Kristy McNichol, an ’80s actress who left Hollywood in 2001, appears in a rare new photo shared in connection with Carnie Wilson. Both outlets report that McNichol, best known for television work including “Family” and “Empty Nest,” makes the appearance after more than two decades away from frequent public attention. The photo is presented as a surprise, with Wilson posting details about her interaction with McNichol to her social media audience. Wilson describes McNichol as warm and gracious, and says McNichol played an important role in her youth. The coverage emphasizes that McNichol has not regularly appeared publicly since her retirement and that the latest image is uncommon. Together, the reports characterize the encounter as a personal meeting captured in a selfie or new photograph rather than a media event, and they reiterate that McNichol retired from acting in 2001.