Cheryl Ladd Biography

Fast Facts

• In 1989, was the first woman to be honored with the Hubert H․ Humphrey Humanitarian Award
• Serves as an ambassador for Childhelp, a program aimed at preventing child abuse
• Is the mother of Hollywood actress Jordan Ladd
• Quote: "Be fearless․ Be the captain of your own ship․"
• Penned her autobiography, "Token Chick: A Woman's Guide to Golfing with the Boys," in 2005
• Is co-author of the children's book "The Adventures of Little Nettie Windship․"
• Provided the singing voice of the character Melody in the 1970s animation "Josie and the Pussycats․"
• Besides her work on screen, is well-known as an avid celebrity golfer
• Performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl XIV