Actress Melissa Gilbert is pushing back against suggestions she has misjudged her husband Timothy Busfield, insisting she has not ignored red flags or enabled wrongdoing despite his ongoing legal troubles.
Gilbert, known for her role in "Little House on the Prairie," appeared on "Good Morning America" Monday to defend her decision to remain married to Busfield, who faces allegations of sexual misconduct.
"I know this man in my bones," Gilbert said during the interview. "No one knows him better than I do."
The actress rejected characterizations that she has been naive or complicit, stating instead that she has heard Busfield's account of the allegations and accepts it as truthful. She did not elaborate on the specific charges or provide details about his defense.
Gilbert's public statement represents a notable show of solidarity at a moment when many accused figures see their families distance themselves or remain silent. Her willingness to speak directly on a major morning program underscores her conviction in her husband's position.
The couple married in 2010 after meeting on the set of "Little House on the Prairie: A New Beginning." Busfield, also an actor, has appeared in numerous television shows and films throughout his career.
Gilbert's comments are unlikely to settle the broader questions surrounding the allegations, but they make clear where she stands personally. She framed her support not as blind loyalty but as knowledge earned through their years together.
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