Hollywood’s Most Memorable Child Stars & What They Look Like Today

It certainly feels like just yesterday when we witnessed these actors and actresses make their acting debut at a young age. Believe it or not, those familiar faces are all grown up now, and some of them managed to become some of the industry’s biggest stars! Without a doubt, these child celebs have certainly come a long way since their days as popular child stars.

However, there are also numerous child stars who decided to walk away from the spotlight to pursue other careers and chase educational degrees. Of course, no matter where they ended up, quite a couple of them are barely recognizable now. You could say they’d be even more unrecognizable when you only know them for their adorable young faces. For a pleasant and nostalgic throwback, here are some of your favorite child stars and the things they’re doing now.

Anna Chlumsky

Anna Chlumsky is a famous American actress who began her entertainment career as a child star. She’s probably best known for her on-screen role as Vada Sultenfuss in the 1991 film My Girl, and she managed to appear in its 1994 sequel as well. Despite the early success she generated in the acting business, Chlumsky chose to finish her college degree.

Between 1999 and 2005, her career entered a hiatus while she attended college. Once she graduated, Chlumsky immediately returned to acting by appearing in a good number of independent films. She also made television appearances, and she played the role of Amy Brookheimer on the hit HBO television series Veep. Subsequently, she earned six nominations for a Primetime Emmy for her performance in the show.