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Growing Pains star Ashley Johnson revealed on her Weird Kids podcast that a fan grabbed her after a live taping, with a gun on the would-be kidnapper; security intervened, and she recalls being clueless and upset, noting the era’s minimal security and the audience’s proximity to the cast.
Growing Pains alum Ashley Johnson revealed on the Weird Kids podcast that, as a 6 or 7-year-old on the show’s set, she was grabbed by a man from the live studio audience who claimed he would murder cast members; security intervened after the assailant—who had a gun—was wrestled to the ground, saving Johnson. A threatening letter from a fan had preceded the incident, which occurred during her first year on the ABC sitcom. Johnson, who later voiced Gretchen Grundler and Gwen Tennyson and acted in Blindspot, noted that the kidnapping attempt was part of a broader history on the show, including tribute moments like Leonardo DiCaprio attending Alan Thicke’s memorial after his death.
Ashley Johnson, who has been playing Ellie in The Last of Us video games for over a decade, spoke about her instant connection with Bella Ramsey, who plays Ellie in the show. Johnson praised Ramsey's performance and said that she has the essence of Ellie. The two actresses have developed a sweet friendship off-screen, with Johnson feeling protective of Ramsey. Johnson also expressed excitement for where Ramsey will take the character in Season 2. The Season 1 finale of The Last of Us saw Ellie and Joel finally make it to the Fireflies, only for Joel to discover that they plan to kill Ellie in order to manufacture a cure.