’90s child star recalls harrowing story of nearly being kidnapped from set
Growing Pains star Ashley Johnson reveals a harrowing childhood experience of nearly being abducted from a television set.
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Ashley Johnson, known for her role in Growing Pains, has shared an account of nearly being kidnapped. The incident occurred after an episode taping when a kidnapper grabbed her. Coverage from Variety, E!
News, and People.com emphasizes that the attempt followed a written threat sent to the cast by a fan. Johnson described herself as feeling "clueless" and "very upset" during the event. Reports from National News Desk and Page Six focus on the actor's recollection of the event.
Further details regarding the identity of the fan or the outcome of the incident are not specified in the provided coverage.
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Quick answers
Which show was Ashley Johnson filming during the incident?
She was on the set of Growing Pains.
How did the attempted abduction begin?
A kidnapper grabbed Johnson after an episode taping.
What led to the attempt?
According to People.com, a fan had written in and threatened the cast.
Coverage (5)
- Growing Pains ’ Ashley Johnson Shares She Was Nearly Kidnapped on Set E! News · 6h ago
- ‘Growing Pains’ Star Ashley Johnson Was Nearly Abducted on Set When a Kidnapper Grabbed Her After Episode Taping: ‘I Was Clueless’ and ‘Very Upset’ Variety · 6h ago
- ‘Growing Pains’ Actress Ashley Johnson Was Nearly Abducted from a Live Taping After a Fan Wrote in, Threatening the Cast People.com · 6h ago
- 'Growing Pains' star was nearly kidnapped after live taping, felt 'clueless' in the moment National News Desk · 6h ago
- ’90s child star recalls harrowing story of nearly being kidnapped from set Page Six · 6h ago
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