Actress
Cut-off denim shorts are sometimes referred to as "Daisy Dukes" as often worn by her character Daisy Duke on the television series "The Dukes of Hazzard" .
Her first husband is Angela Lansbury s stepson David Shaw.
Descended from the Verdugo family, one of Californias earliest landed families.
Her father had German ancestry and her mother had Mexican ancestry.
Handmade many of the costumes she wore as Daisy Duke on "The Dukes of Hazzard" , particularly those seen in early episodes, including tops; the red bikini seen during the first episode, "One-Armed Bandits", that was immortalized in the opening credits; and her famous "Daisy Duke" cut-off jeans.
Parents are Bernard Bachman and Norma Jean Kucera; has one brother, Philip Bachman.
Attended and graduated from Stevens High School in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Studied arts at UCLA where she supplemented her income by making clothes.
Acting protge of James Best.
Best known by the public for her role as Daisy Duke on "The Dukes of Hazzard" .
Has two daughters: Sophia Isabella (born January 1996) and Laura Esmeralda (born October 1998).
Remains close to James Best. She even visits his website dedicated to Bests painting.
Revealed that she had a wonderful working relationship with James Best on "The Dukes of Hazzard" .
Born on the same day as Ron Howard.
A perfect dinner for me is being with people I really want to be with.
It starts and stops with my company and my family.
I was at a party in London when I met Bond producer Barbara Broccoli.
