Overview
- In a Dec. 27 Instagram post, Gilbert shared a backstage photo from Pen Pals in New York that included Anderson, Veanne Cox and Betty Buckley.
- Gilbert wrote that the reconnection involved long, healing talks with lots of reminiscing, laughter and a few tears, and said they can now move forward as friends.
- Both actresses have previously said their off-screen relationship during Little House on the Prairie was polite but distant, a dynamic Gilbert also detailed in her 2009 memoir.
- Coverage notes the reunion follows the August death of Anderson’s husband, Michael Sloan, as reported by Deadline.
- Fans responded warmly to the Instagram post, as outlets highlighted supportive comments, and separate reporting notes a Netflix reboot of the series is in the works.