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Aug 14, 2017 · Everyone wants to know what their favorite young actors are up to these days. Here's what some of the biggest child stars are doing today.
- Twin Sisters
Yep, you read that right: sultry actress Scarlett Johansson...
- Sabrina, The Teenage Witch
Many may not realize this, but Sabrina the Teenage Witch is...
- Jamie Lee Curtis
While 2020 was a year of rest for many people due to...
- Twin Sisters
- Mariel Loveland
- Beyoncé Knowles was a young aspiring singer. We'll start with the obvious one: Beyoncé. Before she went on to become one of the biggest celebrities on the planet, Beyoncé was a kid growing up in Houston, Texas.
- Beyoncé is now a billion dollars in an elevator. Today, Beyoncé is known to many as Queen Bey, and with good reason. The star's sprawling career — which includes singing, acting, and directing — has smashed numerous records.
- Being a child star was 'a lot' for Kelly Rowland. Like Beyoncé, Kelendria "Kelly" Rowland was in Girls Tyme before Girls Tyme became Destiny's Child. As Rowland recalled to Marie Claire, "Bey and I met at rehearsals for [the girl group] Girl's Tyme when we were nine."
- Kelly Rowland was the first to win a solo Grammy. Since Destiny's Child, Kelly Rowland has paved her own way in the music industry, most notably when she tried to text Nelly with a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet in a music video.
Nov 29, 2020 · Many child stars feel the need to break away from their previous, more innocent roles. We've picked 10 of the most drastic child star transformations, whether they're due to conscious choices...
- Gabbi Shaw
- Henry Blodget
Jul 25, 2023 · When young actors become famous, some decide to stick with show business while others quit Hollywood. Here's what these child stars are up to now.
- Talia Lakritz
- Henry Blodget
- Jodie Sweetin: Turning It Around
- Macaulay Culkin: A Tragic Home Life
- Taylor Momsen: Good Girl Turned Rock Star
- Angus T. Jones: He Hated His Sitcom
- Jaimee Foxworth: She Didn't Matter to Them
- Liesel Pritzker: A Real-Life Princess
- Gary Coleman: A Fatal Fall
- Jeff Cohen: Finding His True Calling
- Mike Vitar: Fighting More Than Just Fire
- Joseph Mazello: Thank Goodness For Jurassic Park
Full House just wouldn't have been the same without Jodie Sweetin—but few know how dark her history actually is. She had a tumultuous start in life. With both of her parents locked up behind bars, little Jodie had to find a new family. Her aunt and uncle adopted her and, when she was only five, she began working on Full House. Her time on the show ...
Macaulay Culin was the child actor of the 90s. His role in the Home Alone films, as well as his devastating performance inMy Girl, made him a household name. One simply can't survive the Christmas season without seeing his face everywhere. Culkin seemed like he was going to grow up into a Hollywood star, but sadly, his life morphed into a disturbin...
Taylor Momsen is another child actor that defines the holiday season—and her role as Cindy Lou Who in How the Grinch Stole Christmas still warms our hearts every year. But, unlike some of our other child stars, Momsen wasn't just a flash in the pan. Once she grew into her teen years, she graced the screen as Jenny Humphrey in Gossip Girl. These day...
Angus T. Jones infamously played Jake Harper on one of America's most popular sitcoms, Two and a Half Men. By 2010, he had an unbelievable salary of $300,000 per episode. However, behind the scenes, Jones wasn't so happy with his acting career. In fact, things took a turn for the scandalous when Jones discovered his religion. Flickr In November 201...
Jaimee Foxworth started out young. When she was only five years old, she started modeling, which eventually led to advertisements. This early exposure won her her most notable role as Judy Winslow on Family Matters. But sadly, in the fourth season, the studio decided to ruthlessly cut her character out of the show. In fact, the script offered no ex...
Liesel Pritzker is best known for her roles in A Little Princess and Air Force One—but her time in Hollywood didn't go far beyond that. No need to worry though, as the heiress to the Hyatt fortune, money was never really a concern for little Leisel. In fact, being a part of a millionaire family churned out all the drama she ever needed. Getty Image...
Gary Coleman is considered one of the greatest child actors of all time—but he was doomed to a horrifying end. Coleman rose to stardom after landing the role of Arnold Jackson on Diff'rent Strokes. Through the late 70s and 80s, he was the highest-paid adolescent on television. But despite raking in the cash, Coleman had some serious financial strug...
Perhaps one of the most lovable characters from The Goonies was Chunk—the jokester who stole many of the scenes with effortless comedy. This talented young actor was Jeff Cohen, and he certainly went to extremes to ensure that he didn't lose out on the role of Chunk. Right before The Goonies began filming, Cohen made a horrifying discovery. He'd co...
Michael Vitar was the fearless leader, "Benny the Jet" Rodriguez, in the feel-good film The Sandlot—but that's where his acting career peaked. He quit Hollywood, finished his education, and today, he's a firefighter for the Los Angeles Fire Department. However, in 2015, Vitar started making headlines again—and for one disturbing reason. Getty Image...
Who can forget the impressive young actors in Jurassic Park? Joseph Mazello gained recognition after taking on a main role in the Steven Spielberg classic. This life-changing experience had a stunning ripple effect. Down the road, Spielburg wrote Mazello the letter of recognition that helped him get into the University of Southern California. Howev...
Child Stars (2020s) (From 2020-present) by BatBanks • Created 3 years ago • Modified 1 week ago. Not particular order. List activity. 52K views. 811 this week. Create a new list. List your movie, TV & celebrity picks. 100 people. Sort by List order. 1. Ariana Greenblatt. Actress. Barbie (2023)
May 28, 2020 · From your favorite Disney Channel and Nickelodeon stars to child actors you completely forgot about, these celebs have come a long way since their years as popular kid stars. While some have ...
