Morgan Fairchild, 76, hasn't aged a day 20 years after iconic daytime TV role


The American actress, 76, played Sophia Blakeley in the hit soap opera, Fashion House, which aired for 65 episodes in 2006


Morgan Fairchild, blonde hair, wearing a black and white striped blazer, smiling.© WireImage for Fox Television Net
Nicky Morris
Nicky MorrisDeputy Entertainment Editor
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This September marks two decades since Morgan Fairchild graced our screens in the hit soap opera Fashion House – and the legendary American actress appears not to have aged a day since.

Taking to her Instagram Stories on Friday, Morgan shared a memorable clip originally posted by a fan, featuring a dramatic and physical confrontation between her character, Sophia, and her rival, Maria, inside a hospital room.

Running for 65 episodes between September and December 2006, Fashion House centres on ruthless fashion mogul Maria Gianni (played by Bo Derek) as she fiercely fights to protect her empire from a hostile corporate takeover and from her formidable long-standing rival, Sophia Blakeley (Fairchild).

Bo Derek and Morgan Fairchild stand side by side, both wearing black blazers and smiling.© Alamy Stock Photo
Morgan Fairchild starred opposite Bo Derek in Fashion House

Morgan, now 76, often treats her social media followers to selfies and highlights from her podcast, 2 Btches from Texas - and the Dallas-born star continues to look every bit as radiant as she did when the show first premiered in 2006.

Commenting on a recent Instagram post, one of Morgan's followers praised her glamorous appearance, writing: "You look amazing!"

A second fan penned, "Looking beautiful as always."

Morgan Fairchild attends Project Angel Food's Lead With Love on June 27, 2026.© Getty Images for Project Angel Food's Lead with Love 7
Morgan Fairchild pictured on the red carpet of Project Angel Food's Lead With Love 7 in June

Morgan, who shot to fame playing Jennifer Pace in the 1970s soap opera Search for Tomorrow, proved she still knows how to work a red carpet back in June at the Lead with Love: Going the Distance fundraising telethon. The actress looked effortlessly chic in a black patterned blouse paired with platform shoes, styling her signature blonde locks in a voluminous blowout.

Morgan Fairchild's career

Morgan, whose birth name is Patsy Ann McClenny, began her career working as Faye Dunaway's body double on the 1967 film Bonnie and Clyde.

Her first major television role came in 1973, when she was cast as Jennifer Pace in the daytime soap Search for Tomorrow. The actress went on to play the original Jenna Wade on Dallas before earning a Golden Globe nomination for her performance as Constance Weldon Semple Carlyle in Flamingo Road.

Actress Morgan Fairchild poses for a portrait in c.1985 in Los Angeles, California.© Getty Images
Morgan Fairchild shot to fame in the 1970s and 1980s

Fans of the hit sitcom Friends will recognise her as Chandler Bing's glamorous mother, Nora Tyler Bing, whom she played across five episodes between 1995 and 2001. 

Morgan Fairchild during 39th Annual Golden Globe Awards at Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)© Ron Galella
The actress is famed for her roles in Search for Tomorrow and Flamingo Road

Earlier this year, Morgan reprised her role as socialite Dottie on the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful after 17 years. 

Alongside her TV and film roles, Morgan co-hosts the podcast, 2 Btches from Texas, with her younger sister, actress Cathryn Hartt.

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