The Ingalls family and their life on the farm in Plum Creek near Walnut Grove, Minnesota stole the hearts of many. Viewers were eagerly waiting for each new episode and each new adventure. “Little House on the Prairie” attracted millions of fans and many can’t help but wonder what some of their favorite actors from the show are up to nowadays.
The mom of the family, Caroline Ingalls, or as the children called her, Ma, was portrayed by Karen Grassle who was quickly dubbed America’s sweetheart. Even today, she is known as one of the most iconic American moms in TV history.
As she turned 80, Grassle still stuns with her beauty and acting, although she seemed to disappear from the screens for some time before she turned to her first love, Broadway.
Grassle studied at the University of California, but completed her acting education at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
“That was one of the most exciting learning experiences of my life: the school was superb and we could go to the theater in London and see the finest actors and productions in the English language,” Grassle said, referring to her college life in the U.K.
She recalls how she went to an audition for a role she was looking forwards to get, and when she was turned down, she tried her luck with “Little House on the Prairie” probably not assuming back then that this role would help her shot to fame.
The show premiered on September 11, 1974 and lasted until 1983, but Grassle left it the year before. Producers tried convincing her to continue portraying Ma’s role but she didn’t accept the offer so the show was eventually canceled.
After appearing on stage for many years in classics such as “Cabaret” and “Driving Miss Daisy,” Grassle set up her own theater company. Then in 1994, she stared along Kevin Costner in Wyatt Earp.
Three years ago, Grassle were both uncertain and happy to answer to a challenge and try something completely different from what she has been doing her whole life so she accepted a role in the horror movie Lasso.
“Finally, my son tells me, “Oh just do it, Mom. You’ll have fun! You’ll run screaming in the night!” So, I said, “Okay, I’ll do it.” It’s a total change for me,” she said.
I’m sure this stunning actress still has a lot to offer, despite her age. She looks completely stunning and still takes our breath away.
Taylor Swift is teaming up with someone who inspired her as a child: actress Jennifer Lopez
During her electrifying 2013 concert in Los Angeles, Taylor Swift gave her fans a heartfelt throwback to her childhood days as she sang into a hairbrush. While recalling her impromptu solo performances, Taylor playfully introduced what she called her “hairbrush song”, setting up a surprise that sent the audience into a frenzy: the performance of R&B legend Jennifer Lopez.
Together, Taylor and Jennifer delivered a spirited rendition of Lopez’s classic hit “Jenny From The Block”, delighting the audience, who enthusiastically joined in and documented every moment on their phones. The performance quickly became a sensation, racking up over 12 million views on Taylor’s YouTube channel, while fans worldwide enjoyed the joyful collaboration between the two stars.
While this unexpected duet garnered widespread attention, it was just one of many surprises during Taylor’s “The Red Tour” in 2013. During the tour, she welcomed a number of respected artists, including Ellie Goulding, Nelly, Ed Sheeran and Fall Out’s Patrick Stump Boy, each of them brings their unique charm to their spectacular concerts.
Relive the magic of Taylor Swift and Jennifer Lopez’s unforgettable stage synergy by watching the full video below.
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