Child Stars

Entertainment 5 days ago

Jennifer Stone, Bridgit Mendler, other celebrities who got normal jobs after becoming stars

After reaching stardom, many actors returned to a more traditional work life by taking jobs in nursing, becoming CEOs, veterinarians and more.

Music November 11

Sabrina Carpenter's early days were on Disney Channel, with more recent years spent on tour with Taylor Swift

Songs like "Espresso" and "Please Please Please" helped Sabrina Carpenter skyrocket to fame. Her early days in the entertainment industry were spend on Disney's "Girl Meets World."

Child Stars October 2

‘Perfect Couple’ actress Dakota Fanning says she was asked ‘super-inappropriate questions’ as a child star

Dakota Fanning has been acting professionally since she was 5 years old. She's been able to avoid the 'child-star curse,' but says she was still asked "super-inappropriate questions" by media.

Child Stars September 12

Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus, other A-list celebrities who started out as Disney Channel stars

Many Disney stars have gone on to become actors in blockbuster films, music sensations selling out stadiums all over the world and entrepreneurs behind widely popular businesses.

TV September 6

Demi Lovato claims classmates had 'suicide petition' urging child actor to kill herself

Demi Lovato revealed classmates signed a "suicide petition" urging her to kill herself after she gained fame from acting. The former Disney Channel star became famous at 15.

ENTERTAINMENT August 25

Disney actress Jenna Ortega deleted Twitter account after being sent explicit, AI-generated photos of herself

Jenna Ortega is expressing her disdain for artificial intelligence, saying inappropriate AI-generated images of her are the reason she deleted Twitter.

Child Stars August 15

Former Disney star Demi Lovato won't allow future child to follow her 'traumatic' path

Demi Lovato explains why she will not let her future child follow the same career path that she did, as well as the perils of child stardom.

Child Stars August 13

Former Disney star Skai Jackson arrested for spousal battery at California theme park

Disney Channel actress Skai Jackson was arrested for misdemeanor spousal battery on Aug. 9 after allegedly pushing her boyfriend at Universal Studios.

ENTERTAINMENT July 17

Celebrities you may have forgotten were on Nickelodeon shows early in their acting careers

Many stars that are massive names now got started acting in children's programming on channels such as Nickelodeon. Take a look at A-list stars that got their start on the channel.

ENTERTAINMENT May 1

Former Nickelodeon showrunner Dan Schneider sues ‘Quiet on Set’ filmmakers for defamation

Former Nickelodeon showrunner Dan Schneider is suing the makers of "Quiet on Set" for defamation, alleging they implied he was also a child sexual abuser.