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It\u2019s been a few years since Lydia Cornell<\/strong> and Deborah Van Valkenburgh<\/strong> rose to stardom on Too Close for Comfort<\/em>, but the two actresses are just as stunning in 2026!<\/p>\n Comfort<\/em> was must-see television back in the ’80s, and followed Cornell and Van Valkenburgh alongside Ted Knight<\/strong> and Nancy Dussault<\/strong> in the fun family sitcom<\/a>. Cornell, 72, who also appeared on other classic \u201980s series like The Dukes of Hazzard<\/em>, The Love Boat<\/em>, and Quantum Leap<\/em>, keeps up with fans and followers on social media and is still every bit the blonde beauty she was back in the ’80s.<\/p>\n Van Valkenburgh, 73, who played Jackie Rush for five seasons from 1980 to 1985, is also absolutely stunning these days. The actress, who has quite a cult following from her turn in the 1979 film The Warriors<\/em>, took the \u201990s by storm by appearing in several classic series like Quantum Leap<\/em>, Chicago Hope<\/em>, and Picket Fences<\/em>.<\/p>\n The duo recently reunited for a fun photo caught by Cornell on her Instagram account. While she doesn’t mention when the shot was taken, it’s safe to say that the duo looks better than ever.<\/p>\n “My costar\/BFF Deborah Van Valkenburgh, Dottie McQuown<\/strong> (our amazing hairdresser) and me at a reunion lunch for Too Close for Comfort #TooCloseforComfort<\/a>,” Cornell captioned the photo.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfac <\/strong>SIGN UP for Parade\u2019s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a> \ud83c\udfac <\/strong><\/p>\n Van Valkenburgh still regularly appears on TV series. She appeared in the CW series The Messengers<\/em>, the 2019 TV movie Hidden in Plain Sight<\/em>, and had a recurring role in the 2020 Hulu series Helstrom<\/em>. She also makes regular Comic-Con appearances around the country with her fellow Warriors<\/em> stars, since the film has such a prolific cult following. However, much of America still holds her in their hearts as Jackie Rush in Too Close for Comfort<\/em>.<\/p>\n Cornell hasn\u2019t ruled out a potential Too Close for Comfort<\/em> reboot. In July, she told Remind Magazine<\/em><\/a> they\u2019re working on putting it together.<\/p>\n \u201c[My writing partner] Larry and I wrote a Too Close for Comfort<\/em> reboot,\u201d Cornell shared with the publication. \u201cIt\u2019s going really well \u2014 centering around a younger generation and maybe having Baby Andrew becomes the Ted Knight (Henry Rush) character. We bring our kids into the house.\u201d<\/p>\n Cornell is also an advocate for sobriety and has shared her journey in the hopes of helping others.<\/p>\n Sober since 1994, she says her journey is a \u201cbeautiful, incredible gift.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIt is truly a miracle,\u201d she told Fox News Digital<\/a> in 2020. \u201cAnd I hope my story can help others. If I could help one person overcome their struggles, then revealing my darkest moments is truly worth it.\u201d<\/p>\n Related: \u2018Too Close for Comfort\u2019 Star Lydia Cornell, 72, Is a Blonde Beauty 40 Years After Departing the Show<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This story was originally published by Parade<\/a> on Feb 23, 2026, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\nWhat’s Deborah Van Valkenburgh Up to These Days?<\/h2>\n
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