[citation needed] At the 1982 World Cup, McNamara fell off the bars to place eighth all-around.

[citation needed] In 1982, The Flower Council of Holland, headed by namesake Dutch Queen Juliana, christened the Julianne McNamara rose.

There, she tied Ma Yanhong from China for first on the uneven bars (both gymnasts scored 10.00), won the silver on floor, and placed fourth all-around.

Upon her retirement from gymnastics, McNamara embarked on an acting career, appearing in television shows such as Charles in Charge and Knight Rider.

[9] She retired from her acting career and the couple had four children together: sons Garrett, Ian, and Aaron; and daughter Hannah, who appeared as teenage Kate Pearson on This Is Us.

I kind of ran away from the sport in a sense...I loved it with all my heart and I still miss doing it but as the years have gone by I'm just extremely grateful to be a part of this community.