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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Once he starred in Disney movies, and now he went into movie production. Renna had a steady career throughout the years and is always able to secure a minor or guest role in top series like CSI Miami. He can be seen in more than 25 films so far. The actor is also fascinated with Scientology and supports the cult.

Jaleel White

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.

Jason J. Richter

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.

Brandon "Bug" Hall

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen

Mary-Kate and Ashley will probably remain the most famous twins who ever lived on this planet. Full House was their first big show where they interchangeably played cute Michelle Tanner. They also made several child movies as a duo. Despite excellent prospects, the two chose the fashion world when they grew up and became designers. They were also linked to drug addiction, and one of the sisters, Mary Kate, had an eating disorder.

Macaulay Culkin

Macaulay’s stardom can be compared to that of the Olsen twins as he will also go down in history as one of the best-known child stars who ever lived. Even if he later struggled with different challenges like drug abuse, he will always be sweet little Kevin from Home Alone and Home Alone 2. He never lived up to the success he had as a child, and he had disappeared from the limelight altogether for a decade or so but came back in 2010 to try it with minor roles.

Shaun Weiss

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Best known for her famous line, “Run, Forrest, run!,” Hanna Hall became famous in 1994 when she acted in Forrest Gump. Hanna had played other notable roles like that of The Virgin Suicides before she moved to Vancouver where she attended a film school. After gaining her Master’s Degree, Hanna started to make independent short movies and consults for TV shows such as Criminal Minds.

Michael Fishman

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

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

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

Michael Oliver made a name for himself playing the role of Junior in Problem Child. Deemed “too bad for the nuns to keep him”, Oliver played an amazing role in that one, which led to further parts and even a sequel to the movie being made. Some drama ensued when Universal Studios had to sue his mother after she tried to extort money from them, asking for more money than what was agreed upon in the contract. Her attorney was not able to get a single dime more, however, and the whole thing was a disaster.

Hallie Eisenberg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Ross Bagley

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.

Travis Tedford

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.

Joseph Mazzello

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

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

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

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

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.

Heather O'Rourke

Who would have thought that this blue-eyed girl would play in a horror movie? Not only that, but we remember her for the most famous lines in a horror movie from Poltergeist in 1982 when she yelled: "They're here!" The producers loved her and she was also the star of the other two movies. Unfortunately, Heather left us before her time, when she passed away in 1988 due to an intestinal condition.

Tatyana Ali

Her humor in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air made us remember Tatyana Ali forever. Working on more than 50 movie projects, we are in no doubt that her bank account is more than packed. She worked on several TV movies and shows but recently, she decided to take on a different role: that of a mother and a wife. She married Vaughn Rasberry in 2016 and eventually, she was giving birth to a beautiful son named Edward.

Erik Per Sullivan

You must know Erik Per Sullivan. He worked on so many projects as a kid that you've probably seen him at least once a day if you watched TV. Besides lending his voice to Sheldon in Finding Nemo and playing the little brother that never had any luck in Malcolm in the Middle, he still had time to obtain a college degree. Nice job, Erik!

Jeremy Miller

Have you ever been so popular that you had people stalking you? Jeremy Miller experienced just that. He gained so much popularity because of Growing Pains that he had big problems with it when he was 14. He is another lucky child star that landed nice roles through the years due to that one show that got him famous. One thing that might shock you about Jeremy is that he drank alcohol regularly when he was only 12 years old due to the stress that filming caused him.

Jared Rushton

Jared Rushton went from the movie to the music industry. He is known for movies like Honey and I Shrunk the Kids. Even though his earnings were quite nice, he decided to leave the industry because he was more passionate about music than acting. If you still want to see him, make sure to check out his band Deal by Dusk and find some gigs he is playing in. All in all, we don't care where he is or what he does, as long as he's happy.

Abraham Benrubi

Have you ever heard anyone say that the guy that looks the toughest is usually the nicest and the most gentle guy you will meet? Well, this is the case with Abraham Benrubi. He is a really nice guy but he played a bully in Parker Lewis Can't Lose. He later began to increase his income by lending his voice in Robot Chicken: Star Wars and in the video game Diablo III. He's still looking burly these days though he could use some fitness routine to help keep the unwanted pounds at bay.

Keshia Knight-Pulliam

You probably know this lovely lady from The Cosby Show. We are proud of her to be one of the child stars that didn't end up in a treatment center. Instead, she got a lot of work to make a good living. In 2015, she got engaged to Edgerton Hartwell with whom she has one daughter. However, the love didn't last but having a child is always a gift no matter how your marriage ends.

Gary Coleman

Who wouldn't remember this funny man? He was the hit of the '80s when he starred in Diff'rent Strokes. The show continued into the '90s, but even if he made nice bucks on the show, he lost everything in 1991. No matter the mistakes made, we still loved him. Sadly, he passed away, way too soon, in 2010, because of brain hemorrhaging.

Maia Brewton

Maia Brewton began her carrier in the '80s. She appeared in Back to the Future and 21 Jump Street but in the early '90s, she decided that acting wasn't for her and that she would rather give college a chance. In 1998, she got her degree from Yale University and she married her longtime girlfriend in 2008. Reportedly, she is happy and has twins with her wife.

Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Lohan had quite a journey in her life - from her movie career to her rehab scandals. She went from The Parent Trap and Mean Girls to taking the last title seriously since she had quite some legal problems because of her problems with alcohol and illegal drugs. She went through different treatment programs and she paid a lot of money for rehab but reportedly, she is getting her life back together. We have our fingers crossed!

Jeremy Gelbwaks

Jeremy's career in films was very short. You might remember him from 1971's The Partridge Family. He had to leave the show behind because his family moved to Virginia. In a way, this might have been a hidden blessing, as the rigors of show business have led more than a few child actors to depression clinics. He instead turned to technology and books which is also a work to be proud of. However, we still wonder what his life would have been like if he stayed in the movie industry.

Danny Cooksey

Gary Coleman's co-star from Diff'rent Strokes, Danny Cooksey, decided that he loved voice acting more than appearing on screen. Even though he had a role in Terminator 2, he seems to like lending his voice to cartoon characters and video-game characters more. For some time, he even tried to establish his name in the music industry but since that didn't work out, he went back to voice-acting. He is also happily married since 1998, which is probably a bummer for many marriage counselors.

Robbie Rist

Another actor that turned to voice-acting is Robbie Rist. As a child, he had fun playing in several movies but that didn't entertain him as an adult. You never know what could happen to child stars if they continue to live under the pressure of the movie industry. Perhaps if he continued acting and letting the stress get to him, he could have ended up with depression and alcoholism. Instead, he lent his voice to movies and games like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Final Fantasy.

RJ Mitte

Drug abuse? No. Cooking crystal meth? No. Then how do we know RJ Mitte because of these two phrases? He played the son of the main character in the show Breaking Bad and we daresay that he did a splendid job, too! Before that, he played had some minor roles, but what really flamed his love for acting was when he was an extra on Hannah Montana. We are proud of you RJ, you've come so far!

Sara Gilbert

If you don't remember this girl from The Big Bang Theory where she was an awkward nerd in the beginning seasons, then you might remember her in Roseanne. Besides acting in movies like Bad Teacher, she created her own TV show, which we always think is impressive! Building her career up since she was a teen, we have nothing more to say about Sara, except that we would like to ask her what hair products she uses since she has such nice curls.

The Olsen Twins

Who wouldn't love these two adorable sisters? Even though they are fraternal twins, they played and shared a role in Full House. They were only five months old when their path to fame began and that TV show made them iconic! When they realized that acting wasn't for them, they turned to fashion and have more than one fashion line. Even though they were in showbiz their entire life, they never turned "bad." Attention Deficit Disorder is the only thing that ever bothered Mary-Kate in the health department.

Brian Forster

Brian Forster was the kid who replaced Jeremy Gelbwaks in The Partridge Family, in 1971. However, when the series ended in 1974, Brian decided that he won't act anymore. He found his passion in car racing and on the stage - in theaters rather than on screen. We support any decision that makes people happier than they are. Many child stars went to showbiz and some even found themselves in treatment programs, it's nice to see people follow their heart. Way to go, Brian!

Susan Dey

Here we have another one! So many child stars came from The Partridge Family show that we kind of wish we were part of as well! Susan played Laurie in the TV show but after it ended, she didn't come to any of the reunions the show had. We guess she decided to keep a low profile, but one thing that we know about her is that she decided to film a documentary about a college physical abuse and she is a part of a medical/treatment center.

Mason Vale Cotton

We probably all know this cutie! If you watched Desperate Housewives, you'd know this blue-eyed boy as he played MJ Delfino. He has later been cast in several movies and if he keeps it up with his good acting and remains as adorable as he is, then he need not worry about how much money he has in the bank. Fingers crossed that in a few years, he will be the next big thing!

Madison De La Garza

You might remember this beauty from Desperate Housewives, too! She played Eva Longoria's daughter Juanita in the show. As it was pointed out in the series, Juanita is a bit chubby, and she was also bullied in real life. Demi Lovato, who is her half-sister, usually protected her from all the bullies that bugged her about her weight. But who's laughing now? Madison went from weight gain to weight loss! She is a babe and she should be proud!

Billy Mumy

Another actor who started as a child star was Bill Mumy. He appeared in The Twilight Zone and Lost in Space. He is one of the actors that didn't turn his back on Hollywood to pursue another career but instead, he has been building up his net worth. As many actors do, he also tried to make it in the music industry and he came so far that he got an Emmy nomination for his work in Adventures in Wonderland.

Khleo Thomas

Another star that went from acting to music is Khleo Thomas. He went big when he played in a Disney movie named Holes. But in 2005, he decided to try swimming in the music waters and we can say that he succeeded since he made music alongside Bow Wow and is now working on his studio album! We are sure that his bank account is steady and we wish him luck in the future!

Olivia Hussey

Olivia Hussey went from theaters to the big screen. In 1968, she got the role of Juliet Capulet in Romeo and Juliet. She received a Golden Globe for her outstanding performance. Besides that, she made her earnings by lending her voice to quite a few animated characters and video game characters. If you are good with voices, you might have recognized her in the Star Wars video games. In her late 60s, Hussey is looking fabulous and healthy, so maybe she knows what optimum nutrition is all about.

Jacob Reynolds

Not much is known about Jacob Reynolds. After his role in Gummo, The Aggression Scale, and The Road to Wellville, he kind of disappeared from Hollywood. We guess that he likes to live in peace without the Hollywood drama. He likes to fly planes and play his trumpet and if you ask us, that is a pretty nice and chill life to have. Reynolds is also sporting baldness quite well if you ask us.

Johnny Whitaker

On this list, we have a lot of child stars that started their career in the '60s or the '70s. The same is with Johnny Whitaker. If you don't remember him from General Hospital, you probably remember his face from Family Affair. We didn't have many stars on our list that turned to drugs during their careers but unfortunately, Johnny was one of them. Luckily, he enrolled in a drug rehab center and now works as a drug counselor.

Robert MacNaughton

There probably isn't a soul on this world that didn't watch E.T. the Extra-terrestrial. Since the movie brought Robert the Young Artist Award, you'd probably remember him! He later stopped acting and became a mail carrier. If you've seen him in any movies after 2013, it's because he decided to come back and improve his net worth by appearing in movies like Frankenstein vs. The Mummy.

Kami Cotler

We think that any child star is lucky, even if later, he or she doesn't stay in the movie industry. Kami, for example, used the earnings she made in the TV show The Waltons to become an educator and she also created her own consulting firm. She is a successful businesswoman and spokesperson; and why not use your childhood dream to later help you with your other dreams, right?

David Krumholtz

David Krumholtz isn't as weird as The Addams Family even though he played in the movie. Also, he doesn't have asthma in real life as he did in the movie. On the contrary, he is quite a successful actor and very versatile since we have seen him in both comedies and in drama movies. You might also remember him from Superbad or This Is The End.

Thylane Blondeau

Thylane Blondeau is a French model who has been dubbed "the most beautiful girl in the world." She started modeling when she was four years old and by ten, she was already in Vogue! We are proud of her as she portrays a healthy image without plastic surgery and is maintaining her success in the modeling world, working with companies like L’Oréal and Dolce & Gabbana.

Dante Basco

Another child star that went from acting and got a name for himself in the voice acting business is Dante Basco. In the '90s, he got a role in Hook and later on, he had a few cameo roles. He later filled his bank account by giving life (voice, actually) to the character, Zuko, in the animated show, Avatar: The Last Airbender. He is quite versatile in his job and we can't wait to see what he comes with up next!

Danica McKellar

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

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

One of the more successful stars on this list has to be Anna Chlumsky. Her career started at a very young age, with her modeling alongside her mother, and movie roles started coming in pretty fast as she made a number of appearances in the 1990s in popular film titles. She got a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Chicago as well as an actual acting Degree from the Atlantic Acting School in New York. Today, she is happily married and likely to remain in the industry for many years.

Lark Voorhies

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.

Ross Hull

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

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.

Richard “Little Hercules” Sandrak

Known as the Little Hercules, the Ukraine-born Richard Sandrak came to the USA as a child. His parents wanted him to become famous so they had him start working out as a small child, allowing him to lift 180 lbs on bench press at just six years of age. He became known to the wider public after appearing on The World’s Strongest Boy documentary and rumors of steroid abuse immediately started going around. Today, the Little Hercules works as a stuntman, hoping to someday realize his dream of becoming a NASA engineer.

Brian Bonsall

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.

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.

Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson

Not too long ago, in 2012, the world was shocked by Honey Boo Boo and Mama June who made an absolute fortune from a reality show about Honey’s beauty contests. The little star was only six years old at the time and the vulgar family presented on the show was condemned by some, but watched by most. The show was canceled after two years as Mama June started dating a registered criminal. She would have probably been better putting little Honey on a weight loss program which she quite desperately needs.