What Happened to Our Favorite Child Stars From The ’50s, ’60s & ’70s

Role: Nellie Show: Little House on the Prairie (1974) Net Worth: Estimated at $400,000*

Born in 1962, Alison Arngrim portrayed Nellie Oleson on Little House on the Prairie from 1974 to 1980. With a familial background in acting, Arngrim’s mother and brother were also involved in the industry, although Arngrim and her brother are currently estranged.

Arngrim transitioned to a successful career as a theater actress, gaining recognition onstage in France. Additionally, she advocates against child abuse with the lobbyist group PROTECT. Arngrim authored a book, “Confessions of a Prairie B*tch,” sharing her experiences as a child star on Little House.