By the mid-1980s, Evans’ image had shifted dramatically. As Krystle Carrington, she represented a specific brand of 80s "conspicuous consumption" and "power suits". When

At the time, Evans was best known for her role as Audra Barkley on the Western series The Big Valley . The transition from a wholesome TV daughter to a Playboy model occurred only when the couple faced financial difficulties while trying to fund one of John's film projects. Evans eventually agreed to "free them up" for the magazine to secure the necessary funds. The Debut: July 1971 Issue

As Dynasty became a global phenomenon in the 1980s, interest in Evans' earlier work surged. This led to her photos being republished twice to capitalize on her "Krystle Carrington" fame.

starring a then-unknown Bo Derek. Despite the personal complications that followed, including their eventual divorce, Evans stated in a 2011 interview that she did not regret the shoot, as it helped revitalize her career and eventually led to her landing the role of Krystle Carrington on January 1982 Issue The Feature