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Jaclyn Smith: Cocaine on Set & 'Angel' Sisterhood
8 Sep
Summary
- Smith was offered significantly less pay than co-stars initially.
- A co-star once invited Smith to join a threesome in Hawaii.
- Cocaine use became prevalent on the 'Charlie's Angels' set.
The enduring legacy of "Charlie's Angels" continues to resonate as star Jaclyn Smith reflects on the show's early days and its later seasons. Smith, who portrayed Kelly Garrett, initially faced a significant pay disparity compared to co-stars Farrah Fawcett and Kate Jackson. She was offered $3,000 per episode, while Fawcett was offered $5,000 and Jackson received $10,000. Believing she and Fawcett were on equal footing, Smith's agent secured her a raise to match Fawcett's salary.
As the series progressed, the cast dynamic shifted. Following Fawcett's departure after the first season, Cheryl Ladd joined, and Smith noted the contrast between Jackson's assertiveness and Ladd's easygoing nature. Later, Shelley Hack and Tanya Roberts replaced departing cast members. Roberts, who passed away in 2021, once invited Smith to join her and her husband for a threesome while en route to Hawaii for filming. Smith declined but admired Roberts' openness.
By the fifth and final season, Smith observed a concerning increase in cocaine use on set, causing her to withdraw to her motor home. She has never used the drug, having witnessed its negative impact on others. Despite the challenges, Smith cherishes the strong sisterhood formed with her original "Charlie's Angels" co-stars.
