Bold and the Beautiful then Bones, Revenge and Hot in Cleveland.

Fairchild’s last big project was the Lifetime film, Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas. 

Her costars were Loni Anderson, Linda Gray, Donna Mills, and Nicollette Sheridan.

Let me share a little about my personal life. I was married to Jack Calmes for about six years, from 1967 to 1973. More recently, I had a wonderful relationship with Mark Seiler, starting back in 1987. Sadly, Mark passed away just this July, and it’s been a difficult time.

In 2023, Jane Fairchild shared that she had secretly undergone two hip replacement surgeries the previous year, after suffering with pain for years.

The actress revealed to DailyMail.com that she underwent surgery following a car accident in 2016, which resulted in a sprained hip and a torn labrum in the other.

Let me tell you, I went through a really scary time a while back. I discovered some hidden black mold in my Los Angeles house, and it completely threw my health off. I unexpectedly gained a significant amount of weight, and it was a real wake-up call to prioritize a healthy living environment. It took a while to recover, but I’m thankfully feeling much better now!

As a big fan, I was so thrilled to hear that Fairchild is doing wonderfully after having both hips replaced last year! He shared that he’s been walking a lot, and he really feels it’s helped his recovery – it’s fantastic to see him doing so well and staying active. It’s truly inspiring!

Back in 2016, I was in a car accident that sprained my hip. It also turned out I’d torn the cartilage in my other hip, though I didn’t realize it at the time.

I was aware of the initial sprain because that’s where the pain started. However, I continued with physical therapy without realizing the severity of my injury, which ultimately led to arthritis in my hip.

‘So also with the other one, compensating for the bad one, I ended up having to get them both done.

It’s not about worrying or figuring things out – I’m from Texas, we just handle whatever comes our way.

I felt trapped and was in terrible pain. I’m incredibly thankful we have the technology available today to help.

I arrived at 8:00 AM, and the procedure took place around 11:00 AM. By 4:00 PM, they had me up and walking, and I was able to go home around 7:00 PM. It wasn’t ideal, but you just manage and get through it.

‘And then I started physical therapy and now I walk a lot and that’s very good therapy.

As you get older, you begin to understand how quickly one difficult event can disrupt your entire life.

The actress is thrilled to be back to her everyday routines and enjoying things like wearing heels again.

I was so worried when I heard about the black mold in Mary Fairchild’s house! It really took a toll on her health, and she unfortunately struggled with feeling sick and gained some weight as a result. It was just another tough challenge for her to overcome, but she’s so resilient.

She explained that she became seriously ill due to mold in her home, requiring infusions and high doses of vitamin C. She became extremely swollen as a result of the illness.

‘I kept going to the doctors trying to figure out why am I gaining weight when I don’t eat lots?

I initially thought my symptoms were related to menopause and saw several hormone specialists. It’s been a lengthy process, but I’m currently trying various therapies to help.

‘So you just keep finding new things, you keep researching things.

I’m really interested in science and always learning new things, especially when it comes to staying healthy. As you get older, you begin to understand how quickly one unhealthy choice or issue can impact your life. A big part of it is just staying informed about what to avoid and prioritizing wellness.

She believes keeping clear of temptation served her well during her younger years in showbusiness.

She explained that she’s noticed a lot of people in Hollywood don’t age well, and she’s always prioritized a healthy lifestyle to avoid that. She never drank, smoked, or used drugs. She admitted she experimented when she was younger, simply because it seemed fun at the time, but now, looking at others, she’s grateful she didn’t develop those habits. She believes a wild lifestyle can really take a toll on someone’s appearance as they get older.

‘I am just so boring. It is all about a good diet too.

Being from Texas, I knew I had to change my diet – otherwise, continuing to eat fried foods like I used to would have led to health problems. It’s really about learning about good nutrition and exploring different wellness approaches.

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2025-09-23 16:05