She Stole the Show in ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ – At 66, Her Stunning Transformation Is a Must-See

While finishing a degree in business and fashion merchandising, a chance encounter during a fashion shoot in Denver changed everything. A photographer mistook her for a model and introduced her to Wilhelmina, the renowned New York modeling agent.

That fateful meeting resulted in her signing with the agency and moving to Manhattan, where her modeling career flourished. In just eighteen months, she landed over thirty commercial campaigns for major brands like Clairol, Sea Breeze, Keri-Lotion, and Maybelline.

Her face graced the pages of popular magazines, including Mademoiselle, Glamour, and Redbook. Meanwhile, she was quietly honing her acting skills, laying the foundation for a remarkable career in Hollywood. Then, her transition to acting came swiftly.

After three successful years in modeling, her agent urged her to audition for a feature film, which led her to Los Angeles. She landed her first starring role in “Crimewave,” a black comedy directed by Sam Raimi.

Shortly after, she was cast in “Velvet,” an ABC pilot where she played a glamorous, action-driven character opposite Shari Belafonte. Hollywood producers quickly took notice of her versatility and presence.

Within a year, she starred alongside Tim Robbins in the summer comedy “Fraternity Vacation,” playing a sought-after intellectual beauty. From there, her career gathered momentum.

She appeared in the CBS miniseries “Kane & Abel,” which led to her role in “Our Family Honor,” a gripping drama about Irish cops and the Mafia, where she acted alongside Ray Liotta, Michael Madsen, and Eli Wallach.

Other notable projects followed, including “News at Eleven” and “Power Play.” However, it was her next role that would catapult her into the spotlight and make her a household name.

In 1986, producer Leonard Katzman offered her a role he believed was tailor-made for her dynamic personality. She joined the cast of “Dallas” as April Stevens, a brainy and vivacious femme fatale.

Over five seasons, the actress evolved from a cunning, wealthy antagonist to a beloved character, eventually marrying Bobby Ewing, played by Patrick Duffy.

Her portrayal earned her accolades, including a Soap Opera Digest Award for Best Death Scene, as April was tragically gunned down during a honeymoon in Paris. Reflecting on her exit, she revealed the decision stemmed from a desire to focus on motherhood.

“I was seven months pregnant with my first child when I married Bobby,” she shared, adding with humor, “Nobody knew it because I had the biggest bouquet of flowers covering my belly.”

She believed “Dallas” was nearing its conclusion and felt it was the perfect time for a dramatic exit. “I said, ‘This is the last year of the show. Kill me off in grand fashion!'” the star explained. However, she later admitted some regret.

“I didn't want to just disappear. […] But then they brought the show back for a reunion and then they brought the entire show back! And I couldn't go back. It was terrible. I thought, ‘Why did I kill myself off?!'” she revealed.

Not long after she departed from “Dallas,” she landed a lead role in “Walker, Texas Ranger.” Playing Assistant District Attorney Alex Cahill opposite Chuck Norris, she became an integral part of the action-packed series, which ran for eight successful seasons.

Her on-screen chemistry with Norris was a key factor in the show's appeal. The two actors had worked together on the film “Hellbound” in 1993, which made their transition to “Walker, Texas Ranger” seamless.

“We had already worked together for three months, so we worked well together and it was effortless,” the star recalled. Off-screen, their camaraderie was equally strong. “We had a ball just laughing, making up Chuck Norris jokes. He can laugh at himself. He's the real deal,” she shared.

After the series ended in 2001, she continued to explore new opportunities. She took on the role of president of Sandalphon Entertainment, where she managed operations for the film company.

Her work extended beyond acting, as she also produced films like “Easy Rider: The Ride Back,” “The Gundown,” and “Dug Up.” She was involved in every aspect of production, from financing and casting to distribution. She also made appearances at fan conventions, including the “Walker, Texas Ranger” panel in 2021.

Now in her sixties, this actress has reflected openly on the aging process, describing it as both humbling and enlightening. “You know, it's humbling. It truly is. I'm like, ‘Really?' I mean, I know I have laugh lines and I've earned those […]. I'm morphing into my mother,” she said with a laugh.

Despite noticing changes in her appearance, she has embraced the wisdom that comes with age. “[…] I hope to think that I'm getting wiser and a little less self-conscious about having to be flawless and perfect. I'm going to try, I mean, my best, to really embrace this chapter of my life,” she shared.

She credits nature as a key part of her self-care routine, especially during challenging times. “The one thing that I have done for most of my self-care when I start…there's too much noise in my head or this and that is I go out and I get in nature immediately,” she revealed.

“[…] As I'm walking, I sit there and I go through my gratitude list and I thank God for every single positive thing in my life,” the actress added.

This star is none other than Sheree J. Wilson, whose timeless beauty hasn't gone unnoticed. Social media users praised her ageless looks, with one person commenting, “Beautiful woman!!” Another typed, “Still a very beautiful lady inside and out.”

At the end of it all, Wilson remains a beloved figure whose work continues to resonate with audiences. From her early days in “Dallas” to her iconic run on “Walker, Texas Ranger,” she has cemented her place as a star who has truly stood the test of time.