'Dallas' star Victoria Principal, 76, now rescues animals on her ranch; shares miniature horse Halo's recovery

Photo credit: Victoria Principal/ Instagram Victoria Principal, best known as Pamela Barnes Ewing on the long-running television series Dallas, has built a very different life away from Hollywood, one centred on rescued animals and the quiet rhythms of ranch life. At 76, the actor has been sharing updates about Halo, a miniature horse recovering in her care, offering fans a glimpse into the compassion that now shapes her days. Principal recently posted a tender photograph with the white mini-horse on social media, writing that she was “loving on Halo” as the animal recovered. The post, shared with her followers and reported by Parade, highlighted the personal side of an actor who has largely stepped back from the entertainment industry and dedicated herself to animal welfare.Life after DallasPrincipal became a household name through Dallas, portraying Pamela Barnes Ewing for nine years alongside Larry Hagman and Linda Gray. The role made her one of television’s most recognisable faces during the show’s peak years and established her as a defining figure of the era’s primetime drama.Since leaving the series, Principal has chosen a life that looks markedly different from the glamour ...