When Charlie’s Angels first premiered in 1976, it had a profound impact on rehaping how women saw themselves as screen. And if you missed Maria Shriver’s warm reunion interview, with Jaclyn Smith, Kate Jackson, and Cheryl Ladd, we’re posting here. They look back on the phenomenon that turned them into overnight icons. Charlie’s Angels exploded from zero to 25 million weekly viewers in its first year, instantly reshaping how women saw themselves on screen — strong, smart, capable, and never waiting to be rescued. The women reflect on the surreal rise to fame, the shock of Farrah Fawcett’s departure, and how Cheryl Ladd stepped in without the show missing a beat. And by the way, it was Kate Jackson who offered creative concepts that shaped what the show eventually became.

They also revisit the show’s deeper legacy: portraying women who supported one another rather than competing — a bond that has lasted through fame, career evolutions, and even their shared experiences as cancer survivors. With a new memoir from Jaclyn on the way and early plans for a reboot, the “lightning in a bottle” that was Charlie’s Angels is still sparking five decades later.

And by the way, they all look stunning.  Enjoy the interview.