Lisa Whelchel, who portrayed Blair Warner on the hit NBC TV series The Facts of Life, has opened up about how her life has turned out. The beloved actress, who, earlier in her life shifted focus from the glitz of Hollywood, started a family, and embraced motherhood, is now a grandmother of two.
In a new interview, Lisa shared insights into her life, including her recent marriage and the joys of being a grandmother. She also reminisced about her time on the set of The Facts of Life during its nine-season run and how she uses her spare time now.
Lisa Whelchel says she enjoys being a grandmother and a wife
Speaking exclusively with Closer, the actress who began her acting career as a Mouseketeer on The New Mickey Mouse Club in 1977 before landing the role of Blair Warner revealed that she is now a proud grandmother to two lovely kids, aged five and three, respectively. She enjoys spending time with them and babysits them once a week.
Aside from her newfound role, Lisa also stated that she has found another source of happiness in her personal life. She recently tied the knot with her longtime partner after spending eight years together. She explained the beauty of finding such a deep type of love at this point in her life, where she fully appreciates and savors every moment spent together.
Lisa Whelchel reminisces about ‘The Facts of Life’ and her new passion, hosting ‘Collectors Call’
She fondly recalled her time on the production set of The Facts of Life, which she described as an enjoyable experience. She noted that unlike her on-screen character, Charlotte Rae, who played Mrs. Garett, had a beautiful working relationship with her young co-stars, treating them with mutual respect and a professional attitude that left a lasting impression on her, as she appreciated the balance of respect and fun on set.
Although catering to her grandchildren and spending time with her husband now take up most of her time, the 61-year-old still remains very active in the entertainment industry. Lisa disclosed that she now hosts the MeTV series Collectors Call, a show that involves traveling all over the country in search of amazing movie memorabilia collected by several individuals.