Osment had a great start with Forest Gump, and later starring in The Sixth Sense brought him international fame. Still, in his later years, he was seen less and less. He was not a good fit for producers anymore, so he turned to education. But in 2006, he was caught driving under the influence and in possession of marijuana. He had to enroll in a drug treatment program on a court order.

Frankie Muniz

While most of us went to school and lived off pocket money, Muniz had already cashed in $40 million from his role in Malcolm in the Middle. Since then on, he has made frequent guest appearances on other TV shows, but he is more focused now on his racing career. He also had medical issues as he suffered a so-called mini-stroke in 2012.

Jonathan Taylor Thomas

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Thomas had landed some pretty good acting gigs during his childhood years. Still, Home Improvement remains one of his most significant successes. After the show, he pursued a college degree rather than a Hollywood career, but he made guest appearances from time to time throughout the years. He can keep it cool with a net worth of $15 million. We guess this is how every star child should behave.

Melissa Gilbert

Melissa Gilbert started her acting career during the 1960s but when she was cast as Laura Ingalls Wilder in Little House on the Prairie in 1974, it was the period when the actress gained huge fame and became known to the wider audience. Many roles started coming her way and she appeared in many movies, including The Miracle Worker and The Diary of Anne Frank. Sadly, Gilbert had to give a lot of money from her $500K fortune to a rehabilitation center where she checked in to overcome her addictions.

Henry Thomas

Henry Thomas is an American actor whose first role was in the Hollywood blockbuster E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, directed by Steven Spielberg. At the time, Thomas was only 11 years old and already making big money, thanks to his amazing performance. He went on to star in many high-profile films such as Gangs of New York and Legends of the Fall. Henry Thomas is also a popular musician who performed with the San Antonio band until the late 1990s. When the group disbanded, Thomas continued performing and recording songs.

Michael C. Maronna

Michael Maronna is an actor and a former child star, best known for his role as Big Pete in the TV series, The Adventures of Pete & Pete. Later on, he appeared in a few movies such as Home Alone, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, and 40 Days and 40 Nights. Maronna was also a guest star on Law and Order. These days, the actor is earning money behind the camera, working as a union electrician for movie productions and he seems very happy with his job.

Dana Hill

Dana Hill rose to fame after portraying the character of Audrey Griswold in National Lampoon’s European Vacation. This role opened many opportunities for the young actress and she appeared in Cross Creek and Shoot the Moon. Dana Hill was also known as a voice actress, providing her voice for animation characters. Sadly, Hill suffered from Type-1 diabetes and there was no bank account in the world that could help the young actress as she died in July 1996 after going into a diabetic coma.

Fairuza Balk

American actress Fairuza Balk began acting as a child, showing admirable skills and performance in the Disney movie, Return to Oz, back in 1985. As she grew up, Balk continued pursuing her acting career and started raking in big earnings as she appeared in movies such as Valmont, The Craft, Gas Food Lodging, and The Worst Witch. She is still very active on screen and these days, the popular actress is filming a new movie named Hell Is Where the Home Is.

Maureen McCormick

Maureen McCormick became popular for playing the character of Marsha Brady on the TV show, The Brady Bunch. What many of her fans probably didn’t know is that she started her acting career during the 1960s, appearing in I Dream of Jeannie and Bewitched. Due to her problems with drug addiction, McCormick struggled to get roles as she lost her reputation as an established actress. However, she has managed to take control of her life and appeared in a several reality TV shows since then.

Dana Plato

Dana Plato kicked off her acting career during the 1970s when she got a role in the mega-popular sitcom, Diff’rent Strokes. Plato had a bright future ahead when it came to the film industry but unfortunately, her substance abuse and money problems led this talented and young actress to a drug overdose, not having a chance to live a life to its full potential. Dana Plato died in May 1999, at the age of only 34. Eleven years after his mother’s death, Plato’s son shot himself.

Quvenzhané Wallis

Quvenzhané Wallis was only nine when she entered the entertainment world and began her acting career, back in 2012. Her on-screen debut was through her role in the drama, Beasts of the Southern Wild. Stunning her audience and critics with her remarkable performance, Wallis became the youngest actress in history to be nominated for an Academy Award. She was also the only nominee born in the 21^st century. Born 2003, Wallis has already earned big money and has been growing her fortune to $1 million.

Kirsten Dunst

When people gain huge fame as a child, they rarely manage to keep their success after they become adults, but the gorgeous Kirsten Dunst did so. One of her first roles was in the movie Interview with the Vampire, acting alongside Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise. As she was growing up, she landed many great parts in films and TV shows, becoming a multi-rewarded movie star, earning herself a net worth of $25 million. Beautiful and talented, Dunst sure has the whole package.

Brooke Shields

Brooke Shields started working as a child model, which eventually led her to get a lead role in the movie Pretty Baby when she was only 12 years old. Shields received positive criticism for her performance and decided to continue her acting profession. Although she was modeling throughout her teen years, Shields decided to focus on acting after she got her degree from Princeton University. She starred in the popular sitcom Suddenly Susan and the TV show, Lipstick Jungle.

John Franklin

John Franklin is an American actor who was often confused for a child actor. Franklin was born with a growth hormone deficiency and that is why he always looked younger than he actually is. When he got his first role in the 1984 movie Children of the Corn where he played a 12-year-old boy, Franklin was actually 24! Later on, the actor appeared in Child’s Play and The Addams Family, before he decided it was time for retirement in 2000. Soon enough, Franklin became an English language teacher in California.

Taylor Momsen

We all remember little Cindy Lou Who from How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Taylor Momsen was nominated for several awards for her performance in the movie. After her breakthrough role, Taylor continued to act and appeared in 66 episodes of Gossip Girl. However, she changed her appearance completely. Many wondered whether that was a result of substance abuse. Taylor is also a musician and a singer of the band Pretty Reckless. In 2014, Tylor's band became the first female-fronted band to reach number 1 spot on the rock radio charts. They released their third album in 2016.

Zach Galligan

His debut role was in the 1984 movie Gremlins. Zach Galligan, the son of a psychologist mom and a lawyer dad, rose to fame thanks to this role and continued to appear in movies and on television until several years ago. We don't know what happened to Zach but it seems like he hasn't been doing a lot of acting since his last movie role was in 2013's Hatchet 3. Zach also reprised his role in Gremlins 2: The New Batch in 1990. The now 54-year-old Galligan currently has a net worth of $500K. 

Eric Lloyd

This former child star is now 32 years old. Eric Lloyd became famous for his roles in Disney's The Santa Claus trilogy as well as in the television series Jesse. Eric won the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series for the latter.  If you have bee wondering what is Eric up to, frankly, we don't know since he hasn't been featured in a lot of celebrity news lately. He has been acting sporadically in the last decade and appeared in 2011's ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2 and the 2012 miniseries True Perfection. In 2015, Eric opened LP Studios, a production and post-production space in Glendale.

Jake Lloyd

Surely all Star Wars fans remember this likable little boy who played the role of young Anakin Skywalker. But he had to drop out of acting after being bullied at school at the age of 11. Later, Jake also dropped out of Columbia College after just a semester and was eventually arrested for DUI and resisting arrest. His mother revealed that he is suffering from schizophrenia and after assaulting her, he was transferred to a psychiatric institution.

Jason J. Richter

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Richter is a talented kid who made his first steps as an actor in Japanese commercials. Later, his family decided to move to LA to support his career. He made his real breakthrough as Jesse in Free Willy. Richter landed a bunch of other roles as well during the 1990s. He was never associated with any major scandals in his private life.

Erin Murphy

Erin Murphy began her acting career as a child, portraying the character of Tabitha Stephens in the TV show, Bewitched. She and her twin sister would often take turns in playing this role but as they were growing up and started looking different, Erin Murphy played the role all by herself. After the show had ended, Murphy didn’t continue acting but rather kept earning money as a television host, casting director, and a makeup artist. She is also known as a motivational speaker and writer.

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman got used to being in the spotlight at an early age. When she was only 12 years old, the famous actress amazed everyone with her role in Léon: The Professional, acting alongside Jean Reno. As the young Portman was growing up, many great roles came her way, including the leading part in Black Swan which brought the popular actress her first Best Actress Academy Award, together with a net worth estimated at $60 million.

Nicholas Hoult

Nicholas Hoult had a dream of studying the English language but instead, he followed the path of becoming a successful actor at a very young age. His on-screen debut was in the movie Intimate Relations back in 1996, when he was only seven years old. He continued acting and appearing in many movies and TV shows, eventually accumulating his fortune of $4 million. The famous actor is also into philanthropy and he is a prominent supporter of numerous charity organizations.

Matthew Lewis

We all know Matthew Lewis as Neville Longbottom from the Harry Potter films. His memorable performance and acting skills have led Lewis to become an established movie star, appearing in many films and TV shows, including the drama series, Bluestone 42. In 2015, Lewis moved to London and continued his career as an actor. Lewis also received an award for his charity work and his contribution to the world of art so we are sure we’ll hear more about him in the future.

Daniel Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe will probably be always remembered as the one and only Harry Potter. When he got the lead part in the Harry Potter movies, Radcliffe was only ten years old. He played the part for ten years, eventually growing up with the people who had worked on these films. Radcliffe was rewarded with substantial earnings because of Harry Potter (so he could opt for retirement planning anytime), but he decided to continue with his acting profession, appearing in movies such as Imperium, The Woman in Black, and Kill Your Darlings.

Christina Ricci

Christina Ricci has had many astounding roles in her acting portfolio. She rose to prominence as a child with her part in Mermaids back in 1990. Just a year later, she landed a role in The Addams Family and instantly gained many fans all around the world. Ricci has managed to sustain a very successful career as she was growing up, making an appearance in more than 150 movies and TV shows, including Casper, Sleepy Hollow, and Monster. Needless to say, Christina Ricci is a very talented woman!

Nick Jonas

American singer and actor Nick Jonas began his singing career as a part of the band called Jonas Brothers. With his two older brothers, Joe and Kevin, Jonas recorded a few albums before they attaining huge fame through the Jonas Brothers album back in 2007. Even though he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the young age of 13, that didn’t prevent the talented musician from creating music and earning big money. When the band went their separate ways, Jonas embarked on a solo career, releasing the album, Nick Jonas, in 2014.

Amanda Bynes

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There is barely anyone else whose career and reputation were ruined like Amanda. She had quite some achievements with her charisma and talent and starred in cool teen movies and series until she completely lost it. She retired from showbiz in 2012 and shifted her focus to drug addiction. She was seen in and out of court and rehab. It is also rumored that she suffers from panic attacks.

Edward Furlong

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 To star in Terminator 2: Judgement Day was a huge success for Furlong, and all eyes were on him as he became one of the movie producers’ favorites. He landed significant roles like in American History X and starred opposite respectable Hollywood stars. The actor, unfortunately, turned to drugs and alcohol which also affected his career.

Patrick Renna

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Jaleel White

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When an actor makes a role legendary, as White did with his performance as his nerdy character Steve Urkel on Family Matters, it is hard to get rid of that image. White never escaped his character, and he remained Urkel to Hollywood forever. He got a college education after the show, but we do not know if he still has any of the bucks he made on the show.

Brandon "Bug" Hall

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Brandon a.k.a. Bug was the sweet little kid loved by everyone. The 1990s were his decade with roles such as in Our Gang, The Big Green, etc. Everyone He’s got a huge fan base, and maybe, he will make a comeback in the future. Who knows?

Ariana Richards

Ariana was seen in Jurassic Park, but she was more in love with arts than acting. Later, she became a successful painter, and only occasionally could we see her in sporadic roles. Young Ariana is now married and lives with her family in Oregon.

Kyla Pratt

Another child actress who chose the right way without sinking into depression and drug abuse after her acting career deteriorated is Kyla.  She was best known for her Disney series One on One, but later, it became harder in Hollywood to land acting gigs. Nevertheless, judging by her Instagram profile, she seems happy with her two kids and long-time boyfriend.

Andrea Barber

Who does not remember her as the annoying Kimmy Giblbler from Full House? Barber is now back again in the same role on The Fuller House, a spin-off of the original 1990s sitcom. In the meantime, the actress obtained several degrees in arts and women’s rights from different universities. Privately, she went through a divorce in 2014, but we guess, she is ready to date again.

Miko Hughes

From movies like Apollo 13 to being a beekeeper? Yes, Miko is now taking care of 30,000 bees, and when he is not, he is traveling to California for his DJ gigs. The child actor made his first appearance as a 22-month old baby in a public service announcement, and other roles followed until he grew up. Luckily, he did not develop any bad habits like substance abuse or alcoholism.

Jaimee Foxworth

We could say that Jaimee was a bit robbed of her appearance on Family Matters when White as Urkel stole the show which eventually resulted in writing off her role completely after several seasons. Jaimee tried hard to stay in business but eventually, she joined the adult movie industry. She also battled depression and psychological issues which led to substance and painkiller abuse. Nowadays, Foxworth has regained control over her life and is a mother of a beautiful boy.

Jonathan Brandis

Do you remember this guy from Wonder Years or Alien Nation? We are sure you do! Hollywood was cruel to this man in his later years, and he struggled with depression after numerous rejections. He committed suicide in 2003 at the age of 27. He could not take the pressure anymore and left us forever.

Beverley Mitchell

We have not seen her since 7th Heaven finished where she played the adorable Lucy. At that time, she juggled between her career and high school. Even if she did not get any significant roles afterward, Beverly did not sink into depression but went to college. She’s been married to an accountant since 2008.

Rider Strong

Rider King Strong started with the theater when he was nine years old. Later on, he starred in Boy Meets World that lasted for nine years. Nowadays, he is not seen that often on camera, probably because he pursued his college education. He is happily married with one child.

Michelle Trachtenberg

Michelle At the end of the 1990s in numerous commercials since the age of three, but she gained international fame with the role of Dawn, Buffy’s little sister on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.  She studied religion and social studies and was not seen for a while, but she made her comeback as mean girl Georgina Sparks on Gossip Girl. In contrast to Georgina, Michelle never really had any psychological issues.

Demi Lovato

Lovato was a child star known to the recent generations as a Disney protégé. Despite a successful acting and subsequent music career, Lovato developed different conditions like an eating disorder and engaged in self-harm episodes. She went to rehab to deal with the issues, and we hope that she will resist any future outbursts and focus on her career.

Selena Gomez

Another Disney darling of the recent generations was and is Selena. She quickly rose to fame and is now a successful singer with top albums. It was discovered that she has Lupus, an autoimmune disease that affects her body. Rumor has it that she is on prescription drugs and sought treatment for substance abuse.

Danielle Fishel

Danielle was so irresistible on Boy Meets World that she quickly rose to fame. Her growing up was marked by weight gain and weight loss programs, though. The actress is nowadays a Nutrisystem ambassador, and she even returned to TV on the Disney spin-off Girl Meets World in 2014. Even if her career is going upwards, her private life is going downwards with the recent divorce she went through.

Jodie Sweetin

Stephanie Tanner on Full House remains her biggest role. After the sitcom had ended, Sweetin could not land a job and got so bored that she started drinking at the tender age of 14. She quickly turned to drugs and spent a lot of time in treatment centers and rehabs. She claims to be sober now and is back on the set of the spin-off, The Fuller House.

Candace Cameron Bure

In contrast to Sweetin, Candace fared better after Full House ended in 1995. She also had a hard time to be cast in lead roles, but she kept herself afloat with guest appearances. But Candace also had her problems. She developed bulimia nervosa and needed help to get over the weight hurdle. Besides a fulfilled private life, she is also back on track with her career again as D.J. Tanner on The Fuller House, and she co-hosts The View.

Rico Rodriguez

The geek of the Modern family, Manny, is played by Rodriguez who did not even want to become an actor initially. Luckily, he decided to give it a try and is still a cast member of the popular Modern Family crew. Rico is really on the roll with movie roles as well.  So far, no harmful consequences are in sight.

Vanessa Hudgens

The High School Musical series was quite a success at the box office, and Vanessa had the luck to play one of the major roles along Zac Efron. The two dated later, but after four years, they called it quits. Vanessa also works on her music career at the same time, but acting is more of her thing. She was recently involved in a revealing photos scandal, but her lawyers reacted quickly, and the topic is off the table.

Abigail Breslin

Little Miss Sunshine remains the youngest Oscar nominee until today. Today, she lives a much quieter life and is barely recognized on the streets. Abigail is committed to a healthy lifestyle and exercises a lot. She is very prone to allergies and suffers from asthma. At least, she stayed away from drugs.

Brandy Norwood

Brandy was a real hit in the 1990s. She had a successful music career with her debut album that sold 6 million copies. She also had a successful show running for six seasons called Moesha. She is still making some music, but she never actively returned to it.

Ben Savage

Like many other actors who starred in Boy Meets World and became famous, Ben also signed up for the spin-off, Girl Meets World. In the meantime, he pursued a degree at Stanford University where he was also a member of a fraternity. Still, he relied on acting to earn the big bucks, and he has stashed $12 million in his bank account so far.

Keshia Knight Pulliam

She mastered TV commercials for popular brands already as a baby, but her breakthrough came with The Cosby Show where she played Rudy. She has a quick marriage behind her, and allegedly, she struggles with a drug addiction, but it may not be true. She also participated in reality TV shows, but she could not renew her success when she grew up.

Elijah Wood

Wood remained active and hopeful about his acting career, and he secured the lead role in The Lord of The Rings as Frodo Baggins which opened up many doors to him again. He is also active as a voice actor and DJ, but we will always remember him from Back to the Future II which was his first movie role as a kid.

Anna Paquin

The movie The Piano was her first endeavor in showbiz, and when she turned 16, she moved from New Zealand to LA. Besides her education, she also pursued acting, and one of her latest projects was True Blood from 2007 to 2014. She earned a lot of money on the show. Let’s also not forget that she appeared in X-Men Days of Future.

Dakota Fanning

Dakota was talented since early on, and her parents were advised to move to LA and sign her up with an acting agency. Luckily, they did so, and Dakota landed many significant movie roles, including one where she played Tom Cruise’s daughter. Some celebs do also star in the Twilight films.  She made tons of money during her childhood and could easily relax now.

Melissa Joan Hart

Melissa is known for being cast for great sitcoms, and everyone was crazy about Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. Until last year, she was also regularly seen on Melissa & Joey another sitcom that earned much positive feedback. She has been married since 2003 and also has a fashion line.

Fred Savage

The Wonder Years made him famous where he rose to fame with his character of Kevin. Later, he was cast in the lead role for two sitcoms, but both were a flop. He guest-appeared on Law & Order, but significant roles remained scarce. He went into the field of directing and producing.  Maybe his career took another turn, but at least, Fred is happily married.

Shaun Weiss

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Weiss kept appearing and disappearing throughout the years. He was Disney’s darling in Heavyweights after which he avoided the spotlight, only to appear in Boy Meets World several years later. And again, he went quiet after the sitcom’s end. Nowadays, he lives in California and probably waits for an opportunity to surprise us again.

Barret Oliver

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Barret was a huge hit in the 1980s, thanks to the success of Neverending Story. The 1990s were not so fond of him and acting gigs became hard. Oliver turned to art and found his happiness in the photography and printing industries. His works are also often displayed in museums.  

Madeline Zima

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She played sassy but overly cute Grace on The Nanny. Later in life, Zima found it hard to stay in showbiz but kept trying, and finally, landed a role in 2007 on Californication. Besides that, she was only seen occasionally in popular TV shows as a guest like Grey’s Anatomy, Royal Pains, etc.

Dylan and Cole Sprouse

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The Sprouse Bros have been the highest paid Disney duo so far. Their sitcom The Suite Life of Zack & Cody brought them fame, money, and recognition. Unfortunately, the spin-offs were not such a huge hit with the fans and the audience. Luckily, the brothers turned to business ideas like developing a clothing line. Well, the clothing line was also short-lived, but the twins are only 23, and we guess, we will hear about them again.

Bow Wow - Shad Gregory Moss

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Bow Wow was a cute child rapper discovered by Snoop Dog. He had some quite successful hits with Snoop on his side and even played in a handful of movies. In the past decade, we have not seen much of him, but he is about to launch a new album under P.Diddy’s label.

Devin Ratray

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Remember Kevin’s mean brother Buzz from Home Alone? Probably you do, but maybe you forgot about the actor. Devin started acting even before Home Alone, but afterward, things developed rather slow in his career. He was seen in minor roles since then, but he never got to write his own success story.

Spencer Breslin

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He was just a three-year-old playing on the playground when a talent scout approached him and his parents. After that encounter, Spencer became the favorite kid of producers and directors, and he did not even have to audition. Movies like The Kid, Santa Clause 2, and a number of others would not have been the same without Spencer. Nowadays, he is more into directing and producing and is quite successful in that field as well. He is 25 now.

Alisan Porter

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Porter was on Star Search at the age of five, and she even won that contest. No one could resist her talent and cuteness. When she grew up, she pursued an acting career as well and found her home on Broadway. Nevertheless, she also struggled with an alcohol addiction and had to enter a rehab facility. She’s been sober for the past ten years.

Bradley Pierce

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Nowadays, he is a married man who has got three kids, and he usually works as a voice actor. As a kid, he was on Days of Our Lives which served as a basis for major film roles, like in Jumanji. He vanished from the spotlight years ago but is still active behind the cameras.

Mike Maronna

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Nickelodeon was his second home during the making of The Adventures of Pete & Pete in the 1990s. While growing up, Mike realized that working behind the camera makes him happier than in front of it, so he developed a practice to work occasionally as a part of the electrical crew on the movie set.

Danny Tamberelli

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The main star of movies like The Mighty Ducks and The Adventures of Huck Finn, Danny Tamberelli is probably best known for his role on Nickelodeon show, The Adventures of Pete & Pete. He decided to enroll at Hampshire College in 2004 and he got his Bachelor’s Degree in 2008. Following his graduation, he went back to his earlier profession and lent his voice in Grand Theft Auto V.

Hanna Hall

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Michael Fishman

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Best known for his role on Roseanne, Michael Fishman has struggled in the acting industry after the show ended in 1997. Michael has stated many times that leaving the show and the cast was one of the hardest things he had to do in his life. At 34, Michael is finally back in the business, trying his luck behind the scenes. He is hoping to soon get a Master’s Degree in art direction and production, where he sees his future.

Spencer Elden

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Made famous by the cover photo for Nirvana’s Nevermind album back in 1991, Spencer Elden is one of the best-known babies in the world. Of course, this was quite a while ago and other than having some shots taken on the 10^th and 25^th anniversary of the album, Elden has not been in the spotlight that much. Today, he is working towards his Bachelor’s Degree at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena and performs as a street artist.

Heather DeLoach

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Do you remember the little bee girl in the photo? If you don’t, it is Heather de Loach who danced in the Blind’ Melon’s video “No Rain” that opened up doors for her in the show business. After some acting gigs on the likes of ER and Reno 911!, Heather is now studying at the California State University for her master’s degree and has opened up her own business -  a candy station that sells candy and an event planning company in Lake Forest. Good for her!

Michael Oliver

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Hallie Eisenberg

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The popular Pepsi Girl, Hallie Eisenberg reached celebrity status by performing in Pepsi commercials. Hallie ended up appearing in quite a few popular movie titles along the stars of the industry including Beautiful and The Miracle Worker. Once a star, Eisenberg decided to get her Bachelor’s Degree at the American University in Washington DS. Today, Hallie is dating Owen Danoff, an up and coming actor and she's also supporting her brother, who, despite his talents, suffers from anxiety disorders for which he has to receive therapy.

Taran Noah Smith

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Many of you might not remember Taran Noah Smith as his only notable role came in Home Improvement, where he played Jonathan Taylor Thomas’ first son. After over 200 episodes, Smith, then 16, decided to quit acting when the show had ended. He went into other ventures, started a trust fund worth over $1.5 million, and was once arrested by the police, with a DUI attorney having to step in but was not successful in defending him as he received three years of probation.

Mara Wilson

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Mara was quite a little star back in the '90s. According to many witnesses, Wilson wanted to act so badly that she was the one who convinced her parents to take her to auditions despite their disapproval. Eventually, Mara got her breakthrough at the age of 13 in the TV show, Matilda. Unfortunately, after her mom passed away, Mara Wilson left the acting profession. Since then, she got a Master’s Degree at the NYU Tisch’s School of the Art and has been active in helping children with mental illness, as she too struggles with anxiety.

Michael Bower

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While he never really got any leading roles, Michael Ray Bower will be known to many film and TV fans. His most notable role is the one of Eddie a.k.a. Donkeylips on Salute Your Shorts, but he also had roles on the likes of X-Files and CSI, as well as popular movies such as Dude. Today, he lends his voice to video games such as GTA, Halo, and Star Wars and is still very much in the business.

Romeo Miller

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Romeo Miller is quite the character. Known by his stage name Lil’Romeo, the popular rapper, actor, and model has made a very versatile career for himself. He released his most popular single “My Baby” when he was just 12, played college basketball since 2007, and came back to music a few years later. He never got his Bachelor’s Degree, but has been successful both in music and business and his career continues to grow.

Hanson

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The Hanson brothers made popular the hit song that went Ba du bop. Back in the day, the Oklahoma-raised brothers Taylor, Zac, and Isaac were earning Grammy nominations for their album Middle of Nowhere. While they didn’t last in the mainstream scene, they are still performing and are quite popular down under. Their last album Anthem was reasonably successful, and they made a couple of tours in 2015 and 2016, still going strong apprently.

Jeremy Jackson

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Everyone who watched Baywatch still remembers Hobie Buchannon, a role that Jeremy Jackson got ahead of none other than Leonardo DiCaprio. Unfortunately, Jackson started using drugs during the show and ended up in a drug rehab facility in 1999. While his career was never the same, he did appear on Celebrity Rehab, and Celebrity Big Brother in the UK since and is hoping to get back to doing real roles soon.

Ross Bagley

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Owing most of his fame to his role on the NBC show, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Ross Bagley was only a celebrity for a short time. Following the end of the popular sitcom in 1996, Bagley’s career went downhill rapidly. He managed to get a Bachelor’s Degree in cinema and television at the California State University. Even with his degree, we really haven’t been seeing much of Ross on TV at all.

Susan Olsen

Susan Olsen portrayed the character of Cindy Brady in the TV sitcom, The Brady Bunch. Olsen starred in the show from the beginning in 1969 until its end in 1974. Later on, Olsen withdrew herself from acting and focused her attention on her art career, earning a considerable net worth of $2 million. In 2012, Olsen was a participant and created a piece for the show that was based on the death of Kelly Thomas, a homeless man who was a victim of police brutality.

Travis Tedford

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Known as Little Rascals’ “Spanky”, the Texas born actor has been in the business since he was five in 1994. Following The Little Rascals, Travis was able to land himself multiple major roles in movies such as The Stinkers. However, after some time, Tedford decided to go back to school and got his Bachelor’s Degree in liberal arts in 2008. The actor is present in the social media, but not as much on the screens as of late.

Suzanne Crough

Tracy Partridge was the cutest and youngest child of the family in the TV show, The Partridge Family. The role of Tracy was played by American actress Suzanne Crough. After the show had ended, Crough withdrew herself from the acting world and started earning money working in retail. Even though the actress had enjoyed her time spent with the cast of the show, she eventually realized that all she wanted was to lead a quiet life. Sadly, Crough died in 2015, in her Nevada home, due to her heart condition. She was only 52 years old.

Joseph Mazzello

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Made famous by his role as Tim Murphy in the Jurassic Park, Joe Mazello is a child of acting teachers who brought him into the industry. He debuted with Harison Ford in Presumed Innocent and really came to his own after Jurassic Park. His degree came from the USC School of Cinematic Arts some years later, and Steven Spielberg himself vouched for him there. He is still active in the acting world, although not as much as he used to be, and his latest notable role is in the movie The Social Network.

Carrie Henn

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Most of you will remember Carrie Henn for her role on the Aliens, which she did when she was only ten years old. As many others on this list, she ended up going after a Bachelor’s Degree in liberal arts and today she lives with her husband and child in a small town Atwater near San Francisco. Not as glamorous as it might have been.

Jonathan Lipnicki

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Acting along the likes of Tom Cruise and participating in hits such as Jerry Maguire, Lipnicki is one of the best known child stars of the nineties. We didn’t see much of him for a period of almost a decade before he re-appeared on For the Love of Money. Jonathan is an aficionado of martial arts and has kept in shape throughout his ups and downs.

Kate Maberly

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One of the stars on this list who is not a USA resident is Kate Maberly. The British star started her career at just eight years old on The Secret Garden and went on to star in some Hollywood movies as well. She got a degree in music in England and today, she uses her vast talents to create unique art back at home.

Mackenzie Rosman

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The South Carolina-born actress made a name for herself on 7^th Heaven where she played the role of Ruthie Camden and she kept working as an actress for some years, performing on shows like Ghost Shark. Once she was a grownup, Mackenzie posed for Maxim Magazine and left the fans of her young self in a bit of an awkward situation. Today, she runs a charity foundation to collect money for Cystic Fibrosis, a serious disease that the sister lived with for some time.

Danica McKellar

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Once the secret love of millions of boys around the world, Danice McKellar made herself famous with her role on The Wonder Years. Once the show was done, the actress decided that the transition into new roles is simply too much work and that she would go back to education, which her parents supported. After gaining her degree, she also married Mike Verta, a music with whom she has a child. However, she has since divorced and remarried, giving her divorce attorney quite a bit of work.

Jenna Von Oy

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Another star that made her debut at just nine on the show ABC Weekend Special is Jenna von Oy. The actress went on to get a degree in film and cinema as well as become a notable country music singer. The actress issued an autobiography called “Situation Momeday” and is married to a data consultant by the name of Brad Bratcher.

Anna Chlumsky

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Lark Voorhies

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Anyone who watched Saved by the Bell will remember Lisa Turtle, the role that made Lark Voorhies famous. The Nashville-born actress started her career at 14 years old and never looked back ever since. In 2010, she had already authored three books and has married twice. At one point, she had to sue the National Enquirer for claiming she had gone into a drug recovery center, but the lawsuit was dropped and we will never know the real truth. She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Tami Stronach

Tami Stronach was only 12 years old when she rose to prominence and stunned the audience with her remarkable acting performance in 1984's The Neverending Story. But even though she's very talented, she hadn’t had many roles since, because her parents were afraid she would have problems with addiction or get into some other trouble like many child stars do. Instead of acting, Stronach has developed an interest in dancing and as a part of the Neta Dance Company, she's been getting earnings through dance performances all around the world.

Angus T. Jones

Who doesn’t recognize Angus for his amazing role of Jake Harper on the popular sitcom, Two and a Half Men? The famous actor made a name for himself at just six years old and kept going for over ten years. However, when he grew up, Jones decided to leave the show for religious reasons, claiming he no longer wishes to promote the "filth" that the show glorifies.

Mindy Cohn

Mindy Cohn is an American actress and musician who made her on-screen debut with her role as Natalie in the TV show, The Facts of Life. This part has opened many doors for her in the entertainment world as she continues to pursue acting, landing roles in 21 Jump Street and Charles in Charge and earning herself a net worth of $1 million. Being gifted as she is, Cohn is also recognized as the voice of the character Velma in the Scooby-Doo movies. These days, the popular actress is very busy filming her new movie, Hollywood Dirt.

Ross Hull

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The Canadian performer became famous for his role on Are You Afraid of the Dark. He played some other minor roles and in 2004, he retired to study meteorology. He got a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Toronto back in Canada and has left acting to be a meteorologist on the Canadian news. He is openly gay and enjoys outdoor activities and advises everyone to become more active.

Mason Gamble

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First breaking through with his role on Groundhog Dog and making a name for himself on Dennis the Meanace, Mason Gamble is one of the most well known child acting stars. He beat over 20,000 children to that role and he did manage to get some other projects after the movie. However, he has since left acting to pursue a marine biology degree which he successfully got at the UCLA.

Brian Bonsall

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First making an appearance on Family Ties in 1986, Brian Bonsall made a name for himself with the role of Preston Waters in Blank Check. Unfortunately, after finishing high school, instead of going to college, he turned to drugs and rock and roll and has been involved with both heavily ever since. He has paid thousands in fees and was sentenced to probation after being arrested for marijuana possession on multiple occasions. We are certain that the attorneys he had to hire managed to suck out most of what he made as an actor.

Alison Arngrim

Alison Arngrim is a Canadian-born American actress who comes from a family of very talented people. Her father was a manager and her mother and brother were both actors, so it doesn’t come as a surprise that Arngrim would enter the entertainment world very early. She became popular and gained recognition for her role as Nellie Oleson in the TV show Little House on the Prairie. Aside from being a popular actress and comedian, Alison Arngrim funnels money into her savings account by working as an author.

Tia and Tamera Mowry

Tia and Tamera moved to LA with their parents to have better odds to build an acting career. After dozens of commercials, the identical twin sisters became famous with their show, Sister, Sister. Today, Tamera co-hosts the talk show The Real, while Tia is still active as an actress. They also had a reality series that ran for three seasons.

 

 

Keith Thibodeaux