Who is Gunilla Hutton?
Gunilla was a star in the ’60s when she portrayed dimwitted blonde Billie Jo Bradley in the TV series “Petticoat Junction” from 1965 to 1966. and also appeared in the TV series “Hee Haw” from 1969 until 1992.
So, do you want to find out more about this prominent actress, from her childhood years to most recent endeavors, including her personal life? If yes, then stay with us for a while as we introduce you to Gunilla Hutton.
Where is Gunilla Hutton Now?
Before we cover the life and career of this award-winning actress, let’s reveal where she is today. Well, Gunilla retired from acting and is now enjoying her life away from the public. Her last public appearance was at the Hee Haw reunion in 2011, entitled “Country’s Family Reunion: Salute to the Kornfield”, along with George Lindsey, Roy Clark and Lulu Roman, since when, Gunilla has avoided media.
Gunilla Hutton Wiki: Age, Childhood, and Education
Born Gunilla Wiklund on the 15th May 1944, in Gothenburg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden, she moved to the USA at an early age with her Swedish and American parents, to Fort Worth, Texas, where she attended Arlington Heights High School. During her high school years, Gunilla started developing an interest in acting, which only increased as she was got older. Following her matriculation, Gunilla started pursuing acting as a professional career.
Career Beginnings, “Petticoat Junction” and “Hee Haw”
Before she was chosen for the part of Billie Jo Bradley, Gunilla’s acting debut was in a minor role in the crime-drama series “Perry Mason”, but soon enough Gunilla landed her career-enhancing role as Billie Jo Bradley. She remained in the show for only a year, appearing in 34 episodes, during which time she became quite popular. In 1969 she secured another long-term engagement, this time thanks to her musical talents, as she was selected as the singer for the show “Hee Haw” and also portrayed several characters in this award-winning show, remaining in the series until 1992 when she retired from the entertainment world. Despite retiring, Gunilla remained rather popular, and in 2007 she was rewarded with the Entertainer’s Award, given by TV Land Awards, sharing it with her co-stars from “Hee Haw”, Roy Clark, Barbi Benton, Marianne Gordon, Jim Hager, Jon Hager, Misty Rowe, Linda Thompson, and Sam Lovullo who was the producer of the show.
An Accomplished Musician
In addition to acting, Gunilla has left a trace in the music world as well; her first song was released in 1972, entitled “The Greatest Story Never Told”, then in 1973, she released her second single “We’ve Got Old Fashioned Love”, and in 1975 “The End of Our Love Song”, among other hits, which also contributed to her wealth.
Although retired for over 25 years, Gunilla stills enjoy fame. Her success only increased her wealth, so let’s just see how rich Gunilla Hutton is, as of early 2019? Well, according to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Gunilla Hutton’s net worth is as high as $3 million, which is rather impressive, don’t you agree?
An Affair with Nat King Cole
Over 20 years younger than the popular jazz musician, the two met in the mid- ‘60s and commenced a romantic relationship. Although married to Maria, Nat was in a relationship with Gunilla, who eventually told his wife and demanded she gave a divorce to Cole. However, Maria then made her husband break-up with Gunilla, and after Cole’s diagnosis of terminal lung cancer, continued the marriage with her until his death on the 15th February 1965.
Personal Life, Marriage, Children
What else do you know about Gunilla’s personal life? Well, following her break up with Cole, Gunilla met a pilot of the US Air Force named Allan L. Freeman; the two started a romance and on the 10th January 1970 tied the knot. The couple welcomed three children Erik, Amber, and Christian, before they divorced in 2014.
Gunilla Hutton Height, Weight, Body Measurements
Do you know how tall Gunilla Hutton is, and how much she weighs? Well, Gunilla stands at 5ft 7ins, which is equal to 1.7m, while she weighs approximately 132lbs or 60kg. Her vital statistics are unknown, though she has a slim figure. Her eyes are brown and she has a natural blonde hair.
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