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8. Fred Savage and Danica McKellar had a mutual crush
Fred Savage admitted to having a mutual crush on Danica McKellar during filming, which evolved into more of a brother-sister relationship. In an article in People magazine, Savage once confessed, "I was in love with her for the same reasons every other boy fell in love with her. You won't meet a sweeter, nicer girl -- and she's gorgeous."

While they said that it started as a mutual crush, the... more 

8. Fred Savage and Danica McKellar had a mutual crush
Fred Savage admitted to having a mutual crush on Danica McKellar during filming, which evolved into more of a brother-sister relationship. In an article in People magazine, Savage once confessed, "I was in love with her for the same reasons every other boy fell in love with her. You won't meet a sweeter, nicer girl -- and she's gorgeous."

While they said that it started as a mutual crush, the co-stars ultimately developed a more sibling-type bond. Eventually, as siblings are known to do, Savage admitted, "all I wanted to do was irritate her." Savage, now 36, and McKellar, 38, remain friends to this day. less