Christina Ann McNichol, aka Kristy McNichol, is probably best remembered for her role as teenaged daughter Letitia “Buddy” Lawrence on the hit drama 1976 to 1980 series Family, where she brought home ...

What does it take to retire from the public eye for a teen idol, not in embarrassment but in pursuit of something authentic? Kristy McNichol’s evolution from teen icon to quiet activist is one that ...

Four decades ago, Kristy McNichol was one of TV’s biggest stars. She won two Emmys for her role in the ABC drama Family, then followed that success with a Golden Globe-nominated turn in the film Only ...

Before teen idols were carefully polished for magazine covers and filtered for Instagram, there was Kristy McNichol. She didn't just act like a teenager-she was one. And more than that, she felt like ...

(CBS) Kristy McNichol, who is known for her roles on "Family" and "Empty Nest," has decided to step back into the spotlight after years and come out as a lesbian to help kids who are being bullied, ...

After 1998, she left acting behind. Kristy McNichol attends Love Boat Cast Christening Of Regal Princess Cruise Ship at Port Everglades, Nov. 5, 2014, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Gustavo Caballero/Getty ...

Christina Ann "Kristy" McNichol (born September 11, 1962) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Leticia “Buddy” Lawrence on the television drama series Family and as Barbara ...