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Melissa Gilbert Remembers Her ‘Father Figure’ Michael Landon

Melissa Gilbert started her career as a child actor. She gained prominence at just 10 years of age, playing Laura Ingalls Wilder, the second oldest…

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Melissa Gilbert started her career as a child actor. She gained prominence at just 10 years of age, playing Laura Ingalls Wilder, the second oldest daughter of Charles Ingalls (played by Michael Landon) in the NBC series Little House on the Prairie.

The late actor and filmmaker Landon played the role of her father for nine years, and it turns out to have stemmed from personal relationships. In a recent interview with People, Gilbert talks about her special bond with the co-star.

The interview happened during the 50th anniversary celebration of Little House on the Prairie Cast Reunion and Festivals. Gilbert revealed that Landon was a father figure for not just her but the majority of the cast.

The Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Cast Reunion and Festival lasted three days (March 22, 23 & 24). It was an interactive experience and tour celebrating the TV series and providing fans with a unique opportunity.

“Michael Landon was like a father figure to many of us, obviously, and a very, very important influence in my life,” says Gilbert, explaining her own experiences in fatherhood.

She revealed that her father passed away when she was 11 years of age, and it was while working on the series. Therefore, the actress says Landon watched over her in a much more paternal way.

Gilbert added that they had become very close and that their family had also vacationed together. They also celebrated New Year’s together.

Landon seems to have tried to fill the void of Gilbert’s missing father, and the actress appreciates the effort. She remembers him to this date as a great man and a great father figure.

Melissa Gilbert remembers Michael Landon as a great person

Apart from being a great ‘father figure,’ Gilbert also reveals that Landon was special to other members of the cast as well. Landon was a very giving person and went above and beyond for people close to him.

Gilbert remembers Landon giving amazing presents to his cast members. He would also announce the Rose Parade for NBC for free, and instead of the money, he would give Christmas gifts to the cast.

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Melissa Gilbert with Michael Landon on ‘Little House on the Prairie’ (Source: PanCAN)

Not only that, but Gilbert also contributes to the success of the program for Landon. She says, “It blows my mind that all of this is because of him. These people are here because he wrote this show and directed it and produced it, and I know that he would be incredibly proud if he could see this.”

Unfortunately, the actor died in 1991 due to pancreatic cancer. She ended the interview by saying, “This is a legacy. A hundred percent.”

Although it’s been 50 years since the release of Little House on the Prairie, the show and its cast are equally famous. The show started in 1974 with popular main cast members like Landon, Gilbert, Melissa Sue Anderson, Sidney Greenbush, and Dean Butler.

Back in 2022, Gilbert remembered the actor on the occasion of the 31st anniversary of his death. She wrote a heartfelt essay through PanCAN, which is a charity fund for people affected by the disease.

“Today I am missing my mentor, my acting partner, my favorite director, father figure, friend, and boss. Today I am missing my Pa. Today I am missing Michael Landon. So much so, that I can feel it in my chest, in my heart. I am aching for him,” she says.

All About Michael Landon

Gilbert’s ‘father figure’ Landon was an American actor and filmmaker who is known for his role in the hit series Bonanza, Little House on the Prairie, and Highway to Heaven.

He was born on October 31, 1936, as Eugene Maurice Orowitz in Forest Hills, New York. He was the son of Peggy and Eli Maurice Orowitz. His father was Jewish, and his mother was Roman Catholic who used to be a professional comedian.

Landon’s childhood was marked by challenges, including his mother’s suicide attempts, which led to stress-related issues such as bedwetting. He attended Collingswood High School in New Jersey and showed talent in javelin throwing.

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Michael Landon with his wife and kids (Source: Wide Open Country)

Despite initially pursuing athletics with a scholarship offer from the University of Southern California, Landon shifted towards show business after a shoulder injury ended his athletic career. He then began appearing in various television shows and movies, gradually building his acting career.

He then gained huge recognition through his role in the series Bonanza, where he was also a writer and director. After his role in the series, he went on to appear as the main cast of the series The Little House on the Prairie, where he is also the executive producer, director, and writer.

During his lifetime, the actor has been married three times and also has 9 children. Among his children, 5 of his children are active in the entertainment industry; Mark Fraser Landon, Leslie Ann Landon, Michael Landon Jr., Christopher Beau Landon, and Jennifer Rachel Landon.

Landon suffered a severe headache during a skiing vacation in 1991. After the checkup, he was diagnosed with a severe form of pancreatic cancer known as exocrine adenocarcinoma.

He did several surgeries and procedures during that time, but his disease was terminal. He passed away on July 1 at the age of 54 years, in his Malibu house at 1:20 pm with his wife at his bedside.

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Debunking ‘Hostage’ Star Suranne Jones’ Nose Surgery Rumors

Suranne is afraid of Botox!

Dipesh Katuwal

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Debunking ‘Hostage’ Star Suranne Jones’ Nose Surgery Rumors

Suranne Jones is a talented English actress and producer who initially rose to prominence playing the role of Karen McDonald in the ITV TV show Coronation Street. She joined the show in 1997 and appeared in a total of 398 episodes till 2004.

Upon leaving the television series, she found further success through her performances in other television drama series, including Vincent, Strictly Confidential, Harley Street, Unforgiven, The Crimson Field, Scott & Bailey, and Vigil.

From 2015 to 2017, she portrayed the role of Dr. Gemma Foster, a general practitioner, in the show Doctor Foster: A Woman Scorned. For that, she bagged several awards, including the 2016 British Academy Television Award for Best Actress.

Beyond a successful television career, Jones has also had a flourishing film career. Since making her acting debut in 1997, she has appeared in numerous movies and TV shows and has continued to find success.

Jones is currently co-starring in the Netflix political thriller Hostage alongside Ashley Thomas, Julie Delpy, and Martin McCann. She is also an executive producer of the series, which is created and written by Matt Charman.

Since she has been working in the industry for a long time, people have been noticing several things about her, such as her transformation and facial changes. Some are saying that Jones had had a nose surgery to fix her supposed “big nose.” But what’s the truth?

Did Suranne Jones have nose surgery?

While people have been speculating online, as of this writing, there are no reports of Jones allegedly undergoing the knife and fixing her supposed “big nose.” To this date, the actress has neither confirmed nor denied having done nose surgery.

In addition to that, her past statements about actresses undergoing plastic surgery and admitting to having a crooked nose hint that she is against using artificial procedures to beautify women.

Jones’s statement came in August 2025 when she sat down for an interview with Radio Times. In it, she first stressed that having all-female directors – Isabelle Sieb and Amy Neil – for the Netflix show Hostage was essential as they were the best people for the job.

Suranne Jones during a playwriting talent hunt for Sheringham Little Theatre

Suranne Jones during a playwriting talent hunt for Sheringham Little Theatre (Photo: Instagram)

She stated, “The best people for the job were always going to be women. And Netflix agreed. If women don’t use women writers, or directors, or camera operators, no new women will come up in the industry. We need to train women.”

“And we also need to have older women on screen,” she added. The English producer was then questioned on whether older female actors should feel able to age naturally on screen if they wish, compared to feeling pressured into getting cosmetic procedures.

In reply, Jones first revealed that she was scared to death when it came to Botox or any kind of plastic surgery. She mentioned, “I’m frightened to death of any kind of Botox or anything like that.”

She then began to illustrate an example of the scrutiny that female stars are subjected to, which she once faced personally. She said, “My auntie was talking to me the other day. She said, ‘People always ask me, when did Suranne break her nose?’”

Suranne Jones while doing promotion of her 2025 Netflix series 'Hostage'

Suranne Jones while doing promotion of her 2025 Netflix series ‘Hostage’ (Photo: Instagram)

“I’ve never broken my nose, but because it’s not perfectly straight, or whatever… Anyway, character is about what shines from within. It’s not about fixing what’s outside,” she concluded her statement.

Similarly, in her 2019 feature with The Guardian, the Manchester native actress mentioned how she occasionally looks in the mirror and gets an uncanny sense that her late mother is staring back, saying Jones still has the same crooked nose and same big eyes like a pixie.

To conclude, Jones seems to be pretty fine with her nose and doesn’t seem to have undergone nose surgery. Furthermore, she even admitted that she is terrified of any kind of Botox. So, it’s unlikely she will use any on her own skin.

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Who Is Reina Hardesty’s Boyfriend? Into ‘Butterfly’ Star’s Dating Life

Reina Hardesty was raised in Orange County.

Dipesh Katuwal

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Who Is Reina Hardesty’s Boyfriend? Into ‘Butterfly’ Star’s Dating Life

Reina Hardesty is a talented American actress who has garnered fame through her amazing performances in several movies and TV shows, including StartUp, Brockmire, Greenhouse Academy, What Comes Around, and It’s What’s Inside.

In addition to her work as an actress, she has contributed to the entertainment industry as a cinematographer, having worked on three short films — A Dish Best Served in 2015 and Inspired and Coming Out in 2016.

More recently, she portrayed the lead role of Rebecca in the 2025 Amazon Prime Original series Butterfly. Supporting her in the show are Daniel Dae Kim as David Jung, Louis Landau as Oliver, Piper Perabo as Juno, Sean Dulake as Hollis, among others.

Since the release of the television show, people have been eager to learn more about the actress, particularly her personal life, including her dating history. So, let’s dive into it!

Is Reina Hardesty dating a boyfriend?

As of this writing, there have been no reports of the Butterfly star dating a boyfriend. Hardesty has been a very private person since the start and rarely gives out any details about her personal life.

Reina Hardesty during a feature for Cliché Magazine

Reina Hardesty during a feature for Cliché Magazine (Photo: Instagram)

Even on her interviews or her social media handles, she hasn’t given out any hints about having a romantic relationship with a boyfriend. Similarly, her IMDb profile mentions that she likes to maintain her privacy while focusing on her craft.

So, without any proof, it’s best to say that Hardesty’s present relationship status is single and she isn’t dating a boyfriend. Furthermore, there are no details available about her dating history.

Reina Hardesty’s Wikipedia

Born in 1996, Reina celebrates her birthday every year on January 4, making her 29 years of age as of this writing. She was raised by her parents, Greg Hardesty and Manako Ihaya, in the suburbs of Orange County, California. It’s unknown if she has any siblings or not.

Her father is a seasoned writer who used to work as a reporter for The Orange County Register, whereas her mother is a Japanese-to-English interpreter. When Reina was 13, she gained quite a popularity when her father wrote a column about her.

The column was about him receiving a phone service statement, recording his daughter Reina sending and receiving over 14,500 text messages in a month. Many print as well as television outlets in the US and even Europe reportedly ran stories about her and her texting habit.

Reina Hardesty at the premiere of Netflix's 'It's What's Inside' at the Egyptian Theatre

Reina Hardesty at the premiere of Netflix’s ‘It’s What’s Inside’ at the Egyptian Theatre (Photo: Instagram)

Moving on, Reina – who stands at the height of 5 feet 4 inches or 162.6 cm – was raised in a diverse family with Japanese and American roots, which helped to shape her worldview and her approach to storytelling. She was interested in acting from a young age and began taking classes at the age of 8.

Fast forward to 2015, she made her acting debut, playing the role of Grace in the TV series Yes, Doctor…?. Since then, she has continued to move forward and gain success through her hard work and dedication to the craft.

As of this writing, her IMDb profile states that she has 27 acting projects under her name. Furthermore, she is currently working on her upcoming short film titled Hello, Dad!, in which she will portray the role of Marika.

During her interview with Folie Magazine, she mentioned that she has been doing freelance projects with her friends, and Hello, Dad! is a short film directed by her friend Cameron Monaghan. She added that it was a small production and they filmed it in one day.

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Evie Templeton’s Wikipedia — Know ‘Wednesday’ Star’s Age, Parents, and Siblings

Inside her family life!

Dipesh Katuwal

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Evie Templeton’s Wikipedia — Know ‘Wednesday’ Star’s Age, Parents, and Siblings

Evie Templeton is an up-and-coming teenage actress who is currently gaining praise for her amazing performance in the second season of the hit Netflix show Wednesday. In the second season, released on August 6, 2025, she plays the role of Agnes DeMille.

As teased in the season one finale, Wednesday Addams has a stalker, and it’s revealed in season two that the stalker is Agnes. While Agnes is Wednesday’s eccentric and delightfully unhinged stalker at first, she later becomes an invaluable ally.

Besides the global hit series, Templeton has appeared in other movies and TV shows as well. She started her acting career with small roles in Red, Save Luna, and Life After Life, before finally making her film debut in 2022 with Disney’s Pinocchio.

However, the actress only soared to the limelight with her portrayal of Agnes in Wednesday Season 2. Since the release, people have been quite curious to learn more about her, including her age and family life.

Evie Templeton celebrates her birthday with fireworks

Born in 2008, Evie celebrates her birthday every year on December 31, making her 16 years of age as of this writing. Since she was born on New Year’s Eve, her parents decided to commemorate the occasion and named her Evie.

Additionally, since her birthday falls on New Year’s Eve, she believes that all the fireworks are for her special occasion and they are free of cost. She told Netflix, “So yes, free fireworks on my birthday. Or at least, I pretend they’re for me.”

The British actress was born in Barbados to a loving family. After going through her Instagram handle, it is known that her mother’s name is Jayne Taylor Templeton. But the details of her father are unknown.

Evie has yet to share any revealing details about her parents, such as their names and professions. As a result, there are little to no details available about her father and mother. Nonetheless, she has mentioned her family a few times in her interviews.

For instance, ahead of the Wednesday season 2 premiere, Evie took a moment to chat with Teen Vogue. When asked about what she was doing to not let the nerves get the best of her, she mentioned that her family was there with her, which helps her to stay grounded and relaxed.

A throwback picture of Evie Templeton with her mother and older sibling

A throwback picture of Evie Templeton with her mother and older sibling (Photo: Instagram)

Additionally, she mentioned that her whole family was there with her when she got the call about being cast as Agnes in Wednesday Season 2. Later, during her interview with Netflix, she stated she is an extrovert with her family and close friends, and a little bit more introverted in general.

Evie Templeton is the youngest of two siblings

Evie is not the only child of her parents, as she also has an older sibling, a sister named Jess Templeton. Jess is six years older than Evie and is a professional ballet dancer who graduated from The Royal Ballet School.

When Evie was still a child, she used to follow her sister around. She eventually picked up Jess’s interests too, such as horseback riding, thrifting clothes, a passion for vinyl records, and ballet. Even now, she considers her older sibling an inspiration. 

Evie told Netflix, “My sister is a big inspiration for me. And because she’s a ballerina, I used to just tag along, and then I realized that I genuinely loved dance too. Ballet and jazz are the foundation of my love for performing.”

Evie Templeton with her older sister, Jess Templeton, in Florida

Evie Templeton with her older sister, Jess Templeton, in Florida (Photo: Instagram)

As the interview continued, she mentioned that she was obsessed with the first season of Wednesday and watched it many times with her sister. “I was obsessed with the first season. My sister and I binged it at least three times, if not more. We’re big fans,” she said.

So, it’s fair to assume that the two sisters celebrated when Evie landed a role in the Netflix show. That said, Evie mentioned in the same interview that she had to keep things under wraps, including from her family.

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