You May Not Know This About Lynda Carter’s Wonder Woman Costume

Published on 02/25/2022
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They Gave Her A Wetsuit Instead

When they were filming for the episode, they experienced numerous wardrobe malfunctions with the bikini. This is not the type of material that would be appropriate for network television. Feld eventually replaced her underpants with a tight blue wetsuit, which she like. On the plus side, when compared to a two-piece, this attire is better suitable for combating criminal activity.

They Gave Her A Wetsuit Instead

They Gave Her A Wetsuit Instead

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Her Double Had To Wear It Too

Lynda Carter had her own body double for the presentation, which was a nice touch. As Jeannie Epper, a professional stuntwoman, she took on this role. However, things did not go as well for her in the days leading up to the program. What if I told you that she was fired from her role on The Bionic Woman because she had the incorrect breast size? For her Wonder Woman audition, she had to dress in swimsuit because the role required her to do so. “I think the reason it worked so well was that I was able to move exactly like Lynda moved, which was in contrast to [how] I moved,” she told NPR in 2015. Moving more like Lindsay Wagner – more of the jock, athletic kind of jogging – was more my style of running. And I’ve just discovered how to transform into Lynda. Similar to how an actor can change his or her appearance to fit the role.” “Actually, you have to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.” In addition, you must be able to figure out how to avoid looking at the camera while yet not appearing to be looking away from the camera, you know?” It couldn’t have hurt that she and Carter were buddies: “Lynda and I became fast friends quite quickly. My initial interest is as a spectator, and I’m interested in learning how actresses will react to me.”

Her Double Had To Wear It Too

Her Double Had To Wear It Too

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