Another year, another lot of celebrity child stars trying to prove they’re not so little any more. 2013 saw some cringe-worthy moments from Miley Cyrus, Amanda Bynes and Lindsay Lohan, so we thought we’d take a look at some of the celebrity child stars who have risen and fallen over the years. And we were surprised to find that some haven’t turned out quite so bad…
Who’s your favourite child star? Would you let your child pursue a career in acting?
Ryan Gosling
The hunky actor made his debut on The Mickey Mouse Club when he was only 12-years-old. Now he’s a professional at making ladies all over the world swoon.
Ryan Gosling
Miley Cyrus
Yes she licked a hammer and rode a wrecking ball naked, but the former Hannah Montana also keeps topping the music charts.
Miley Cyrus
Anna Chlumsky
The once 11-year-old who broke our hearts in My Girl, went on to study at the University of Chicago, graduating with a BA in International Studies.
Anna Chlumsky
Drew Barrymore
Drew has definitely had her ups and downs over the years but she’s managed to turn it all around, and become a successful actress and soon-to-be mother of two.
Drew Barrymore
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Didn’t recognise the Inception star was from the TV show 3rd Rock from the Sun? Yep, the now 32-year-old took on his first major role at age 15.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Abigail Breslin
The Little Miss Sunshine sweetheart has transformed her entire look and continues to act. (Although at the age of 17 there is still plenty time for scandal.)
Abigail Breslin
The Olsen Twins
TV shows, movies, books and a clothing line, the Olsen twins had it all. And still do! The sisters recently collaborated with Norwegian retailer Bik Bok to design a new fashion collection.
The Olsen twins
Leonardo DiCaprio
The handsome actor starred in his first TV commercial at age 14. Now he’s one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood, earning 39 million dollars last financial year.
Leonardo DiCaprio
Jonathon Taylor Thomas
Mostly known for his role as Randy in Home Improvement and the voice of Simba in the Lion King, the young actor went on to graduate from Columbia University.
Jonathon Taylor Thomas
