'Wonder Woman 1984' is in theaters now! In honor of our favorite badass heroine, we're throwing it back to 2006 when Lynda Carter, the original Wonder Woman herself, spoke with us about the vulnerability she brought to the character, and her hopes for the film. | MTV News

In this interview, Lynda Carter reflects on the turning point of her career — being cast as Wonder Woman in 1975. She didn’t even have to do a cold reading. The producers had already seen her in a few small roles and believed she had what it took. At the time, she was a struggling actress, trying to find her place in Hollywood. What many fans don’t know is that Lynda had actually auditioned for Wonder Woman once before, in 1974, when a very different version of the character was being developed.