7 Things You Might Not Know About ‘Little House On The Prairie’
on Dec 28, 2017
6. The Actresses Who Played Laura And Nellie Were Actually Good Friends In Real Life
Who could ever forget the character Nellie Oleson Dalton on Little House on the Prairie? Nellie was not a real person in Laura Ingalls’ life, though she was based on several girls she knew as a child. The character of Nellie Oleson was created by Laura and appeared in three of her books.
It was a crafty move to add Nellie to the show, because she ended up becoming one of the most well-known characters. Early on, Nellie served as Laura’s main enemy, as her manipulative personality clashed with Laura’s calmer demeanor. Eventually, the two girls became friends, and Nellie tossed her bouquet to Laura at her wedding.
Although Nellie and Laura’s relationship was one of the main sources of conflict on the show, the actresses that played them were actually good friends. Melissa Gilbert (Laura) and Alison Arngrim (Nellie), kept themselves entertained on set by playing games together. How cute!
