‘Growing Pains’ Star Ashley Johnson Was Nearly Abducted on Set When a Kidnapper Grabbed Her After Episode Taping: ‘I Was Clueless’ and ‘Very Upset’

Variety reports that actor Ashley Johnson, known now as a voice actor on "The Last of Us," says she was nearly abducted on the set of the ABC sitcom "Growing Pains" as a child. Johnson, who played Chrissy Seaver on the show's final two seasons, shared the story on a recent episode of her "Weird Kids" podcast, recalling that a kidnapper grabbed her after an episode taping. She described herself as "clueless" in the moment and "very upset," per Variety.

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