
Jaclyn Smith has been in the news lately due to her memoir, I Once Knew a Guy Named Charlie. She is best known for her portrayal of ‘Kelly Garrett’ in the TV series Charlie’s Angels. Apart from her professional life, Jaclyn has often grabbed significant attention for her personal life.
For the unversed, Jaclyn has had four marriages. In a recent interview, she opened up about her longtime struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She revealed that it was an unusual form of OCD.
Jaclyn Smith reflects on her long battle with OCD
In her memoir, Jaclyn revealed that her OCD began at the age of 12 after her uncle’s death from alcohol addiction. At the time of his death, Jaclyn’s uncle was 54, and thus she began obsessively praying for family members in an effort to keep them safe. In a recent interview with PEOPLE, the Charlie’s Angels star shared that her OCD revolved around worrying about her loved ones. She would pray repeatedly and make sacrifices to keep her loved ones safe. These actions made her less anxious. She said:















