These '70s and '80s Child Stars Look Nothing Like You Remember

In 2004, Spencer was diagnosed with spinal stenosis as a result of a car accident in 1977, and surgery to correct the problem left her partially paralyzed for eight months. Spencer has been a veterinarian in California for over 25 years. She believes her own medical issues motivated her to help treat animals.

Kristy McNichol

Kristy McNichol is best known for playing Angel in Little Darlings, Polly in Only When I Laugh, and Barbara Weston in the sitcom Empty Nest. She earned two Emmy Awards for her portrayal of Letitia "Buddy" Lawrence in Family.

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