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Dixie Carter joined Different Strokes as Maggie McKinn, Philip Drummond’s love interest and later wife. Her character brought fresh energy, intelligence, and independence to the series, reflecting evolving family structures. Maggie balanced her career and motherhood, offering advice and comfort to the children, further enriching the series’ themes of love, family, and unity. Carter’s performance was highly regarded, and she received an Emmy nomination in 2007. She died in 2010, but her memorable role continues to be loved by fans.