Jaclyn Smith's memoir, "I Once Knew a Guy Named Charlie," arrives in stores today, September 8, 2026, and it's already reviving interest in the look that made her a household name nearly five decades ago. Published by Gallery Books, the memoir traces Smith's path from Broadway dancer to Kelly Garrett, the character she played for all five seasons of "Charlie's Angels," and into a second act as one of the first celebrities to build a mass-market fashion label.
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For a certain generation of viewers, Smith's image was as influential as anything on the runway. As Kelly Garrett, she wore soft, tailored silhouettes that leaned ladylike rather than flashy, paired with a sleek, glossy blowout that became one of the most referenced hairstyles of the 1970s alongside her castmates' looks. That polish carried into her decades as a red carpet fixture, where she consistently favored structured blazers, fitted dresses and a warm, neutral color palette over trend-driven statement pieces.
