Morgan Fairchild was recently seen in Los Angeles, and longtime fans of the actress had to look twice. The former soap opera star stepped out in a relaxed band t-shirt and leggings, far from her glamorous onscreen look that lasted for decades. At 74, the actress still has her beautiful signature poise, though now different from the fashion that once made her one of television’s most recognizable faces.
Fairchild arrived in Hollywood in the late 1960s, starting behind the scenes as a body double for Faye Dunaway in Bonnie & Clyde. By the 1970s, she had become a familiar face, with roles on daytime staples like Search For Tomorrow and Dallas. In the 1980s, she became a primetime star with turns on Flamingo Road and Falcon Crest.
Morgan Fairchild now – seen walking in LA
A 1980s soap opera star who then played the mother of one of the most iconic sitcom characters of the 1990s was unrecognizable in Los Angeles this week.
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Those who knew Morgan Fairchild in the ‘70s may not be able to recognize the 74-year-old in recent times. Her journey continued in 1990 when she gained global recognition thanks to her role as Nora Bing, Chandler’s elegant and often outrageous mother on Friends. With her charm and wit, she became an instant favorite, leaving a lasting impression on viewers of sitcoms. She also appeared on shows like Murphy Brown, Roseanne, and more.
More recently, Fairchild returned to soap opera with a role on General Hospital from 2022 to 2023 and appeared in the holiday comedy Ladies of the ‘80s: A Divas Christmas, joining fellow stars like Loni Anderson and Donna Mills. While she does not appear publicly as often, she has continued to work steadily, quietly building a legacy that spans more than five decades.
Personal life and relationships
Morgan Fairchild married music executive Jack Calmes in 1967 at 17, but their relationship ended in 1973. Years later, in 1987, she became the partner of studio executive Mark Seiler, and their love relationship lasted more than three decades until his death from a heart attack in 2023 at 75.
The 74-year-old actress credits her looks and good health to her commitment to healthy living. She avoids alcohol, drugs, and smoking. Fairchild made these choices early on and has come to appreciate them more as she watched peers age undesirably in Hollywood.