Diana Prince, aka Wonder Woman, was portrayed by the glamorous Lynda Carter, who not only took on the iconic role full-heartedly but made every girl want to be like her and every guy want to look at her. The now 69-year-old wasn’t even the first choice for the role. She only came on and succeeded after another actress basically didn’t do the job right.
Lynda Carter. 12th Annual God’s Love We Deliver ‘Golden Heart Awards,’ Arrivals, New York, USA. Photo By Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock
Once Carter took on the role, she changed the way comic books and female superheroes were perceived. Suddenly, women were reading comics – it was no longer just for guys. Despite the immediate fame that Carter experienced, her road following the infamous role was bumpy, which eventually led her to leave Hollywood completely. This is the making of an icon and where it ultimately led her.