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• Sued by her mother for $90,000 in earnings (held in trust) from Father Knows Best, ultimately leaving her with just $19,000.    
• Authored a memoir titled Father Does Know Best: The Lauren Chapin Story in 1988, which boosted her career as a guest speaker.
• Has advised a number of actors and singers, including Jennifer Love Hewitt, on the difficulties of show business.
• Named an "honorary mayor" in cities in Oklahoma, Texas and Florida for her charity work. 
• Still portrays her Father Knows Best character Kathy (or "Kitten") Anderson in interactive shows on cruises and other entertainment venues.
• Supports several charities benefiting underprivileged and abused children.