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00s

His Sister Is Famous, But What Happened To The Kid From "The Kid?"

By Meg
In the early 2000s, it seemed like Spencer Breslin was going to be around forever. The young actor was appearing in movies and TV shows left, right, and center, and there were no signs of him slowing down. His first big break was in the year 2000 in the Bruce Willis movie The Kid, where he played the 8-year-old version of Willis's character. Breslin was an automatic hit, with his comedic timing and squeezable face making him the perfect child star. DisneyThen Breslin found himself in a couple smaller roles before turning up again in 2002 in the Disney Channel

90s

How 8 Of Our Favorite Child Actors Got Arrested

By Emma Sheedy
Some of our favorite child stars have taken much different paths than we ever expected. From drug charges to stabbings, here is how your favorite child stars got arrested: 1. Macaulay CulkinMacaulay Culkin, better known as Kevin McCallister, was charged for drug possession in 2004. Police seized 17.3 grams of marijuana, eight Xanax pills and 16 round white pills identified by police as clonazepam, a sedative used to treat anxiety and seizures that can be addictive. Police said Culkin told them he did not have a prescription for the pills. This isn't too big of a surprise for those

70s

5 Child Stars That Made Big Bank In The 70s

By Jon
Now-a-days, it is almost commonplace to hear about how kids on television and in movies are raking in the big bucks, sometimes unbelievably so. But this isn't anything new, as highly watched shows have always made sure to pay their actors (no matter their age) enough for more than a few candy bars.Here's a look at the fabulously wealthy child stars from your favorite hit TV shows!Jodie FosterOSM Weasel!The beloved child star who rose to fame by acting in a variety of TV series' and Disney films was already critically acclaimed before reaching true stardom. After her

80s

21 Child Stars From The '80s And Where They Ended Up

By Zachary
Fame is a funny thing, we all still remember these child stars from their classic roles in '80s movies, but most of them have fallen completely out of the spotlight. We looked up some of the decade's biggest (and smallest) stars to learn what they're up to today.1. Lukas Haas Paramount PicturesHaas was just 8 years old when he played the title character in Witness, an Amish boy who witnessed a murder. He's been acting ever since, but his career has been experiencing a renaissance lately with roles in Inception and The Revenant.Zimbio2. Fred SavageFiction MachineWith big roles

Pop Culture

8 Child Stars Who Disappeared After Fame Basically Ruined Their Lives

By Moojan
Hollywood is like that person you had a crush on in elementary school that never knew you existed. You can admire this person from afar, but getting too close to them will cause your heart to break into smithereens. Many people dream of fame and fortune, but many child stars are tossed into this world of greed, competition, and overwhelming pressure without much say. There were a handful of child stars that rose to fame before the turn of the century, but their careers spiraled downwards soon after their major success.Here's a list of 8 child stars you never

90s

Macaulay Culkin Opens Up About His Abusive Father And Michael Jackson

By Maya
Macaulay Culkin has finally revealed the intimate details surrounding his childhood. The former child star appeared on Marc Maron's WTF Podcast, where he discussed a range of topics, including life as a young performer, his relationship with his father, and his "best friend" Michael Jackson.  In the candid interview recorded earlier this year, Culkin, 38, opened up about what he's been up to for the past two decades, which included playing the lead in the 2003 film Party Monster, performing voice work for the animated sketch comedy series Robot Chicken, and playing in his band, The Pizza Underground.BackGridNow
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