Courtney Thorne-Smith - "Lyndsey McElroy"

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Courtney Thorne-Smith played a slightly masculine character by the name of Lyndsey McElroy. She enjoyed drinking beer and was Alan's on-and-off romantic partner. She had a serious drinking problem as well. She was very caring, but also a super flirt.

Smith played this role for five years and once it ended, she took a break from the Hollywood lifestyle. She did do a voice a character on the adult cartoon show Robot Chicken before appearing on Fresh Off The Boat.