Millie Bobby Brown is known for her work on Stranger Things and Enola Holmes, but like these 9 other child stars, her first work is often forgotten.
Growing up as a child star has its ups and downs. Due to the pressure, being around adults most of the time, and coming into good fortune at a young age, many child stars have issues being in the spotlight by the time they are an adult. Some child actors leave the acting world before growing up, having had their fill and preferring to do other things as an adult. Child stars that were able to make it through therough patches are far and few between, but these 10 stars were able to make it happen.
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These stars are older now and have incredibly successful careers, but they were once coming up in the acting world and had small roles in very popular shows that are often forgotten.
Grey's Anatomyis about to enter its 17th season this November. The show has won countless awards and madeits main cast wealthier than their wildest dreams. With over 360 episodes to its name, it's no surprise that fans have seen famous guest stars over the years.
Millie Bobby Brown is one young actress who made it big with her Netflix hit,Stranger Things, but she had an appearance onGrey's Anatomy. She was in the episode "I Feel the Earth Move," as a young girl named Ruby. Fans can currently see Millie Bobby Brown in the titular role of the hit Netflix film, Enola Holmes.
Imagine That is a comedy starring Eddie Murphy that got lost in the fray. The family-friendly film was released in 2009 and was about an over-worked dad who found the secret to success, thanks to his daughter's imagination.
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Murphy's daughter, Olivia, was played by actress Yara Shahidi when she was not even 10 years old.Black-ishandGrown-ishfans may recognize Olivia because she's now the young Zoey Johnson in both shows. Yara has also been on the big screen, in the movies SaltandAlex Cross.
When people think of Ryan Reynolds, they think of Deadpool, Green Lantern,and Wade Wilson inX-Men Origins: Wolverine.What many don't realize is that Ryan was a young child star, before he made it big.
In the 90s, he had his first role in a TV series calledFifteen,before making an impact on the Canadian soap operaHillside. He continued to make appearances on TV shows before eventually landing the role of Van Wilder inVan Wilder: Party Liaison.
When Regina King was 14 years old, she landed a main role in the show227 as Brenda Jenkins. The show starred big names likeJacke Harry,Helen Martin, andMarla Gibbs, and gave King a foot in Hollywood's door.
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These days, King fans think of her time asMarcee inJerry Maguire,Sam Fuller inMiss Congeniality, and asRiley Freeman inThe Boondocks (among many other roles). King has been in the spotlight for far longer than she's given credit for.
These days, Fergieis a solo artist and known for time with the group Black Eyed Peas, but did you know she used to be a young actress? In the 80s, Fergie (then known as Stacy Ferguson) was the voice of Sally from Peanuts. She was inIt's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown,Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown, andThe Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show.
Fergie also did work in front of the camera. From 1984 to 1989, she was Stacy inKids Incorporated.As years went on, Fergie continued to act before realizing music was her true passion.
Lana Condor became an overnight success with her Netflix movies ToAll The Boys I've Loved Before.Fans of the films were wondering where else Lana can be seen, due to her sheer talent on screen. As it turns out, Lana's first professional project was a big one and many fans didn't even notice.
In 2016, Lana landed the role of Jubilee inX-Men: Apocalypse. These days, Lana is continuing with moreTo All The Boys spinoffs, along with other works that are currently in post-production.
Camilla Belle has been a rising star for quite some time. In 1993, she made her first appearance in the TV movieTrouble Shooters: Trapped Beneath the Earth. However, her biggest role as a kid was in The Lost World: Jurassic Park,as a young girl named Cathy.
From there, she snagged the role of young Sandra Bullock inPractical Magic, before getting the main role in Disney'sRip Girls. At 34, Camilla is still acting, with her latest project as Melyssa inDollface.
Michael B. Jordan seems to be everywhere these days andthere's no role he can't ace.But before he made it big withBlack Panther, Creed,andGen: Lock, Michael was in a few episodes ofThe Sopranos,as a kid. He continued in the late 90s when he joinedCosbyand Hardball, before landing a recurring role onThe Wire andAll My Children.
Michael has grown a lot over the years and has proven to be a legendary actor with more to give. According toIMDb, he's currently preparing forCreed IIIandTom Clancy's Without Remorse.
At just 21 years old, Joey King is an actress with over 60 credits to her name, thanks to her childhood acting roles. At the age of seven, Joey had her first role inThe Suite Life of Zack & Cody as Emily.
From there, she lent her voice toHorton Hears a Who!and made appearances onCSI: Crime Scene Investigation,Ghost Whisperer, andCrazy, Stupid, Love,before becoming a young adult and taking on more mature roles. Joey's stardom reached new heights with her roleGypsy Rose Blanchard in Hulu'sThe Act and Netflix'sThe Kissing Booth.
Chlo Grace Moretz is on the move in Hollywood after a long, successful career as a child actress. She joined Ryan Reynolds inAmityville Horror,as his daughter, Chelsea Lutz. She later made appearances inMy Name Is Earl, Desperate Housewives, 500 Days of Summer.
As Chlo got older, she joined forces with the cast of30 RockandNeighbors 2. Most recently, Chlo was inShadow in the Cloud and has four projects in the works for the near future.
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