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Here's What Our Favorite Celebrities Looked Like at 10 Years Old

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| LAST UPDATE 02/05/2023

By Chloe Becker

Talk about throwing it back! When we first came across these photos of our favorite stars at 10 years old, we had to do a double-take. From Kylie Jenner to Macaulay Culkin, here's what these celebrities looked like when they were 10...

Cole Sprouse

Cole Sprouse, one of the iconic Sprouse twins, got his start in acting at a very young age. Right before he turned 10 years old (as seen below), he appeared on the hit TV show Friends as Ben, Ross Geller's son. He was also the young Pistachio Disguisey in The Master of Disguise

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In the past couple of years, the Riverdale star has continued to rise through the ranks of Hollywood. In fact, he has stayed quite busy recently! Sprouse starred in Five Feet Apart in 2019 and went on to produce and star in 2020's Borrasca, a 9-episode podcast. What a go-getter!

Millie Bobby Brown

The young Millie Bobby Brown has undoubtedly made an impact in Hollywood ever since she first entered the industry as a young child. She made her acting debut in 2013, as Brown guest-starred in the series, Once Upon a Time in Wonderland. And since then?

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Millie has gone on to earn several titles for herself. Of the laundry list of her accomplishments, Brown has earned countless awards for her roles in TV shows and movies. To top the cake, in 2018, she was the youngest person in history to be appointed the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, supporting children's rights.

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Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore got her start in Hollywood at a very young age. But it was in 1985 when she was just 10-years-old that she starred in the film Cat's Eye. The movie brought her even more public attention and led to a nomination for a Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young Actress.

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Throughout her career, it's undeniable that Barrymore has continued to wow fans left and right; not to mention the launch of The Drew Barrymore Show! Still, it is the announcing of her 2 children, Olive and Frankie, to the world that Drew likely considers her biggest accomplishment of all.

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Frankie Jonas

The youngest of the Jonas Brothers, Frankie, rose to fame thanks to his first on-screen movie role right before he turned 10. He starred alongside his 3 older brothers, Nick, Joe, and Kevin, in Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. There's no denying that he had some pretty reliable role models within reach! 

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Since then, Frankie has continued making a name for himself and even signed with UTA, the same agency representing the older Jonas's. In hopes of creating his own brand, Frankie, like many others his age, has turned to the world of TikTok and has gained widespread popularity, with over 1.9M followers already!

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Miranda Cosgrove

You may recognize this face from 2003's School of Rock, where Miranda Cosgrove made her film debut as Summer Hathaway. Since then, she has embarked on many more acting ventures, including starring in TV shows Drake & JoshiCarly, and the film Yours, Mine, & Ours

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Since entering adulthood, Cosgrove expanded her portfolio. In fact, in 2019, she began hosting a CBS series of her own, Mission Unstoppable, with Miranda Cosgrove. If that wasn't enough for the rising star, fans of her old show might be excited to learn that come June 2021, the iconic Carly Shay is scheduled for an iCarly revival! 

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Willow Smith

By the time Willow Smith turned 10 years old, she had already released a hit single, "Whip My Hair." It quickly went platinum in the United States and even peaked at number 11 on the charts! Not long after, Willow released another single titled "21st Century Girl" that she performed on The Oprah Winfrey Show

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Jump ahead several years, and young Smith released a whopping 4 studio albums by the time she turned 20! This girl's light can't be dimmed! In 2019, she released Willow, followed by an album created in collaboration with Tyler Cole, The Anxiety, in 2020. 

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Dylan Sprouse

Common among twins in Hollywood, Dylan shared many of his early acting ventures with his twin brother, Cole. Although Dylan let his brother take the role of baby Ben in Friends, he did appear alongside his double in The Master of Disguise and Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights in 2002. 

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If acting alongside each other wasn't enough for the brothers, they both attended New York University for a short while. They studied at Gallatin School of Individualized Study to create a curriculum that worked better with their busy Hollywood schedules. Dylan soon graduated alongside his bro and BFF in 2015.

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Zendaya

When Zendaya was only 10 years old, she was already 2 years into her role as part of a hip-hop dance crew called Future Shock Oakland. She was also dancing the hula with AHA, The Academy of Hawaiian Arts. Who knew she started working on her stage presence at such a young age?

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In later years, Zendaya went on to star in several films. But her first release of 2021 was what many fans thought of as extraordinary. Not only did she star as Marie in Marie & Malcolm, but she also helped to produce the film! With several more titles starring the brunette beauty coming later this year, we can't wait!

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Khloe Kardashian

1994 was a big year for the Kardashian family. But for 10-year-old Khloe, it was a chance to observe some real-world events pan out. That was none other than the year Khlo's father, Robert Kardashian, gained widespread attention for acting as the defense lawyer for the trial of football player O.J. Simpson.

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After the world began commenting on her appearance on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Khloe launched her own clothing line called Good American in 2016. The company quickly became her first baby. But since then, she has had a second, True, who she co-parents with Tristan Thompson. 

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Jaden Smith

Jaden Smith appeared alongside his father, Will, in The Pursuit of Happyness before he even reached the double-digits club! At just 8 years old, Jaden's acting career took off. However, throughout the years, Smith has inched further away from acting. 

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Instead, Smith has taken on rapping and songwriting as a passion that has brought him much success. After releasing Never Say Never with Justin Bieber in 2010, Jaden went on to put out several mixtapes and albums of his own: SyreErys, and The Cool Cafe Tapes, to name a few.

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Emma Watson

Attention all Harry Potter lovers! Emma Watson, AKA Hermonie Granger, was just 10 years old when she began filming the magic-filled movie series. And, throughout the production of the films, Watson gained confidence in herself as an actress. She began learning about the world issues that impacted her and those around her.

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Throughout the mid-2000's Watson split her time between the classroom and set, earning herself a degree from Brown Univerity. And, in 2015, her actions as a prominent activist for women's rights landed her a spot on Time magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People in the World. 

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Madison Pettis

Madison Pettis was an extremely active child actress and appeared in several titles before turning 10, including Disney's The Game Plan. Once she entered the double-digit club, her career continued to flourish as she played roles in the films Free Style, Will Smith's Seven Pounds, and several others. 

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With the many years of TV and film roles that came after, it's no wonder Pettis remains a thriving actress to date! At the age of 22, Madison has recently been filming He's All That, a movie that began production this year. We don't know about you, but we can't wait to see it!

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Dakota Fanning

In 2004, American film critic, Roger Ebert, described Dakota Fanning as "A pro at only ten years old." The praise was given the same year Fanning emerged in the film Man on Fire. In the same year, Dakota hit the screen in an episode of the TV series Friends

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But, the now-27-year-old's talents certainly didn't stop there! Aside from skyrocketing to Hollywood stardom, which brought her many awards, Dakota embarked on several other ventures throughout her adolescence - including attaining a degree and modeling.

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Daniel Radcliffe

The Harry Potter star started on BBC One's televised adaptation of David Copperfield at the age of 10. It was only after that that he caught the acting bug and landed in Hollywood. Thanks to the beginning role, when 2000 rolled around, it was requested that Radcliffe audition for the role of "Harry Potter."

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Fast forward, and Radcliffe went on to star in all of the magic-filled movies. In more recent years, the actor has appeared in several independent films and off-Broadway shows. Moving forward, spell-lovers should expect to see Daniel take to the screen once again in The Lost City of D, with Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum.

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Lindsay Lohan

At the age of 10, Lindsay Lohan was a regular on the TV soap opera Another World. As the world began to learn her name, her breakthrough role was on its way to her. 1998's The Parent Trap was a massive success that made her a widely known child actress. 

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In later years Lohan may have run into trouble here and there, but if we know one thing for sure, re-watching Mean GirlsHerbie: Fully Loaded, and Just My Luck rarely get old! In 2020, Lohan re-entered the music world with the release of a new album, marking her first deliverance in nearly 15 years. 

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Frankie Muniz

The public first met Frankie Muniz when he was performing at a talent show at just 8 years old. He soon moved on to commercial acting and landed himself a role in the TV movie, To Dance with Olivia. Several film and TV appearances followed this, which led to his starring role in Agent Cody Banks and its sequel.

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Moving forward past Malcolm in the Middle days, Muniz embraced his other passions as well! He leaned into his love for fast cars and even joined the unsigned band You Hang Up as a drummer. Years later, Frankie became the manager for the band Astro Lasso.

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Abigail Breslin

Abigail Breslin's breakthrough role came when she was just a decade old when she starred in the 2006 drama Little Miss Sunshine. According to interviewer Valarie Faris, Breslin was miraculously cast for the role at the age of 6, years before filming for the movie even began!

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Throughout the following years through today, Abigail continued to bring sunshine to many TV shows, movies, and other ventures. In 2019, the actress appeared in Zombieland: Double Tap and is due to star in the upcoming film Stillwater with Matt Damon.

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Mary-Kate Olsen

Before her 10th birthday, Mary-Kate Olsen starred alongside her twin sister, Ashley, in Full House as Michelle Tanner. Recognizable by her iconic line, "You got it, dude," people nationwide fell in love with her adorable character. Like the Sprouse twins, these sisters took on many acting gigs together over the years.

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But, in 2012, Mary-Kate decided to focus her energy elsewhere and outwardly showed interest in retiring as an actress to try out other ventures. Ashley followed suit, and together, the twins launched their own luxury lifestyle brand, "The Row," soon followed by "Elizabeth and James" and others.

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Raven-Symoné

By the time Raven Symoné turned 10, she had already been cast in several productions from The Cosby Show to The Little Rascals. Many roles came after, but one of the most memorable was 2001's That's So Raven. The show was originally titled Absolutely Psychic, but after Symoné's audition, the name and main star changed!

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Not only could Raven act, but she could sing too! Throughout her many ventures over the years, the star proved that she was destined for the spotlight. In 2019, she even took over the stage with her identity hidden on The Masked Singer as the Black Widow and finished in 10th place! 

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Macaulay Culkin

Ever wondered if Macaulay Culkin watched Home Alone when he was home alone? Asking for a friend. The kid actor gained massive fame from the 2000 movie and was subsequently awarded as such when he was asked to star in a sequel! Per the American Film Institute Catalog, Culkin was paid a whopping $4.5M for the progression.

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The actor went on to gain many headlines ranging from a character in American Horror Story to the title of dad! That's right! Even though he had kept his relationship with Brenda Song (we were shocked too) on the DL, the couple recently welcomed their first child together! 

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Candace Cameron Bure

Just after her 10th birthday, Candace Cameron Bure became known to the world as D.J. Tanner on Full House - alongside other actresses on our list, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen! While filming season after season for the family sitcom, Bure also embarked on other acting ventures, including Punchline and Camp Cucamonga. 

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Jump ahead, and Candace married NHL hockey player Valeri Bure. The couple had 3 children together, one of which followed her mom's footsteps into the spotlight. In recent years, the actress returned to her Hollywood family for Fuller House, a reboot of the original, which aired from 2016-2020. 

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Alyson Stoner

Alyson Stoner created a name for herself as an actress who grew up dancing and singing. At age 10, she appeared in Cheaper by the Dozen, with countless hilarious moments. But that wasn't all! Aside from acting, Stoner had become a talented enough dancer to appear in music videos such as Missy Elliot's Work It.

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Looking back at her accomplishments throughout the years, Alyson racked up many movie and TV titles as well as voice roles in several video games too! Thus, her voice carried even further. In 9 years, Stoner released 12 single tracks, with the most recent being Stripped Bare in 2019.

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Jonathan Lipnicki

Jonathan Lipnicki began his 10th year of life with a lead role as Tony Thompson in The Little Vampire. But, at the time, his acting career was only beginning. He went on to add more titles (feathers, if you will) to his cap, which landed him many more roles, each one topping the next. 

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Aside from being a successful actor, Lipnicki has many other interests, such as supporting philanthropies near and dear to his heart. According to Faces of Philanthropy, he became a speaker for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and has become involved with the support of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. 

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Kim Kardashian

A year after Kim Kardashian turned 10 years old, her family dynamic changed. After getting divorced, her mother, Kris Jenner, remarried Caitlyn Jenner, and the family soon embarked on a family reality TV show mentioned earlier, KUWTK. With her siblings by her side, Kim's family grew, and the new dynamics were great for ratings. 

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Flash forward throughout the years, and Kim has had quite an exciting life! From launching new business ventures, including Skims and KKW Beauty, to various scandals, she now has 4 adorable children: North, Chicago, Psalm, and Saint, alongside her soon-to-be-ex, Kanye West.

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Dakota Johnson

The young Dakota Johnson got her start in Hollywood at the ripe age of 10 years old, with her film debut in Crazy in Alabama. The film was thought of by many as an unforgettable entrance to the industry and soon landed Johnson a modeling gig with IMG Models. 

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Many believe her breakthrough performance came when she starred as Ana in Fifty Shades of Grey. The actress currently has several titles in post-production. In addition, she has recently gotten involved with other ventures, such as becoming a brand ambassador for Gucci and a co-creator of the wellness brand, Maude. 

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Natalie Portman

Just 2 years after her 10th birthday, Natalie Portman starred alongside Jean Reno in Leon: The Professional. From then on, her acting skyrocketed to include Star Wars and Garden State. She rose through the ranks so much so that in 2012, Forbes listed her as one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood. 

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In more recent days, Portman has been immersed in filming for an upcoming movie, Thor: Love and Thunder - alongside many other famous actors and actresses. The film is due to release in 2022 and is expected to be a thunderous hit! (See what we did there?)

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Michelle Trachtenberg

Michelle Trachtenberg's first recurring role spanned from the time she was 9 to 11 on the Nickelodeon series, The Adventures of Pete & Pete. This soon led to her rise to fame in the Hollywood spotlight, especially after she appeared on The CW's Gossip Girl as Georgina Sparks. 

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She also appeared in titles such as 17 Again alongside Zac Efron and The Scribbler throughout the years. Although she hasn't been as heavily involved in the industry as she once was, Trachtenberg's legacy shows and films remain the favorites of many. 

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Steven Anthony Lawrence

You may remember this sweet smile from Steven Anthony Lawrence's roles in That's So RavenMarried...with ChildrenThe Amanda Show, or Cheaper by the Dozen! If none of those happen to ring a bell, some may recall that a photo of Lawrence went viral not too long ago. Why? The musician Tyler the Creator used it as his Twitter avatar.

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Although he hasn't wrangled in many prominent roles in recent years, Steven Anthony did appear in a couple of titles in 2020. Namely, the "cafe guy" in I Wrote This for You and Ted in the video short, The List. Nevertheless, his kind smile indeed takes the cake as one of the most memorable in Hollywood. 

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Kylie Jenner

When Kylie Jenner was 10 years old, she starred as the youngest sister on the hit show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians. She stole hearts nationwide as she accumulated to living life in the spotlight. 

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Since then, Kylie's life has launched forward tenfold. She started her own company, Kylie Cosmetics, which quickly skyrocketed in popularity. And, as of 3 years ago, Jenner became a mommy to a baby girl named Stormi, whom she co-parents with Travis Scott!

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Keshia Knight Pulliam

VH1 ranked Keshia Knight Pulliam as #27 on their list of "100 Greatest Kid Stars" after her roles on Sesame Street and 1985's The Last Dragon. She not only became widely known as Rudy Huxtable on The Cosby Show from 1984-1992 but gained widespread popularity in the many titles that were subsequently added to her portfolio. 

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From having her first child, Ella, to meeting her new beau on the set of the TV movie Pride and Prejudice: Atlanta in 2020, we think it's safe to say she has many accomplishments under her belt. Like the others on this list, Pulliam has undoubtedly come a long way since being 10 years old!

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Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie might be one of the most well-known female actresses to date; however, she expressed feeling like an outsider while in school when she was a young girl. But, before the age of 10, at a mere 7-years-old, she made a large appearance in Lookin' to Get Out.

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Throughout the years, she has become a widely successful actress and a mother of 6! In addition, Jolie has turned her childhood experiences around tenfold by winning over the hearts of many as well as an array of Hollywood awards, including several Golden Globes.

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Noah Cyrus

Noah Cyrus could have grown up in the shadow of her sister Miley, but she managed to break through the industry as a star all on her own! As a child, Cyrus got an early start in the world of fame when she took on several roles before running the web show, The Noie and Ems Show, from the age of 9 through 10.

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A few years back, Cyrus got to open for Katy Perry's Witness: The Tour, and in her downtime, she's been hanging out with her also-famous siblings and parents. Today, Noah is a successful singer-songwriter and actress who has added many feathers to her cap. In fact, in 2021, her song "July" won an award at the BMI Pop Awards!

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Rupert Grint

Before turning 10, Rupert Grint acted in school theater shows and told biography.com that his biggest dream was to become an ice cream man. But, since turning 11, his eyes were opened to the world of magic. It was then that he earned his claim to fame as Ron from the Harry Potter film series.

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Since starring in the incredibly successful franchise, Grint has since chosen other routes to explore. From leaning back into his passion for theater to beginning a family with his longtime girlfriend, Georgia Groome, Rupert has certainly come a long way and grown up right before us.

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Kristen Stewart

After performing in a Christmas play at her elementary school, Kristen Stewart was contacted by an acting agent. Soon after, around the age of 8, she entered the Hollywood world. Her first role? The Thirteenth Year, followed by The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas! From then, she went on to play a variety of roles.

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As a kid, she was nominated for two Young Artist Awards, and as a teen, she skyrocketed to fame as Bella Swan in the Twilight saga. For a long time, that was her claim to fame. But keep your eyes peeled for this star because this year, she's taking on the role of Diana, Princess of Wales, in the upcoming movie, Spencer.

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Rashida Jones

Rashida grew up in the spotlight thanks to her infamous parents, actress Peggy Lipton and record producer Quincy Jones. So, it's safe to say that she got a taste of the Hollywood bug and held on tight! By the time she turned 10, Jones had already read a library's worth of books and explored her piano playing talent.

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So, when it came time for her to decide what she wanted to do in the world, she knew that she wanted to follow in her parent's footsteps. In her case, this meant becoming an actress and eventually a writer and producer as well. In fact, one of her biggest projects was 2018's Quincy, a documentary about her father.

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Alyssa Milano

Hollywood icon Alyssa Milano has her childhood babysitter to thank for getting famous! That's right; without her parents knowing, Alyssa's caretaker took her to audition for a national touring company of the production, Annie! After Milano was 1 of 4 chosen from a group of 1,500 auditions, she knew she found her calling.

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Milano navigated life both on and off-set and soon became a massively popular and successful actress, producer, singer, and author! In addition, thanks to her age, Alyssa has gained a fanbase across multiple generations. It sounds like she might have a big thank-you note to write!

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Lea Michele

Lea Michele may be known to many as an actress from the show Glee, but as it turned out, she was all over the stage way before then! Michele actually started as a child star on Broadway when she appeared in productions of Les Miserables throughout the ages of 9 and 10.

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Since then, she has continued to rise through the world of fame enough to make a name for herself. Thus, Lea took her vocal talent to the next level when she sang on screen in Glee. As a cherry on top, Michele released Christmas in the City, her third studio album, in October 2019!

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Kiernan Shipka

When Kiernan Shipka was 10-years-old, she was in the middle of a long-term Hollywood gig playing the role of Sally Draper in the TV series, Mad Men. And, thanks to her and her co-star's great acting skills, the cast won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance!

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Since then, she has continued to wow the masses with her many performances. Specifically, as the lead role in the Netflix series, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina for a whopping 36 episodes. There's no denying that this young star is destined for greatness with her many accomplishments thus far!

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Skai Jackson

Skai Jackson beamed across screens beginning at the age of 5 in Liberty Kid and has since made it clear that the world will learn her name! She was not only included in Time's list of Most Influential Teens in 2016 but has leaned into both acting and music since then!

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In addition to her many acting gigs so far, Jackson appeared in Lil Nas X's music video for "Panini" and has already become a published author! Her book, Reach for the Skai: How to Inspire, Empower, and Clapback, focuses on life lessons and facing negative experiences that can come with a life in the spotlight.

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Mayim Bialik

Mayim Bialik became famous at a young age thanks to her role in the 1988 horror film Pumpkinhead. She then appeared in several TV shows and movies throughout the years, which eventually brought her to the woman we know today; Amy Fowler of The Big Bang Theory!

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In Hollywood today, Bialik is hard at work on several projects. First, she's starring as the main character, Kat, in the new TV show, Call Me Kat. And, if that wasn't enough excitement for the star, she is also acting as herself as the guest host in 2021's Jeopardy!

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Ashley Olsen

Like her other half, who is also on our list, Ashley Olsen got her start in Hollywood as Michelle Tanner on the TV show Full House. She and Mary-Kate took turns during filming throughout the show, making sure to mimic each other as much as possible. Then, she starred in several movies alongside her sis, such as It Takes Two.

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Like her twin, Ashley decided to retire from her acting career to focus on her fashion career. The focus must have been tried and true because when John Stamos announced a family reunion for Fuller House, both Ashley and Mary-Kate declined. Ash noted that it would be hard for her to return to the screen after over a decade.

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Elijah Wood

After appearing in Paula Abdul's "Forever Your Girl" as a kid, Elijah Wood played a part in Child in the Night, which many considered his pivotal role. At the age of 10, Wood acted as the boy who reunited Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson in 1991's Paradise.

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Since then, Elijah gained immense fame as Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings series. Although this soon became the role that he's widely known for, Wood has played many other characters as well. He even appeared alongside Seth Rogan in the Beastie Boys' music video for "Make Some Noise!"

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Amanda Bynes

Amanda Bynes has been out of the spotlight for some time now, but that doesn't mean we miss watching her on All That and The Amanda Show, any less! After making it known that she wasn't just a kid actress, she starred in films such as What a Girl Wants; She's the Man, and Hairspray.

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After this skyrocket to fame, Bynes took a hiatus from the Hollywood life to set her focus on mental health and wellness. Once she rid her life of negativity, substance abuse, and for a long time, social media, she appeared back on Twitter and Insta to let the world know she's okay.

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Scarlett Johansson

According to New York Magazine, when Scarlett entered the set of 1994's film, North, she intuitively knew exactly what to do. Johansson kept herself calm and collected as a 9 and 10-year-old while filming her first title ever. And, it seemed to work out pretty well for the actress!

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Scarlett has since starred and played roles in many films and has won several awards for her efforts. Ben Brantley of the New York Times actually gave a hint as to what her secret to Hollywood might be, saying that the actress as the ability to melt into her characters, while leaving her celebrity image aside.

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Kirsten Dunst

The young Kirsten Dunst gained widespread fame in her first role ever as the kid vampire character in 1994's Interview with the Vampire. For her efforts, she walked away with a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress at just 12-years-old!

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As the years went on, Dunst got to kiss Spiderman while he was hanging upside down! She then went on to star in many titles since then, keeping many fans' attention. And, as for what we can expect next from this star is an exciting role in Netflix's The Power of the Dog.

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Britney Spears

After an unsuccessful audition for The Mickey Mouse Club at the age of 8, young Britney Spears gained experience on set as an understudy for the lead role of Tina Denmark in the musical Ruthless! Then, she appeared in the show Star Search before finally making it to Mickey's Club at the age of 11.

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As you know, Spears then went on to become a teen pop icon of the 90s. Flash forward to today, and Brit now has 2 kiddos of her own and a boyfriend, Sam Asghari, who has been by her side for some time. She might be all grown up, but she'll always be music royalty.

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Ryan Gosling

This Canadian actor's start came when he landed his first gig alongside Britney on Disney's The Mickey Mouse Club, as well! After two years on the show, he went on to star in other series such as Are You Afraid of the Dark? and Goosebumps. But, more widespread attention came when he starred in the movie The Notebook in 2004.

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Today, he is married to fellow Hollywood staple Eva Mendes, with which he has 2 daughters. Aside from acting, Gosling also tapped into his musical abilities throughout his life and even bought a restaurant named Tagine, which he renovated himself and now oversees from afar.

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Zoë Kravitz

Zoë Kravitz entered the world thanks to her famous parents, Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz. Basically, since birth, she spent years growing up on the red carpet, accompanying her parents to their many galas and events. But, soon enough, Zoë began to shine through their family spotlight as a star all on her own.

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She made her acting debut in 2007's No Reservations, then nearly broke the big screen in 2011 as Angel Salvadore in X-Men: First Class. But, this was just the start for Kravitz, as she has continued rising through the ranks since day one. The current 32-year-old now works as an actress, model, and musician!

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Patrick Schwarzenegger

The son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, Patrick got his start at the age of 10 with a small role in the hit movie The Benchwarmers. Then, throughout his upbringing, he continued to study acting with his famous father and landed many more roles in the following years.

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Schwarzenegger's later accomplishments in life have consisted of signing with LA Models and having been compared to his father's acting abilities. Based on his familial role models, we can imagine this feels like quite an accomplishment to the young now 27-year-old.

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Christina Aguilera

Aguilera has been singing since she was a young girl. In fact, she even joined the competition show Star Search at the age of 10 and took over the stage with "A Sunday Kind of Love." She then became one of the most memorable voices in the industry from that moment on.

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Jump ahead to her adult life, and Christina is now a mother of 2 and has worked her way up through the ranks of Hollywood. She had stints as a judge on The Voice, picked up 5 Grammys, and was honored as the "Voice of a Generation" by the ALMA Awards! There's no denying, this gal was a pro from the start.

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Justin Timberlake

Like Spears, Justin Timberlake also joined the cast of The Mickey Mouse Club when he was 12 years old. And since then, he transformed from a teen boy sensation to a music man! In fact, in 1995, Timberlake helped form the widely-known boy band NSYNC as one of the two lead singers.

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In the following years, Justin's talents gained more attention from the masses. He performed the halftime show at both Super Bowl XXXVIII and LII, appeared in several movies, and released musical albums. He also managed to land Jessica Biel as a spouse and mother of his two sons!

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Kaia Gerber

Kaia is one of two famous children of the iconic couple, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber. And, when she was just 10 years old, she landed her first modeling gig in Versace's Junior Line, Young Versace. 5 Years later, she made her acting debut in 2016's Sister Cities, followed by countless runway shows.

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The young woman's next decade was full of Calvin Kline, Alexander Wang, Coach, Prada, Fendi, Givenchy, and Valentino catwalks (and many, many more). And in 2021, Kaia even appeared on her first American Vogue cover, the June/July issue. Talk about a knack for great fashion adventures!

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Brooklyn Beckham

As the oldest son of the Beckhams, Brooklyn had to learn the ropes of the spotlight at a young age. But that could be partly why he seems like such a natural in front of the camera! From growing up watching his soccer star dad on the field to taking over magazine covers, there's no denying this boy was destined to be a star!

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In fact, you may have seen his handsome smirk on the covers of Vogue China, Interview, The New York Times Style Magazine, or even Dazed Korea. Or, in more recent news, you may have caught a glimpse of him confirming his engagement to actress Nicola Peltz in July 2020.

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Emma Roberts

Emma Roberts made her acting debut at 10-years-old in the movie Blow, then led Nickelodeon's show, Unfabulous. Of course, this might all make sense due to her being the offspring of actor Eric Roberts and the niece of Julia Roberts! But, who has Miss. Roberts grown up to be?

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Well, the answer is tenfold because not only is she a successful actress, but as of December 2020, she and her boyfriend Garrett Hedlund had their first child together. And, Roberts managed to make history simultaneously as the first pregnant celebrity to ever appear on the cover of Cosmopolitan magazine!

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Jack Quaid

At the age of 10, the young Jack Quaid watched his dad (Dennis) in the spotlight. So, it made sense when the young man made his acting debut with a role in 2012's The Hunger Games. But, his big break-out role came years later when he took on the role of Hughie Campbell in The Boys beginning in 2019.

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The Campbell character still exists today, as Quaid remains in filming for the show's third season. This year, Jack is due to have roles in Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One, and Part Two. And, in 2022, he's destined for the big screen yet again in Scream. This actor just can't be stopped!

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