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‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ Star, 76, Is a True Icon in Rare Appearance 43 Years After the Film<\/a> originally appeared on Parade<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ star Dee Wallace<\/strong> has delighted fans with a recent appearance at a fan convention.<\/p>\n The fan event in Texas, Houston Horror Film Fest, drew together iconic faces from the past, which included stars from “Scream,” “Nightforce,” “Supernatural,” and more. Wallace, who was seen in a sweet pic posted by “Exorcist” star Linda Blair,<\/a> had fans going crazy over the pairing of the stars.<\/p>\n “Two iconic ladies of horror movies!” one while others referred to the two as legends.<\/p>\n “Two remarkable actors that changed movie history!” another added.<\/p>\n While Wallace didn’t specifically post from festival, fans shared their interactions with the star.<\/p>\n “Dee Wallace was the SWEETEST lady! Def go see her,” a fan posted to the Facebook group dedicated to the festival. The fan also shared a photo with the star and an autograph.<\/p>\n Related: Iconic ’80s Child Star, 53, Is Unrecognizable 40 Years After ‘E.T.’<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Wallace, of course known for her 1982 role as Mary Taylor \u2014 mom to Elliot, played by Henry Thomas,<\/strong> Gertie, played by Drew Barrymore<\/strong> and Michael, played by Robert MacNaughton<\/strong> \u2014 is also famous for her roles in 1981’s “The Howling” and 1983’s “Cujo.” Her more recent credits include “Stream” and “Forest Hills.”<\/p>\n Her next appearance will during the Popcorn Frights film festival in Fort Lauderdale on August 16th. <\/p>\n \ud83c\udfacSIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a>\ud83c\udfac<\/p>\n ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ Star, 76, Is a True Icon in Rare Appearance 43 Years After the Film<\/a> first appeared on Parade on Aug 11, 2025<\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Aug 11, 2025, where it first appeared.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n