The “Family Ties” star worked consistently in the 1980s and 1990s, but in recent years she’s stayed mostly away from the spotlight. She turned to writing and directing, using her celebrity to battle A.I.’s deleterious effect on artists.

Agree or disagree, the 58-year-old is more thoughtful than your average star. She weighs in on tough issues without falling back on sound bites.

It turns out she’s been holding her tongue for the past four years. The election of Donald Trump let her speak freely once more.

Or, as she puts it, she no longer feels the need to “walk on eggshells.”