Julia Sugarbaker (played by Dixie Carter) was a refined Southern woman— whip smart, feminine, downright fearsome. She paired her pearls with a razor-sharp tongue and fiery wit that sent many of her targets scampering for safety. Some of Julia's sharpest barbs were aimed at her beauty-pageant winning sister Suzanne (played by Delta Burke), but if anyone else dared to tease her—watch out. Julia was beloved for her epic speeches, and at the link in our profile we’re sharing a few reasons why it was best not to cross a Sugarbaker woman. 📷: CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images