Linda Evans

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Linda Evans Fast Facts:

A junior high-school English teacher suggested she take acting classes to overcome extreme shyness.
Made TV debut in 1961 on Bachelor Father. Its star, John Forsythe, later played her husband on Dynasty.
In 1964, she decided to change her last name from Evanstad to Evans after being cast in The Big Valley.
In the '90s, she helped launch Linda Evans Fitness Centers, a chain of women-only gyms in California.
Reunited with Dynasty costar Joan Collins in a 2006-2007 touring production of the James Kirkwood play Legends!
Won the U.K. version of Hell's Kitchen in 2009.

Linda Evans Relationships:
Arlene Evanstad - Mother
John Derek - Ex-husband
Yanni - Ex-significant Other
Alba Evanstad - Father
Stan Herman - Ex-husband
Linda Evans Awards:
1982 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama - Winner
1983 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama - Nominee
1984 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama - Nominee
1985 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama - Nominee
1986 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama - Nominee
1983 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series - Nominee
1986 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Female TV Performer - Winner
1985 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Female TV Performer - Winner
1984 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Female TV Performer - Winner
1983 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Female TV Performer - Winner
1982 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Female Performer in a New TV Program - Winner