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Erin Gray Is Gray & 'Sensual' at 73 as She Prepares to Become a Grandma Again: Her Daughter Shows Bu

  • Erin Gray, the "Silver Spoons" and "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" star, is a happy mother at 73.
  • She is preparing to become a grandma again - her daughter shared her pregnant photos.
  • Erin Gray has turned gray but still feels attractive and has been happily married for over 30 years.

Erin Gray had a highly successful acting career, starring in classics like "Silver Spoons" and "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century." Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on January 7, 1950, and raised in California, the actress graduated from Pacific Palisades High School.

After graduation, Gray moved to New York City, where she became a highly sought-after model. Then at 28, Universal Studios approached her with a contract. Although it was a big break, the pay was meager, forcing Gray to work two jobs simultaneously.

Alfonso Ribeiro, Ricky Shroder, Franklyn Seales, Joel Higgins, and Erin Gray in "Silver Spoons," 1995 | Source: Getty Images

Erin Gray in "Fantasy Island," 1982 | Source: Getty Images

Then her iconic sci-fi role came along, and things changed for the young actress. She started landing more roles and started a family. However, being a working mom offered its own problems. Gray realized she didn't want a nanny raising her son instead of her. Balancing her career and being a mom became a significant challenge.

She opened up about being a wife, mother, and grandmother, saying her brood has taught her much about life and herself.

Erin Gray in "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century," 1900 | Source: Getty Images

Erin Gray and Gil Gerard in "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century," 1900 | Source: Getty Images

Nonetheless, she kept her nose to the grindstone, working to help support her son and further her career. Over the years, she made built a sturdy career for herself, keeping busy and adding title after title to her CV. Although she's mostly retired from acting, Gray remains active, teaching T'ai Chi.

Erin Gray Is Gray-Haired but Happy: Her Daughter Shared Pregnancy Photos

These days, Gray spends most of her time doting on her grandkids. The actress has been married to Richard Hissong since 1991, and the pair share one child. Before Hissong, Gray was married to Ken Schwartz for over two decades. She also shares a child with Schwartz.

Gray believes her divorce sent her life in a direction she didn't plan for.

Gray feels fortunate to have her family. She opened up about being a wife, mother, and grandmother, saying her brood has taught her much about life and herself. The actress gushed about her family life:

"I've been very blessed with beautiful children and an incredible husband — my second husband. ... I pinch myself every day. I'm glad I took chances."

Gray's daughter, Samantha Hissong, tied the knot in 2022. She shared wedding photos of her posing in her wedding gown with her mom by her side. The actress looked happy and healthy in the snaps, flaunting her gray locks proudly. Samantha captioned the post:

"queen of my heart 👑🖤"

In February, Hissong also showed off the latest addition to the family. A slew of pregnancy photos showed her baby bump beneath a colorful coat. She proudly showed off her pregnant figure in a multicolored dress and black heels. The caption read, "doin’ bumps at the wedding"

Erin Gray Is "Sensual" at 73: She Unveils Her Longtime Marriage & Current Life

Although Gray no longer has her brown curls, she isn't letting age get her down. Although the actress still has tons to look forward to, she has reminisced about her life, saying things turned out differently than she had expected.

Gray believes her divorce sent her life in a direction she didn't plan for. Although reality differed from what she had in mind, she is hugely grateful for how her life has turned out. After she split from her first husband, Gray was left with no money, few skills, and a child she wanted to provide for.

Erin Gray and Richard Hissong on June 26, 2014 in Burbank, California | Source: Getty Images

Erin Gray on July 28, 2018 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images

So, Gray took the skills that she did have and did her best to give her child the best education she could. The actress managed to keep her family afloat before making it big as an actress, and is thankful for how her life turned out. Now that she's an older woman, she's still grateful for her looks.

She opened up about growing older, saying she doesn't feel like her attractiveness has faded over the years. Gray noted she has found that keeping that alluring spark is crucial. She mentioned, "it's about being sensual."

The actress is happily married to her second husband and mentioned that she enjoys spending time with her family. Like her fellow "Silver Spoons" actor Ricky Schroder, she isn't working as much anymore, which gives her time to pursue new things. Gray and her husband enjoy hiking together daily, which keeps them fit and healthy. At 73, the actress is happy and "sensitive."

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Arica Deslauriers

Update: 2024-05-21