Lynda Jean Carter (born July 24, 1951) is an American actress, singer, and beauty pageant contestant, best known for her portrayal of Wonder Woman in the television series Wonder Woman, aired on ABC and later on CBS from 1975 to 1979.
Before her acting career, in 1972, Lynda Carter, a 21-year-old aspiring singer and actress from Phoenix, Arizona, entered the Miss World USA pageant — the American qualifier for the global Miss World competition. Known for her striking beauty, grace, and confidence, Carter represented Arizona and won the national title, becoming Miss World USA 1972.
After her national victory, she traveled to London to compete in the Miss World 1972 pageant. Although she didn’t win the international crown, she made it into the Top 15 semifinalists, gaining international attention and admiration.
Carter later reflected that while she appreciated her pageant experience, her real ambition was to succeed in entertainment. Shortly after her pageant days, she began landing small roles in TV and film. Just a few years later, in 1975, she was cast as Wonder Woman in the hit television series Wonder Woman, which made her a cultural icon.
Carter’s Miss World USA title was a springboard to a remarkable career. Unlike many beauty queens of the era who faded into obscurity, Carter became a household name — not just for her beauty but for her talent, charisma, and lasting impact on pop culture. She remains one of the most iconic figures to emerge from the pageant world, often remembered as a trailblazing beauty queen who used her crown as a stepping stone to something much bigger.
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