Began her acting career at 15 when she was cast in a touring production of The Heiress.
Darlene was part of the Conley family, which originated in Huntsville, Alabama.
Good friends with Phyllis Diller and Fabio, both appearing as guest stars on "The Bold and the Beautiful" (1987).
Mother of Raymond Woodson, sister of Carol Fontana and Sharon Wilson.
Only soap opera star to be chosen by Madame Tussaud's to have her "The Bold and the Beautiful" (1987) character Sally Spectra displayed in their gallery of wax, both in Las Vegas and Amsterdam.
Was discovered by Broadway impresario Jed Harris at age 15.