Before Netflix & YouTube: The Child Stars Who Lit Up The Screens Of Yesteryear

Melissa Sue Anderson

Blonde curls, big blue eyes, and a permanent spot on the Ingalls family farm—that was Melissa Sue Anderson in the 1970s. At just 11 years old in 1974, she landed the iconic role of Mary on “Little House on the Prairie.” Mary became a beloved character for millions.

Though she acted in other projects after the show, Melissa Sue eventually traded Hollywood for a quieter life, becoming a U.S. citizen and settling in Canada. But for many, she’ll always be the sweet and strong Mary from the little house on the big screen.

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