Charlie's Angels stars, who have a collective age of 232, leave fans awed by their AGELESS appearances at the Emmys

Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Published: 02:01 EDT, 15 September 2026 | Updated: 02:14 EDT, 15 September 2026 It's been over four decades since their show came to an end, but the stars of Charlie's Angels look as breathtaking as ever. In celebration of their show's 50th anniversary, Jaclyn Smith, 80, Kate Jackson, 77, and Cheryl Ladd, 75 - who have a combined age of 232 - reunited at the 2026 Emmy Awards, where they paid tribute to the 'shiniest angel of all', Farrah Fawcett.Fawcett was one of the original Angels but left after one season to pursue dramatic roles. She died following a cancer battle at age 62 in 2009.The show continued for another four seasons with Ladd joining the cast as an angel after Fawcett's departure. 'It's an honor to be here tonight to present the Emmy for Drama Series,' Jackson said. 'And to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Charlie's Angels,' Ladd said. Charlie's Angels stars Jaclyn Smith, Kate Jackson, and Cheryl Ladd reunited at the 2026 Emmy Awards The three women played the private detectives working for a millionaire in the hit show 'I would like to acknowledge someone not standing with us tonight, and that's my friend Farrah Fawcett,' Smith said. 'As I said many times, charisma doesn't need a second season. She's here, and she's here with us in everyone's collective memory,' she continued. 'Farrah was the shiniest angel of all and she was loved by millions of people all over the world, and she still is today and they'll never forget her,' Jackson said. 'And neither will we.''And her iconic poster lives in the minds and the garages of many a man,' Ladd said. Farrah died at age 62 at a hospital in Santa Monica, California on June 25, 2009. 'After a long and brave battle with cancer, our beloved Farrah has passed away,' Farrah's partner Ryan O'Neal said in a statement at the time, according to ABC.'Although this is an extremely difficult time for her family and friends, we take comfort in the beautiful times that we shared with Farrah over the years and the knowledge that her life brought joy to so many people around the world.' Charlie's Angels, which followed beautiful and savvy private detectives who worked for a millionaire named Charlie, debuted in 1976. It became a cultural phenomenon for showing women in power. The women paid tribute to the 'shiniest angel of all', Farrah Fawcett Fawcett, pictured second from left with the stars, starred on the first season of Charlie's Angels. She died in 2009 at age 62 Emmy Awards 2026 winners: AT A GLANCE Outstanding Comedy Series: Widow's BayOutstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Matthew Rhys - Widow's BayOutstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Matthew Rhys - The Beast in Me Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Kate O’Flynn, Widow’s BayOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Stephen Root, Widow’s BayOutstanding Writing for a Comedy Series: Widow’s Bay (Katie Dippold for 'Welcome to Widow’s Bay') Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series: Widow’s Bay (Hiro Murai for “Welcome to Widow’s Bay”) Matthew Rhys made history as he became the first actor to win two leading actor awards in one night Outstanding Drama Series: The PittOutstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Noah Wyle - The Pitt Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Rhea Seehorn - PluribusOutstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart - Hacks Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series: DTF St. Louis Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Allison Janney - The DiplomatOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Tom Pelphrey - TaskOutstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Sally Field - Remarkably Bright CreaturesOutstanding Reality Competition Program: The Traitors Outstanding Variety Series: The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Ladd joined Jackson and Smith in 1977 when she was cast on the hit series during its second season to replace Fawcett and remained on it until its cancellation in 1981.Ladd played Fawcett's character's younger sister Kris Munroe on the show. Smith, who played Kelly Garrett on Charlie's Angels, was the only actress to remain on the series for all five years until the show came to a close in 1981. She appeared in all 110 episodes of the show.In 2003 she revisited Charlie's Angels by appearing in the film with Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz. And she also popped up in the latest film version from director Elizabeth Banks. In 2019, Smith talked to People about the last time she saw Fawcett, her friend of 40 years. 'She was in pain and couldn't stay still,' said the brunette beauty. 'I was rubbing her feet, trying to make her feel better. And that relaxed her. We must have talked for three hours about our lives, about our children, about growing up in Texas. The time I spent with Farrah at the end was the best because we appreciated the friendship.'Smith also touched on the years that she made Charlie's Angels with Fawcett. Ladd and Smith wowed as they made their Emmys grand entrance The women joined forces to celebrate their show's 50th anniversary, Ladd wowed in a glittering black dress while her former co-star worked a feathered green numberShe said that the two, as well as co-star Kate Jackson, had 'each other's backs' on the set.'It was like a college dorm, eating in our trailers together,' said Jaclyn.'Sometimes we'd shop on weekends for what we were going to wear. We were not just actresses working, but girlfriends and it remained that way for 40 years.'Most people think that Farrah was on Charlie's Angels for all five years, but she actually left the series after season one to pursue dramatic work. 'When Farrah decided to leave after one season, we all supported her,' said Smith.'She wasn't afraid to say, "This is what I'm gonna do." Farrah wanted to be seen as a serious actress. She marched to her own drum. And once she was accepted as an actress, she went back to Playboy and posed at 50 years old. From a serious actress to a sex symbol again. There was never a boring moment.'Smith also acknowledged that the show made all of them.'It changed our lives. We were sorta like rock stars. When we went to Hawaii for the season opener, we had guards around the clock. We all went on to do our thing, but the power of Charlie's Angels — it helped define who we were and where we went.'Emmy Awards 2026 winners Outstanding Drama SeriesThe DiplomatThe Gilded AgeA Knight of the Seven KingdomsParadiseThe Pitt - WINNERPluribusSlow HorsesYour Friends and Neighbors Noah Wyle led The Pitt to an Outstanding Drama Series honorOutstanding Comedy SeriesAbbott ElementaryThe BearHacksMargo’s Got Money TroublesNobody Wants ThisOnly Murders in the BuildingShrinkingWidow’s Bay - WINNEROutstanding Limited or Anthology SeriesAll Her FaultThe Beast in MeBeefDTF St. Louis - WINNERLove Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn BessetteOutstanding Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesCarrie Coon, The Gilded AgeChase Infiniti, The TestamentsKeri Russell, The DiplomatRhea Seehorn, Pluribus - WINNERZendaya, Euphoria Rhea Seehorrn was recognized for her work in PluribusOutstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesSterling K. Brown, ParadiseGary Oldman, Slow HorsesMark Ruffalo, TaskRufus Sewell, The DiplomatNoah Wyle, The Pitt - WINNEROutstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesTaylor Dearden, The PittFiona Dourif, The PittAllison Janney, The Diplomat - WINNERKatherine LaNasa, The PittSepideh Moafi, The PittJulianne Nicholson, ParadiseKarolina Wydra, PluribusOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama SeriesPatrick Ball, The PittBilly Crudup, The Morning ShowShawn Hatosy, The PittGerran Howell, The PittJack Lowden, Slow HorsesTom Pelphrey, Task - WINNERCarlos-Manuel Vesga, PluribusOutstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy SeriesQuinta Brunson, Abbott ElementaryAyo Edebiri, The BearElle Fanning, Margo’s Got Money TroublesLisa Kudrow, The ComebackJean Smart, Hacks - WINNEROutstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy SeriesYahya Abdul-Mateen II, Wonder ManSteve Carell, RoosterMatthew Rhys, Widow’s Bay - WINNERJason Segel, ShrinkingMartin Short, Only Murders in the BuildingDale Dickey, Widow’s Bay Matthew Rhys became the first actor to win two leading actor awards in one night Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesHannah Einbinder, HacksJanelle James, Abbott ElementaryKate O’Flynn, Widow’s Bay - WINNERMichelle Pfeiffer, Margo’s Got Money TroublesMegan Stalter, HacksJessica Williams, ShrinkingOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesColman Domingo, The Four SeasonsPaul W. Downs, HacksHarrison Ford, ShrinkingNick Offerman, Margo’s Got Money TroublesStephen Root, Widow’s Bay - WINNERMichael Urie, ShrinkingTyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieClaire Danes, The Beast in MeSally Field, Remarkably Bright Creatures - WINNERCarey Mulligan, BeefSarah Pidgeon, Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn BessetteSarah Snook, All Her Fault Sally Field was a surprise winner for Remarkably Bright CreaturesOutstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieRiz Ahmed, BaitJason Bateman, Black RabbitCharlie Hunnam, Monster: The Ed Gein StoryOscar Isaac, BeefMatthew Rhys, The Beast in Me - WINNEROutstanding Reality Competition ProgramDancing With the StarsRuPaul’s Drag RaceSurvivorTop ChefThe Traitors - WINNEROutstanding Variety SeriesThe Daily ShowJimmy Kimmel LiveLast Week Tonight With John OliverThe Late Show With Stephen Colbert - WINNERSaturday Night Live Stephen Colbert earned an Emmy for his now cancelled talk showOutstanding Writing for a Drama SeriesThe Diplomat (Peter Akerman and Debora Cahn for “Amagansett”)The Pitt (Kirsten Pierre-Geyfman & R. Scott Gemmill for “1:00 PM”)The Pitt (Valerie Chu for “12:00 PM”)Mickey Down and Konrad Kay for “Dear Henry,” IndustryPluribus (Vince Gilligan for “We Is Us”) - WINNERSlow Horses (Will Smith for “Scars”)Task (Brad Ingelsby for “A Still Small Voice”)Outstanding Writing for a Comedy SeriesAbbott Elementary (Quinta Brunson for “Team Building”)The Chair Company (Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin for “Life goes by too f**king fast, it really does”)The Comeback (Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow for “Valerie Does It All”)Hacks (Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky for “Hacks”)Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat (Anthony King for “Mergers and Acquisitions”)Widow’s Bay (Katie Dippold for “Welcome to Widow’s Bay”) - WINNER Katie Dippold had a massive night as she also earned an outstanding writing winOutstanding Directing for a Drama SeriesThe Gilded Age (Salli Richardson-Whitfield for “My Mind Is Made Up”)Paradise (Hanelle M. Culpepper for “Exodus”)The Pitt (Noah Wyle for “12:00 PM”)Pluribus (Vince Gilligan for “We Is Us”)Slow Horses (Saul Metzstein for “Scars”) - WINNERTask (Salli Richardson-Whitfield for “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a river”)Outstanding Directing for a Comedy SeriesAbbott Elementary (Randall Einhorn for “Ballgame”)The Bear (Christopher Storer for “Bears”)The Chair Company (Andrew DeYoung for “Life goes by too f**king fast, it really does”)Hacks (Lucia Aniello for “Hacks”)The Ms. Pat Show (Mary Lou Belli for “Give It Arrest”)Widow’s Bay (Hiro Murai for “Welcome to Widow’s Bay”) - WINNER Widow's Bay's Hiro Murai earned Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series