Kristy McNichol 1984 interview on 'Just the Way You Are' film role 

Problem is most people don't reach this level of enlightenment until many lost years have past, there's a reason stories tell of an old wise man on a mountain people seek out. When one gets time to reflect with introspection, learn to just understand stand that life is one breath to the next & all that has come before or lay ahead is just a thought or collection of many. Important is better late than never one learns to live aware yet unmoved by distortions made by surroundings or others there to distract if one allows them to.

Rewatching Family now..trip back in history ❤

I love her so much!! She is the greatest!

You, might follow your own words.

She's awesome. When she was on Empty Nest she became 13-year old me's very first crush. Such a talented actress, could do any genre. Yeah it's a terrible shame she had to quit at such a young age, but I am proud of her for prioritizing her mental health. God bless Kristy.

Her career wasn't cut short. She acted for a good long time since she was very young. It was just time to live a normal private life.

Glad you enjoyed it

Great comment. Thank you.

Plus she was living in a fishbowl

I wish she was still playing roles too, but then I realize that's a selfish wish. She's in a happy place now (hopefully), and if I really care about her, I've got to be happy for her. At least there's documentation of her past that we can go back to.

You'd have a mental breakdown too if you had Willie for a brother

Kristy did not have a chemical imbalance.; she was molested by the producer and was horrified, and so shocked by what happened that called all her acting career and the industry into question, lost her self confidence but was never supported. Despite what happened to her some bozo even thought it would be good if she had a masseuse on set for this film; it just made it worse. We all lost a potentially great actress because someone couldn't keep their hands to themselves.

@@bailarcoruna9546 harassment is off the charts these days, so sad

@@effdonahue6595 these days?

@@bailarcoruna9546 I am from Brazil, I used to watch her movies, I didn't know that such horrible thing happened to her. Hope she's fine and living a good life.

Damn she does.

With slightly less funk

Sure, but I think Prince started that look.

Actually if you listen to her sing Hold On she has a Janet Jackson sort of voice, too.

I have never heard this. Although, I am not surprised one bit. Do you have a link you can post to a video or article?

Well, it was as much as it can be. But it wasn't discussed openly like now. That's why she's talking about things people can understand and accept -- the effects of the business. But, of course, that was not the whole story.

Does your religion teach anything about being judgmental, bigoted, or casting stones? Why don’t you worry about yourself and your own repentance.

Bulshit, religious ppl 🤮

Homosexuality is natural love. God is an invention of humans to enslave and control.

Another non-compassionate person. First of all, actors/actresses do not get paid when they are not working. They get paid when the movie has been completed. She was ill. Have you never been ill or known anyone else who was ill? If not, you are one lucky individual...so far. If/when you ever get ill & are unable to work or know someone who has become too work, maybe then your attitude would be different. In the meantime, have some compassion for those who have not been as lucky as you.

@@brendapodell3633 The world is full of people like the above commenter. Lack of compassion or understanding. Kristy was a very busy actress starting from a very young age and was in commercials before her busy career. My goodness, if anyone needed rest at that time, it was surely her, right? Thank you for your kind comment.

Jealous much?

stfu lmao.

@@brendapodell3633 more like a jealous person