Cheryl Ladd (born Cheryl Jean Stoppelmoor; July 12, 1951) is an American actress and singer known for her versatile talent and captivating performances. With her radiant beauty, charisma, and remarkable acting abilities, she has left a lasting impact on both television and film throughout her career.

She began her career as a singer, performing in musical groups and even touring with iconic artists like The Righteous Brothers. Ladd's musical talent and captivating stage presence caught the attention of television producers, leading to her first significant role.

In 1977, she joined the cast of the hit television series "Charlie's Angels" as Kris Munroe, replacing Farrah Fawcett. Her portrayal of the intelligent and resourceful detective garnered widespread acclaim and quickly made her a household name. Ladd's chemistry with her co-stars and her ability to balance action-packed scenes with moments of vulnerability contributed to the show's continued success. She remained a pivotal part of the "Charlie's Angels" cast until the series concluded in 1981.

Following her success on "Charlie's Angels," she expanded her acting career to include a variety of roles in both television and film. She appeared in numerous TV movies and miniseries, showcasing her range and versatility as an actress. Notable television credits include "The Grace Kelly Story" (1983), "A Death in California" (1985), and "Perfect Little Angels" (1998). Ladd also ventured into feature films, such as "Purple Hearts" (1984) and "Millennium" (1989).

In addition to acting, she continued to pursue her passion for music. She released several albums throughout her career, including "Cheryl Ladd" (1978), "Dance Forever" (1979), and "Take a Chance" (1981). Ladd's melodic voice and engaging performances allowed her to connect with audiences through her music as well.

Beyond her artistic endeavors, she has been involved in various philanthropic and humanitarian causes. She has supported organizations focused on cancer research, child welfare, and women's rights, using her platform to raise awareness and make a positive impact.

Cheryl Ladd (Huron, Dél-Dakota, 1951. július 12. –) amerikai színésznő, énekesnő.

Anyja Dolores Katz pincérnő, apja Marion Stoppelmoor vasútmérnök. Első férjétől, David Ladd színésztől egy gyermeke született, aki a Jordan nevet kapta. 1980-ban váltak el, 1981-ben hozzáment Brian Russell zenei producerhez, akivel azóta is együtt vannak.

Cheryl 1970-ben "szerepelt" először, a Josie and the Pussycats című rajzfilm-sorozatban, ahol a Melody nevű szereplőnek kölcsönözte énekhangját, Cherie Moor néven. Ezt követően több televíziós sorozat egy-egy epizódjában kapott kisebb szerepeket. Ebben az időszakban a Cheryl Stoppelmoor nevet használta. 1974-től kezdték el feltüntetni Cheryl Ladd néven. További epizódszerepek következtek egészen 1977-ig. Ekkor hagyta ott Farrah Fawcett a Charlie angyalai című sorozatot, az első évad után. Az ő helyébe lépett Cheryl Kris Munroe néven, mint Jill húga. 87 epizódon át alakította a csinos nyomozólányt. 1983-ban megkapta a Grace Kelly című életrajzi dráma főszerepét.

1994 és 1996 között a Waikiki páros című sorozatban Dawn 'Holli' Holliday volt 21 részen át. Láthattuk 2003-ban a Bűbájos boszorkák című sorozat egy epizódjában is. 2003-tól a Las Vegas című sorozatban Ed feleségét, Jillian Deline-t alakította. Feltűnt még a CSI: Miami helyszínelők-ben, az NCIS - Tengerészeti helyszínelők-ben és a Nyugi, Charlie! című sorozat egyik részében is. A Rosario Dawson és Katherine Heigl főszereplésével bemutatott 2017-es Öldöklő szerelem című filmben is játszott.

Mais conhecida no papel de "Kris Munroe" do seriado As Panteras (Charlie's Angels, 1976-1981); substituiu Farrah Fawcett no segundo ano da série; havia dúvidas se Ladd poderia preencher o vazio deixado pela atriz Fawcett-Majors; no entanto, após a entrada de Kris foi calorosamente bem recebida. A co-estrela Jaclyn Smith disse para Ladd: "ela teve grande responsabilidade e o fez com confiança." Ambas ficaram amigas até os dias atuais.Embora não fosse membro do original da série, Cheryl Ladd como Kris ganhou fama e popularidade igual aos anjos originais, levando-à se tornar uma grande estrela da série, com vários episódios centrados nela. Para o alívio dos produtores executivos Spelling e Goldsmith, Cheryl fez sucesso e o segundo ano da série foi um enorme sucesso, ficando entre as cinco séries mais vistas dos E.U.A.Ladd manteve-se ativa trabalhando em filmes e séries de TV, em 2010, junto com amiga Jaclyn Smith foram homenageadas pelo The 8th Annual TV Land Awards.

Cônjuge: Brian Russell (desde 1981), David Ladd (de 1973 a 1980)

Filha: Jordan Ladd