Cheryl Ladd, born Cheryl Jean Stoppelmoor on July 12, 1951, in Huron, South
Dakota, is an American actress and singer. Growing up with her siblings, Ladd
developed a passion for singing, dancing, and acting from a young age. She began
her music career by performing as a member of the band The Music Shop during
high school. After moving to Los Angeles following her graduation in 1969, she
initially pursued an acting career under the name Cherie Moor. Ladd's first
significant role was voicing Melody Jones in the animated series Josie and the
Pussycats (1970). Her music career began...