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An 80s child star was spotted on a very rare outing in this month, stepping out quietly and far from the glare of the Hollywood spotlight.
The former actress kept a low profile as she ran errands, dressed casually and blending easily into the neighborhood as she walked along the sidewalk.
Once a familiar face on television screens across America, the star rose to fame at a young age during the golden era of teen sitcoms.
At the height of her success, she starred alongside future A-listers and became part of a cult-favorite series that still resonates with fans decades later.
In her breakout role opposite , the actress was tasked with wearing fake braces and a fat suit to appear less conventionally attractive on screen.
Despite early acclaim, her time in the spotlight was brief, and she ultimately chose a life removed from the entertainment industry.
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An 80s child star was spotted on a very rare outing in Los Angeles this month, stepping out quietly and far from the glare of the Hollywood spotlight
The woman pictured is Amy Linker, who is best known for her role as Lauren Hutchinson on the short-lived but beloved CBS sitcom Square Pegs.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Linker first broke into television as Kelly Lewis on the series Lewis & Clark, before landing her role in Square Pegs, alongside Sarah Jessica Parker, Jami Gertz and Tracy Nelson on Square Pegs in 1982.
The woman pictured is Amy Linker, who is best known for her role as Lauren Hutchinson on the short-lived but beloved CBS sitcom Square Pegs; seen in 2007
In her breakout role opposite Sarah Jessica Parker, the actress was tasked with wearing fake braces and a fat suit to appear less conventionally attractive on screen (pictured in 1982)
The former actress kept a low profile as she ran errands, dressed casually and blending easily into the neighborhood as she walked along the sidewalk
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Ultimately, they ended up casting her and putting 'body padding' in her outfits to be 'fake chubby.'
