She was once married to Burt Reynolds, earned three Golden Globe Awards, and received two Emmy Award nominations. At one time, she was admired by men and envied by women.

Loni Anderson rose to television stardom in the late 1970s playing Jennifer Marlowe on “WKRP in Cincinnati,” a role for which she earned three Golden Globe nominations. Reflecting on her appeal, she remarked, “I believe women appreciated my combination of sexiness and intelligence.” The series, set in a fictional Ohio radio station and airing from 1978 to 1982, garnered significant popularity.

Hailing from Minnesota, Anderson made her debut in 1966 alongside Steve McQueen in “Nevada Smith.” Her subsequent appearances on various television programs and her status as a popular poster figure contributed to landing her the role on WKRP. Producer Hugh Wilson praised her, noting, “She had a distinctive appearance.”

Anderson’s personal life included a high-profile marriage and divorce with actor Burt Reynolds, with whom she adopted a son, Quinton. Their contentious split involved allegations of infidelity and custody battles. Despite the acrimony, Anderson paid tribute to Reynolds after his death in 2018.

Now 77, Anderson stays youthful through a healthy lifestyle and regular exercise. Aiming to change the stereotype of grandmas, she says, “We’re different from that stereotype.” Married to Bob Flick since 2008, Anderson radiates happiness and positivity, supported by her family, including her daughter Deidra, who has multiple sclerosis.