Jul 25, 2025 · Kristy McNichol was spotted in L.A. on Sunday, July 20, in a rare public outing — more than two decades after stepping back from the spotlight.

McNichol retired from acting in 2001. McNichol appeared with her brother Jimmy McNichol in commercials and later, on her own, in guest appearances on such other series as Starsky & …

Jul 25, 2025 · Discover why Kristy McNichol, the 'Family' star, stepped away from Hollywood to prioritize her health and personal peace over her career.

Aug 9, 2025 · Audiences embraced seeing McNichol back in their living rooms, and she remained committed to Empty Nest for five successful seasons. Then, without warning, she quietly …

Jul 25, 2025 · McNichols came out as a lesbian in 2012 and revealed that she had lived with her girlfriend, Martie Allen, for over 20 years. It took decades to bring forth publicly, but McNichol …

Kristy McNichol is remembered today not only for those legendary acting performances, but for the strength it took to leave, recover, and be an advocate for others without fanfare.

Aug 14, 2025 · Kristy announced her official retirement in 2001, to focus on teaching and charity work. While Kristy McNichol’s television roles were pivotal in her career, her foray into the …

Jul 25, 2025 · By the late ’80s, McNichol made her return to television in a big way—this time on the NBC sitcom Empty Nest, a spin-off of The Golden Girls. She played Barbara Weston, a …

Aug 10, 2025 · American actress Kristy McNichol, a four-time consecutive Emmy finalist in two categories, reappeared this weekend after years away from the spotlight.

Sep 15, 2023 · She has nearly 40 acting credits to her name, and when she announced her retirement, her admirers were disappointed. However, Kristy wanted a ‘normal life’, being tired …