These days, Donna Mills may not be a household name, especially among those who would rather watch TikTok than watch TV. To those of us who adored Knot’s Landing, though, she will always be one of the most compelling villains in television history.
Mills dropped off the radar for a long time in order to focus on being a parent. However, the tale of her decision to become a mother later in life is more thrilling than any onscreen role. And now, she’s on the cusp of taking the next step in this journey and becoming a grandmother.
How did Donna Mills decide to become a parent? What brought her back to Hollywood, and what is she most looking forward to? Keep reading to find out!
The role that made Donna Mills famous
Are you somebody who didn’t watch Donna Mills’ original rise to fame? Or maybe you just need a quick refresher? It all started in 1971, when she starred in the famous film Play Misty For Me.
That movie was the directorial debut of cowboy acting legend Clint Eastwood, and he went on to become one of Hollywood’s most reliable directors. It was also Mills’ acting debut, and it led to many other wonderful roles for her. For our money, though, none were quite as great as the role of Abby Fairgate on Knot’s Landing.
Fairgate was a killer role, and Mills continued acting in the show until its 1993 finale. Eventually, though, she wanted something no movie or TV show could ever give her. Namely, she wanted to become a parent!