Linda Evans at 82: Dynasty star's enduring elegance revealed
In the 1990s, Krystle Carrington embodied femininity, goodness, and honesty for millions who watched the characters' lives in the series Dynasty on television. Today, Linda Evans turns 82. What does the American star look like after all these years? The pictures speak for themselves.
The lavishly decorated villas, big businesses, and elegant outfits in the American soap operas of the early '90s attracted viewers worldwide.
The series depicting the lives of the Carrington family enjoyed immense popularity in Poland, with the character of the flawless and morally pure Krystle having a legion of faithful and dedicated fans even back then.
Thanks to her role as Blake's noble wife, Linda Evans gained immense fame and captured the hearts of fans worldwide. An icon of elegance and luxury, her character was endearing with modesty and gentleness.
And what about the star's private life? Born in 1942, she found herself in Hollywood with her family as an infant, where she grew up. As a teenager, she began her career by appearing in commercials.
She made her debut at 18 in a sitcom aired by NBC. However, her role in the American soap opera aired by ABC from 1981 to 1989 brought her real fame.
Her role in "Dynasty" earned her industry awards, such as the Golden Globe in 1982 and the People’s Choice Award in 1985. Eventually, Linda Evans left the production shortly before filming ended. She explained that she wanted more from life. However, she admitted that if she had known the series would end a year after her decision, she would have stayed until the end.
In her private life, Linda Evans was married twice, and her partners were also involved in the film industry, influencing her career development. In the '70s, the actress appeared in Playboy, taking advantage of her moment of fame. In some interviews, she admitted that not all her dreams came true.
She shared that she had always hoped to become a wife and mother, but it didn’t pass. By the time she was 38 and facing a second failed relationship, she concluded that marriage might not be in the cards for her. Reflecting on her situation, she humorously compared herself to Elizabeth Taylor, marrying and divorcing, and decided to turn her attention to her career.
In the '80s, the star struggled with health problems, and in 2009, she became one of the hosts of the TV show Hell's Kitchen. In 2014, she made headlines after being caught driving under the influence of alcohol. She returned to the big screen in 2021 in the film "Swan Song."
Despite the passage of time, Linda Evans remains an icon of style and elegance, and time has been fairly kind to the actress.
