Victoria Principal, 73, is known for her role as Pamela Barnes Ewing in the popular TV show ‘Dallas’. She’s also been successful in various fields like acting, writing, producing, and skincare.
She was born in Japan in 1950 because her father was in the U.S. Air Force. She moved around a lot during her childhood, living in different places like England, Puerto Rico, Massachusetts, and Florida. She went to many schools, including the Royal Ballet School in England.
Her childhood might have been tough, according to some reports, but she started working early. She even did a TV commercial when she was just 5 years old.
Victoria initially studied medicine in college but had to change her plans after a car accident. She then pursued acting in New York City and later moved to Los Angeles.
She got her big break in the movie “The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean” in 1972. After that, she struggled to find satisfying roles until she landed the part of Pamela Barnes Ewing in ‘Dallas’.
During her time on ‘Dallas’, Victoria became a household name and even negotiated her own contract with CBS. She left the show in 1987 due to declining writing quality and to pursue other interests.
After ‘Dallas’, Victoria focused on her skincare company, Principal Secret, which became very successful. She eventually stepped down from the company to focus on philanthropy.
She’s been married twice and doesn’t have children of her own but has been involved with her second husband’s children.
Today, at 73 years old, Victoria is active on social media and spends time on her ranch outside Los Angeles, where she cares for animals.