Remember Dallas Star Victoria Principal? Here's What The Iconic '80s Star Looks Like Today
There's nothing quite like '80s soaps, and a favorite of ours was "Dallas." Similar to more current TV hits like "Landman" (whose leading ladies are stunning without makeup), "Dallas" followed the wealthy Ewing family who made their oil fortune in Texas. One star we just couldn't get enough of on the show was Victoria Principal, the actor behind Pam Ewing (a character with one of the most complex entanglements). As the daughter of an old rival to the Ewing family and the wife of Bobby Ewing, she was always right at the heart of the drama. Principal's portrayal of Pam is ultimately what cemented her as a household name in the neon decade. If you're a fan of the show, you might wonder what she looks like now.
The former soap star posted an Instagram selfie in August 2026 looking fresh-faced and fabulous. Even decades after the show, Principal still looks incredibly youthful with an updated version of her signature brown hair and bangs, and her skin is positively glowing. Principal doesn't act anymore and lives remotely on a ranch. Honestly, ranch life seems to suit her — she looks better than ever!
Victoria Principal revealed a few of her beauty secrets while on Dallas
While Victoria Principal is keeping mum these days about her beauty routine and lifestyle post-"Dallas," the actor did spill a few of her secrets once in a 1979 interview with D Magazine. Even back then, she took beauty and wellness pretty seriously, which may explain why she still looks so youthful in 2026. "As an actress I can't afford to ignore my beauty routine," she said in the interview. "Skin is very revealing; it broadcasts its message loudly. If you are happy and healthy, your skin will let everyone know it."
A few of her tried and true beauty tips include removing makeup with baby oil and shepherd's soap. She also admitted to getting monthly professional facials and using a cleanser from beauty brand Noxzema, which is still available today. There's also one crucial step she never skips: suncare. Even Principal agrees that choosing the best sunscreen for you is absolutely paramount, adding, "Sunscreens are essential for a woman if she's to have good skin tone."
Beauty became such a passion, in fact, that the actor even went on to create her own skincare line, Principal Secret. The line is still around and while Principal hasn't shared much about her product line as of late, it's probably safe to assume that she uses and loves her own skincare, especially since she's so passionate about beauty.