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
No thanks to the Academy. In an interview with the Guardian published on Thursday, Melissa Leo, 65, griped that winning an Oscar, “has not been good for me or my career.” “I didn’t dream of it, I never wanted it,” the “All My Children Actress” added. “And I had a much better career before I … 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
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
Melissa Joan Hart is reflecting on “one of the worst days” of her life. The “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” star opened up about the incident – and how Britney Spears was involved – while looking at pictures from the highs and lows of her nearly 40-year career earlier this month. “Aw! Me and Britney!” Hart, … 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
Justice for Billy Loomis. Skeet Ulrich exclusively confirmed to The Post that he was set to appear in “Scream 7,” until Melissa Barrera was fired from her role as Billy’s daughter, Sam Carpenter, due to the actress’s social media posts about the Israel-Hamas war. “I’m not involved. I’m really excited though,” the “Five Nights at … Read more
KINGSTON – Jamaica has declared an outbreak of the bacterial disease leptospirosis, suspected of causing six deaths, following the devastation from Hurricane Melissa in late October. The Category 5 hurricane slammed into the Caribbean island on October 28, causing catastrophic flooding and landslides with some 30 inches (76 cm) of rain. The resulting stagnant, contaminated water has … Read more
Melissa Joan Hart has worn many hats after becoming a certified sitcom star in the ’90s. Being the oldest of eight children, the “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” actress admitted she felt the burden of accountability from a young age. The weight of responsibility was so heavy that Hart once refused to appear in Playboy magazine during the height … 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
One of the Core Four in the “Scream” franchise has addressed Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera’s shocking exits. In the book “Your Favorite Scary Movie: How the Scream Films Rewrote the Rules of Horror,” released Tuesday, August 19, author Ashley Collins of the Ankler unpacks how the “Scream 7” cast picked up the pieces after … Read more
Brandon Blackstock’s ex-wife, Melissa Ashworth, has paid tribute to her late husband following his death at age 48. The talent manager, who was married to Ashworth from 2001 to 2012, died on Aug. 7 following a yearslong private battle with melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer. “On May 29, 1999 I married the man who would … 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
“Yellowjackets” might not be able to get rid of Hilary Swank that easy. Warning: spoilers below! Season 3 of the psychological thriller saw Swank’s character (adult Melissa) appear in only two episodes, but she made a big impact. Not only did Melissa kill a core character in a shocking plot twist, but she vanished from … Read more
“Emotional romantic” relationships — no, not just a redundant synonym. On Thursday, The Post reported that Andrew Cuomo and his top aide, then-married Melissa DeRosa, were entangled in an “emotional romantic relationship.” DeRosa allegedly confided in Josh Vlasto, another former Cuomo aide who testified to the AG’s office that DeRosa denied having sex with the … 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