Kristy McNichol Comes Out As A Gayelle

Kristy McNichol, known to you 70s hos as Buddy from Family, or us 90s hos as Barbara from Empty Nest, or you 2000s hos as "Mom, who is this bitch Kristy McNichosomething?", is proudly waving her Home Depot and flannel flag. Kristy retired from the acting game in the 90s, but is stepping back into the slightly dim spotlight to tell that the world that she's a big lez. For those of you who are still on the floor from hearing about Clay Gayken, this shocking and surprising news will probably keep you there. I'll bring you a blanket and a mayo sandwich later. In the meantime, this is what Kristy's publicist told People about her decision to publicly come out at the age of 49.

McNichol, 49, who has lived with her partner Martie Allen, also 49, for the past two decades, decided to make a statement about her sexuality and share this photo because she is "approaching 50" and wants to "be open about who I am."

She "is very sad about kids being bullied," her publicist Jeff Ballard tells PEOPLE. "She hopes that coming out can help kids who need support. She would like to help others who feel different."

Done with acting, McNichol spends her time focusing on tennis, yoga, travel and raising her beloved miniature dachshunds. "She is very happy and healthy," says Ballard. "And she enjoys living a very private life."

YAY for this! The world definitely needs more proud lesbians telling People magazine that they are proud lesbians, and I definitely need to get on a successful sitcom like right now. Then I can retire from sitcom acting in like 10 years and spend my 40s and on focusing on tennis, yoga, travel and raising beloved miniature dachshunds. And now that People has caught up with Kristy McNichols, can they please do a cover story and 15-page spread on the whereabouts of Park Overall!

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Submitted by z-listed on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 7:44pm.

She just now is coming out? How come I have known this forever?

Submitted by CarmenElectrical on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 4:15pm.

Who cares? really - who gives a flying fuck? I don't care if you're gay or straight. Keep that shit in your bedroom and leave me alone.

Submitted by Get Serious on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 1:53am.

Worst kept secret in hollywood. Everyone from the 1970's on knew she was a carpet muncher...

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Submitted by crazyassmom on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 1:05am.

Submitted by P.T.Bull on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 9:45am.
Actually... I believe this was from Impertinent Vixen
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Omg! Thanks for that link!!!!! I loved Tiger Beat, and I can actually remember buying some of those issues on there. Every time I had saved up enough $$$ I would head out and buy a TB and a new 45. (really showing my age here, lol). The biggest thrill was when I had scraped up enough to go and buy a new Osmond album. Lol
Yes...I was a HUGE Osmond fan, but unfortunately I was never able to see them =(

All those faces bring back so many gooood memories-
Bay City Rollers, Scott Baio, Michael Gray, Jimmy McNichol.....

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Submitted by YesNoMaybe on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 10:10pm.

True story: My parents took me to see "Little Darlings" in 1980 because the "Lady and the Tramp" reissue showing was sold out. I suppose they thought it would be a safe family bet since it was a teen flick about summer camp. Little did they know it was a movie about Kristy and Tatum competing to see who would lose their virginity first...

Submitted by blueangel on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 8:20pm.

I thought she "came out" years ago. Speaking of that, why do some people feel the need to announce their private stuff to the world? Is it a cry for attention or an attempt to appear interesting or relevant? Whatever it is, keep it to yourself. We don't care!

Submitted by Rubygirl214 on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 7:25pm.

This is kind of like Richard Simmons coming out, ha ha!

Submitted by kittymuffin on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 5:50pm.

Her name was Buddy ..

Submitted by tojo on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 5:41pm.

Submitted by Poopele on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 10:16am.
Ok, the beloved minitaure dachshund part is really disturbing. Two lesbians living with a bunch of yapping penis-shaped animals running around between their legs all day tells ya something.

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Submitted by NimbleBean on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 5:37pm.

Retired, but she has a publicist?! Okay.

Submitted by lazee on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 2:58pm.

Random fact - Kristy's mother was sued by some dude on Judge Mathis.

Submitted by missskitttin on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 1:19pm.

One day when my own kids are teenagers Kristen Stewart is going to come out too. She is as butch as Kristy.

Submitted by missskitttin on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 1:18pm.

Even I knew about it since she was on Family and I saw reruns and I didnt know a thing about lesbians yet.

Submitted by lovelylaney on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 11:50am.

@ImpertinentVixen - so true! and instead of being like 6 feet away with a ball, you can just walk up to the seat release with a damn bat! I mean really? Network Reality Stars? Did that like include all those losers from The Bachleor/ette? Or losers from Survivor? Geeesh and it's no wonder I don't watch Bravo. Thank GOD!

And while I'm at it, wtf happened to the Discovery Channel and the Learning Channel? Each channel has turned into such bullshit!

Submitted by ImpertinentVixen on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 11:26am.

lovelylaney: Who Gives a Crap About the Reality Stars? needs to be a reality show, where they sit on those planks above water tanks (with sharks) and the general public gets to whip baseballs at them so they fall in.

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Submitted by lovelylaney on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 9:58am.

Submitted by Frau on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 9:08am.

Battle of the Network Stars has been remade.

Bravo came out with "Battle of the Network Reality Stars" several years ago. I remember The Miz from MTV being on it with a bunch of other irrelevant douchebags.

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OK? But not the same thing and this is why I don't watch Bravo or any of these shit "reality" shows. Glad to know of them though from MK's dlisted! I mean who gives a crap about the Reality Stars? I'd like to see someone like Alec Baldwin at the end of a tug of war rope yelling at his team PULL, you insufferable queens! Or NPH tra-la-la-ing through some tires :)

Submitted by Poopele on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 8:46am.

Ok, the beloved minitaure dachshund part is really disturbing. Two lesbians living with a bunch of yapping penis-shaped animals running around between their legs all day tells ya something.

Submitted by P.T.Bull on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 8:15am.

I think the simpsons referred to it as non-threatening male magazine. My sister left a bunch of them at my parent's cabin, so I was seeing the issues 20 years after they came out. For me, a bit of a disturbing alternate universe. ;)

Submitted by ImpertinentVixen on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 9:25am.
Far out! Vintage Tiger Beat covers! I was addicted to this magazine!

http://www.coverbrowser.com/covers/tiger-beat

Submitted by P.T.Bull on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 8:12am.

This is no more interesting than if she announced what kid of car she drives. Empty nest was a cute show. I may have had a crush on her back in the day--can't remember. This just leaves me with my other crush--mckenzie phillips--I'm sure her tormented soul would make for a dysfunctional relationship.

Submitted by ImpertinentVixen on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 7:55am.

Far out! Vintage Tiger Beat covers! I was addicted to this magazine!

http://www.coverbrowser.com/covers/tiger-beat

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Submitted by ImpertinentVixen on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 7:52am.

At 49 too, Kristy, I'm coming out as already knowing that you were a big old gayelle way back in the day, sweetie. Buddy Lawrence had a wasted boyfriend in Leif Garrett, I knew, never mind the hotness of Matt Dillon being totally wasted on you in Little Darlings.

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Submitted by Frau on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 7:38am.

Battle of the Network Stars has been remade.

Bravo came out with "Battle of the Network Reality Stars" several years ago. I remember The Miz from MTV being on it with a bunch of other irrelevant douchebags.

Submitted by Aunt B on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 6:59am.

I thought she came out back around the time when she had a nervous breakdown while working on Empty Nest.

Either way it was about as shocking as hearing the news that Liberace liked roosters.

Submitted by blaase on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 5:04am.

This is like when I found out Tori from saved by the bell was a lesbian, big duh!

Submitted by Whatever on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 4:29am.

She must be very hard up for cash. I thought she came out a long time ago? Whatever.

Submitted by iHeartHaters on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 1:14am.

DUHHHHH

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Submitted by KA on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 11:50pm.

team battle of the network stars!

Submitted by Lope on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 11:40pm.

The Pirate Movie! The greatest movie ever filmed. Everyone knew, yeah, but she hadn't actually come out until now. It was assumed that this was one of the reasons that she left Hollywood behind because she was paranoid about being found out and didn't like hiding/lying. I'm glad she finally said screw it and laid it all on the line. Maybe she'll start acting again now.

Submitted by Lope on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 11:40pm.

Submitted by Hell Belle on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 11:13pm.

Submitted by parissucksliterally on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 8:13pm.

I am quite surprised they haven't redone "Battle of The Network Stars"! they have remade everything else, for fuck's sake.

Now THAT is a remake I'd love to see! But you know none of today's prissy bitches are going to get out and run an obstacle course or whatever. Not without a huge paycheck.

Submitted by Hell Belle on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 11:08pm.

I never paid much attention to Kristy, but remember having a bit of a crush on her brother Jimmy. Wonder what ever happened to him?

Submitted by sushi on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 10:11pm.

I thought she was out many many years ago.

Submitted by lizardo911 on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 8:55pm.

I always thought she had a crooked face.

Submitted by Puppy Love on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 8:53pm.

Submitted by honeychile on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 10:01pm.
Did Nancy McKeon ever come out yet? If not, what is the hold up! Is she afraid Blair is gonnna beat her over the head with a bag of shoulderpads and aqua-net scented Bibles?
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Submitted by cici on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 8:45pm.

oh..duh. Always liked her.

Submitted by lastdiva on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 8:34pm.

Kristy in vintage 70's gear with former hottie Leif Garrett:

http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/leif-garrett/photos/161648#103858

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Submitted by honeychile on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 8:31pm.

Did Nancy McKeon ever come out yet? If not, what is the hold up! Is she afraid Blair is gonnna beat her over the head with a bag of shoulderpads and aqua-net scented Bibles?

Submitted by EvilShoe on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 8:28pm.

fosho

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084504/

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Submitted by Puppy Love on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 8:25pm.

Some rag ran a story literally 20 years ago abou KM and her lez lover waking up an entire hotel with their screams of love.

I always thought she was a pretty good actor--where did her career go?!--and she seems like a nice person as well. All the best to her and her little pups. :)

Submitted by EvilShoe on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 8:15pm.

fosho, I remember that pirate movie OMG AHAHAHAHAHA! The one with the dancing and singing? Who was that guy with the blond fro type hairdo? My gaydar siren went off when I watched him in it. Looking it up now...

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Submitted by EvilShoe on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 8:10pm.

I watched Empty Nest in the 90s. I sort of had to because it came on right before Golden Girls! I watched the last few minutes for a while then started watching the whole episode. I liked the sister on the show, the princess, what the fuck was her name? Carol? She was always yelling "Daddy!"... a grown ass woman!

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Submitted by Dion flowerboy on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 7:47pm.

I thought she came out in a Dynamite magazine years ago. I'm actually more impressed with her openess about her psychological problems. Good for her.

Submitted by Caramel on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 7:33pm.

justjane~"nostradamus of dykes" is too funny!

Submitted by parissucksliterally on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 6:43pm.

I am quite surprised they haven't redone "Battle of The Network Stars"! they have remade everything else, for fuck's sake.

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Submitted by lovelylaney on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 6:40pm.

Submitted by paulapoo on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 4:02pm.

She used to kick total ass on Battle of the Network Stars. She'd go flying through the obstacle course like it was nothing.

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Thank you for that memory! I also remembered the team from That's Incredible! doing pretty well on those obstacle courses! Shit one of the networks should redux that concept! Tina Fey, you listening/reading this??? :)

Submitted by jelliebean on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 6:05pm.

miniature dachsunds!! so cute. I wonder if they dress them up and take them out to the park for dachsund day. I agree with everyone who knew she was gay before they knew what gay was. I remember getting the feeling watching Little Darlings that it was a love story about the two girls, like they were going to kiss on the swings in that scene near the end. Buddy was a great character name for her on Family.

Submitted by humans_off_earth_now on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 5:34pm.

Like everybody i always knew she was a big fag .. which was the reason i watched Family (though i had an equal fascination with that hot zaftig cougar Sada Thompson) ..

Anyway, K just seemed to drop off the world and all I ever heard about was mental difficulties n shit ..

Nice to see her again, & looking so good/comfortable. She was also a really good actress.

As for Meredith Baxter - just proof that one never knows, do one? (I myself "turned" a 53-year-old woman when I was 40. Hah!)

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Submitted by letinstar on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 5:04pm.

i remember watching "family" as a youngin and i knew kristy was a gayelle back then....good for her for coming out...and how funny she now raises cocktail weenie doggies...

where's jimmy mcnichol?
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Submitted by clutching-at-straws on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 4:49pm.

I definitely need to get on a successful sitcom like right now. Then I can retire from sitcom acting in like 10 years and spend my 40s and on focusing on tennis, yoga, travel and raising beloved miniature dachshunds.

LOL. MTE, MK! In fact, that's the only thing I found interesting about her publicist's statement. Joining the chorus of "I swear she came out already, like a long time ago."