She Played Daisy Duke on "The Dukes of Hazzard." See Catherine Bach at 67. — Best Life (2024)

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The actor has been starring on a daytime soap in recent years.

By Lia Beck

December 15, 2021

By Lia Beck

December 15, 2021

She Played Daisy Duke on "The Dukes of Hazzard." See Catherine Bach at 67. — Best Life (3)

While some aspects of the show are more widely considered to be offensive today—just look at its "General Lee" car—in the late '70s and '80s, The Dukes of Hazzard was one of the most popular shows on television. And one of the main characters from the show has really had a lasting legacy. Catherine Bach played Daisy Duke on The Dukes of Hazzard, and not only was her character a big part of the show's success, Daisy Duke also lives on as the namesake of a popular item of clothing.

But, playing Daisy and popularizing skimpy denim shorts are not Bach's only claims to fame. Now 67 years old, she kept her acting career going after The Dukes of Hazzard, started a family, and tried out some new endeavors. Read on to learn more about Bach today.

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She's still acting and is currently a soap star.

She Played Daisy Duke on "The Dukes of Hazzard." See Catherine Bach at 67. — Best Life (4)

Bach had appeared in a few other projects before The Dukes of Hazzard—including the films Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, which starred Clint Eastwood, and Hustle, which starred Burt Reynolds and Catherine Deneuve—but it was definitely her breakout role. Following The Dukes of Hazzard, Bach stayed in the business and played characters on the TV series African Skies, Monk, and Hawaii Five-0. Since 2012, she has had recurring role on The Young and the Restless as Anita Lawson.

"There is a certain amount of typecasting, sure," Bach told Fox News in 2019 of her career post-Dukes of Hazzard. "Everybody goes through that… But I know I'm an actress. And I have not played that part since I finished Dukes of Hazzard … I know who I am and I'm not worried about it. And everything can't be the biggest hit. You can get the biggest part every single time. All I can do as an actress is deliver the work the best way I can. And I don't mind if people still call me Daisy Duke or associate me with her. I think it's cute and charming."

She founded a jewelry line and store.

She Played Daisy Duke on "The Dukes of Hazzard." See Catherine Bach at 67. — Best Life (5)

Bach started her own jewelry line and also has a store called Daisy Country that sells her jewelry, plus clothes and memorabilia. It's in Nashville and is partnered with a Dukes of Hazzard-themed store. "We've got everything from denim to t-shirts to dog collars and leashes. I have coffee cups, and a little smattering of everything. There's purses, make up bags, and we're just getting started," she told Sounds Like Nashville in 2016.

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She's been married twice and has two daughters.

She Played Daisy Duke on "The Dukes of Hazzard." See Catherine Bach at 67. — Best Life (6)

Overlapping with the run of The Dukes of Hazzard, she was married to David Shaw from 1976 to 1981. Then, she married Peter Lopez, an entertainment lawyer, in 1990. Lopez and Bach had two daughters, Laura and Sophia. Sadly, Lopez died by suicide in 2010.

Bach opened up about her husband's death to HuffPost in 2013. "We were so devastated," she said. "When you are part of a happy family unit, you lose part of that… I mean, we were completely insulated and happy with our family. Peter and I really knew what was important in life and I think we instilled that in our daughters. Their dad was everything to them, and that will always be a loss no matter what happens in our lives, no matter how great it is. It is always going to be bittersweet because our little circle of light and family was everything to us."

She loves being a part of The Dukes of Hazzard legacy.

She Played Daisy Duke on "The Dukes of Hazzard." See Catherine Bach at 67. — Best Life (7)

Bach looks back fondly on her time on The Dukes of Hazzard and has participated in fan events over the years.

"I'm just so proud of this legacy," she told Fox News in 2019. "We've managed to entertain people after all this time. And now it's a hit on Amazon. It's just wonderful. This is what the show was about—entertaining people. I've done a lot of different things since that show, but this part somehow continues to connect with people."

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Lia Beck

Lia Beck is a writer living in Richmond, Virginia. In addition to Best Life, she has written for Refinery29, Bustle, Hello Giggles, InStyle, and more.Read more

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FAQs

How many people played Daisy Duke? ›

Daisy Duke
Portrayed byCatherine Bach – 1979–1985, 1997, 2000 Jessica Simpson – 2005 April Scott – 2007
In-universe information
GenderFemale
OccupationWaitress
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What happened to the original Daisy Duke? ›

Bach, who played the sexy, sassy Daisy Duke on the CBS action adventure TV show The Dukes of Hazzard from 1979 to 1985, spends her time these days portraying Chelsea's mother, Anita Lawson, on The Young and the Restless as well as overseeing her Catherine Bach Signature Line of jewelry and participating in Dukes Fan ...

Who played Daisy Duke in the second Dukes of Hazzard? ›

Catherine Bach (born Catherine Bachman; March 1, 1954) is an American actress. She is known for playing Daisy Duke in the television series The Dukes of Hazzard and Margo Dutton in African Skies.

How old was Catherine Bach in Dukes of Hazzard started? ›

How old was Catherine Bach in The Dukes of Hazzard? She was born on March 1, 1954, and the show premiered on January 26, 1979, so she was 23 when the show began. It ended on February 8, 1985, so she was 30 when it ended.

Did Daisy Duke have a car? ›

American Motors submitted a bid to offer their vehicle line where a Jeep CJ-7 Laredo (known as the Dixie Jeep throughout the latter run of the series) was provided. Daisy Duke's original car was a yellow 1974 Plymouth Road Runner.

What kind of Jeep did Daisy Duke drive? ›

she was gifted with a 1980 Jeep CJ-7 “Golden Eagle” by C.J. Holmes for being a bridesmaid in his daughter Suzy's wedding. Daisy used the jeep during her time living in Hazzard.

Where was Dukes of Hazzard filmed? ›

Production began in October 1978 with the original intention of only nine episodes for a mid-season filler. The first five episodes were filmed in Covington and Conyers, Georgia and surrounding areas, including some location work in nearby Atlanta.

Who made Daisy Dukes popular? ›

Guns'n'Roses front man Axl Rose made Daisy Duke jean shorts cool for men to wear and appealing for women to look at through the high point of '90s slacker rock.

Was Daisy Duke Hispanic? ›

Her father had German ancestry and her mother had Mexican ancestry. Cut-off denim shorts are sometimes referred to as "Daisy Dukes" as often worn by her character Daisy Duke on the television series The Dukes of Hazzard (1979). Descended from the Verdugo family, one of California's earliest landed families.

Why did Bo and Luke Duke leave the show? ›

However, when actors Tom Wopat and John Schneider walked off set over salary disputes at the start of Season 5, the characters of Bo and Luke were temporally written off the show and replaced by look-alike cousins Coy Duke (Byron Cherry) and Vance Duke (Christopher Mayer).

When was Dukes of Hazzard banned? ›

It has never been “banned” in the sense of being outlawed. In 2015, after Dylann Roof murdered nine Black congregants in a South Carolina church, TV Land, the only network airing the series at the time, took the show off the air. But that is just a single TV network that quit airing the show nationwide.

Why did The Dukes of Hazzard end? ›

The Dukes of Hazzard, based on the 1975 box office flop Moonrunners, became a surprise hit for CBS and became a part of their lucrative Friday night lineup. But it had long lost its luster by the mid-'80s, and the network pulled the plug on the show.

Why did The Dukes of Hazzard end in 1985? ›

“The Dukes,” which debuted in January, 1979, had been declining in the ratings for the last several seasons. Once among the nation's most popular programs, it currently ranks 48th among the 79 prime-time series that have been broadcast this season.

Who owns the original General Lee from The Dukes of Hazzard? ›

LEE 1 was sold to professional golfer Bubba Watson at the 2012 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction for US$110,000 (US$121,000 after buyer premium).

Did Roy Orbison play on Dukes of Hazzard? ›

“Pretty Woman” by Roy Orbison with “Daisy Duke” Catherine Bach on the tv show “Dukes of Hazzard” (March 27, 1981) on an episode called “The Great Hazzard Hijack”. Roy makes a special appearance on "The Dukes of ...

Who played Daisy Duke in 2007? ›

April Scott: Daisy Duke.

Are Daisy Dukes still in style? ›

Daisy Dukes experienced periods of popularity and decline but remained a staple in festival fashion and retro revivals. They continue to evoke the '80s glamor and relaxed vibe, influencing modern jean shorts and serving as a symbol of personal expression in fashion and cultural identity.

How much is Daisy Duke worth on The Dukes of Hazzard? ›

Catherine Bach, an American actress best known for her iconic role as Daisy Duke in the TV series “Dukes of Hazzard,” has a net worth of $10 million.

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