Child Stars All Grown Up: How Hollywood’s Faves Transformed Their Careers
So, what happens when your favorite child stars grow up? Well, some soar, some struggle, and some totally reinvent themselves. A new piece dives into how Hollywood’s youngest talents transitioned into adult roles, sharing both the highs and lows of making it in showbiz. First up, we have Christina Ricci—aka Wednesday Addams herself. While she nailed those dark, quirky characters as a kid, transitioning to more grown-up roles wasn’t a walk in the park. Casting directors kept pushing her toward rom-coms, but Ricci just wasn’t feeling it. She opened up about how hard it was to break free from the persona everyone expected and wished she had the confidence that today’s young women seem to have in spades. Then, there’s Dakota Fanning, who wowed us in I Am Sam, War of the Worlds, and Uptown Girls all before hitting double digits. Growing up in the spotlight came with its own set of pressures, like the constant nagging question: “Aren’t you worried about getting roles as you age?” Naturally, that kind of thing messes with your head, but Dakota’s over it now. She’s found her groove and continues to book major […]