Fans were excited to spot a familiar face from a beloved ’80s sitcom in LA recently, sparking chatter with a rare appearance from the reclusive actress. 

At 51, the former child star—best known for her role as the lovable Jennifer Keaton on Family Ties alongside Michael J. Fox—was in high spirits, flashing a smile while tackling the everyday chore of taking out the trash.

Dressed in a casual black ensemble, including a cozy sweater and matching leggings, she exuded a laid-back, timeless style—far removed from the spunky, fresh-faced character that catapulted her to fame at just 9 years old.

This look stood in stark contrast to her later roles, like playing a Laker Girl in a 1990 made-for-TV movie, or her turn as Tonya Harding in a comedic short film called Spunk.

This star even graced the screen alongside Hollywood legends Diane Keaton and Albert Finney in the 1982 drama Shoot The Moon.

Can you guess which star we’re talking about? 

Fans were excited to spot a familiar face from a beloved ’80s sitcom in LA recently, sparking chatter with a rare appearance from the reclusive actress

At 51, the former child star—best known for her role as the lovable Jennifer Keaton on Family Ties alongside Michael J. Fox—was in high spirits, flashing a smile while tackling the everyday chore of taking out the trash

If you guessed Tina Yothers, you’re right! 

Yothers kicked off her acting career at just three years old, landing roles in television commercials before moving on to bigger projects. 

Her first film appearance came in the 1981 TV movie The Cherokee Trail, followed by a role in Shoot the Moon. 

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Shoot the Moon was a drama directed by Alan Parker, starring Finney, Keaton, and a young Yothers. 

The film follows the unraveling marriage of George (Finney) and Faith Dunlap (Keaton), whose separation and affairs devastate their children. 

Set in Marin County, California, the тιтle refers to the card game Hearts, symbolizing a desperate attempt to reclaim control, much like the characters’ struggles with their own lives. 

However, it was Tina’s portrayal of Jennifer Keaton, the fun and feisty younger daughter on the hit sitcom Family Ties, that made her a household name.

The main cast included Fox as Alex, Meredith Baxter and Michael Gross as his parents Elyse and Steven, Justine Bateman as his sister Mallory, Tina as Jennifer, and Brian Bonsall as Andrew.

The show, which ran from 1982 to 1989, became a staple of 80s television, winning numerous awards.

It even nabbed three consecutive Emmys for Michael J. Fox as Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.

Family Ties cast included Michael J.Fox as Alex, Meredith Baxter and Michael Gross as his parents Elyse and Steven, Justine Bateman as his sister Mallory and Tina as Jennifer

The show, which ran from 1982 to 1989, became a staple of 80s television, winning numerous awards

The Laker Girls, a CBS made for TV movie, originally broadcast April 3, 1990

Shoot the Moon was a drama directed by Alan Parker, starring Finney, Keaton, and a young Yothers

Yothers kicked off her acting career at just three years old, landing roles in television commercials before moving on to bigger projects

Her first film appearance came in the 1981 TV movie The Cherokee Trail, followed by a role in Shoot the Moon

It was Tina’s portrayal of Jennifer Keaton, the fun and feisty younger daughter on the hit sitcom Family Ties, that made her a household name

She also made a brief return to the limelight in 2013 with a memorable appearance on What Not to Wear

After the series ended in 1989, Yothers made a bold transformation, chopping off her long blonde locks, dyeing them black, and launching a music career with her brother Cory in a band called Jaded

She even took the stage in a musical about the life of adult film star Linda Lovelace, but largely stepped away from the spotlight in favor of a more private life

Dressed in a casual black ensemble, including a cozy sweater and matching leggings, she exuded a laid-back, timeless style—far removed from the spunky, fresh-faced character that catapulted her to fame at just 9 years old 

Tina and Michael attend 2023 A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Cure Parkinson’s at Casa Cipriani on November 11, 2023 in New York City

After the series ended in 1989, Yothers made a bold transformation, chopping off her long blonde locks, dyeing them black, and launching a music career with her brother Cory in a band called Jaded. 

She even took the stage in a musical about the life of adult film star Linda Lovelace, but largely stepped away from the spotlight in favor of a more private life.

Despite her retreat from fame, Tina made a few notable appearances on reality shows, including Celebrity Fit Club and Celebrity Wife Swap in 2012.

She also made a brief return to the limelight in 2013 with a memorable appearance on What Not to Wear. 

Tina has been married to Robert Kaiser since August 2002. 

They have two children together, a son named Jake and a daughter named Lilly.