Emmy Rossum shows off her legs in a blue dress to talk Angelyne on Today

Angelyne is a limited series for the streamer Peacock.

The drama, executive produced by Emmy Rossum’s husband and Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail, is based on a Hollywood Reporter feature in 2017 by senior writer Gary Baum. 

The series explores the identity of the mysterious Los Angeles icon who was born Ronia Tamar Goldberg).

But who is the real Angelyne? 

A 1990s queen of the scene: And she posed in a leopard print dress wit gold heels in 1997 by her car

The woman was a performer but also an expert at self promotion.

Her career began in her 30s after she divorced her husband of one year, Michael Strauss – she is now 71-years-old.

The top heavy blonde came to fame after putting herself on billboards across the city in 1984. 

The promotional barrage got the attention of drivers, passer-byes and local media outlets, which eventually led to a number of offers for film roles, television appearances, modeling opportunities and interviews.

80s fun: The top heavy blonde came to fame after putting herself on billboards across the city in 1984

Look at me: The promotional barrage got the attention of drivers, passer-byes and local media outlets, which eventually led to a number of offers for film roles, television appearances, modeling opportunities and interviews

Her pink attire became a staple of her look.

But it was her pink Corvette and large breasts that became her main trademark.

Angelyne is also a singer.

In 1982, she released a self-titled debut album on an independent label Erika Records.

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Vroom: Her pink attire became a staple of her look. But it was her pink Corvette and large breasts that became her main trademark

She released a total of three studio albums and a number of singles over the last four decades.

She also ran as a candidate in the California governor recall election in 2003, and again 2021. 

Ultimately, Arnold Schwarzenegger won the recall two decades ago, taking over for Governor Gray Davis, while Governor Gavin Newsom was able to stave off the recall earlier this year and remain in office.

The real one: The real Angelyne was among the candidates who ran in the California gubernatorial recall election in 2003, which was ultimately won by Arnold Schwarzenegger, and again in 2021; she is pictured on one of her iconic pink Corvettes

Vote: Angelyne strikes a pose during her campaign to run for governor of California, at the Malibu Inn in 2003