Lynda Carter is a beloved television actress who made a name for herself, playing the titular
character on the hit 1970s television series Wonder Woman.
Based upon the comic book character of the same name, the series became an instant hit
with audiences thanks to both the iconic character and the actress that was playing her.
Since portraying the titular character on Wonder Woman, Lynda has continued working
on television sporadically.
In addition, she has also ventured into singing and has made some appearances in film, including
a role in the recent Wonder Woman 1984.
Lynda is still a stunning beauty, though nothing compares to looking at her old photos!
Join Facts Verse as we take a look at rare photos of Lynda Carter that are not suitable
for all ages, and also explore her life!
Lynda Carter was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on July 24, 1951.
She was the youngest of three children, though she ended up towering over her older siblings
at a young age.
The starlet would go on to be a staggering 5’ 11”, making her the perfect choice
to bring the titular Amazonian character to life many years later on the 1970s television
series Wonder Woman.
As a child, Lynda's parents enrolled her in dance and drama classes, and she continued
studying the arts into her teen years.
By the time she was ready to go to college, Lynda had trained in drama and dance for years.
However, she still felt that receiving formal education at Arizona State University might
be worth a try.
Not too long into her tenure at Arizona State University, Lynda Carter changed her mind
and decided that continuing her formal education wasn’t the best option for her.
In high school, Lynda had begun performing with a band named Just Us.
When she was attending Arizona State University, the band was given the opportunity to tour
America.
Feeling that touring with Just Us could provide her with more opportunities than continuing
her college education, Lynda dropped out and took the chance.
Lynda’s days touring America with her high school band Just Us came to an end in 1972,
and the young woman subsequently had to come up with something else to fill her time given
that the tour hadn’t proved successful enough for any more to follow.
Still not wanting to go back to college, Lynda decided to pursue a career in modeling with
the help of her immense good looks and statuesque demeanor.
Lynda found quite a bit of success modeling and even went on to win some notable local
beauty pageants before eventually going on to be crowned Miss USA in 1973.
By this point, it was hard to deny that Lynda had a very promising future in front of her!
Soon, she would be given her most iconic role, playing the titular character on Wonder Woman.
Upon being crowned Miss USA, Lynda started getting attention from some producers in Hollywood.
Some of Lynda’s earliest acting roles were in television series such as Starsky and Hutch
and Cos.
It was through these successful turns that Lynda was given the opportunity to play the
titular character on Wonder Woman, which came into the air in 1976.
Prior to the start of the full series, the character debuted in a 1975 television special
that also served as the public’s introduction to Lynda Carter in the role.
Wonder Woman became a massive success for the ABC network, and it also turned actress
Lynda Carter into a household name!
There had initially been some fear that the audience wouldn't relate to a female superhero,
but this fear thankfully turned out to be untrue!
The series was a massive success, and the public adored Lynda Carter's performance in
the titular role.
Even still, it’s hard for many fans of the character to look at any other actress in
the role and not compare her unfavorably to Lynda Carter.
Such has been the battle of recent star Gal Gadot, who took over playing the character
in the recent films Wonder Woman and Wonder Woman 1984.
Although many fans have received Gal warmly, many others feel that she doesn't have the
same statuesque demeanor as Lynda Carter.
Fans may compare Gal Gadot unfavorably to Lynda Carter when it comes to their respective
performances as the character of Wonder Woman, but Gal has actually received Lynda’s blessing.
In fact, Lynda made an appearance in Wonder Woman 1984 as a character by the name of Asteria,
and she is set to reprise her role as the character in the film's upcoming sequel.
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Although the CBS network had initially felt as if they were taking a gamble of the 1970s
television series Wonder Woman due to the fact that its titular hero was female, the
show ended up being a massive success!
Lynda Carter, the character that she played, and the show itself all became renowned sensations
throughout the latter half of the decade, with the show airing for three seasons before
finally coming to a close in 1979.
Though one might have expected the show to last for a few more years given how successful
it was, the intensive and expensive nature of the show's production meant that producing
more seasons after the third wasn't the most profitable prospect, especially given that
Lynda's increased notoriety throughout the show's run meant that her price was growing
exponentially.
After Wonder Woman ended in 1979, Lynda Carter continued working in the entertainment industry
and is still working today!
In addition to continuing to act, Lynda has also maintained her skills as a singer.
She has even made some successful attempts at stepping into the recording industry in
more recent years.
Some of the many television series that Lynda has appeared on in recent years include Two
and a Half Men, Smallville, and Law & Order.
Meanwhile, she could be seen in the 2005 film adaptation of The Dukes of Hazzard and achieved
some acclaim for her role in a West End London production of the play Chicago.
Besides acting and singing, Lynda Carter also has continued modeling throughout her career.
During the 1980s, she was the go-to model for the Maybelline cosmetics company, which
is based out of New York City.
Throughout the 1990s, Lynda could be seen performing similar duties for the direct-mail-order
contact lens company Lens Express.
At the age of 70, Lynda still looks great, though it’s hard to deny the power of looking
at pictures of her in her prime.
Though Lynda Carter hasn’t played the role of Wonder Woman for many years, she continues
to portray the character or ones that are related to her in various ways.
In 2016, Lynda Carter got a prominent guest-starring role on the CW television series Supergirl.
Of course, the series was created to showcase another of DC Comics' beloved female heroines,
the show's titular character.
Lynda Carter showed up on the show to play the character of President Olivia Marsdin,
and DC Comics fans were ecstatic to see the beloved actress step back into the universe.
A year after Lynda appeared on Supergirl, 2017’s Wonder Woman was released in theaters.
The first official media featuring the character in live-action form since the 1970s television
series, fans were anxious to see how the actress chosen to perform in the titular role would
compare to Lynda Carter.
As established, many felt that the 5’ 10” Gal Gadot didn’t quite compare to the 5’
11” Lynda Carter, though many others, including Lynda herself, felt she was close enough!
While Lynda Carter didn’t appear in 2017’s Wonder Woman to make any kind of cameo appearance,
she did give her blessing to both the film and Gal’s performance.
Patty Jenkins directed the film, and she expressed interest in possibly finding a role for Lynda
Carter in the film’s sequel.
Patty ended up making good on this promise, as the sequel to 2017’s Wonder Woman, titled
Wonder Woman 1984, featured Lynda in a fairly prominent role!
As discussed, Lynda appeared in the 2020 film as the character of Asteria, and it seems
she'll be returning for its sequel.
While Lynda has seen immense success over the course of her professional career, she
has had periods in her personal life where she has struggled with alcoholism.
According to Lynda, she suffered most heavily from the disease during the 1990s, though
she ended up being able to kick the habit after checking herself into a rehabilitation
facility in the late 1990s.
According to the former Wonder Woman actress, she has been sober ever since, and she looks
great for being 70!
In 1977, while in the middle of performing her titular role on the hit series Wonder
Woman, Lynda Carter tied the knot with her talent agent.
Lynda’s talent agent was a man by the name of Ron Samuels.
Given that Lynda was more popular than ever at the time, she likely felt some very positive
feelings for the man that had helped her get where she was!
Although Lynda may have stepped into the union with an appreciation for the man, the marriage
didn't last long.
They were divorced by 1982, at which point Lynda was single for two years before marrying
her second husband.
Lynda's second husband was a man by the name of Robert Altman, though it's not that Robert
Altman!
Lynda’s Robert Altman was a lawyer, not a Hollywood director, and the two remained
married until his recent passing in 2021.
Although Lynda Carter hasn’t performed in the role of Wonder Woman for many years, she’s
still inseparably linked to the character!
Now it’s time to hear from you: did you know that Lynda Carter appeared on Starsky
and Hutch before receiving her titular tenure on the 1970s series Wonder Woman, or did you
think that she had simply been born into the role of the iconic hero?
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