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Inside ‘Facts of Life’ Star Nancy McKeon’s Retreat From TV Stardom


Nancy McKeon of 'The Facts of Life' leads a quiet life with her family, embracing off-Broadway theater and avoiding the spotlight

When the NBC show wrapped in 1988, McKeon, 59, continued to find work on the small screen in projects like Can’t Hurry Love, Style & Substance and The Division plus numerous TV movies. Mindy Cohn, Geri Jewell, Lisa Whelchel, Charlotte Rae and Nancy McKeonPaul Archuleta/FilmMagic“I don’t think I could choose; being able to experience it all is a privilege!” she told DC Theater Arts in December 2024 before sharing her favorite qualities about the new character she plays. Describing herself as an “introvert,” McKeon told DC Theater Arts that she enjoys the simple things in life, like traveling or cooking for family and friends.

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