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 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

Who played Daisy Mae in Dukes of Hazzard? ›

Catherine Bach 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.

Who played Daisy Duke in the new Dukes of Hazzard movie? ›

The country cousins, joined by the luscious Jessica Simpson as Daisy Duke, run moonshine, race the General Lee and bust up the plans of local politico Boss Hogg (Burt Reynolds).

Who originally played Daisy Duke? ›

Catherine Bach

What happened to Catherine Bach from Dukes of Hazzard? ›

After the series ended, Bach had roles in a number of low-profile films. From 1992 to 1994, she starred in the Canadian family drama series, African Skies. In 2006, she guest-starred on Monk, and in 2010 had a small cameo in the comedy film You Again.

Did Daisy and Enos get married? ›

At the wedding but before they tie the knot, Enos has a "Eureka!" Moment and realizes that Daisy doesn't really love him, she's just marrying him so she couldn't be forced to testify against him. He calls off the wedding, though he's arrested (again) before he can make the announcement.

Who is the original Daisy Mae? ›

The original Broadway cast starred Peter Palmer in the title role and Edie Adams (billed as Edith Adams) as Daisy Mae.

Who played Daisy Duke in 2007? ›

April Scott: Daisy Duke.

How old was Catherine Bach during Dukes of Hazzard? ›

Catherine Bach's age difference with her co-stars, Tom Wopat and John Schneider, was a key factor in creating a believable on-screen chemistry between the three actors. Bach was 23 years old when she was cast in "The Dukes of Hazzard," while Wopat and Schneider were both in their early 30s.

Who had a crush on Daisy Duke? ›

Enos has a crush on Daisy Duke that she often uses to the Dukes' advantage in unraveling Hogg and Rosco's schemes.

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.

Who auditioned for Daisy Duke? ›

It was Jessica Simpson Vs Britney Spears in the audition room battle of the blonde pop stars. Both were desperate to play Daisy Duke, but just one would be selected to slip into a skimpy pair of denim shorts and star in the Hollywood re-make of the 1970-80s hit TV show, The Dukes of Hazzard. Simpson, of course, won.

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.

Why was Dukes of Hazzard canceled? ›

Despite his defense of the Confederate battle flag, Waldron said that he “”wholeheartedly supports the Black Lives Matter movement and its quest to address racism around the world.” Back in 2015, The Dukes of Hazzard was pulled from the air indefinitely as a result of its usage of the confederate flag.

Is Daisy from The Dukes of Hazzard still alive? ›

Catherine Bach (69)

After Dukes of Hazzard ended, she appeared on a few shows including Monk and Hawaii Five-O. She hasn't worked since before the pandemic so hopefully, we will see her in something soon! She recently reunited with Wopat and Schneider at the 2023 Gallatin Comic Con in Tennessee.

How many General Lee's were destroyed in the making of The Dukes of Hazzard? ›

It may be the most iconic car in TV history, but you almost definitely don't know everything about the General Lee. The Dukes of Hazzard ran 147 episodes over 7 seasons and a large number of 1969 Chargers were destroyed in filming. Some sources place the figure at over 300.

What is Catherine Bach doing today? ›

Catherine Bach today is a commentator on the AXS TV show The Very Very Best of the 70s.

What happened to Tom Wopat? ›

Wopat pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on August 3, 2017 and was released on bail. On July 20, 2018, Wopat pleaded guilty to two counts of "annoying and accosting a person of the opposite sex" and was sentenced to one year of probation.

What happened to Daisy Dukes Roadrunner? ›

Daisy's yellow 1974 Plymouth Road Runner lasted only the first 26 complete episodes of The Dukes of Hazzard (1979)'s 146 episodes. It was destroyed & replaced in the 27th, The Runaway (1980). The last 119 episodes, Daisy Duke drove the 1980 Jeep CJ7.

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