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Kristy McNichol<\/a> made a rare appearance in a photo with Carnie Wilson<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 25 years after the former child actress stepped away from the spotlight.<\/p>\n On July 20, the Wilson Phillips<\/a> band member, 58, took to Facebook<\/a> with a snapshot of herself and McNichol, 63, declaring, \u201cTotally fan-girling!!!\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cKris ( Kristy McNichol) was a part of my youth. I adored her in her movies\u2026Especially Little Darlings<\/a><\/em> and The End<\/em>,\u201d Phillips explained. \u201c<\/em>I told her how meaningful her movies are to me and my bestie @summercamp_ham and how we were JUST TALKING ABOUT HER \u2026.and how special she is.\u201d<\/p>\n To conclude her update, the daughter of the late Brian Wilson<\/a> wrote, \u201cWhat a gracious sweetie. She sure is loved,\u201d alongside a string of heart emojis.<\/p>\n Facebook users rejoiced over the unexpected glimpse of McNichol, with one user exclaiming, \u201cKristy McNichol was one of my favorite actresses when I was younger! She looks great!\u201d<\/p>\n Another confessed, \u201cAlways had a crush on her.\u201d<\/p>\n Someone else shared, \u201cI miss her on TV, but it\u2019s good to hear she\u2019s still doing well.\u201d<\/p>\n Meanwhile, yet another Facebook follower commented, \u201cI always adored Kristy. The girl next door. Smart, sassy and strong.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\t\tRelated\n\t\t<\/p>\n McNichol is best known for portraying Angel in the 1980 film Little Darlings<\/em> and Polly in 1981\u2019s Only When I Laugh<\/a><\/em>. Additionally, she won two Emmys for her role as Letitia \u201cBuddy\u201d Lawrence in Family<\/a><\/em> from 1976 to 1980. Another memorable TV role was Barbara Weston in theGolden Girls<\/em><\/a> spinoff Empty Nest<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n In 2001, McNichol left the entertainment industry, a decision she addressed during a 2014 interview with People<\/a>. \u201cI was on the big stage between ages 8 and 30,\u201d she explained. \u201cI left show business for a variety of reasons, but a big one was my interest in learning what else there is in life.\u201d<\/p>\n McNichol continued, \u201cThis phase of my life is so good. \u201cMy home life is happy and serene. I love singing. I also enjoy traveling and seeing the world.\u201d<\/p>\nTerri Irwin Shares Rare Photos From Making of ‘Crocodile Hunter’ Movie<\/a><\/h3>\n