Jaclyn Smith announces a new career path at age 78...

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...that she says she is 'thrilled with'

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By HEIDI PARKER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

PUBLISHED: 09:59 EDT, 17 July 2024 | UPDATED: 14:45 EDT, 17 July 2024

Jaclyn Smith has a new career path at age 78.

On Wednesday the former Charlie's Angels actress - she played the drop-dead gorgeous private detective Kelly Garrett on the hit 1970s series - made an announcement.

The blonde is coming out with a new fragrance named Jackie that will sell on HSN. The scent launches on July 24.

'I'm thrilled with it,' the fashion designer shared with People.

'It's authentic to me. It's from my heart [and for] my family, especially my mother who introduced me to fragrances as a young girl.

'She loved fragrance, and the fragrance she wore would be reminiscent of this one. It's from my travels, my garden. This has been really exciting for me.'

The 3.4-ounce bottle, which retails for $75, has top notes of bergamot, aldehydes and amber, with French rose and base notes of earthy musk, sandalwood and heliotrope.

'I just always associate scent with my mother because our home was filled with fragrance. And when she'd come visit me, I'd help her unpack, and the scent would be in her suitcase,' said Smith to the site. 'Fragrance sort of speaks before you speak, and it leaves memory. I love that it leaves a memory.'

On Instagram she shared a video as she captioned the post: 'Scent can be uplifting, it triggers happy memories, and is an invisible extra that captures your personality. Introducing ~ Jackie!

'Follow along to hear all about my creative process and the formulation of my exciting new fragrance. Then join me for the launch next week with my friends at HSN.'

She also has the clothing brand called JS For Nordstrom Rack.

Jaclyn was Kelly Garrett on the series that aired from 1976 until 1981 and has since become an iconic, cult classic.

In 2017 Jaclyn - who did all 110 episodes of the show - said she has stayed close to her co-star Cheryl Ladd, who starred as Kris Munroe for 87 episodes.

'We stay close, but time marches on and there’s great things to replace it, but it’s a mix of things: It’s fun but yet, also, "Hey, wow, a lot of things have happened."

'A lot good, but some sad things, too: We went through Farrah’s illness, and David Doyle’s passing.'

Farrah Fawcett, who played Jill Munroe, died in 2009 after a long battle with cancer.

David who played boss John Bosley died in 1997.

Smith has an incredible work history. She rose to fame in 1976 on the hit series Charlie's Angels that featured Farrah and Kate Jackson.

She was the only actress to remain on the series for all five years when the show came to a close in 1981.

Next the pinup made several TV movies such as 1985's Florence Nightingale and 1988's Windmills Of The Gods.

She also got into fashion, designing clothes for K-Mart, which was unusual during that time. She has kept up the line ever since and expanded to bedding and furniture.

In 2003 she revisited Charlie's Angels by appearing in the film with Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz. And she also popped in the latest film version from director Elizabeth Banks, which was a shock bomb at the box office.

Jaclyn was seen in the training scene.

Smith's last TV movie was Random Acts Of Christmas with Erin Cahill and Kevin McGarry.

In February clothing designer Jaclyn took to Instagram to share one of her tricks for staying young.

The brunette bombshell, who exercises regularly and practices yoga, said a green smoothie can do wonders.

And the star even shared the recipe for her magic elixir.

'Here’s a recipe for one of my favorite green smoothies!' began the star.

'It’s delicious and gives me a boost of energy! Ingredients: 1/2 cucumber 1/2 apple 1/4 lemon 1 stalk celery 1 slice ginger 1/4 cup of spinach 1/4 cup of kale Instructions: Add water to cover 1/2 of ingredients & blend. Enjoy!'

In the clip she wore a beige sweater with her hair down as she added flattering makeup while in her big, white kitchen of her home.

And her white dog made a cameo while in the background.

She even showed photos of her ingredients on the kitchen counter.

During the video the native of Houston, Texas talked through how she makes the delicious drink.

According to webmd, the 'insoluble fiber in leafy greens helps food to pass through your digestive system, reducing issues like constipation and bloating.

'It also helps with bone strength, immunity support and lowers the risk of chronic disease.

'And green smoothies can also lower cholesterol and contribute to better heart health.'