Angelyne's billboards have been featured in a number of movies and television series, including the opening credits of Moonlighting, and spoofed in shows such as The Simpsons, Futurama, and BoJack Horseman.
14 Facts About Angelyne
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Angelyne was noted for concealing her real name, age, and identity, which did not become public knowledge until 2017.
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Angelyne then appeared in small parts in films such as Earth Girls Are Easy, Dangerous Love, and Homer and Eddie.
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Angelyne is an artist; she began painting in 1998 and has had several art shows in Los Angeles.
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Angelyne has run for Governor of California twice, during the recall elections of Gray Davis in 2003 and Gavin Newsom in 2021.
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In 1979, the single "Too Much to Touch" was released under the name Angelyne, promoted by posters and flyers.
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In June 1987, an 85 feet high mural depicting Angelyne was painted on the side of a building on Hollywood and Vine.
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In 1997, Angelyne launched her website where she offered tours around Sunset Boulevard and Hollywood.
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In 1998, Angelyne pursued another artistic venture and began painting self-portraits.
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In July 2013, Angelyne signed a contract with designer Michael Kuluva to be a face of a limited edition T-shirt for his clothing line Tumbler and Tipsy.
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Angelyne was a candidate for Hollywood city council in 2002, if it were to secede from Los Angeles.
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Angelyne ran for office again in 2003, this time for governor of California.
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Angelyne finished 29th in a field of 135 candidates, garnering 2,536 votes.
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The short film with elements of psychedelia features Angelyne driving in the streets of Los Angeles, greeting her fans and talking about out-of-body experience.