Ashley Johnson Reveals Chilling Kidnapping Attempt on Set

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Ashley Johnson, a former child actor known for her role as Chrissy Seaver on the sitcom Growing Pains.

Coming Soon - Ashley Johnson, a beloved child star from the late 1980s.

WHAT:

Sportskeeda - Ashley Johnson revealed she was nearly kidnapped by an armed man while on the set of Growing Pains.

Coming Soon - Johnson described the incident as a "Hollywood nightmare" that has haunted her for decades.

WHERE:

Coming Soon - The incident occurred on the set of the television show Growing Pains.

WHEN:

Coming Soon - The kidnapping attempt took place in the late 1980s.

WHY:

Sportskeeda - The motivation behind the kidnapping attempt was not detailed in the articles.

HOW:

Sportskeeda - The attempt involved an armed man trying to take Johnson from the set.

(UPDATED July 16, 2026 08:49 UTC)

Ashley Johnson, a beloved child star known for her role as Chrissy Seaver on the sitcom Growing Pains, revealed that she was nearly kidnapped by an armed man while on set during the late 1980s. Johnson described the terrifying incident as a "Hollywood nightmare" that has haunted her for decades. The details surrounding the motivation for the kidnapping attempt remain unclear.