Marcia Brady, the iconic girl-next-door from The Brady Bunch, is remembered for her sweet smile, blonde hair, and wholesome image. But actress Maureen McCormick, who portrayed her, recently stunned fans by revealing a much bolder side. In a resurfaced photo shoot from the late ’70s, McCormick stepped far outside of her Brady persona—and fans can’t stop talking about it.
Wearing a daring, body-hugging outfit that left very little to the imagination, the former teen star showed the world that she had grown up. Gone was the prim-and-proper high schooler; in her place stood a confident young woman unafraid to embrace her femininity. The shoot caused waves when it first appeared, and even today, it still leaves jaws on the floor.
Many fans were shocked, some even gasped at the transformation. But others applauded McCormick for reclaiming her identity and breaking out of the box Hollywood had built around her. Decades later, the photo remains a bold statement of self-expression—and a reminder that even America’s sweetheart had a side no one expected to see.