This article was originally published at Lizanest.com
Suzanne Somers’ life moved far beyond the role that first made her famous. Rising from a difficult childhood and early single motherhood, she became a breakout sitcom star on Three’s Company before a highly publicized salary dispute changed her career overnight. Rather than fade away, she reinvented herself through television comebacks, bestselling books, and the wildly successful ThighMaster brand. She later became a vocal advocate for alternative health approaches, drawing both praise and criticism. From sitcom icon to entrepreneur and survivor, her story is one of persistence, controversy, and continual reinvention.