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Our Favorite Childhood Stars We Used to Adore – What Are They Up To These Days?

Ariana Richards – Age 41

Ariana Richards entered the industry at the age of six when she starred in Into the Homeland in 1987. Later at 12, she played the role of Lex Murphy, one of the lead characters in the blockbuster film Jurassic Park. Although none of her family members were associated with Hollywood, her dedication and talent bagged her a role in a movie directed by Steven Spielberg.

She has earned recognition as the most remarkable child star and has won several awards for her brilliant performance. Ariana is married to Mark Bolton, who is a former soldier of the Irish Defence Forces. The couple has a lovely five-year-old daughter.

Tina Majorino – Age 35

Born in the year 1985 in California, Tina Majorino began her career at the age of 7. She delivered her brilliant acting skills in movies like When a Man Loves a Woman, Corrina, Waterworld, etc. Along with the movies, she also appeared in the main role in the TV series Camp Wilder.

After 1999, she appeared in other TV series after this like Veronica Mars, Big Love, and The Deep End. Tina was also part of one of the most loved TV series Grey’s Anatomy. Her recent projects include the Scorpion and Into The Dark Television series. In 2019, she turned down a cameo role of Mac in Veronica Mars.

Cali & Noelle Sheldon – Age 17

Remember Rachel’s adorable baby girl, Emma, in the sitcom Friends? Well, the role was played by the twins Cali and Noelle Sheldon. They also featured in many commercials, including Similac and Dragnet. Besides, they made guest appearances on The Bold and the Beautiful in 2003 at just ‘nineteen months old’.

Growing up, Cali and Noelle Sheldon were seen in movies Life in 2007 and even worked to the likes of Lupita Nyong and Elisabeth Moss in the thriller Us. However, it’s fascinating to know that the actresses are looking towards reprising their role as Emma in Friends. But we will have to wait if the reunion happens at all.

Melissa Gilbert – Age 55

It seems like multitasking has a new disguise! Yes, we are talking about Melissa Ellen Gilbert. She is not only an actress, but a television director, producer, and politician. Gilbert began her career in the 1960s as a child artist and appeared in various commercials and short roles. Melissa is most popularly known for her role as Laura Ingalls Wilder on the series Little House on the Prairie. Melissa also appeared in popular television films.

Even as an adult, Melissa continued her career in television films. She served as the President of the Screen Actors Guild from 2001 to 2005, which added another feather in her cap.

 Haley Joel Osment – Age 32

Haley is an American actor who began his career when he was four. Before getting into the limelight with his movie The Sixth Sense, Osment worked in a couple of shows, and movies. This also included the highly liked Forrest Gump in which he played the role of Forrest Gump’s son. He even got nominated for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in The Sixth Sense. 

In addition to this, he was also seen in the 2019 superhero web series The Boys in the role of a mind-reading hero named Mesmer. This may seem weird but the actor is a lover of lizards and revealed it during his AMA.

Ariana Richards – Age 41

Ariana Richards entered the industry at the age of six when she starred in Into the Homeland in 1987. Later at 12, she played the role of Lex Murphy, one of the lead characters in the blockbuster film Jurassic Park. Although none of her family members were associated with Hollywood, her dedication and talent bagged her a role in a movie directed by Steven Spielberg.

She has earned recognition as the most remarkable child star and has won several awards for her brilliant performance. Ariana is married to Mark Bolton, who is a former soldier of the Irish Defence Forces. The couple has a lovely five-year-old daughter.

Ralph Macchio – Age 59

American actor Ralph Macchio was cast in the television series Eight is Enough at the age of sixteen. He got selected for the role of Daniel LaRusso in the film Karate Kid and its two sequels. In addition to this, he also did a part in Cobra Kai. He is currently repeating his role in Cobra Kai, which began shooting in 2018. While celebrating the Karate Kid’s thirty successful yearsMacchio revealed that the famous yellow 1947 Ford convertible his character received is in his garage. Macchio met his wife, Phyllis Fierro, through his grandmother when he was fifteen. The duo has two children.

Rico Rodriguez – Age 22

American actor Rico Rodriguez is popular for his role as Manny Delgado in the famous sitcom The Modern Family. Rodriguez had not thought of acting as a career until his sister started performing. After he landed a role in the ABC sitcom, he rose in prominence. The Modern Family cast was graced with the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 2011 and 2012. There is more to him than just acting as the young actor has published his book, Reel Life Lessons… So Far. He has a Mexican descent and recently lost his father.

Senta Moses – Age 46

Senta Moses’s first appearance to the public was in a diaper commercial when she was just six months old. Moreover, she has been a part of over 100 national commercials for Wendy’s, Teleflora, and Toyota. Moreover, she also starred in the Home Alone series alongside Macaulay Culkin in 1990 and 1992.

It is very interesting to know that Senta is highly competitive in board games and has also skipped eighth grade. Currently, the actress lives in Los Angeles. She was last seen in the movie Slightly Single in L.A. in 2013. Senta has made a number of guest appearances on shows like Girl Meets World and The Mentalist.

Nancy Mckeon – Age 54

Nancy Mckeon is an American actress known for her role in the sitcom The Facts of Life and The Division. When she was barely two, she started her career by modeling baby clothes for the catalog Sears & Roebuck. With her brother, she appeared in numerous commercials. In the year 2003, she starred in the film Comfort and Joy, while in 2018, she competed in the show Dancing with the Stars. She is married to the film technician, Marc Andrus. In 1999, she directed her film, A Wakening. She had also auditioned for the famous role of Monica Geller on the show Friends but did not get it.

Josh Saviano – Age 44

Josh has been active as an actor for very little time as he left it to go on to become a lawyer. Though, one of the best roles of his acting career is in The Wonder Years in which he played Paul Joshua Pfeiffer. The actor’s first television appearance was in a toothpaste commercial.

After starring in various commercials and guest appearances, he left acting and went to college and became a lawyer. His new profession brought him back to acting as he played the role of a lawyer in the crime-drama series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. The actor-lawyer loves to play fantasy sports in his free time.

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