These Child Stars Are All Grown Up Now
Kristy McNichol – Acting Teacher
Kristy McNichol’s name is familiar to TV fans of the 1970s, especially teenagers. The actress is considered one of the teen idols of that decade. Her big break came through the television drama, Family, where she played Buddy Lawrence. However, the ‘vehicle’ that catapulted her to fame was the 80s movie, Little Darlings, where she starred alongside Tatum O’Neal and Matt Dillon.
Sadly, like other Hollywood teen stars, McNichol encountered problems such as substance abuse and emotional health issues. When she was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, the actress decided to retire from Hollywood. Retirement was good for McNichol, and she was able to turn her life around. She proudly came out as a lesbian in 2012, and she’s currently working as a private school acting teacher.
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