Melissa and her brother, Jonathan Gilbert, have come a long way. Despite their challenging backgrounds, they have written their names in the sand of time.

The eldest sibling, Melissa, was born on May 8, 1964, and adopted by Barbara Cowan (née Crane) and Paul Gilbert. Jonathan was born two years later and adopted by Barbara and Paul.

Jonathan Gilbert and Melissa Gilbert worked together on 'Little House on the Prairie.' But Jonathan 'simply disappeared' when he turned 18.

Melissa Gilbert landed the role of Laura Ingalls on Little House on the Prairie in 1974. When her little brother, Jonathan, tagged along for her audition, he was given the part of Walnut Grove ...