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‘Little House’ Star Crosby Fitzgerald on ‘American Primeval’ Inspiration, the Ingalls’ ‘Risky Move’ and Welcoming a Baby Cow in Season 2

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‘Little House’ Star Crosby Fitzgerald on ‘American Primeval’ Inspiration, the Ingalls’ ‘Risky Move’ and Welcoming a Baby Cow in Season 2

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Little House on the Prairie,” now streaming on Netflix. “Palm Royale” star Crosby Fitzgerald swears she “manifested” her role as Caroline “Ma” Ingalls on Netflix’s new “Little House on the Prairie” adaptation by watching a lot of the streamer’s “American Primeval” before being cast. “I just wanted to be []

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· Jun 25, 2026

Love ‘Little House on the Prairie’? Visit Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Iowa Home

Love ‘Little House on the Prairie’? Visit Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Iowa Home

Variety

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· Jul 10, 2026

Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Writer on Landing Fan Favorite From Original Series for That Scary Cameo

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the “Little House on the Prairie” reboot through Episode 2, now streaming on Netflix. Few things are as scary to OG “Little House on the Prairie” viewers as Laura Ingalls’ childhood bully, Nellie Oleson, on a bad day. But Netflix’s updated take on the beloved story takes things to []

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jul 7, 2026

Don’t Call Annette Bening’s Character the ‘Dutton Ranch’ Villain — Even After That Finale

The actress jumped into the 'Yellowstone'-verse because she saw the potential to make something juicy with high stakes, which is what the sequel series accomplished after its first season.

Entrepreneur.com

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· Jul 10, 2026

After Leaving the Marine Corps, She Spent $20 to Start a Side Hustle. Now Her Business Makes $3M a Month: ‘People Absolutely Loved It.’

Hannah Pollack's elevated twist on a nostalgic sweet gained fans immediately.

People.com

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· Jul 11, 2026

What Happened to the Real Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Truth Behind the Books and 2 TV Shows

The author fictionalized her life in the ‘Little House on the Prairie’ book series, which has been adapted into two major TV series

UPI

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· Jul 9, 2026

Luke Bracey, Crosby Fitzgerlad: 'Little House" Ma and Pa are teammates

Luke Bracey, Crosby Fitzgerlad: 'Little House" Ma and Pa are teammates

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Related coverage for "‘Little House’ Star Crosby Fitzgerald on ‘American Primeval’ Inspiration, the Ingalls’ ‘Risky Move’ and Welcoming a Baby Cow in Season 2": WDBQ – 1490 AM – Dubuque — Love ‘Little House on the Prairie’? Visit Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Iowa Home. Variety — Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Writer on Landing Fan Favorite From Original Series for That Scary Cameo. The Hollywood Reporter — Don’t Call Annette Bening’s Character the ‘Dutton Ranch’ Villain — Even After That Finale. Entrepreneur.com — After Leaving the Marine Corps, She Spent $20 to Start a Side Hustle. Now Her Business Makes $3M a Month: ‘People Absolutely Loved It.’. People.com — What Happened to the Real Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Truth Behind the Books and 2 TV Shows. UPI — Luke Bracey, Crosby Fitzgerlad: 'Little House" Ma and Pa are teammates