Kate Jackson has added motherhood to her list of credits.

Jackson, 47, best known for her role on the 1970s TV series "Charlie's Angels," said Thursday that she has adopted a 10-month-old boy named Charles.The actress said she was persuaded to adopt by comedian Rosie O'Donnell, a friend who has also adopted a child.

"O'Donnell put Kate in touch with an agency that specializes in placing children with single parents," Jackson's publicist said.

She has no other children.

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