’90s child star recalls harrowing story of nearly being kidnapped from set
Former 'Growing Pains' actress 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 that she was nearly kidnapped from a set following an episode taping. According to coverage, the incident occurred after a fan wrote in with threats directed at the cast.
News, and People.com emphasize that Johnson felt "clueless" and "very upset" during the event, which involved a kidnapper grabbing her. National News Desk and Page Six also detailed the encounter as a harrowing experience for the child star.
Future coverage may provide further details on the fan's threats or the aftermath of the attempted abduction, as current reports focus on Johnson's recollection of the event.
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Quick answers
Who was nearly kidnapped?
Ashley Johnson, a star of the show 'Growing Pains'.
When did the attempted abduction occur?
The incident happened on set after an episode taping.
What led to the attempted kidnapping?
According to People.com, a fan had written in threatening 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 broke it first
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