Little House on the Prairie star Melissa Gilbert married Timothy Busfield of Thirtysomething fame back in 2013. For both actors, it was their third marriage. In the Laura Ingalls actor’s latest memoir, Back to the Prairie, she writes about how Busfield is different from her past partners.
Melissa Gilbert and Timothy Busfield | David Livingston/Getty Images Busfield supports Gilbert
Even after the couple’s honeymoon phase, Gilbert “reveled in the respect” her third husband showed her. She knew from the beginning that their love was different from her past relationships. But it seems Busfield was different, too.
“Before Tim, I always felt like I had to make my own abilities and accomplishments smaller to allow the men I was with to feel confident, bigger, macho, and in control,” wrote Gilbert. “Tim was different. Instead of feeling threatened by a strong, outspoken, capable woman, he encouraged me to meet each day fearlessly.
Melissa Gilbert and Timothy Busfield | David Livingston/Getty Images Busfield supports Gilbert
Even after the couple’s honeymoon phase, Gilbert “reveled in the respect” her third husband showed her. She knew from the beginning that their love was different from her past relationships. But it seems Busfield was different, too.
“Before Tim, I always felt like I had to make my own abilities and accomplishments smaller to allow the men I was with to feel confident, bigger, macho, and in control,” wrote Gilbert. “Tim was different. Instead of feeling threatened by a strong, outspoken, capable woman, he encouraged me to meet each day fearlessly.
- 6/2/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Melissa Gilbert and Timothy Busfield got married in 2013. It was the third marriage for both actors, and they both had children from previous relationships. Blending families can be tricky. The case of Gilbert and Busfield was no exception. The Little House on the Prairie alum initially believed the task would be easier than it ended up being. “Easy” was not how it all went down.
Melissa Gilbert and Timothy Busfield’s previous marriages and kids
Gilbert married her first husband, Bo Brinkman, in 1988. It was a tumultuous union colored by infidelity and high drama. The couple had one child together —Dakota—and divorced in 1994. The Laura Ingalls actor’s second husband was Bruce Boxleitner. They married in 1995 and divorced in 2011. Together, Gilbert and Boxleitner had one child—Michael.
Busfield had also been married two previous times when he met Gilbert—to Radha Delamarter from 1981 to 1986 and Jenny Merwin from 1988 to 2007. From those marriages,...
Melissa Gilbert and Timothy Busfield’s previous marriages and kids
Gilbert married her first husband, Bo Brinkman, in 1988. It was a tumultuous union colored by infidelity and high drama. The couple had one child together —Dakota—and divorced in 1994. The Laura Ingalls actor’s second husband was Bruce Boxleitner. They married in 1995 and divorced in 2011. Together, Gilbert and Boxleitner had one child—Michael.
Busfield had also been married two previous times when he met Gilbert—to Radha Delamarter from 1981 to 1986 and Jenny Merwin from 1988 to 2007. From those marriages,...
- 5/16/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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- 4/27/2013
- Entertainment Tonight
Melissa Gilbert, 48, married Thirtysomething star Timothy Busfield, 55, in a private ceremony in Santa Barbara, Calif. on April 24, her rep confirms to Et.
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The couple, who got engaged over the holidays, had their wedding at San Ysidro Ranch. The bride wore red.
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Gilbert and Busfield's nuptials will mark the third "I do's" for each of them. Gilbert was previously married to Bo Brinkman and Bruce Boxleitner, while Busfield was married to Jenny Merwin and actress Radha Delamarter.
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The couple, who got engaged over the holidays, had their wedding at San Ysidro Ranch. The bride wore red.
Video: Melissa Gilbert Opens Up About Past Addiction
Gilbert and Busfield's nuptials will mark the third "I do's" for each of them. Gilbert was previously married to Bo Brinkman and Bruce Boxleitner, while Busfield was married to Jenny Merwin and actress Radha Delamarter.
- 4/25/2013
- Entertainment Tonight
Melissa Gilbert is engaged.
The former "Little House on the Prairie" star is set to wed "thirtysomething" star Timothy Busfield, a rep for the actress confirmed to Access Hollywood on Tuesday.
"They are engaged and both are incredibly happy," the rep told Access.
Addressing the news on her Twitter account, Melissa Tweeted, "So happy!"
Melissa was previously married to actors Bruce Boxleitner, and before that Bo Brinkman.
Timothy was previously married to Jenny Merwin, and actress Radha Delamarter.
Copyright 2013 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.
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The former "Little House on the Prairie" star is set to wed "thirtysomething" star Timothy Busfield, a rep for the actress confirmed to Access Hollywood on Tuesday.
"They are engaged and both are incredibly happy," the rep told Access.
Addressing the news on her Twitter account, Melissa Tweeted, "So happy!"
Melissa was previously married to actors Bruce Boxleitner, and before that Bo Brinkman.
Timothy was previously married to Jenny Merwin, and actress Radha Delamarter.
Copyright 2013 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, ...
- 1/30/2013
- by [email protected] (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
- Access Hollywood
Actress Melissa Gilbert is officially off the market.
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A rep tells People that the former Dancing with the Stars contestant, 48, is engaged to former thirtysomething star Timothy Busfield, 55.
"They are engaged and both are incredibly happy," says the rep.
The couple's nuptials will mark the third "I do's" for each of them. Gilbert was previously married to Bo Brinkman and Bruce Boxleitner, while Busfield was married to Jenny Merwin and actress Radha Delamarter.
A source told People that the engagement took place over the holidays.
Pics: Most Memorable Celebrity Weddings of All Time
A rep tells People that the former Dancing with the Stars contestant, 48, is engaged to former thirtysomething star Timothy Busfield, 55.
"They are engaged and both are incredibly happy," says the rep.
The couple's nuptials will mark the third "I do's" for each of them. Gilbert was previously married to Bo Brinkman and Bruce Boxleitner, while Busfield was married to Jenny Merwin and actress Radha Delamarter.
A source told People that the engagement took place over the holidays.
- 1/29/2013
- Entertainment Tonight
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