Born and raised in Huron, South Dakota, Ladd moved to L.A. intent on pursuing her dream of becoming an actress. In just a short time, she got her first professional break as the singing voice of 'Melody' on the cartoon series, "Josie and the Pussycats." Ladd quickly added a string of significant credits to her resume, including the comedy/variety series, "The Ken Berry WOW Show," with Steve Martin and Teri Garr. Ladd was then cast in the role of 'Kris Munroe' on "Charlie's Angels" and was instantly catapulted into stardom over the four years on the show.

 

While still on the series, she developed and starred in the ABC telefilm, "When She Was Bad," which dealt with the harsh realities of child abuse. Ladd's numerous other credits include guest star roles on the sitcoms "Hope and Faith," "Jesse" and a recurring role on "Two Guys and a Girl." Additional television credits include "Though None Go With Me," "Eve's Christmas," "Grace Kelly," "Perfect Little Angels," and "Every Mother's Worst Fear" for the USA Network. Feature film credits include BAGGAGE with Barry Bostwick, A DOG OF FLANDERS opposite Jon Voight, PERMANENT MIDNIGHT with Ben Stiller, POISON IVY with Tom Skerritt and Drew Barrymore.