CHARLENE TILTON

Before getting her big break, Charlene had a number of roles in different sitcoms, including Eight Is Enough and Happy Days. Her debut film appearance was through Freaky Friday, where she portrayed Jodie Foster and garnered much praise from audiences. The year after, she landed the role of Lucy Ewing and became part of Dallas. This will prove to be the big break the actress needed, turning her into a household name due to her memorable performances. After which, Tilton’s fame became unstoppable.

She appeared on over 500 magazine covers and her TV wedding in1981 drew 65 million viewers and fans to witness her big day. At the peak of her fame, the actress was receiving $500,000 for every episode—no wonder she’s able to retire in comfort and free of bankruptcy worries! Today, if she is not busy with her career, Tilton pushes her advocacy for autism awareness. She is also an ambassador of Actors for Autism.