80s TV star has barely aged a day after she shot to fame 38 years ago on The Wonder Years
ALLEY Mills has barely aged a day after shooting to fame 38 years ago on The Wonder Years.
80s TV star Alley, who played Norma Arnold on the coming-of-age comedy, looks incredible in recent red carpet snaps.
The fresh-faced actress, 73, is still keeping busy with her career, having enjoyed roles in projects including Fantasy Island and Last Chance Charlene.
She also currently has a recurring role as Heather Webber in the ABC soap opera, General Hospital.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Alley grew up in a creative household with her father a television executive and her mother an author.
She trained in drama at Bennington College and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, which laid a strong foundation for her acting career.
Alley rose to fame in the 80s with her role as Pamela Douglas on the soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful.
But her most iconic part came in The Wonder Years, which aired from 1988 to 1993.
Alley’s performance as the loving yet firm matriarch resonated deeply with viewers and earned her a loyal fan base.
The show’s success and Alley’s portrayal of Norma made her a beloved figure in television history.
Beyond her television work, Alley has appeared in films such as Diary of a Mad Housewife in 1970 and Going Berserk in 1983.
She has made notable contributions to theater.
Her personal life includes a marriage to actor and comedian Orson Bean, who passed away in 2020.
Alley’s involvement in charitable causes, particularly mental health advocacy, reflects her compassionate nature and commitment to using her platform for good.