70's child star from beloved Western drama looks unrecognizable at an Off-Broadway event... can you guess who?

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70's child star from beloved Western drama looks unrecognizable at an Off-Broadway event... can you guess who?
Published: Jan, 22 2025 08:13

This 70's child actress once starred on a beloved American Western drama television series. On Tuesday, the 60-year-old star looked unrecognizable while attending a press event for the revival of the play Still, in an Off-Broadway theater in New York City.

 [The star looked unrecognizable while attending a press event for the revival of the play Still, in an Off-Broadway theater in New York City. Can you guess who she is?]
Image Credit: Mail Online [The star looked unrecognizable while attending a press event for the revival of the play Still, in an Off-Broadway theater in New York City. Can you guess who she is?]

The entertainer, who ditched Hollywood for a more quiet life on a farm, looked stylish in a floral dress paired with a red velvet blazer. Her blonde hair was pulled up into a chic updo, and she accessorized with a number of jewelry pieces. She opted for light makeup to highlight her features, and completed the look with a pair of brown boots.

 [That's right, it's Little House on the Prairie alum Melissa Gilbert; she is pictured in a still from the beloved series]
Image Credit: Mail Online [That's right, it's Little House on the Prairie alum Melissa Gilbert; she is pictured in a still from the beloved series]

Can you guess who this actress is?. This 70's child actress, now 60, once starred on a beloved American Western drama television series. The star looked unrecognizable while attending a press event for the revival of the play Still, in an Off-Broadway theater in New York City. Can you guess who she is?.

 [The entertainer, who ditched Hollywood for a more quiet life on a Michigan farm, looked stylish in a floral dress paired with a red velvet blazer]
Image Credit: Mail Online [The entertainer, who ditched Hollywood for a more quiet life on a Michigan farm, looked stylish in a floral dress paired with a red velvet blazer]

That's right, it's Little House on the Prairie alum Melissa Gilbert. She starred as Laura Ingalls Wilder on the popular TV show from 1974 until 1983, appearing in over 200 episodes. In September, it was announced that Gilbert will guest star in a Hallmark series, nearly 11 years after leaving Hollywood to embrace life on a farm.

 [Her blonde hair was pulled up into a chic updo, and she accessorized with a number of jewelry pieces]
Image Credit: Mail Online [Her blonde hair was pulled up into a chic updo, and she accessorized with a number of jewelry pieces]

The actress will appear in a two-episode arc in the upcoming 12th season of When Calls The Heart, premiering in 2025. Her character, Georgie McGill, will share 'a surprising past with one special Hope Valley resident,' according to a press release. Gilbert's cameo is also tied to Little House on the Prairie, as When Calls the Heart's executive producer is Michael Landon Jr., son of late Michael Landon, who played Pa on the iconic family show.

 [She opted for light makeup to highlight her features, and completed the look with a pair of brown boots]
Image Credit: Mail Online [She opted for light makeup to highlight her features, and completed the look with a pair of brown boots]

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