Cheryl Ladd says she found a clever way to protest the revealing wardrobe choices on Charlie’s Angels by wearing the tiniest bikini she could find. The actress recalled that she had grown frustrated with how often producers wanted her in bikini scenes and decided to make her point in a dramatic way.
Ladd said she had already raised concerns with executive producer Aaron Spelling, telling him the frequent revealing outfits were unnecessary. But when the issue came up again, she arrived in a bikini so small that the director reportedly objected immediately.
She stood by the decision, telling the production team that she was following instructions and was willing to take responsibility for the choice. The strategy worked, and Ladd said the episode was later edited to show less skin.
Ladd reflected that the series was still empowering in many ways, even if the wardrobe expectations were frustrating. Her story adds a behind-the-scenes look at how she used a bold fashion choice to challenge the show’s approach to female representation.