Linda Evans

Linda Evans is a Golden Globe Award-winning and Emmy nominated actress, celebrated not only for her iconic role as “Krystle Carrington” on "Dynasty," but also for her earlier work on "The Big Valley." For her portrayal in "Dynasty," she secured a Golden Globe in 1982 for Best Actress in a Drama Series and was honored with five People's Choice Awards as Favorite Actress in a Drama Series consistently from 1982 through 1986. Additionally, Evans was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 1983.

Before her rise to stardom in "Dynasty," Evans began her television career in commercials and achieved her first major success as “Audra Barkley” in "The Big Valley." Her film career includes roles in "The Klansman," "Mitchell," and "Avalanche Express." Post-"Dynasty," she continued to engage audiences with appearances in television movies such as "The Frontier" and "I'll Take Romance." In 2006, she was part of the ABC reunion special "Dynasty: Catfights and Caviar," alongside former castmates John Forsythe and Joan Collins. Her contributions to film and television earned her a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6834 Hollywood Blvd.

Beyond her acting career, Evans has also made a name for herself in other creative and public engagements. She triumphed in the British competitive cooking reality show "Hell's Kitchen" in 2009 and starred in the stage play "Legends." As an author, she has shared personal culinary and wellness philosophies in her book "Recipes for Life." Evans continues to inspire and advocate for empowerment across varying stages of life through her engagements as an active keynote speaker, addressing topics such as aging gracefully, women's empowerment, living unfinished dreams, finding beauty at any age, and being your best self.