Charlene Tilton reveals 'Dallas' co-star Larry Hagman, church saved her from temptations of fame
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Charlene Tilton starred as Lucy Ewing on the popular nighttime soap "Dallas" from 1978 to 1991. Her co-star, former "I Dream of Jeannie" star Larry Hagman, served as her mentor.
"I also had great people around me," she said. "There were other people in the church that were successful in the entertainment industry, like Donna Summer. They were all wonderful examples. And my ‘Dallas’ castmates, even though everybody had their own faith and different religion, they were all protective of me. I was just blessed. Especially in the ‘80s, there was a lot of trouble that you could get into if you wanted to… I was fortunate I didn’t spiral down." Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com.
Tilton, best remembered as Lucy Ewing, had a tumultuous upbringing. The now-64-year-old lived in foster care from ages 5 to 8 while her mother was institutionalized for mental illness. By age 15, she found herself on her own in Hollywood. She soon found roles in hit shows like "Happy Days" and "Eight is Enough." However, her time on "Dallas," where she played the niece of ruthless Texas oil tycoon J.R. Ewing (Larry Hagman) had a profound impact on her life.
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