It's
quite common to reminisce about old shows and wonder about the actors' current
endeavors, especially for fans of timeless classics like "Little House on
the Prairie." Many who followed the adventures of the Ingalls family on
the farm in Plum Creek near Walnut Grove, Minnesota, may be curious about what
the actors are doing now.
Fans
of Melissa Sue Anderson, who portrayed the beloved character Mary Ingalls,
likely hoped to see her continue gracing their screens. However, it appears she
had different aspirations.
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Today,
Melissa Sue Anderson speaks openly about her choice to depart from Hollywood
and relocate to Canada.
Beginning
her acting journey with guest roles, she ultimately found her breakthrough as
one of the central figures in "Little House on the Prairie." Her
performances earned her numerous nominations for Best Lead Actress in a Drama
Series, a testament to her undeniable talent recognized by her devoted fanbase.
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Reflecting
on her experience filming the iconic drama that catapulted her to fame,
Anderson shared insights in a 2010 interview with Pop Entertainment. She
remarked, “I’m lucky that there even was a character to play, because in the
book, there isn’t much of one. Laura [Ingalls, author of the Little House
novels] was a much older woman when she wrote the books. She was recalling the
best moments of her life. The characters of Ma and Mary didn’t feature
prominently. There was a lot of Laura and Pa, Laura and Jack the dog, and Laura
and Mr. Edwards, but not much of Mary. I’m fortunate that they discovered I
could act.”
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After
her portrayal of Mary Ingalls, Melissa Sue Anderson explored other minor roles
before ultimately marrying television producer Michael Sloan in 1990. In 2002,
the couple, along with their two children, daughter Piper and son Griffin,
relocated to Montreal.
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