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Susan Lucci is still stunning as ever as she celebrates her 77th birthday on December 23. See why Susan is still the āQueen Of Daytime TVā in photos spanning her six-decade-long career!
A Hollywood legend! Susan Lucci began her reign as the āQueen of Daytimeā back in 1970, when she was introduced by Erica Kane on āAll My Childrenā. She would play the sharp-tongued, alpha-diva on the soap until the series left TV in 2011, making both Susan and Erica icons.
While Susan was an undeniable star, it took some time for the Daytime Emmys to fully recognize her talent. She was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress 21 times, but only picked a trophy up in 1999 during her 19th nomination. Susan hasnāt slowed down since āAll My Childrenā. Sheās also had roles in āDevious Maidsā, āHot In Clevelandā, and the feature film āJoyā.
Sharing her definition of success in 2019, Susan said, āSuccess is not what you have, itās who you are. Being able to put your head on your pillow at night and feeling happy, grateful, joyous, excited, and all of those good things in your life.ā Scroll through to see photos of how Susan Lucci transformed through the years!
Susan Lucci on ‘All My Children’
![Susan Lucci on ‘All My Children’](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/susan-lucci-then-now-10.jpg?w=680)
Susan Lucci in 1985
![Susan Lucci in 1985](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/susan-lucci-then-now-12.jpg?w=680)
Susan Lucci Circa 1980
![Susan Lucci Circa 1980](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/susan-lucci-then-now-14.jpg?w=680)
Susan Lucci Circa 1987
![Susan Lucci Circa 1987](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/susan-lucci-then-now-13.jpg?w=680)
Susan Lucci at the 1999 Daytime Emmy Awards
![Susan Lucci at the 1999 Daytime Emmy Awards](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/susan-lucci-then-now-07.jpg?w=680)
Susan Lucci at the ABC 50th Anniversary Party in 2003
![Susan Lucci at the ABC 50th Anniversary Party in 2003](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/susan-lucci-then-now-04.jpg?w=680)
Susan Lucci With Eva Longoria in 2005
![Susan Lucci With Eva Longoria in 2005](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/susan-lucci-then-now-16.jpg?w=680)
Susan Lucci on Dancing With the Stars in 2005
![Susan Lucci on Dancing With the Stars in 2005](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/susan-lucci-then-now-11.jpg?w=680)
Susan Lucci at the 2006 Daytime Emmy Awards
![Susan Lucci at the 2006 Daytime Emmy Awards](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/susan-lucci-then-now-08.jpg?w=680)
Susan Lucci at Her Planet Hollywood Handprint Ceremony in 2008
![Susan Lucci at Her Planet Hollywood Handprint Ceremony in 2008](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/susan-lucci-then-now-15.jpg?w=680)
Susan Lucci at the 2009 Daytime Emmy Awards
![Susan Lucci at the 2009 Daytime Emmy Awards](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/susan-lucci-then-now-09.jpg?w=680)
Susan Lucci at the 2012 Daytime Emmy Awards
![Susan Lucci at the 2012 Daytime Emmy Awards](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/susan-lucci-then-now-06.jpg?w=680)
Susan Lucci at 2015 Elton John AIDS Foundation Benefit
![Susan Lucci at 2015 Elton John AIDS Foundation Benefit](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/susan-lucci-then-now-03.jpg?w=680)
Susan Lucci at Harper’s Bazaar ICONS party in 2019
![Susan Lucci at Harper’s Bazaar ICONS party in 2019](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/susan-lucci-then-now-01.jpg?w=680)
Susan Lucci Walks The Runway in 2019
![Susan Lucci Walks The Runway in 2019](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/susan-lucci-then-now-02.jpg?w=680)
Susan Lucci at Hallmark’s TCA Event in 2019
![Susan Lucci at Hallmark’s TCA Event in 2019](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/susan-lucci-then-now-05.jpg?w=680)
Susan Lucci at the 49th Daytime Emmys
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Susan Lucci at the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Event
![Susan Lucci at the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Event](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Susan-Lucci-gallery-2.jpg?w=680)