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

Character: Mary Ellen Walton Show: The Waltons (1972) Net Worth: $4 million*

Judy Norton-Taylor, an actress and current theater director, kickstarted her career portraying Mary Ellen Walton on the television series The Waltons. She continued to reprise the role in various reunion specials and TV movies associated with the successful franchise.

Reflecting on challenges post-typecasting as the super-wholesome Mary Ellen, Norton posed for Playboy Magazine in her twenties to reshape her image. She remains active in acting, participating in Broken: A Musical in 2015.