Main character of Little House on the Prairie, narrates her life from childhood to adulthood.
Marian is an ambitious fashion designer in New York who falls in love with and marries Edward Moran. After discovering that her business with Sylvia is being used to import cocaine, she decides to leave Edward and offers to testify against his family. The family kidnaps her, and Edward ultimately kills her.
A widowed mother living with severe grief, survivor’s guilt, and depression after losing her husband and son. She gradually rebuilds her life through friendship, volunteer work at a homeless shelter, and a relationship with Matt. After being critically injured while assisting homeless people, she recovers, accepts Matt’s proposal, and marries him.
Taylor is married to director Larry and is frustrated that she has not achieved her desired Hollywood breakthrough. She has an affair with writer Oliver, then is offered the lead in a film about a lesbian relationship. Larry tries to support her filmmaking ambitions but later discovers the affair and files for divorce; Taylor ultimately decides to take the role.
Central figure, author, and matriarch of the Ingalls family.
Central pioneer girl turned mother and writer, navigating life in Walnut Grove.
Leads the resistance by blowing up her Walnut Grove home alongside Almanzo to defy railway developer Nathan Lassiter. Together with other residents, she destroys buildings to send a defiant message before the town evacuates to start a new life.
Divorced mother of Michael. Initially reluctant to enroll him in the residential school, she becomes a strong advocate after witnessing his breakthrough in communication. Despite temporary estrangement due to hurt feelings, she reconciles with Terry and supports Michael during the trial.
Lynn is a successful Manhattan clothing designer whose recurring nightmares lead her to seek hypnotherapy and uncover memories of a previous life as Mary Ann. During a vacation in San Francisco, she investigates Mary Ann's death with Inspector Alberts, faces threats, and fights Corso at the elevator shaft where Mary Ann was killed.
Julie Lawson is a professional researcher and the adoptive daughter of Earl. After a blackout and car crash, she learns that a dangerous arterial condition may require surgery and that her family medical history is unknown. She searches for her birth mother, Beth, and investigates the men connected to Beth's rape before undergoing surgery and reconnecting with her family.
Protagonist who moves to Los Angeles for work and is subsequently raped by her neighbor Jason Barnes. She faces legal setbacks and emotional trauma, eventually overcoming her reluctance to testify and partnering with attorney Gloria Allred to pursue justice. Her journey involves confronting systemic skepticism, rebuilding her life, and ultimately winning a civil case against her attacker.
The film's protagonist, a former self-centered college student who finds purpose after being contacted by a missionary priest. She moves to El Salvador to work with the poor alongside nuns, stands up to military oppression, and ultimately becomes a victim of a death squad after refusing to abandon her mission.
Melissa Gilbert has 87 screen credits in a career dating back to 1967. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Little House on the Prairie - Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include Little House on the Prairie, Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas, Safe Harbour. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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