Who is Lynda Carter, who dated her, what troubled past is she hiding and how is her daughter involved? Let’s take a trip down memory lane.
Lynda Carter is considered to be one of the leading cultural icons today. Born in Phoenix, Arizona as Linda Jean Cordova Carter in 1951, the actress, model and singer knew that she belonged in the entertainment industry from a very young age. Carter originally came from a musical background, performing and touring with several bands in her teens. After winning Miss World USA, the talented Carter gained vast experience as a successful model before deciding to pursue a career in acting. Carter’s status rose to worldwide fame when she landed the lead role of DC Comic’s superhero Wonder Woman in the titular series in 1976. After the show ended in 1979, she continued acting and performing in countless TV shows and films, but still considers the show to be her most known role to this day. Throughout the years, Carter had to battle some of her own inner demons and deepest fears in order to regain control over her career and her family life.
In hindsight, Wonder Woman boosted women’s power in the testosterone-flooded movie industry during that era and is considered to be a major step forward in the evolution of feminism and women’s liberation in modern day cinema. In the ’70s, Lynda Carter was the one that every woman wanted to be and every man wanted to be with. After a few years out of the limelight, Carter made a comeback to the public eye following the revival of her famous role in 2016 by actress Gal Gadot. Carter officially supported the new Wonder Woman adaptation while also influencing DC Comic’s younger generation in show business. Even today, Carter continues to serve as a model of mature beauty and a perfect example of the work-life balance for many women around the globe. Here are some interesting stories of the life of the original Wonder Woman, Lynda Carter.
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Lynda Carter landed her famous double role of DC Comic’s Wonder Woman and Diana Prince in the successful titular TV show. Wonder Woman aired for three seasons from 1975 to 1979. It was originally on ABC for its first season before moving to CBS for the last two seasons. The show was a cultural phenomenon in Lynda’s time, gaining millions of fans. Even today, the show is broadcasted in syndication on many TV channels around the world.
