
This Girl Became a Successful Child Star after Bio Parents Gave Her up to Family Who Had ‘No Plans’ to Adopt
When she was just a newborn, a famous actress was given up for adoption by her biological parents. They were more focused on their careers and didn’t want the responsibility of raising a child. Her adoptive parents kept this secret from her for many years. Born at the now-closed French Hospital in Los Angeles on May 8, 1964, she was adopted by Barbara Crane and Paul Gilbert just 24 hours later. She wasn’t alone in this new family—her adoptive brother Jonathan was also adopted by the couple. Barbara was a