Family and Empty Nest star Kristy McNichol has avoided the spotlight for decades—so much so that when the former teen idol came out Friday to People magazine, many of our, ahem, younger gay friends ...

Kristy McNichol has come out publicly as a lesbian in hopes of helping others who have been bullied because of their sexual orientation, People reports. McNichol, best-known for starring in the ABC ...

Kristy McNichol, former star of the 90s sitcom "Empty Nest," has been out of the public eye for nearly two decades. But she is so fed up with child bullying, she re-entered the spotlight to make a ...

Kristy McNichol, the 1970’s child actress who won two Emmy Awards for her role as the tom-boyish Buddy Lawrence in the acclaimed ABC television drama “Family,” and who later starred in NBC’s “Empty ...

As one of the most successful child actresses of the '70s, Kristy McNichol was known for her Emmy Award-winning role on the classic series Family and films like Little Darlings and Summer of My German ...

The former sitcom star made the announcement in hopes of helping others who are victims of bullying. By THR Staff Kristy McNichol, best known for her roles on Family and Empty Nest, has been out of ...

Bullied kids have a buddy in Kristy McNichol. The former “Empty Nest” actress has come out as lesbian to help children deal with bullies. McNichol, 49, has lived with her partner for the past two ...

Former '70s child star Kristy McNichol was recently photographed during another rare public outing. The 62-year-old Emmy winner, who captured hearts in the classic series Family and beloved films like ...

The 1970s brought us a wave of talented young actors, but few shined as brightly or captured the public's affection quite like Kristy McNichol. With her natural charisma and undeniable acting prowess, ...

Since she decided to come out about her sexuality to help kids who have been bullied, Kristy McNichol says the response has been tremendous. “I’m overwhelmed with the love and support of my family, ...