She is a former child star who began her career playing the bright and precocious tot who got into all sorts of mischief on a classic 1980s sitcom. The sitcom was known for crossing into serious territory by delving into emotional and 'very special episode' storylines. When viewers were first introduced, her character had been abandoned by her mother in a shopping center, only to find a home with a retired photographer where she won over everyone with her plucky spirit and colorful outfits. Her character was a hit with children, so much that after the network canceled the show after two years, it was picked up on the syndication market for…
