A judge ordered Timothy Busfield to be released from jail Tuesday as his sobbing wife, Melissa Gilbert, mouthed “thank you, God” during a detention hearing after the actor and director was charged with child sex abuse. Judge David Murphy ordered that Busfield, 68, be released on his own recognizance until the trial. He can leave … Read more
Actor and director Timothy Busfield appeared in court on Tuesday as he faces allegations of child sex abuse. New photos show Busfield, 68, at a hearing in the Second District Judicial Court at the Bernalillo County Courthouse in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His wife Melissa Gilbert, 62, was seen sitting in the courtroom behind him, supporting him. … Read more
Melissa Gilbert called on a judge to protect her “sweet husband” Timothy Busfield in jail while she was named as a witness in the embattled actor’s child sex abuse case. Gilbert — who has been married to Busfield since 2013 — submitted a letter of support for the “West Wing” alum on Friday as the … Read more
Timothy Busfield’s team is speaking out after he was accused of sexual abuse. “The State’s attempt to transform responsible self-surrender into aggravating conduct only underscores the absence of genuine evidence of dangerousness,” a new opposition filing reveals, per Deadline. Prosecutors are currently attempting to keep Busfield, 68, behind bars until the trial but his team … Read more
Timothy Busfield has been accused of sexual abuse by a third alleged victim. The embattled “West Wing” star, 68, was accused of sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl “several years ago” in Sacramento, Calif., per a pretrial detention motion filed by prosecutors in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, on Jan. 14. Colin Swift, the alleged victim’s father, … Read more
Timothy Busfield and Melissa Gilbert are putting on a united front in the wake of Busfield’s child sex abuse charges. The “West Wing” actor, 68, turned himself in to New Mexico authorities on Tuesday, Jan. 13 for allegedly engaging in unlawful sexual conduct with 11-year-old twin boys while directing “The Cleaning Lady” in 2024. Busfield has … Read more
Melissa Gilbert has fled social media following the news that her husband, Timothy Busfield, is facing arrest for child sex abuse charges. The “Little House on the Prairie” actress, 61, no longer has active accounts on Instagram and Threads. The link to her Instagram account now shows a message that reads, “Profile isn’t available. The … Read more
Timothy Busfield was once ordered to pay $150,000 to a Minneapolis law firm for a case involving allegations of child sexual assault. The situation occurred in 1996, 30 years before a warrant was issued for the 68-year-old “West Wing” actor’s arrest in connection with child sex abuse charges. At the time, U.S. District Judge James Ideman … Read more
Comments Melissa Gilbert made against child sex abuse have resurfaced after a warrant was issued for her husband Timothy Busfield’s arrest in connection with child sex abuse charges. The “Little House on the Prairie” alum, 61, took to Instagram in November to discuss how she, at the age of 15, felt forced to “fall in … Read more
An arrest warrant has been issued for Timothy Busfield, the actor and director best known for his roles in “Field of Dreams” and the TV shows “The West Wing” and “Thirtysomething,” on allegations of sexual abuse involving a minor in New Mexico. The investigation into the matter was launched in November 2024 when an officer was … Read more
“Little House on the Prairie” stars Melissa Gilbert and Melissa Sue Anderson are charting a new path forward. The actresses reunited over the weekend and squashed their past beef over 40 years after playing sisters on the NBC drama series. Gilbert, 61, and Anderson, 63, posed in a group photo taken backstage at Gilbert’s off-Broadway … Read more
“Mad Men” star January Jones, 47, has revealed her lifelong struggle with misophonia, a disorder characterized by an extreme sensitivity to sound that can disrupt daily life and social interactions. In an Instagram video posted Thursday, Jones said, “I’d like to talk about something that I’ve been struggling with my whole life, which is called misophonia. My … Read more
Dean Butler is looking back at his time in Walnut Grove, Minnesota. The actor, 69, who starred as Almanzo Wilder on “Little House on the Prairie,” recalled a moment on set with Michael Landon, who played the show’s patriarch Charles Ingalls. Landon, who died at age 54 of pancreatic cancer in 1991, was the father … Read more
Melissa Gilbert has a new perspective about her “Little House on the Prairie” experience. While clapping back at Megyn Kelly’s recent comments about late child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the 61-year-old actress reflected on the 8-year age difference between herself and Dean Butler, who played her onscreen love interest in the NBC series. “So, I … Read more
Melissa Gilbert is reflecting on her past love life. During an appearance on the “I Choose Me With Jennie Garth” podcast, the “Little House on the Prairie” star got candid about navigating fame from a young age and explained how dating Rob Lowe impacted her view on relationships moving forward. “I guess looking back on … Read more
After Melissa Gilbert’s biological father saw her on television, he knew that the young actress was his child. The former child star, who played Laura Ingalls Wilder in “Little House on the Prairie,” recently appeared on her co-star Patrick Labyorteaux’s podcast, “The Patrick LabyorSheaux.” She described what it was like getting in contact with her birth father … Read more
Hollywood has lost one of its own. Jack Lilley died at the age of 91 on Thursday, according to his granddaughter Savanah Dawn Lilley. A day later, his “Little House on the Prairie” co-star, Melissa Gilbert, 60, penned a touching tribute to Lilley via Instagram. Jack Lilley, who starred on “The Little House on the Prairie.” … Read more
Melissa Gilbert, who charmed audiences across the country as Laura Ingalls Wilder in “Little House on the Prairie,” knew when it was time to leave Los Angeles. The former child star, who grew up in the spotlight, became a familiar face in Hollywood during the ‘80s, dating heartthrobs like Rob Lowe and Billy Idol. At … Read more
Hell hath no fury like a cosmetic procedure scorned. Melissa Gilbert is finally embracing the idea of aging after the actress admits to making several “bad choices” that left her looking like a “spawn of Satan.” “I was approaching 50 and there was this panic of, ‘This is it. I’ve got to wring this out … Read more