In the late ’70s,Suzanne Somersbecame a household name.
Instead, she was let go.
That wasn’t the end of her career, however.
In 1991, Somers went on to play TV mom Carol inStep by Stepfor a total of 160 episodes.
Still, that was in the ’90s.
You probably haven’t heard much else about Somers or her career recently, and here’s why.
At the advice of another doctor, she did eventually decide to undergo radiation.
Despite being cancer-free these days, she still wishes she had done things differently.
“I really don’t think I would’ve done radiation,” she said.
Somers now believes that any and all of her health problems can be attributed the aftereffects of radiation.
Of course, hindsight is 20/20.
Then, she had another scare in 2008.
As if that news weren’t bad enough, they also diagnosed her with pneumoniaanda blood clot.
This was especially difficult because their children wanted nothing to do with with their step-parent nor step-siblings.
Somers wrote, “Today …
I have the happily blended family I’ve always dreamed of.”
Her favorite way to get the clan together is through meal time.
“Preparing a meal for my family or close friends is the best gift I can give them.
Quite the opposite, in fact.
Somers replied, “He’s an animal,” referring to her husband.
“Sometimes I’m not awake for it though,” she added with a laugh.
Although Somers was trying to paint a picture of her husband’s insatiable lust, some viewers were offended.
All jokes aside, Somers is extremely happy with Hamel.
She added, “We’re kind of addicted but, how great?”
For a couple that’s been together for 50 years, that’s no easy feat.
Although that’s no longer the case for Somers, she’s also not a Republican.
“I am an independent who believes in fiscal responsibility,” she wrote.
So the question we’re all wondering is: Does Suzanne Somers think Donald Trump fits the bill?
In an early 2018interview withTMZ, she said she was happy with, and about, Trump.
She even attributed an improved economy to his presidency.
With a laugh, she noted, “And now my career is over!”
“This house was gone in nine minutes,” she said, stunned.
Somers did rebuild, although differently than her neighbors.
She decided to have her home rebuilt with fire-resistant and mold-resistant materials.
Money can’t buy happiness but, at least in this case, it can buy a little comfort.
Somers invitedEntertainment Tonightto tour her new waterfront home in 2017.
Somewhat scant in furnishings, her abode is gorgeously minimalist.
Upon entering, you might immediately see the Pacific Ocean through giant panoramic windows.
Although she doesn’t drink much, Somers' home also contains a sleek black bar.
Of course, Somers also has an exercise room that is home to several Thighmasters (and Buttmasters).
No surprise there, right?
“That was not me.”
Of course, she doesn’t just keep all that information to herself.
Somers even postedher own makeup tutorialon YouTube featuring the organic line.
She also shared herbareface with the camera.
Not every celebrity would have the courage to do that, that’s for sure!
No, she didn’t return to acting.
She did, however, join the cast ofDancing With the Starsin 2015, the show’s twentieth season.
Althoughshe was voted off in week five, Somers proved a woman in her late sixties could compete.
In an interview withEluxe, Somers saidDancing with the Stars"is not for the faint of body.
Whatever happens is what the audience sees.”
Despite the grueling process, Somers admitted, “I love live television.
It stimulates something in my body that makes me all wiggly.”
Three years prior to dancing her way back onto TV, Somers also hosted her own talk show.
In one episode, Somers even let cameras onto her property to share more devastating news.
In 1999, Somers released her very first book,Suzanne Somers' 365 Ways to Change Your Life.
This book ended up being the first of many.
The release ofTwo’s Companyin late 2017 marked Somer’stwenty-sixthbook.
That’s right, 26 books in 18 years!
Well, that explains why you haven’t seen her starring in sitcoms lately.
While you could write Somers off as a has-been of sorts, is that really fair?
Even with a thriving writing career, she somehow finds time for additional business ventures.
