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

Jeremy Miller – Age 43

Before Jeremy could move to a more stable acting campaign, he had landed several smaller roles in shows like Charles in Charge, Different Strokes, and others. Jeremy did not stay too long in the acting world and shifted to the catering business. But before that he had a great run with Growing Runs which also gave him his trademark Ben Seaver Scream

After this, he followed his second love, cooking, and opened up a catering company called “No Small Affairs”. Today he also teaches online cooking. From TV commercials to the silver, movies, and cooking, some would say that Jeremy Miller is indeed a multi-tasker. 

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.

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.

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.

Abraham Benrubi- Age 50

Abraham Benrubi became a household name when he amazed the people with his mesmerizing role of Larry Kubiac in the TV series Parker Lewis Can’t Lose. Abraham switched between movies and TV series in the 90s and became a popular name in both industries.

In movies, he was usually depicted as a thug or a loose character, but TV gave him the opportunity to explore his talent. Some of the best work he did was in the 1997 hit show Sleepwalkers followed by 2006 popular show Men in Trees. Currently, he has been seen giving his voice in the It’s Pony television series for multiple characters.

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.

Emma Watson – 30 years

Emma Watson, an English actress, activist, and model, is one of the highest-paid actresses in the entertainment industry. She made it to the list of 100 most influential people globally, published by Time. As a young girl, she rose to fame due to her role as Hermoine Granger in the Harry Potter film series. Her other notable appearances include The Perks of Being A Wallflower, The Bling Ring, Beauty and the Beast, and more. Wason started modeling by doing a photoshoot for Teen Vogue and has had a successful career. She is an outspoken supporter of women’s rights. In 2014, she got the position of UN Women Goodwill ambassador.

KATIE LEUNG – AGE 34

Katie Leung is a Scottish actress who played the role of Cho Chang, a love interest of protagonist Harry Potter in the Harry Potter film series. It wasn’t all for Katie since she debuted in a stage play Wild Swans in 2012. She has always been inclined towards painting and photography. Gold Label Records cast her as the female lead in the music video Love Coming Home.

She is known to be Scotland’s most stylish female and has been featured in Teen Vogue. You might know her as a character who Harry Potter first laid eyes on romantically, but she is more than that character portrayed by her.

BONNIE WRIGHT – AGE 30

Bonnie Wright is a British actress turned director and often runs activism. She grew in popularity with her role as Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter film series. It was just the beginning of a career that would now take an exciting turn. Later, she appeared in movies such as  After the Dark, Before I Sleep, and The Sea.

Following her graduation, she laid a foundation for her own production company, BonBonLumiere, and started to create short films. Bonnie has also directed Know Thyself, casting Christian Coulson in 2014. She secured worldwide recognition for her environmental activism and worked for charities like Greenpeace and Lumos.

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.

 Soleil Moon Frye – Age 43

The former child actress, Soleil Moon Frye is now a proud owner of an organic specialty clothing shop for children – The Little Seed in Los Angeles. She was first seen in Punky Brewster, which gained relatively low ratings. However, the role played by Frye won the audience’s heart. The series debuted when she was seven years old.

After its end, she continued appearing in television and films in guest spots and supporting roles. In 1998, Soleil directed her first movie Wild Horses before joining the cast of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. Frye got married to Jason Goldberg in 1998 and has four kids.

EVANNA LYNCH – AGE 30

Evanna Lynch is an Irish actress famous for portraying Luna Lovegood’s character in the Harry Potter film series. She made her stage debut as Bess Houdini in Houdini. She played a lead role in the indie drama My Name Is Emily, for which she gained critical acclaim. In 2018, she got in as one of the Dancing with the Stars participants, where she bagged third place.

She is an animal rights activist, advocating for veganism in support of animals. She is a part of several non-profit organizations and launched her cruelty-free cosmetic brand Beauty Box and a vegan-themed podcast enjoyed by many.

Mindy Cohn – Age 54

Mindy Cohn, an American actress and voice artist, had a breakthrough in her acting career after landing Natalie Green’s role in the sitcom The Facts of Life. For her outstanding performance on the show, Cohn was ranked 43rd on VH1’s 100 Greatest Kid Stars list. Other than this, she is celebrated for giving voice to Velma Dinkley in Scooby-Doo from 2002 to 2015. Cohn has a degree in anthropology and also works with the cancer support center weSpark. Also, she made guest appearances on shows including 21 Jump Street, The Help, and more. Cohn has not married till now and is a vocal supporter of the LGBTQ community.

Corey Feldman – Age 48

Corey Feldman was just three years old when he first appeared in a television ad for McDonald’s. The cute little kid caught the attention of many producers for his innocent look, which earned him as many as 100 TV commercials and 50 TV series in the ’80s. He even made his appearance on the big screen with the movies Gremlins, The Goonies, and Stand by Me.

Corey was the son of a musician and always had an ear for music. He even became a part of the band The Truth Movement as a lead singer. Feldman is currently working on a documentary based on his life and career in Hollywood.

  Lindsay Lohan – Age 33

Well, this beautiful lady was born and raised in The Bronx borough of New York City. After appearing in several television commercials between 1989-1997, she bagged a role in the 1998 Disney movie, The Parent Trap, which was remarkably successful. She even won the Young Artist Award for the film.

After this, Lohan went on to do various other movies like Life-Size, Get a Clue, and Freaky Friday. She went on recording her debut music album Speak that received mixed reviews. Since then, she has been actively seen in various movies, music albums, and shows. 

Amanda Bynes – Age 34

Amanda Bynes, the cute little star of The Amanda Show, is pleasing the audiences with her heartwarming performances from a very early age. She started her career as a kid with the children’s sketch comedy series All That, where she became the favorite of every school child. 

Her brilliant performance led her to become the star of her own named show, The Amanda Show which ran for three seasons and bagged her three Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards. The teen star got a break on the big screen in movies like What a Girl Wants, Easy A, Hairspray, where her spectacular performances won the heart of her fans.  

Mara Wilson – Age 32 

Mara Wilson convinced her parents to let her act after her brother got into commercials. She also started her career from TV commercials. 

Interestingly, Mara did not grow up being very fond of Santa Claus, but in Miracle on 34th Street she learned magic from Santa. This is the dream role that skyrocketed her career, albeit in the UK and not the USA. While working in Matilda, she had also lost her mother but continued filming. She took a break from films in 2000 only to return in 2012. Wilson is also a writer & her maturity as an actress was evident in Mrs. Doubtfire.

Erin Murphy – Age 56

This American actress earned fame after her amazing performance in television sitcom Bewitched. Surprisingly, Erin shared the role with her fraternal twin sister for several episodes in the first season. Later Murphy worked as a host for various television shows and has a net worth of 10 million dollars. She has also judged a reality show I Know My Kid’s a Star. 

Erin has been an active motivational speaker at certain fundraising and charity events. Moreover, the mother of six, is a fashion, beauty, and luxury lifestyle writer as well. Her work has appeared in various magazines. Since one of her sons has autism, Murphy often speaks about the subject.

Jaden Smith – Age 22

How can anyone forget this adorable kid from the movie The Karate Kid? The son of Will and Jada Smith, Jaden lives the high life as an elite Hollywood star kid. He bagged fame and was highly praised after his debut film, The Pursuit of Happyness, in 2006 with his father.

Jaden has worked on screen with the most high profile actors of all time. His success is not just a result of a famous background but also his hard work and ambition. Despite living a luxurious life, Jaden likes to keep a low profile.

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.

Michael Conner Humphreys – Age 35

After getting fame by playing the young Forrest Gump (1994), Michael was nominated for the Young Artist Award. His acting career is limited to only a couple of other films. After this short acting career, he joined the army and was stationed in Germany, then in Iraq, and came back home later. Here he was placed at Fort Riley in Kansas.

In the army, too, he was nicknamed as Gump. Michael completed his service in 2008 and went on to study at the University of North Alabama. In 2011, he got another role as Eddie in Pathfinders: In the Company of Strangers. 

Drew Barrymore – Age 45

With a pure heart and unfailing sincerity Drew Barrymore became a part of E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982). The success of this film gave a big boost to her career. Since she came from the bloodline of the famous Barrymore’s, Drew had a natural instinct to act stupendously. She is smart and intelligent and a true artist, which became evident after she released her autobiography, Little Girl Lost at sweet sixteen. 

She has had a great run as an actor and saw even more success after when she co-founded a production company. Known for movies like Scream, Blended, and Charlie’s Angels Drew Barrymore is a beauty with brains. 

Anna Chlumsky – Age 39

Anna started her acting career in the early nineties as a child star and became renowned for her Vada Sultenfuss character in the film My Girl. She appeared in multiple other films and became a popular name among the audiences. 

She then took a hiatus from her acting career and gave attention to her studies. Anna even thought of dropping acting at one point but later realized that she was made for it. She made a terrific entry back to the screen in the year 2007 with the movie Blood Car. Ever since, she has appeared in several movies and tv shows like Law & Order, Cupid, My Sweet Misery, and more.  

Macaulay Culkin – Age 39

You would be familiar with this name if you were a fan of the Christmas series Home Alone. Macaulay Culkin played the role of Kevin McCallister in the two films which bagged him a nomination for the Golden Globe Award. His “cute little kid” image and fame ranked him a number two position on “100 Greatest Kid-Stars” (VH1) and “50 Greatest Child Stars” (E!).

Culkin was also a co-founder of a pizza-themed comedy band that split in 2016. Currently, he is the CEO and publisher of a pop culture website called Bunny Ears. Despite being low-key when it comes to personal life, he is known to be dating Brenda Song.

Elijah Wood – Age 39

Elijah Wood is predominantly known for his role in The Hobbit series and Lord of the Rings film trilogy. At the age of 8, he was seen in Back to the Future Part II in 1989. But, his first significant role was in Avalon. Moreover, he was also seen in a supporting role in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

Apart from his acting career, he is fond of playing the piano and also studies professional singing. The actor holds a net worth of about $20 million. He even started his record label in 2005 named Simian Records and also owns 1000s of CDs of different music genres.

Melissa Sue Anderson – Age 57

Aged 57, Melissa Sue Anderson began her career as a child actress in several commercials before appearing in Little House. Apart from that, Anderson was also known for her role as Vivian (Midnight Offerings) and Ginny (Happy Birthday to Me). 

The actress didn’t turn into such a big sensation. However, she lives a very comfortable life and has continued to act throughout these years. Anderson also published an autobiography The Way I See It: A Look Back at My Life on Little House. It is an account of her life while she was acting in Little House on the Prairie.

Susan Olsen – Age 58

Susan Marie Olsen’s acting career might not have been as illustrious as many expected, but she had her share of fame. She came to prominence as Cindy Brady from the all-time classic sitcom The Brady Bunch, where she appeared from 1969 to 1974. Following the show’s finale, she was in many advertisements, even for brands like Converse.

Olsen then started working as a radio host and producer, while she’s also an animal rights activist. She’s now semi-retired, though she did appear on A Very Brady Renovation, a reality TV show about the renovation of the house the original show was shot.

 Hanna R. Hall – Age 35

Familiar with Run Forrest Run? Yes, that little girl was Hanna Rose Hall. She made her debut in Forrest Gump as young Jenny Curran. It was followed by the role of an orphaned child in Homecoming. Hall was considered very young for the role of Lux Lisbon. Therefore, she got cast as Cecilia Lisbon in the film adaptation of a novel.

She has appeared in several independent films after this, before landing a role in Halloween (2007). Hall also made an appearance in the independent comedy American Cowslip along with Cloris Leachman, Diane Ladd, and Val Kilmer.

Hallie Eisenberg – Age 27

Known as the Pepsi girl, this cute lady was born in New Jersey and was raised in a Jewish Family. She appeared in a number of Pepsi commercials as a little child. Later on, she went to make her debut in the movie Paulie. She played the role of Marie Alweather in it. Post this; she appeared in various other movies and TV series. 

It is interesting to know that her sibling Jesse Eisenberg is a renowned star who appeared in the movie Now You See Me and The Social Network. In the year 2010, she stopped her acting career and went to college. 

Jonathan Lipnicki – Age 29

Jonathan Lipnicki was born in 1990, and since the 90s, he has been extremely popular. The reason is his remarkable performance in movies like Stuart Little, Jerry Mcguire, and The Little Vampire. These movies did not just receive positive feedback but also bagged 3 Young Artist Awards for him.

He also acted in various TV series that earned him more attention from the audience like The Jeff Foxworthy Show, Meego, and many others. Apart from the entertainment elements, he has also been a part of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (Speaker) and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. He is a huge fan of Tom Cruise and he loves Martial arts.

Tom Felton – Age 32

Tom Felton is world-famous for his character of Draco Malfoy in the magical world of Harry Potter. At a young age of 8, Tom came into the television industry through commercials. Two years later, he got his first break in the movie The Borrowers and Anna and the King.  His powerful performance raised his confidence and at the age of 12 he auditioned for Harry Potter. 

After the hit Harry Potter series, the actor disappeared for a while and lived a short music career. The actor made a comeback with Rise of the Planet of the Apes in 2011 and was last seen in Ophelia in 2018 alongside Daisy Ridley.

 Daniel Radcliffe – Age 30

Our next star can recite all the elements in the periodic table. Any guesses? Well, we are talking about Daniel Radcliffe! He first made his appearance in a television film – David Copperfield in 1999. Over the next ten years, he played the lead role in the Harry Potter film series, which gained him a huge fan base and popularity. He became one of the highest-paid actors in the world during this period. 

He played significant roles in various movies, including The Woman in Black, Kill Your Darlings, and Now You See Me 2. Radcliffe has also contributed to many charities that landed him with his Hero Award in 2011. 

Cole Sprouse – Age 27

Cole Sprouse, and his identical twin, made his Hollywood debut with the movie Big Daddy at the age of seven. Soon the pair became popular and earned the hit Disney show The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. The performance of both the brothers made a significant impact on the life of teens. 

After making a valuable name in the industry through 3 seasons of the famous show, Sprouse took a break to continue his studies at New York University. In 2016, he returned to the television with the popular teen show Riverdale. The actor was then seen in the romantic drama film Five Feet Apart, in the year 2019.

Larisa Oleynik – Age 38

Known as “one of America’s favorite 15-year-olds”, Larisa Oleynik became the teen idol in 1990. She started her career as a child actor in Les Misérables and was next seen in a sci-fi series. Oleynik took a break from acting to study at Sarah Lawrence College and considers them to be the best time of her life.

She starred in the teen comedy 10 Things I Hate About You and played the love interest of Joseph Gordon-Levitt twice. Oleynik also bagged supporting roles in movies such as 100 Girls, An American Rhapsody, and Bringing Rain. She had a recurring role in the AMC series Mad Men from 2010 to 2015. 

Erik Per Sullivan – Age 28

Erik Per Sullivan’s first commercial appearance was as a little kid in Armageddon. He gradually worked in many more movies and shows but is best known for Malcolm in the Middle. In 2003, he even lent his voice to the character of Sheldon (seahorse) in Finding Nemo.

Nevertheless, he is a good player of Piano and Saxophone, besides, having a first-degree black belt in taekwondo. However, after his last appearance in Twelve in 2010, he has been quite low profile, with almost no social media presence. Some reports suggest that he is a University of Southern California graduate, but little to no information on him is available after that.

Jeremy Miller – Age 43

Before Jeremy could move to a more stable acting campaign, he had landed several smaller roles in shows like Charles in Charge, Different Strokes, and others. Jeremy did not stay too long in the acting world and shifted to the catering business. But before that he had a great run with Growing Runs which also gave him his trademark Ben Seaver Scream

After this, he followed his second love, cooking, and opened up a catering company called “No Small Affairs”. Today he also teaches online cooking. From TV commercials to the silver, movies, and cooking, some would say that Jeremy Miller is indeed a multi-tasker. 

 

The extremely talented Carla Gugino started her career with Troop Beverly Hills. She is known for the class that she brings to her characters. Her Spy Kids series was a hit among the young kids for its futuristic action. She played her first significant role alongside Robert De Niro and Leonardo Di Caprio in This Boy’s Life

Carla Gugino- Age 48

Carla has done a fair share of roles in movies as well as shows like Wayward Pines and Political Animals. The actress was also a part of The Haunting of Hill House in 2018. She likes to remain lowkey when it comes to her personal life.

Ami Foster – Age 44

Ami Foster had a natural talent for tap dance. Interestingly, it was not her tap-dancing that got her entry into the industry, rather she got recognized at the age of 5 in Star Search for her singing. Her acting career has been short, albeit good. Ami’s first appearance as Margaux Kramer in Punky Brewster opened the doors for her entry into the film industry. 

While working on Punky Brewster, she also landed a  role in CBS’s Schoolbreak Special. And this marked the completion of her stint with the acting world in 1995. Today, Ami is a mother of two and married to a firefighter, Cool isn’t it?

Jared Rushton- Age 46

You may remember Jared as the nerd in Big where he acted alongside Tom Hanks. However, the actor stated that he is a normal kid when he was interviewed about his role.

He is famous for his roles in movies Honey and I Shrunk the Kids in the 80s. Post this, the actor appeared in A Cry in the Wild, based on the book Hatchet.  At the age of twelve, Ruston was seen as Riche in Tales From the Darkside. After this, he was also a part of shows like Top Kids and Cagney. As of now he is a guitarist in a rock band Deal by Dusk. 

Zachery Ty Bryan – Age 38

Zachery Bryan is an American actor and a producer best known for Home Improvement. Although the actor played the role of Brad Taylor who got into a fair share of trouble in the sitcom, he is known for his disciplined lifestyle in real life.

Bryan appeared in a local print and television advertisement in Denver and his interest in acting brought him to California, where he bagged the role of Brad. After the series ended, he made appearances in other television shows, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Veronica Mars, and SharkBryan got married to Carly Matros in 2007 and is a father of three girls and one boy.

Jaleel White – Age 43

Well, apart from being a great TV and movie star, Jaleel White is also a gifted painter and loves to write short stories. He got his first break when he was 12. He was signed for a guest appearance in the sitcom Family Matters. He was loved so much by the audience that he got a permanent role in the show.

Along with all this, he has also voiced the character Sonic the Hedgehog in a video game and other DiC animated series. In 2019, he voiced Steve Urkel in the TV series Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?

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