Kristy McNichol and Martie Allen – ~ 29 Years, First Be True to Yourself
After 24 years of having a successful career and acting in hits like Little Darlings, Empty Nest, and of course, as Letitia “Buddy” Lawrence in TV’s Family, actress Kristy McNichol decided to retire. She said that the stresses of living a life in the limelight got to her, and she was done with showbiz.
The former star also discussed her difficulty in coming out, but she finally took the plunge and made her relationship public in 2012 during an interview. She has been with partner Martie Allen for around 29 years now, having first met her in 1991 and then shortly, moving in together. Not much is known about this private couple, but they are said to be married.