Melissa Gilbert drops first post since Timothy Busfield’s indictment – USA Today

May 13, 2026, 8:18 p.m. ET Melissa Gilbert has returned to the public eye with her first social media post since her husband, Timothy Busfield, was indicted on child sex abuse charges. The “Little House on the Prairie” actor, 62, posted on Instagram for the first time in months after previously deactivating her account amid the case surrounding Busfield. In the post, she promoted a new campaign from her lifestyle brand ModernPrairie, which she co-founded in 2022 alongside Nicole Haase. “Nicole and Melissa are getting into the frame and into the picture, and we cannot wait to share what’s next,” the post’s caption reads. “And how perfect are these incredible crochet dolls created in their likeness by @hookednovelties? Our Modern Prairie community is endlessly talented, and these two look almost exactly like the photo from last fall.” The campaign teased future updates, including “special guests you’ve missed hearing from.”
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