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Actress Reveals Shocking 1980s Role and Selleck Memory
20 Aug
Summary
- Hardin played a teenage prostitute in a 1983 Magnum P.I. episode.
- She had a significant crush on co-star Tom Selleck at 15.
- Hardin asked for a scene with Selleck to be reshot for a hug.
Melora Hardin, a familiar face from "The Office" and "The Bold Type," recently shared a striking anecdote from her teenage years. Appearing on a podcast in 2026, Hardin recalled her 1983 role on "Magnum P.I." at just 15 years old.
In the episode, Hardin played Nancy Perkins Gillis, a character she described as a child prostitute. She noted that this type of role was considered acceptable entertainment at the time. During filming, she developed a strong crush on her co-star, Tom Selleck, who played the titular private investigator.
Hardin recounted a specific scene where Selleck's character embraces hers. She admitted to asking the director to reshoot the hug because she wanted to experience it again, much to the amusement of the cast and crew who were aware of her feelings.
Decades later, Hardin and Selleck had a chance encounter where he impressively recalled the exact episode title, showcasing his memory. Hardin expressed fondness for the experience and Selleck's kindness during their time working together.
