LEE MERIWETHER | 86

There are many beauty queens turned into actresses, and one of them is the gorgeous Lee Meriwether, who holds the title of Miss California 1954 and Miss America 1955. Due to her beauty and talent, she was cast in numerous films and television shows that led her to earn one Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Award nominations. She is best known for her role as Betty Jones in the 1970s drama Barnaby Jones, a show which encircled the day-to-day lives of detectives, cops, and lawyers.

Today, Meriwether continues to appear in minor roles. She also provides voice-overs in video games. Having flexible talent helped her work her way up in Hollywood. As versatile as she is, she managed to gain recognition to this date. Going past her golden years, she does not seem to age one bit. Fans can’t help but wonder what keeps her young and still glowing.

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