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Little House Stars Reconnect After Years Apart
28 Jul
Summary
- Gilbert shared a post praising Anderson as a beauty and confidante.
- They reconnected in late 2025 after long conversations and memories.
- The stars were once very different, with one noting their distance.

Melissa Gilbert recently celebrated a heartwarming reconnection with her "Little House on the Prairie" co-star, Melissa Sue Anderson. In a social media post on July 23, Gilbert shared an article honoring Anderson, whom she affectionately described as a "true beauty" and now a "true confidante."
This update signifies a remarkable shift in their relationship, as they had previously maintained a distance. Anderson once noted in 2010 that they were "very, very different." The two actresses, who portrayed Laura and Mary Ingalls respectively, quietly re-established contact in late 2025.
Their reunion was marked by extensive conversations and the sharing of cherished memories. Gilbert expressed their ability to "fully appreciate our forever connection," highlighting the profound and lasting bond between the former on-screen sisters.