"Gilligan’s Island" star Dawn Wells is a proud American. This year has seen its share of negativity, but the 82-year-old is staying positive despite it all. In an interview with Fox News published Wednesday, Wells shared all the things she is grateful for in 2020. High on that list is her country.
"I am grateful and proud to be an American. When I see Americans go into action to heal, serve, and protect, or to lend a hand to a neighbor or community, it makes me proud to be living in America. I don’t want people to be disillusioned by the petty infighting that seems to dominate news cycles," she said.
"America is great," Wells continued. "You may fight or disagree with your mother, but you will always love her and do what you can for her. And so we should for each other. This is the country I love. This is my home. I am thankful."
During her interview, Wells also reflected on the various other things that were helping her stay happy.
"At a time when it feels like everything is bad news, the good still outweighs the bad," the actress said. "So even in tough times, we can and should be grateful for everything around us. I wake up and I am grateful to have another day. I am grateful to feel a seasonal cool morning through my patio door. I am grateful for those who take the time to say ‘hi’ if to simply show that you matter."
Wells famously played Mary Ann Summers in "Gilligan's Island," which aired for three seasons, from 1964 to 1967. She is now preparing to star in "Dawn Wells: Reel Adventures," which is a fly-fishing TV show to be available at the end of this year on Amazon Prime. Her work is one more thing Wells said she is thankful to have.
"I am grateful for my life and career and the comforts it allows me at this time when the world wrestles with new challenges and uncertainties," she added. "I am grateful for our resilience as human beings and the God-given talents that lead to innovations for the better good."
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