She was one of television’s most recognizable sitcom stars in the late 1990s — and now, at 54, she’s preparing for another major TV comeback.
Before finding fame, the blonde beauty worked as a dancer and even toured with rock band ZZ Top in 1994 as one of the group’s famous “Legs Girls.”
After appearing in smaller parts on popular shows like NYPD Blue and Roseanne, she landed the role that made her a household name — starring opposite Thomas Gibson in her own hit ABC sitcom.
The series aired from 1997 to 2002 and became a huge success, earning her a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Comedy Series as well as three Emmy nominations. She also appeared in the 1997 comedy EDtv alongside Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson and Ellen DeGeneres.
The actress is none other than Jenna Elfman. She was just 26 when she landed her breakthrough role in Dharma & Greg, the beloved comedy about two total opposites who impulsively marry after their first date. The show became an instant hit and lasted five seasons. Later, she and Gibson briefly reunited for guest appearances on Two and a Half Men.
In her personal life, Elfman married actor Bodhi Elfman in 1995, and the pair share two children.
Now, the actress is set to return to television in the upcoming Fox drama The Interrogator, where she stars opposite Stephen Fry.
At the Fox Upfronts, Elfman looked effortlessly polished in a mauve textured pantsuit paired with nude heels and delicate gold jewelry. Her darker blonde hair was styled in soft curls with a center part. She also teased the new project on social media, sharing behind-the-scenes moments with Fry and revealing filming will begin soon.
Beyond sitcom fame, Elfman built a varied acting career with roles in films including Doctor Dolittle with Eddie Murphy, Keeping the Faith starring Ben Stiller and Edward Norton, plus Looney Tunes: Back in Action with Steve Martin and Brendan Fraser. More recently, she has appeared in Fear the Walking Dead, Shifting Gears and Dark Winds.
