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Shelley Marie Hack (born July 6, 1947[1]) is an American actress, model, producer, and political activist. She is best known as the face of Revlon's Charlie perfume from the mid-1970s until the early 1980s, and for her role as Tiffany Welles in the fourth season of Charlie's Angels (1979–80).
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Early life
[edit]Hack was born in Greenwich, Connecticut on July 6, 1947,[1] the eldest of six children. Her father was a Wall Street financial analyst, and her mother was a former Conover model. She graduated from Greenwich Academy and Smith College, where she spent her junior year studying archeology at the University of Sydney.[2]
Career
[edit]Hack began her career as a teen fashion model whose first job put her on the cover of Glamour magazine. Later she became the face of Revlon's "Charlie" perfume from the mid-1970s until the early 1980s, during which it became the world's top selling fragrance.[3] Life proclaimed her one of the "million-dollar faces" in the beauty industry; select models who were able to negotiate previously unheard-of lucrative and exclusive deals with giant cosmetics companies, were instantly recognizable, and whose names became known to the general public. Hack ranked among a handful of 1970s "supermodels".[4]
Hack's feature-film debut was a bit part in Woody Allen's Academy Award-winning film Annie Hall (1977) as "Street Stranger." She had a leading role in the Joe Brooks romance drama, If Ever I See You Again ("A bomb", she admitted).
Shortly thereafter she was cast as Kate Jackson's replacement on the television series Charlie's Angels, playing the sophisticated character Tiffany Welles for one season (1979–1980). She beat out many competitors for the role, including Michelle Pfeiffer and Barbara Bach.[2] Although there was an initial rise in the ratings (her debut episode was number one in the weekly Nielsen ratings), they began to decline. Responding to the fallen ratings, ABC released Hack from her contract in February 1980.
A statement later issued by Spelling-Goldberg read: "When she signed her contract for the series, Miss Hack had a personal agreement that she could review her continuation with the show at the end of her first season since series television represented an enormous change in her career and lifestyle. In case Miss Hack decides not to come back next season on a regular basis, she has agreed to do several guest-star appearances on the show." "[5] This implied that Hack was included in the decision to exit Charlie's Angels. In an interview, Hack said, "They can say I didn't work out, but it isn't true. What happened was a network war. A business decision was made. Change the timeslot or bring on some new publicity. How to get publicity? A new Angel hunt. Who is the obvious person to replace? I am — the new kid on the block."[6] Hack later said she "never expected to be there more than a year and I wasn't. I did my year and I moved on."[7]
Hack played a variety of starring and supporting roles. She starred with Annette O'Toole and Meredith Baxter Birney in Vanities (1981), a television production of the comedy-drama stage play about the lives, loves and friendship of three Texas cheerleaders starting from high school to post-college graduation; it aired as a part of Standing Room Only, a series on the premium-television channel HBO.
She received positive reviews for her portrayal of Cathy Long in Martin Scorsese's film The King of Comedy (1983). She had leading roles in two cult films: the comedy-horror film, Troll (1986) and the horror film The Stepfather (1987). She was also a regular on two short-lived TV series of the 1980s, Cutter to Houston (1983) and Jack and Mike (1986–87). In addition to several more notable appearances in film and television and on stage, she narrated the audiobook The Lord of Hawkfell Island, for which AudioFile stated "Shelley Hack's mellifluous voice brings this Viking tale alive."[8]
In 1984, Hack was hired to replace Paula Kelly and portray new public defender Christine Sullivan - who was going to be romantically involved with Judge Harry Stone (Harry Anderson) - on the sitcom Night Court, But when the series started rehearsals, Hack and producer Reinhold Weege realized there was a problem. "What happened was the role was changed, Instead of being a funny lady, as she was in the reading, they had changed her into a straight woman. It wasn't working, The concept just didn't work and that's what I told them...what's the point if it's not working?" Hack and the producer mutually and amicably agreed she would not continue with the series. Ellen Foley was brought in for season two as a new character, public defender Billie Young. In season three Markie Post was hired to portray Christine Sullivan.
In 1987, Hack, a former smoker, was named the national chairperson for the National Lung Association's and American Medical Association's campaign to educate young women on the dangers of cigarette smoking.[citation needed]
Hack completed a master's degree in business administration from New York Institute of Technology[9] and shortly afterward (unofficially) retired from acting.
In October 2000, appearing as herself, Hack returned to the Charlie's Angels Townsend Agency office as a guest host on Biography, which featured profiles of several Charlie's Angels stars during '"Hello Angels Week". In January 2008, Hack appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show in the episode, "Classic Americana",[10] that highlighted Hack as Revlon's Charlie perfume model in a 1976 television ad with Bobby Short at the piano.[11][12] "It was a time when women were changing," Hack said. "Women looked at [the ad] and said, 'I want to be like that'."[10] Additionally, referring to the Revlon Charlie commercials and Charlie's Angels, she said, "I was lucky. There were two things I was in that were about making women feel a little more empowered."[13]
Hack and her husband Harry Winer are co-presidents of the production company Smash Media, which develops and produces content for motion pictures, television and new media.[9]
Political activism
[edit]Shelley Hack became a voting registration and polling station supervisor in the 1997 elections in Bosnia-Herzegovina and produced the first-ever televised presidential debates there as well. She also produced the debates in Sarajevo, Mostar, and the two in Banja Luka. In 1997, Hack founded the Shelley Hack Media Consultancy (SHMC), where, over the course of ten years, she worked with the largest media conglomerate in Eastern Europe,[9] primarily focused on the television sector, creating ethnically diverse television programs in Eastern Europe. She established herself as a media consultant for pre- and post-conflict countries. Among her duties was to help spread independent media such as newspapers, radio and television, citing the fact that with autocratic governments, the population is often fed state television, which delivers biased content. Additionally, she became a member of the Pacific Council on International Policy (PCIP), which is an independent, non-partisan, membership-based organization dedicated to global engagement.[14]
Personal life
[edit]Hack has been married to film director and university professor Harry Winer since 1990. The couple have one child, daughter Devon Rose Winer (b. 1990).[15][16]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Annie Hall | Street Stranger | |
| 1978 | If Ever I See You Again | Jennifer Corly | |
| 1979 | Time After Time | Docent | Narrator |
| 1983 | The King of Comedy | Cathy Long | |
| 1986 | Troll | Anne Potter | |
| 1987 | The Stepfather | Susan Maine | |
| 1991 | Blind Fear | Erika | |
| 1992 | The Finishing Touch | Hannah | |
| Me Myself & I | Jennifer | ||
| 1996 | House Arrest | Dr. Erica Gilliland, Ph.D. | Uncredited |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Married: The First Year | Linda | Episode: "An Old Friend" |
| Death Car on the Freeway | Janette Clausen | Television film | |
| 1979–1980 | Charlie's Angels | Tiffany Welles | Main role, 26 episodes |
| 1980 | The Love Boat | Carol Ketay | Segment: "Dumb Luck" |
| 1981 | HBO Standing Room Only (SRO) | Mary | Episode: "Vanities" |
| 1981 | Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade | Herself | Float: "Charlie and the Nutcracker" |
| 1982 | The American Sportsman | Herself | Episode dated July 4, 1982 |
| 1983 | Cutter to Houston | Dr. Beth Gilbert | 9 episodes |
| Found Money (aka My Secret Angel) | Leslie | Television film | |
| Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer | Logan Gay | ||
| Close Ties | Anna | ||
| 1984 | Single Bars, Single Women | Frankie | |
| 1985 | Kicks (aka Destination Alcatraz) | Maggie Pierson | |
| 1986–1987 | Jack and Mike | Jackie Shea | 16 episodes |
| 1988 | Celebrity Chefs | Herself | Guest |
| 1989 | Bridesmaids | Kimberly | Television film |
| 1990 | Frederick Forsyth Presents | Monica Browne | Episode: "A Casualty of War" |
| 1992 | Taking Back My Life: The Nancy Ziegenmeyer Story | Nan Horvat | Television film |
| 1993 | seaQuest DSV | Capt. Marilyn Stark | Pilot/Episode: "To Be or Not to Be" |
| Not in My Family | Becky Worth | Television film | |
| A Perry Mason Mystery: The Case of the Wicked Wives | Abby Walters-Morrison | ||
| 1994 | L.A. Law | Lynn Barnett | Episode: "Whose San Andreas Fault is it, Anyway?" |
| Tales from the Crypt | Janet McKay | Episode: "The Assassin" | |
| 1995 | Falling from the Sky: Flight 174 (aka Freefall: Flight 174) | Lynn Brown | Television film |
| 1996 | Frequent Flyer | JoBeth Rawlings | Television film |
| 1997 | Diagnosis Murder | Dr. Elaine Denell | Episode: "Looks Can Kill" |
| TheraCel (Skin Care) | Herself | Infomercial | |
| 2000 | Biography | 5 Episodes: "Hello Angels Week" | |
| Time and Again (TV series): Charlie's Angels | Retrospective | ||
| 2002 | TV Tales: Charlie's Angels | Documentary | |
| 2008 | The Oprah Winfrey Show | Episode: "Classic Americana" | |
| Whatever Happened To...? | Episode: "Alpha Females" | ||
| 2017 | The Real Mad Men of Advertising[17] | Episode: The 1970s |
Stage
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Vanities | Mary |
| 1982 | Born Yesterday | Billie Dawn |
| 1983 | Close Ties | Anna |
| 1989 | Tamara | Luisa Baccara |
Discography/Audio book
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | The First Family Rides Again | A voice on the phone |
| 1993 | The Big Book for Our Planet | Narrator |
| 1993 | Lord of Hawkfell Island (Viking Era, Book 2) | Narrator |
Home video
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | The Celebrity Guide to Wine | Herself |
| 1993 | The Celebrity Guide to Entertaining | Herself |
Production
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Lucky Christmas | Producer | Television film |
| 2015 | Perfect Match | Producer | Television film |
| 2016 | Summer of Dreams | Producer | Television film |
| 2017 | Christmas in Evergreen | Producer | Television film |
| 2017 | A Bramble House Christmas | Producer | Television film |
| 2018 | Falling for You | Producer | Television film |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Cheryl Lavin (September 14, 1986). "Vital Statistics: Shelley Hack". Chicago Tribune (FINAL, C ed.). p. 7. ProQuest 24939531.
- ^ a b Smilgis, Martha (September 24, 1979). "Charlie's Latest Angel". People. 12. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ^ Tobias, Andrew (1983). Fire and Ice: The Story of Charles Revlon, the Man who Built the Revlon Empire.
- ^ Best–Selling Beauties, Life October 1981, page 120
- ^ Gidlow, Steve (January 30, 2018). ""Charlie's Angels" Star Shelley Hack Finds Heaven at Hallmark". MediaVillage. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
- ^ Jackovich, Karen G.; Smilgis, Martha (March 10, 1980). "Caught in the Nielsen Wars, Charlie's Latest Pearly Angel, Shelley Hack, Gets the Gate". People. Archived from the original on August 16, 2016. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
- ^ "Charlie's Angels". TV Tales. Primary Fusion Productions. E!. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
- ^ "The Lord of Hawkfell Island". AudioFile. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
- ^ a b c "About Us". Smash Media. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
- ^ a b "Oprah show – Charlie Girl Shelley Hack". Archived from the original on February 26, 2008. Retrieved January 26, 2008.
- ^ Video of Charlie TV commercial on YouTube
- ^ RealVideo format of Charlie TV commercial
- ^ "Oprah show - Charlie Girl Shelley Hack". Archived from the original on February 26, 2008. Retrieved January 26, 2008.
- ^ "Happy Birthday To Greenwich's Shelley Marie Hack". The Daily Voice. July 6, 2014. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
- ^ "Harry Winer - Director [ABOUT]". Archived from the original on March 3, 2009.
- ^ "Harry Winer – Associate Arts Professor". NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
- ^ The Real Mad Men of Advertising S01-E03-The 1970s on YouTube
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Shelley Hack
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Shelley Marie Hack (born July 6, 1947) is an American model, actress, and producer.[1] She began her career as a teenage fashion model, appearing on the cover of Glamour magazine and becoming widely recognized as the face of Revlon's Charlie perfume through extensive television commercials in the 1970s.[1] Transitioning to acting, Hack gained prominence for portraying Tiffany Welles, the replacement for Sabrina Duncan, in the third season of the ABC series Charlie's Angels (1979–1980), though her tenure was marked by reported challenges in integrating with the cast and declining ratings leading to her departure after one season.[2][3] Earlier film roles included appearances in Annie Hall (1977) and If Ever I See You Again (1978), the latter of which she also produced.[4] Beyond entertainment, Hack has engaged in political advising and media consultancy, including involvement in international election support in Bosnia-Herzegovina during the 1990s.[5]
Early Life
Family and Childhood
Shelley Marie Hack was born on July 6, 1947, in White Plains, New York, and raised in the affluent community of Greenwich, Connecticut.[6][7] As the eldest of six children, she grew up in an upper-middle-class household that emphasized professional achievement and cultural interests.[6][8] Her father, William Hack, was a chemical engineer who pursued a career as a financial analyst on Wall Street, providing financial stability for the family.[6][1] Her mother, Patricia "Patti" Hack (née unknown, died 2025 at age 104), had worked as an airline stewardess and modeled for the Conover Agency, exposing the household to elements of the fashion world.[6][1][9] Siblings included brothers such as W. Torrance Hack and sisters like Shannon Burns, reflecting a large, close-knit family dynamic in suburban Connecticut.[9] Hack's childhood in Greenwich, a prosperous area known for its executive residents and private institutions, fostered an environment conducive to early personal development, though specific anecdotes from her youth remain limited in public records.[6] The family's professional backgrounds likely influenced her trajectory into modeling by her mid-teens, blending domestic stability with glimpses of glamour from her mother's past.[1]Education and Early Interests
Shelley Hack grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut, and completed her secondary education at Greenwich Academy, a private preparatory school.[10] As a teenager, she developed an early interest in fashion, beginning her modeling career at age 16 with assignments for magazines and brands.[1] This pursuit temporarily interrupted her higher education, as she paused studies after one year to model abroad, including in Europe where she became fluent in French and Danish.[6] Hack resumed her academic path at Smith College, an elite women's liberal arts institution in Northampton, Massachusetts, graduating in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history.[6] [10] Her college years reflected a blend of scholarly focus and professional modeling, with the latter providing financial independence and international exposure that shaped her early worldview.[11] These experiences fostered interests in global cultures and media, precursors to her later transitions into acting and production.[10]Modeling Career
Entry into Modeling
Shelley Hack entered the modeling industry as a teenager, beginning her career at age 16 while attending high school.[4] She was discovered at a debutante ball during her junior year, where her height of 5 feet 7 inches and appearance caught the attention of a scout who encouraged her to pursue modeling.[12] Her first professional assignment was a cover feature for Glamour magazine, marking her debut in print media.[11] Hack continued modeling on a part-time basis throughout the 1960s while pursuing her education, including attendance at Smith College.[13] Upon graduating from college in 1970, she transitioned to full-time modeling, securing representation from a leading agency and achieving rapid success in the industry.[14] This period aligned with the evolving standards of fashion modeling, where her poised, elegant look suited the era's advertising demands.[12]Revlon Charlie Campaign and Peak Success
Shelley Hack emerged as the primary model for Revlon's Charlie perfume advertising campaign in the mid-1970s, following the fragrance's launch in 1973.[15] The campaign depicted Hack as an independent, confident woman striding through urban settings in pantsuits, symbolizing the era's shift toward female empowerment and career-oriented imagery, which resonated with second-wave feminist ideals without overt political messaging.[16] Her television commercials, debuting around 1976, featured her stepping out of luxury cars and engaging in poised, self-assured activities, often accompanied by the tagline emphasizing Charlie's appeal to modern women.[17] The Charlie campaign marked Hack's peak in modeling, elevating her from a established fashion model to a global icon whose image appeared in print ads, billboards, and media across continents. Revlon's investment in the promotion, including millions spent annually on advertising by the mid-1970s, propelled Charlie to become the world's top-selling perfume by 1977, with the brand contributing significantly to Revlon's sales surpassing $1 billion that year.[18] In its debut year of 1973, Charlie generated $10 million in sales, the largest fragrance launch to date, and Hack's association amplified its cultural penetration, making her synonymous with the product's success.[15] This visibility translated to Hack gracing numerous magazine covers and securing high-profile endorsements, solidifying her status as one of the decade's most recognizable supermodels before transitioning to acting.[19] Hack's role extended beyond static imagery; she participated in personal appearances and exclusive contracts that underscored Revlon's strategy to humanize the brand through her persona, reportedly hand-picked for embodying the "Charlie girl" archetype of liberated femininity. The campaign's duration spanned into the early 1980s, but its zenith in the late 1970s coincided with Hack's career apex, where her earnings and fame peaked amid the fragrance's dominance in the market, influencing subsequent advertising trends toward assertive female representations.[20] This period not only boosted Revlon's revenue—net sales rose from $506 million in 1973 to $606 million in 1974 partly due to Charlie—but also positioned Hack as a bridge between modeling and entertainment, leveraging her commercial stardom for television opportunities.[21]Acting Career
Television Breakthroughs
Shelley Hack transitioned from modeling to acting with her prominent role as Tiffany Welles on the ABC series Charlie's Angels, marking her television breakthrough in 1979. Producers selected Hack to replace Kate Jackson's character Sabrina Duncan after Jackson's departure following the third season, leveraging Hack's prior fame as the face of Revlon's Charlie perfume in television commercials during the 1970s.[4] Her casting aligned thematically with the show's title and perfume association, introducing Welles as a refined, Harvard-educated detective who graduated at the top of her class from the police academy.[22] Hack debuted in the season four premiere, "Angels on the Street," which aired on September 12, 1979, alongside co-stars Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd. Hack portrayed Tiffany Welles throughout the entire fourth season, appearing in all 26 episodes broadcast from September 1979 to June 1980. The character contributed to storylines involving undercover investigations, such as trucking school probes and missing persons cases, often highlighting Welles' sophistication and analytical skills.[22] Episodes like "Angels Go Truckin'" (September 19, 1979) and "One of Our Angels Is Missing" (January 16, 1980) featured Hack prominently in action-oriented plots typical of the series. Prior to Charlie's Angels, Hack had limited television experience, consisting mainly of minor bit parts following her modeling career starting at age 16.[4] Hack's tenure on the show ended after one season, with her final appearance in the episode "Three for the Road," aired on May 21, 1980. Producers replaced her with Tanya Roberts for season five amid reported challenges in maintaining the series' momentum, though Hack's performance received mixed contemporary reviews for lacking the charisma of predecessors.[22] Despite the brevity, the role elevated Hack's visibility from commercial modeling to leading television actress, opening subsequent opportunities in film and guest spots.[4]Film Appearances
Hack made her film debut in a small role as a street stranger in Woody Allen's Annie Hall (1977).[23] Her next appearance was as the female lead, Jennifer Corly, in the musical romance If Ever I See You Again (1978), directed by and starring Joe Brooks.[24] She had a minor part as a museum docent in Time After Time (1979), starring Malcolm McDowell and Mary Steenburgen. In 1982, Hack portrayed Dr. Stephanie Brody in the satirical comedy Young Doctors in Love, a parody of medical dramas produced by Aaron Spelling. The following year, she played Cathy Long, a publicist, in Martin Scorsese's The King of Comedy (1983), opposite Robert De Niro and Jerry Lewis.[25] Hack took on leading roles in horror films during the mid-1980s. She starred as Anne Potter, a mother protecting her family from a supernatural creature, in the low-budget fantasy-horror Troll (1986).[26] In The Stepfather (1987), she played Susan, the second wife of the titular psychopath portrayed by Terry O'Quinn.[27] These roles marked her most prominent film work, though both films received mixed reviews and modest box office returns.[26][27]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Annie Hall | Street Stranger [4] |
| 1978 | If Ever I See You Again | Jennifer Corly |
| 1979 | Time After Time | Docent |
| 1982 | Young Doctors in Love | Dr. Stephanie Brody |
| 1983 | The King of Comedy | Cathy Long [25] |
| 1986 | Troll | Anne Potter [26] |
| 1987 | The Stepfather | Susan [27] |
Reception, Criticisms, and Impact
Shelley Hack's tenure as Tiffany Welles on Charlie's Angels during its fourth season (1979–1980) drew widespread criticism from both critics and audiences, who viewed her performance as stiff and lacking the chemistry required for the show's ensemble dynamic.[28] The series experienced a significant ratings decline, dropping approximately 40% in viewership, which many attributed partly to her casting as a replacement for Kate Jackson, though the program's formulaic format had already shown signs of fatigue.[28] Critics often highlighted Hack's background as a model—particularly her fame from Revlon's Charlie perfume campaigns—as ill-suited to the acting demands, portraying her as a glamorous but underdeveloped addition who failed to integrate with co-stars Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd.[28] Public backlash intensified perceptions of her as a scapegoat for the show's broader decline, with some contemporary accounts noting that her line deliveries were reassigned to others to compensate for perceived weaknesses, exacerbating her short-lived role despite completing the full season.[29] Hack herself later reflected on the experience as a high-pressure entry into television acting, where media narratives amplified negative sentiment over substantive evaluation.[28] In contrast, Hack received more favorable notices for dramatic supporting roles post-Angels. Her portrayal of Cathy Long, a network executive's assistant in Martin Scorsese's The King of Comedy (1983), was praised for its poised elegance and subtle disdain, with reviewers noting her ability to convey professional detachment effectively.[30][31] Subsequent television work, such as the ABC movie Kicks (1985), elicited comments on her capability in strenuous lead roles, marking an improvement in versatility.[32] The short-lived sitcom Jack and Mike (1986–1987), where she starred as a career-driven journalist, showcased competent chemistry with co-star Tom Mason, though the series struggled with scheduling and competition, lasting only one season.[28] Hack's acting career illustrated the challenges of transitioning from modeling to on-screen performance in 1970s–1980s Hollywood, where her high-profile Angels stint underscored risks of typecasting based on visual appeal over acting depth, influencing her pivot toward production and media consulting.[5] While not achieving enduring stardom in acting, her roles contributed to genre television's evolution, particularly in highlighting ensemble replacement pitfalls, and earned niche acclaim in films like The King of Comedy, which retrospectively bolstered her reputation beyond the Angels backlash.[30]Production and Media Work
Key Producing Credits
Shelley Hack serves as co-president of Smash Media, a production company she founded with her husband Harry Winer, specializing in television films and content with broad appeal, including multiple projects for the Hallmark Channel.[33][34] Through Smash Media, Hack has executive produced a series of holiday-themed romantic television movies, emphasizing family-oriented narratives.[35] Her producing efforts prioritize accessible entertainment that fosters positive viewer connections, aligning with the company's motto of "Entertainment That Brings People Together."[33] Notable credits include Lucky Christmas (2011), a Hallmark Channel television film about a single mother entering a holiday contest to win a dream home, where Hack is credited as executive producer.[36][37] Another key project is Perfect Match (2015), also for Hallmark, featuring a wedding planner and event coordinator navigating professional rivalry and romance; Hack executive produced alongside her company's development team.[38][34] These productions exemplify her shift toward behind-the-camera roles, leveraging over 25 years of industry experience to develop content for network television.[33]| Year | Title | Role | Network/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Lucky Christmas | Executive Producer | Hallmark Channel TV movie starring Leisha Hailey[36][37] |
| 2015 | Perfect Match | Executive Producer | Hallmark Channel TV movie starring Danica McKellar and Paul Greene[38][34] |
Directorial and Consulting Roles
In 1997, Shelley Hack founded the Shelley Hack Media Consultancy (SHMC), a firm focused on international projects in television, film, and related media, particularly in pre- and post-conflict countries.[33] The consultancy emphasized developing media infrastructure and content in challenging environments, leveraging Hack's prior experience in entertainment to advise on production and distribution strategies.[33] Hack's consulting work through SHMC involved promoting independent media outlets, including newspapers, radio, and television, with a primary emphasis on the television sector to foster local broadcasting capabilities.[14] She contributed to efforts aimed at establishing sustainable media operations in regions recovering from conflict, drawing on partnerships with international organizations.[39] Over roughly 12 years, Hack operated as a media consultant in post-conflict areas, transitioning from on-camera roles to behind-the-scenes advisory positions that supported media rebuilding initiatives.[34] This phase aligned with her co-founding of Smash Media Productions alongside her husband, Harry Winer, where her expertise informed production development, though her primary contributions remained in consultative capacities rather than hands-on directing.[33]Political Activism
International Media Consulting
In 1997, Shelley Hack established the Shelley Hack Media Consultancy (SHMC), a firm specializing in media advisory services for international television, film, and related projects, particularly in pre- and post-conflict regions.[33] The consultancy operated for approximately a decade, focusing on supporting media development in unstable environments to facilitate information dissemination, election processes, and peacekeeping efforts.[14] Hack's work emphasized practical media strategies to promote stability, drawing on her prior experience in entertainment to bridge gaps between Western media practices and local infrastructures in Eastern Europe and beyond.[33] A key aspect of SHMC's international engagements involved collaboration with major media entities in Eastern Europe, including advisory roles for the region's largest media conglomerate during transitional periods.[34] In 2000, Hack served as a media consultant for an international peacekeeping organization in Bosnia, where she contributed to efforts aimed at enhancing media operations amid post-war reconstruction.[40] This included assistance in election-related media logistics, helping to ensure fair coverage and public communication in fragile democratic processes.[14] Her consulting extended to advising on content production and distribution challenges in conflict zones, prioritizing empirical assessments of media impact on social cohesion over ideological narratives.[33] Hack's approach in these roles prioritized causal mechanisms of media influence, such as improving access to unbiased information flows to reduce misinformation in divided societies, rather than prescriptive models influenced by institutional biases.[14] By 2008, SHMC wound down as Hack shifted toward production and other ventures, but the firm's legacy included tangible contributions to media capacity-building in at least five post-conflict countries, evidenced by sustained partnerships with international organizations.[34] These efforts underscored her transition from entertainment to advisory work grounded in observable outcomes, like increased broadcast reliability during elections, without reliance on unverified advocacy claims.[33]Domestic Political Involvement and Views
In the 1990s, Shelley Hack engaged in domestic political activities aligned with the Democratic Party, including attending a fundraiser dinner for presidential candidate Bill Clinton on February 28, 1992.[41] She also spoke at a West Valley Democratic Club dinner on August 4, 1996, supporting congressional candidate Brad Sherman.[42] Additionally, Hack participated in events backing Democratic figures such as Kathleen Brown during her 1994 California gubernatorial campaign.[43] On September 20, 1992, Hack joined pro-choice activists in disrupting the California Republican State Convention in Anaheim to protest the party's opposition to abortion rights.[44] During the demonstration, she criticized the Republican leadership under President George H.W. Bush and Vice President Dan Quayle, remarking, “This weekend, while hundreds more of Californians are getting laid off in the Bush recession, the Republican team of Bush and Quayle are here patting themselves on the back for their stand against choice.”[44] This action highlighted her advocacy for abortion access amid partisan debates on the issue. Hack's domestic involvement appears concentrated in the 1990s, with reports of her volunteering on campaigns and gaining experience in U.S. political processes, particularly in California.[6] Sources indicate she joined the Democratic Party during this period and has been described as aligning with liberal causes, though specific policy views beyond reproductive rights remain limited in public record.[45] No verified details emerged on a reported unsuccessful run for public office.[40]Personal Life
Marriages and Family
Shelley Hack has been married to film director and university professor Harry Winer since 1990.[4] The couple collaborates professionally as co-presidents of Smash Media, a production company focused on developing content for motion pictures and television.[6] Hack and Winer have one child, a daughter named Devon Rose Winer, born in 1990.[4] Details about Devon's personal life remain private, with no public records of her pursuing a career in entertainment akin to her parents'.[8]Later Years and Public Profile
In the 1990s and early 2000s, Hack transitioned from acting to behind-the-scenes roles, earning an MBA from the New York Institute of Technology to support her work in media production and consulting.[1][46] As an executive producer, she oversaw six Hallmark Channel films, including her final credit, Holiday Hearts, released in 2019.[2] Hack has since adopted a notably private lifestyle, avoiding the public eye and declining most media engagements.[2] Her public profile remains tied to her earlier fame as the face of Revlon's Charlie perfume and her role as Tiffany Welles on Charlie's Angels, with occasional recognition in entertainment retrospectives.[35] A rare sighting occurred on April 5, 2025, when the 77-year-old was photographed makeup-free while grocery shopping at a Stop & Shop in Connecticut, dressed in a casual white top, fleece jacket, black jeans, and sneakers.[35][2] This outing underscored her preference for seclusion, contrasting her high-visibility modeling and acting eras.[2]Filmography
Television Roles
Shelley Hack's most prominent television role was as Tiffany Welles in the fourth and final season of the ABC series Charlie's Angels, which aired from September 12, 1979, to June 24, 1980. Replacing Kate Jackson's character Sabrina Duncan, Hack portrayed Welles, a wealthy debutante and former international insurance investigator who joins the Townsend Agency. She appeared in all 23 episodes of the season alongside Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd.[47] The character's introduction tied into Hack's prior fame as the "Charlie" perfume model for Revlon, though her tenure ended after one season amid reports of creative differences and declining ratings.[48] Hack made guest appearances on other series, including an episode of The Love Boat in 1978, prior to her Charlie's Angels stint.[23] In 1997, she guest-starred as Dr. Elaine Denell in the Diagnosis: Murder episode "Looks Can Kill" (Season 5, Episode 6).[49] Later credits include voice work in the Netflix animated series Unicorn Academy (2023) and appearances in documentary-style programs such as The Real Mad Men of Advertising (2017).[50] She also hosted segments on A&E's Biography in 2000, revisiting the Charlie's Angels set.[24]Film Roles
Shelley Hack appeared in a limited number of feature films, primarily in supporting or minor roles during the late 1970s and 1980s, transitioning from her modeling background to acting.[4] Her debut was a small, uncredited part as a street stranger in Woody Allen's Annie Hall (1977), a romantic comedy that won four Academy Awards.[4] She next took the female lead as Jennifer Corly in the musical romantic drama If Ever I See You Again (1978), directed by and starring Joe Brooks.[4]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Annie Hall | Street Stranger |
| 1978 | If Ever I See You Again | Jennifer Corly |
| 1979 | Time After Time | Docent |
| 1982 | The King of Comedy | Cathy Long |
| 1986 | Troll | Anne Potter |
| 1987 | The Stepfather | Susan Main |