Have you ever found yourself wondering what happened to the actors from your favorite old shows? If you were a fan of “Little House on the Prairie” and followed the adventures of the Ingalls family, you might be curious about what Melissa Sue Anderson, who played Mary Ingalls, has been up to these days.
Unlikе what many fans expected, Anderson made a surprising decision to leave Hollywood behind and move to Canada. While her role as Mary Ingalls brought her fame and recognition, she had other plans for her life.
A Successful Start
Anderson began her acting career with guest roles before landing the opportunity to be a part of “Little House on the Prairie.” Her performance in the show earned her several nominations for Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series, and her fans knew she deserved every bit of it.
Reflecting on her experience working on the show, Anderson once shаrеd with Pop Entertainment, “I’m fortunate that they discovered that I could act.” She acknowledged that, in the original book series, Mary’s character was not as prominent as Laura’s. But through her portrayal, Anderson brought Mary Ingalls to life on screen.
A New Chapter
In 1990, Anderson got married to television producer Michael Sloan and eventually moved to Montreal in 2002 with him and their two children, Piper and Griffin. In 2007, the family became Canadian citizens, starting a new chapter in their lives. With this change came new priorities for Anderson.
Feeling a strong desire to spend more time with her children and allow them to discover their own paths, she made the decision to step away from showbiz. She wanted her children to have a sense of identity separate from her own. In an interview with E-Talk, Anderson explained, “I really stepped away for a long time. That was really for the kids so they would have their own sense of who they were as opposed to being with me.”
