Although she’s best known for television roles like Chrissy Snow in Three’s Company and Carol Foster Lambert on Step by Step, Suzanne Somers’ illustrious career also includes a slew of other achievements.
In addition to her film and TV work, the hard-working blonde has authored an entire series of self-help books, ranging from autobiographies to a book of poetry. In the ’90s, her work as spokeswoman for the Thighmaster exercise equipment ultimately led to her being inducted into the informercial hall of fame (yes, it’s a thing) many years later.
True, Somers has experienced her fair share of controversy in her 71 years. When she was just starting out, she was arrested for writing bad checks. She also appeared in two Playboy cover features. In 1980, test photos she’d done with famed photographer Stan Malinowski were published. Then, in 1984, Somers decided to do a second nude shoot shortly after being fired from Three’s Company in 1981. And, over the years, her views on some medical subjects have been widely criticized.
But you can’t keep a star like Somers from shining, and her enduring career is proof. In celebration of her 71st birthday, we’re taking a look back at her extraordinary life so far.
1970
At 23, Somers was arrested for writing bad checks. She avoided jail time by paying the money owed.
1977
Somers starred in Three’s Company, arguably the role she’s most famous for, from 1977 to 1981.
1978
Somers showed off her fit form as Bonnie Katts in the made-for-TV movie Zuma Beach.
1987
In She’s the Sheriff, Somers played the tile role, a law enforcement officer by the name of Hildy Granger.
1991
TGIF put Somers on the map even more as everyone’s favorite sitcom mom in Step by Step.
1991, cont.
One look at Somers’ legs at 71 should be enough to convince anyone of the Thighmaster’s effectiveness.
1994
In Serial Mom, starring Kathleen Turner, Somers enjoyed a hilarious cameo as herself in pursuit of a role.
2002
Somers attended the annual Vanity Fair Oscars party in 2002 rocking a form-fitting gown.
2005
In 2005, Somers took her talent to Broadway in The Blonde in the Thunderbird.
2006
Check out those gams! Somers showed off her killer stems at The Orleans Showroom in Las Vegas.
2009
Pamela Anderson and pal Somers are photographed leaving Nobu after dinner, thus redefining squad goals.
2010
Somers was the picture of elegance at the world premiere of Sex and the City 2 at Radio City Music Hall.
2011
To promote her latest book, Sexy Forever, Somers appeared on CTV’s The Marilyn Denis Show.
2012
Wowza, Somers! The actress/entrepreneur owned the stage at the Third Annual Celebrtiy Doodles.
2015
Somers slid on her dancing shoes for the 20th season of DWTS, finishing ninth with partner Tony Dovolani.
2016
Seriously, does Somers ever age? She looked incredible at the Nocturnal Animals premiere in Los Angeles.
2017
Married since 1977, Somers and Alan Hamel are still going strong today (pictured at the Passengers premiere).
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