Linda Evans was once the talk of the town, having starred in countless television shows and made numerous film appearances during the course of her career. When she played the role of Audra Barkley in the Western TV series “The Big Valley,” which ran from 1965 to 1969, she first gained notoriety. She then moved on to play Krystle Carrington in the 1980s primetime serial series “Dynasty,” for which she is best known. In the position from 1981 to 1989, Evans.
Fortunately, a change was about to occur for the hopeful actress. As a result of her perseverance, Evans finally rose to fame for her parts in “The Big Valley” and “Dynasty,” the latter of which she has referred to as her ideal role. Evans recalled, “I was so happy I burst into tears” when she learned “Dynasty” had been extended for another season.
Evans garnered numerous nominations and accolades for her portrayal of Krystle Carrington during her tenure on the television series “Dynasty.” She was nominated every year up until 1985 and won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Drama Series in 1981. She further won the People’s Choice Award in 1982 for Favorite Female Performer in a New TV Program and the Soap Opera Digest Award in 1984 and 1985 for Outstanding Lead Actress.
Evans told ABC News of her “Dynasty Days” that the pressure was “too tremendous.” But once she left, she felt more liberated. It was a lot of fun, she said, to just be herself without any makeup on.
Evans, according to People, moved to a rural part of Washington state a few years after “Dynasty” wrapped up. She eventually gave up looking for job, but in 2019 she made the decision to start looking again. She discovered the “Swan Song” script at this time, and immediately took off for Ohio to start filming her first movie in decades.
“I’ve never been happier in my life,” I said. I’ve built a space that I adore being in. When the world is chaotic, getting away from it all is ideal.
“The number is high, but I view my age as an adventure,” Evans told BUNTE magazine. I’m eager to see what else lies ahead. “I have cherished every moment and every difficulty in my life,” the actress continued. Despite my great suffering, I’m proud of myself.