What do you know about Linda Evans? Here’s the thing, Linda Evans is an American actress and author. Throughout her career, Linda has managed to create a net worth of $20 million. Her popularity is mainly because of her role in the “Dynasty” soap opera where she appeared in 204 episodes of the show that ran for 220 episodes from 1981 to 1989.
Early and Personal Life of Linda Evans
Linda is a female American born on November 18, 1942. Her birth name is Linda Evenstad and she was born in Hartford, Connecticut. Linda is the second child of Arlene and Alba Evenstad. She was raised her two siblings and her parents were professional dancers.
Linda’s family moved from Hartford to Hollywood where she was six months old and that is where she attended Hollywood High School. Linda was introduced to acting classes as a way of helping her to overcome the crippling shyness she had.
Talking about Linda’s personal life, she was first engaged to Patrick Curtis during her late teen period. However, they ended up splitting and Linda got into her first marriage to John Derek in 1968. However, they ended up separating on Christmas day in 1973. Unfortunately, her husband left her for a then 16-year-old girl.
The split with her husband was dramatic and embarrassing but it draw national attention to her. People even referred to the young girl as ‘young’ Linda Evans as she had resemblance to Linda Evans.
Nonetheless, Linda moved on with her life and got married in 1976 to Stan Herman, a property executive and they stayed together until 1981. Linda then dated Lee Majors, her “The Big Valley” castmate but their dating was short-lived.
Linda Evans’s Career
Linda got her first guest-starring role in 1960 after appearing on one episode of “Bachelor Father.” She starred alongside John Forsythe whom later became her co-star on “Dynasty.” Linda also got another guest-starring role in “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.” She also took on TV appearance in series such as “Wagon Train.”
Linda began gaining notoriety for taking up the role of Audra Barkley in “The Big Valley” television series. She held the role from 1965 to 1969. Linda also got hired by her then-husband John Derek to operate one of his cameras in capturing the moment where Evel Knievel was staging a motorcycle jump.
Linda spent most her 70s period taking up guest roles on TV series such as “McCloud,” “Harry O,” “Mannix,” etc. Linda then landed the role of Krystle Carrington in the 1980s “Dynasty.” The series was a hit and Linda was in most of the episodes, giving her the spotlight and recognition.
Linda Evans’ Net Worth
Her many years of experience in the entertainment industry has given Linda room to earn from different projects. With her net worth of $20 million she has managed to spend it on real estate. For instance, she bought a Beverly Hills in 1981 for $600 thousand.