Alice Halsey Cried Over Playing Laura Ingalls in New ‘Little House on the Prairie’

Alice Halsey Cried Over Playing Laura Ingalls in New ‘Little House on the Prairie’

After 40 years, “Little House on the Prairie” is back for the next generation.  The new show returns to the range with some classic characters, including 11-year-old Alice Halsey stepping into Melissa Gilbert’s shoes as Laura.  “Extra” spoke with Alice, who shared her reaction to getting the role. She said, “When I was told I had gotten Laura, I started to cry. Laura is an icon.” Skywalker Hughes plays Mary, the sister of Laura. She commented, “…