Before teen idols were carefully polished for magazine covers and filtered for Instagram, there was Kristy McNichol. She didn’t just act like a teenager—she was one. And more than that, she felt like ...

What does it take to retire from the public eye for a teen idol, not in embarrassment but in pursuit of something authentic? Kristy McNichol’s evolution from teen icon to quiet activist is one that ...

Christina Ann "Kristy" McNichol (born September 11, 1962) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Leticia “Buddy” Lawrence on the television drama series Family and as Barbara ...