Former child star is best known for her role as the perfect blonde eldest sister in a famous TV family…who is she?

Former child star is best known for her role as the perfect blonde eldest sister in a famous TV family...who is she?

As someone who grew up idolizing the Brady Bunch and Marcia Brady in particular, it’s heartening to see Maureen’s journey from the small screen to real-life struggles and eventual triumph. Her story is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the power of love, support, and self-reflection. It’s amazing to think that behind the perfect family portrayed on TV, there was a woman battling demons and finding her way to happiness. I admire Maureen for her courage in sharing her story and for using it as a tool to help others facing similar challenges.

Back then, I was utterly captivated by this extraordinary actress who brought one of the cherished siblings from a renowned TV clan to life during the swinging ’60s and groovy ’70s.

She captivated audiences at only 13, embodying the wholesome, attractive, and blonde “neighbor girl” persona, as well as the dutiful eldest sister to her five siblings during the original five-season span of the ABC sitcom.

Her perfectly polished public persona sparked jealousy in her less confident, younger sister who often uttered her famous phrase whenever she felt outshone during the show.

In my professional opinion, even though she projected an immaculate image on television, this beloved figure from our screens was not immune to struggles that often beset child actors when their shows come to a close. One of these challenges was a battle with addiction, which unfortunately impacted her career post-show.

Currently, the actress appears both fit and vibrant, maintaining her endearing, tenacious status as a cherished and inspiring figure on TV, having triumphantly navigated through personal hardships.

Can you guess who it is? 

Former child star is best known for her role as the perfect blonde eldest sister in a famous TV family...who is she?

Former child star is best known for her role as the perfect blonde eldest sister in a famous TV family...who is she?
Former child star is best known for her role as the perfect blonde eldest sister in a famous TV family...who is she?

It’s Maureen McCormick!  

Recently, an actress from the Brady Bunch series, who is currently 68 years old, was seen doing errands in her California neighborhood – an unusual event for her as she rarely appears in public.

Exclusive DailyMail.com images capture Maureen McCormick, known for her role as Marcia Brady in the ’70s television series, enjoying an outing in Westlake Village on December 11 during the daytime hours.

In a relaxed and sporty style, she wore a colorful athletic sweater with black leggings and sneakers.

McCormick cemented her place as a pop culture icon with her role as Marcia, but her real life in the years following the show’s conclusion was far from perfect.  

In the past, she’s been transparent about battling substance abuse issues, specifically a long-term cocaine dependency that dominated her personal life and professional success.

Former child star is best known for her role as the perfect blonde eldest sister in a famous TV family...who is she?
Former child star is best known for her role as the perfect blonde eldest sister in a famous TV family...who is she?
Former child star is best known for her role as the perfect blonde eldest sister in a famous TV family...who is she?
Former child star is best known for her role as the perfect blonde eldest sister in a famous TV family...who is she?

In the year 2008, she openly discussed her struggles in a revealing autobiography, entitled “Here’s My Story: Overcoming Marcia Brady and Discovering My Authentic Voice.

This top-selling book detailed various aspects of her life, including her struggle with addiction, engaging in transactions for drugs involving sexual acts, experiencing severe depression, and battling anorexia nervosa (bulimia).

Her choice to strive for a more virtuous path was influenced strongly by her husband, Michael Cummings, following his firm warning that he’d depart if she resorted to drug use once more. They will commemorate their 40th wedding anniversary in March 2025.

Thankfully that scared Maureen straight and she has been clean and sober ever since. 

The couple, who share a 35-year-old daughter, Natalie, now live a quiet life outside Los Angeles.

In March of this year, we celebrated the 50-year milestone for the popular TV show “The Brady Bunch”. This series showcased an extended family made up of six kids, including three boys and three girls.

Former child star is best known for her role as the perfect blonde eldest sister in a famous TV family...who is she?
Former child star is best known for her role as the perfect blonde eldest sister in a famous TV family...who is she?
Former child star is best known for her role as the perfect blonde eldest sister in a famous TV family...who is she?

The show aired between 1969 and 1974, with Barry Williams playing Greg, Eve Plumb as Jan, Susan Olsen portraying Cindy, Mike Lookinland in the role of Bobby, and Christopher Knight as Peter.

In simpler terms, Jan’s repeated phrase “Marcia, Marcia, Marcia” gained popularity as a response when people made unfavorable comparisons between her and her sister.

In 1992, the actor Robert Reed, best known for his role as Mike Brady, passed away, while Florence Henderson, who portrayed Carol Brady, followed suit in 2016.

McCormick has taken on fewer significant television roles lately; for instance, she competed as a contestant on Dancing with the Stars in 2016.

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2024-12-19 22:49

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