Nellie from 'Little House on the Prairie' Looks 'Fabulous' at 61 after Being in ER 2 Weeks Ago

Posted by Zora Stowers on Friday, May 17, 2024
  • Alison Arngrim was recently rushed to the emergency room
  • But like the comedian she is, she updated her followers in the most light-hearted way
  • Arngrim also opened up about the hostile environment on the "Little House on the Prairie" set

Alison Arngrim is famous for her role as Nellie from the hit 70's show "Little House on the Prairie." However, she recently told her fans on Facebook that she had to go to the emergency room (ER).

The actress said she woke up sick and was rushed to the emergency room. Her first update was about how well she was cared for at the hospital and welcomed with warm blankets and IV fluids, which made her feel better.

Alison Arngrim on "Little House on the Prairie" circa 1980 | Source: Getty Images

However, she still needed to wait for her test results. Shortly after, Arngrim gave her fans another update on her health. This time the actress revealed that she was out of the ER and had been taken to her hotel room.

She raved about how good the Macon, Missouri ER staff was and joked that should one of her followers land in the ER, she would recommend their service.

Alison Arngrim and Steve Tracy on "Little House on the Prairie" in 1980 | Source: Getty Images

Eventually, the actress told her followers that she had a viral infection which she would not recommend anyone to get.

Comments about Alison Arngrim | Source: Facebook.com/Alison Arngrim

Comments about Alison Arngrim | Source: Facebook.com/Alison Arngrim

The "Little House on the Prairie" alum loves engaging with her fans through status updates or live videos. In one of her live sessions, where she enthusiastically talked to her followers, she was praised for her appearance.

Comments about Alison Arngrim | Source: Facebook.com/Alison Arngrim

Comments about Alison Arngrim | Source: Facebook.com/Alison Arngrim

The comments section was flooded with compliments about how good she looked. The actress wore subtle makeup and let her short pixie cut frame her face with a few wavy stands falling over her forehead.

Comments about Alison Arngrim | Source: Facebook.com/Alison Arngrim

The hairstyle was also one of the fan's favorite parts of her look. But most people also loved how she got her makeup to make her eyes pop. "Curls and eyes are perfect," said a fan.

Others who witnessed Arngrim grow up on television were also impressed by how young she looked. "You barely have one wrinkle! Still so pretty, Alison!" gushed a Facebook user.

Besides sharing her humor with her online friends, she also has a husband who has been enjoying her outgoing character for the past 35 years.

Is Alison Arngrim Married?

Outside of her acting career, Arngrim has also done a lot of work as an activist, which is how she met the love of her life, Robert Paul Schoonover.

Alison Arngrim photographed in 1985 | Source: Getty Images

Schoonover was a director of the South Carolina AIDS Hotline when they met, and in no time, the two were married.

The couple walked down the aisle in 1993 after Arngrim ended her four-year marriage with Donald Mark Spencer. Spencer is a Florida-born actor famously known for his part in "NCIS," "Malcolm and Eddie," and "Hide and Go Shriek."

Alison Arngrim with a date in California in 1981 | Source: Getty Images

With her second wedding, the actress chose a non-traditional route. She wore a black tuxedo instead of a wedding gown. Arngrim is proud of never giving up on love because she would have never met her "soul mate."

Alison Arngrim and Robert Paul Schoonover in California in 1993 | Source: Getty Images

Arngrim is a woman of many talents, an actress, and a New York Times best-selling author. She published a book titled, "Confessions of A Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated" based on her portrayal of nasty Nellie.

Alison Arngrim and Robert Paul Schoonover in California in 1993 | Source: Getty Images

In addition to the many TV shows, films, and other multimedia she's been a part of, Arngrim has also sold out a few comedy clubs. She headlined the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles, Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York, and other clubs around USA and Canada.

Why Did Alison Arngrim Call Her TV Father "Bad"?

Looking back at her time on "Little House on the Prairie," the actress revealed that Michael Landon, the ultimate family man on the show, was the opposite in real life.

"Little House on the Prairie" cast photographed in circa 1980's | Source: Getty Image

Even though Arngrim clarified that she did not have a problem with Landon, she confessed that she did not like the environment he created on set.

She called them "manic" and said he would drink, smoke and make bad sexist jokes creating a "booze-drinking culture on set," said Arngrim.

Alison Arngrim on "Little House on the Prairie" circa 1980 | Source: Getty Images

Even one of the co-stars that played Landon's wife on the show confessed that he once refused to pay her minimum wage and made hurtful remarks about her body and inappropriate jokes.

Many people believed he was the good family man he portrayed on television, but Arngrim said he was far from it, starting with him driving a Ferrari and being married three times.

Michael Landon on "Little House on the Prairie" circa 1980 | Source: Getty Images

Aside from the ups and down in his life, the comedian still admitted that Landon was a good person at heart, very hard working and creative.

Landon might have had too much energy that many people could not keep up with, but Arngrim did not mind how "wild" he was, but she believed being a teenager influenced her view of him. "He's not everyone's cup of tea; that is absolutely true," she remarked.

Alison Arngrim on "Little House on the Prairie" in 1975 | Source: Getty Images

The 61-year-old is not afraid to tell it how it is, but that is what her fans love her for. Despite being on screen for over four decades, Arngrim is still loved for being a multi-talented entertainer.

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