The Resume

(December 11, 1942- )
Portrayed Abby Cunningham Ewing Sumner on 'Knot's Landing' (1980-89)
Portrayed Rocket on the soap opera 'Secret Storm' and Laura on 'Love Is a Many Splendored Thing'
Appeared in 'Play Misty for Me,' 'Murph the Surf,' 'Fire!,' 'Who is the Black Dahlia?,' 'My Name is Kate' and 'The President's Child'
Starred in over 35 made for TV movies

Why she might be annoying:

She adopted a child, making her a single mom.
She ranked #8 in 1983 on Mr. Blackwell's Worst Dress List.

Why she might not be annoying:

She adopted her daughter, Chloe (1995)
She is a strong supporter of the environment and a member of ECO.
She was selected sexiest woman four straight years in 'US Magazine.'

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• 2002 - 100 Least Annoying (Ranked: 10)
• 2003 - 100 Least Annoying (Ranked: 45)
• 2011 - 100 Least Annoying (Ranked: 70)
• 2022 - 100 Most Annoying (Ranked: 21)
• ABC's Battle of the Network Stars [2017]
• Battle of the Network Stars [CBS]
• Battle of the Network Stars [NBC]
• Battle of the Network Stars: Hosts
• Cougars - Women Who Stayed Hot Passed Their 42nd Birthday
• I Adopted a Child
• I Attended the Premiere of ‘Batman’ [1989]
• I Attended University of Illinois [Urbana, Champaign]
• I Boarded the Love Boat [L-Q]
• I Drive a Toyota Prius
• I Drive an Electric/Hybrid Car
• I Lived in Beverly Hills
• I Visited Fantasy Island [L-Q]
• Joan Rivers Made Fun of My Appearance
• Knots Landing
• Look at Me, I'm Wrapped in a Towel
• Mr. Blackwell's Worst Dressed [1983] (Ranked: 8)
• Mr. Skin's Top 10 Chicago Born Vixens (Ranked: 9)
• My Middle Name is Jean
• Nip/Tuck Guest Stars
• Profiles 1501-1750 (Ranked: 1717)
• Recurring Lifetime Movie Actresses
• Sharknado [Film Series]
• U.S. Environmental Hotline

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 262 Votes: 26.72% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 3213 Votes: 34.67% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 1052 Votes: 23.48% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 525 Votes: 44.57% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 716 Votes: 40.92% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 51 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 20 Votes: 35.00% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 376 Votes: 54.79% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 443 Votes: 74.49% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 139 Votes: 50.36% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 166 Votes: 45.78% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 362 Votes: 38.95% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 539 Votes: 53.99% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 894 Votes: 46.76% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 251 Votes: 47.81% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 1977 Votes: 35.26% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 113 Votes: 32.74% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 2321 Votes: 44.03% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 1537 Votes: 39.56% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 1818 Votes: 44.66% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 2287 Votes: 49.37% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 155194 Votes: 34.26% Annoying
In 2001, Out of 5024 Votes: 46.80% Annoying