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It’s often said that child stars can go either way. They either go onto adult stardom or go down the route of self-destruction. Sometimes it can be a mix of the two, yet many can make it to adulthood notice successfully. But which of them that went on to adult stardom is your favourite? There are many to name, so here’s so examples that I would choose.
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Natalie Wood. Roddy McDowall. Natalie Portman. Elizabeth Taylor.
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All very good choices. Natalie Portman is a great example of a successful child star getting to adult stardom, with seeming ease. And Elizabeth Taylor, what a star!
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Two of the best actresses of their respective generations.
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I would concur with that statement. Though I need to see more Elizabeth Taylor movies!
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I will go with Nina Ricci. Something about her unusual look I find beguiling. And she went from the Addams Family, to some good sexy roles.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh, and Fairuza Balk. She’s unusual, and hot too!
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I too really like Balk and her look.
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What did you think of my choices, Pete?
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Portman is a good call, and Liz Taylor grew into a stunning woman.
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I agree on both points. Any love for Drew Barrymore?
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I haven’t really thought about her as an adult actress, to be honest.
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She’s been in some good stuff.
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Yes, Christina Ricci is a real gem of a star. Always goes for challenging and unusual roles which I really respect.
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Leonardo di Caprio, Jodie Foster, Kirsten Stewart
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Very accomplished stars there. Always had a lot of love for Jodie Foster.
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Natalie, Natalie, Natalie! I would add Scarlett J. to the list of my personal favorites.
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Glad we share a love of Natalie Portman. Ah, how did I forget Scarlett Johansson. A very talented actress and beautiful woman.
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Great choices, I’d probably add Christian Bale and Jodelle Ferland! 🙂
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Christian Bale, what a major talent. Even at a young age he was gifted.
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Natalie Portman, Emma Watson, Christian Bale of the ones that immediately come to mind.
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Ah, Emma Watson of course. Lovely girl and talented actress.
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Definitely all the stars that you and everyone else have already mentioned. I’d also add George Clooney, Will Smith, Christian Slater, Reese Witherspoon, Judy Garland, and Ron Howard, who is undoubtedly one of the most successful directors in Hollywood today.
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Judy Garland, what a talented lady! She had real presence and talent, such a shame her life was so blighted by tragedy. Totally forget Reese Witherspoon was a child star, she’s always looked so young to me even now. And Ron Howard, that’s what I call a versatile director.
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Fred Savage and C Thomas Howell
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Pretty good choices there, Alex.
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I will give Drew Barrymore some love… I think she’s a good, not great actress, but she is endearing and she has overcome addictions that could have ended her life early. She also usually takes on roles that she is well suited for. I love her collaborations with Adam Sandler for example.
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I love Drew Barrymore. She could have become a real tragedy, but thankfully she cleaned up her act and is now a big star. As you said, there is something so beguiling and lovely about her manner. Her honesty is also something I like, she never hides her troubled years but rather admits she learned from them.
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That’s exactly right! She’s the ‘real’ deal!
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Definitely. I have a lot of movies of hers to see actually. I’ve seen a good few, but hadn’t realised she’d been in so many.
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The one that pops into my head is 50 First Dates. It’s really sweet.
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I have seen that one and found it very funny. I recently purchased Poison Ivy starring her. I’m interested to see her play a dark and manipulative nymphet. And I’ve been told it’s a good movie.
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Haven’t seen that one. Will check it out. 🙂
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I must open that DVD and see it. Been lying around for a while now.
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I’m a big Drew Barrymore fan. And I think River Phoenix would be one for sure, if not taken so soon.
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Like the Drew love. River Phoenix was a really talented star, such a tragedy what happened to him.
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Not unusual though, unfortunately.
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It’s always a shame when someone so young with life ahead of them is taken.
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Totally.
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It’s always saddens me.
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Natalie Portman abd Elizabeth Taylor. Elizabeth had a lot of class. River Phoenix like you said was such a talented actor. I hated that. I remember seeing that on TV.
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Yes, Elizabeth Taylor was a classy and beautiful lady.
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Natalie Wood and Jodie Foster. Also, Mickey Rooney.
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Mickey Rooney, now that’s what I call a star!
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Yea! But he made mistakes. He told Matt Damon (His favorite actor) do not do like I did Be on time, Work harder than anybody else, and most of all be polite with every body. And that is what Matt has done ever since then.
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That’s really fascinating. Thanks for leaving that comment.
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Neil Patrick Harris.
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He’s a great example and seems like a funny guy.
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All the above 🙂
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You have good taste. I reckon the transition to adulthood when known as a child must be pretty intense.
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Kurt Russell- he’s been at the acting gig since he was very young.
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Yeah, he’s been going for years and still is very effective.
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Always been a massive Christina Ricci fan to be honest, also Corey Feldman and Corey Haim (I’m an 80’s kid after all) 🙂
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I adore Christina Ricci, she’s always so interesting on screen. I was waiting for the two Corey’s to get a mention.
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Drew Barrymore for sure! She was my instant thought!!
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I adore her. She seems so down to Earth and funny.
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She and David Letterman would crack me up together! She’s been through so much and so publicly!!!
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Yes she’s been through a hell of a lot, especially at a young age. But thank heavens, she overcame it all and is now one of the most popular actresses there is.
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That’s easy: Four of the 7 members of my beloved Bullet Club in Natalie Portman, Jena Malone, Evan Rachel Wood, and Scar-Jo 3:16. Also some shout-outs to Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Kiki.
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A great bunch of talented ladies you listed there. All of them are actresses I love.
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I gotta go with the director of the Han Solo film – Ron Howard!
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He’s a cool guy and a really consistent director.
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I have been really impressed with Elle Fanning after her roles in The Neon Demon and upcoming The Beguiled. Who knew she would out pass her sister Dakota
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Elle Fanning is a real talent it must be said. I have admiration for both her and her sister.
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I’m going to go with Nathalie Portman. The first time I saw her was in Leon, and she was already amazing in that. The second time was in Heat, and even though she had a relatively small role in it, she impressed the hell out of it there as well. So yeah Portman it is 😀
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Natalie Portman is a real favourite of mine. It’s hard to believe that Leon was her first movie because of how mature she is in it.
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Some great suggestions here and in the comments. Not sure if I saw Ethan Hawke get a mention. He is such a solid actor who never lets you down.
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No, no one has mentioned Ethan Hawke yet, Paul. Though I do agree he has a solid resume.
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Drew Barrymore and Kirsten Dunst for me.
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Both ladies are two of my favourites. Kirsten Dunst always chooses interesting and challenging roles, while Drew Barrymore is full of personality and verve. I find that she is sometimes underrated by many, despite how talented she is. And I plan on catching more of her movies soon, hadn’t realised she’d been in so many.
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Any recommendations for Drew Barrymore movies?
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My favourites are 50 First Dates, The Wedding Singer and Donnie Darko.
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I’ve seen the Wedding Singer and 50 First Dates. Somewhow Donnie Darko has escaped me. I recently got a copy of Poison Ivy, which stars her and I plan to view soon.
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Drew came to mind first. And she’s still kept that smile. Some great other shouts in your list. Jodie Foster did great too.
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Drew is the most popular mention, along with Natalie Portman. Can’t argue with that, and I love Jodie Foster too.
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It will be interesting if you do a post about child stars who didn’t quite make it too. Makes those that stand out even more special. I hadn’t seen Jason Bateman as a kid but im glad he made it.
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I may try one of those posts in the future. Thanks for looking through my work, my other blog has plenty of content worth your time.
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Cool. If you send me a link here I’ll take a look.
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Here’s one. https://bunsareallthatyourequire.wordpress.com/2017/06/16/sexy-qa/
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Some great names brought up, here. Some others I really like:
Laurence Fishburne (Apocalypse Now…Cornbread, Earl, and Me…TV soap One Life to Live)
Regina King (TV Sitcom 227)
Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Angels in the Outfield…sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun)
Ron Howard (The Andy Griffith Show)
Ryan Gosling (The Mickey Mouse Club)
Scarlett Johansson (If Lucy Fell)
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I didn’t actually realise how long Laurence Fishburne has been acting for. And I have to agree with Scarlett Johansson, a real talented performer.
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Fishburne has been around forever, it seems. I think he was 12 in Apocalypse Now (or 15, depending on who you ask). ScarJo is fantastic.
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Wow, didn’t know he was that young. Nice to learn something new.
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First I thought of was Anna Chlumsy. She is doing amazing job on Veep and I adore this show
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I’ve seen her in other things and think she’s great. I must see Veep, it must be pretty fantastic if you’re recommending it.
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ooh great subject!! I love so many of the awesome choices in the comments- like Natalie Portman, Christian Bale and Di Caprio! Also Claire Danes!!
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I waiting for Leo to get a mention, he’s always been a talented actor at whatever age.
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Yes agree with that completely!
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He is an exemplary actor who chooses really compelling roles.
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Yes!
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Love your list 🙂 It’s interesting to follow your favorite actors’ careers, it’s like you’re growing up with them!
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Exactly, you do get that feeling of kinship.
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Yeah, I agree with many here. Drew Barrymore and Kirsten Dunst. My third choice will be Christina Ricci. A wild choice, but she deserves a mention somewhere!
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Oh, someone mentioned here above, that’s good. I actually saw almost everything she was in.
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Oh most definitely. I love Christina Ricci. Always an interesting actress to watch.
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Mighty Ducks – you had the guy who would become Pacey in Dawsons Creek. And the one who would become Nelson in Daredevil. One of my favourites kids films!
Great post and thank you for following my blog.
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Nice choices James. I hope you enjoy this blog and its contents. I also have an erotica blog, here’s the info. https://vinnieh.wordpress.com/2017/03/18/my-other-site/
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Cool idea for a post!
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Thanks Emma, who would your choices be?
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Daniel Radcliffe is my favourite 🙂
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Ah, that’s a good one. He literally grew up on screen.
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I vote for second and fourth picture 😉
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I agree, especially in regards to Drew Barrymore.
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Jean Simmons. Maybe more a teen actress than a child actress since she starred in her first film when she was 15.
And my twin Liz Taylor of course! I’m still scandalized by the fact that she was uncredited in Jane Eyre.
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Liz Taylor was a star from day one, and still always will be. Jean Simmons was a delightful presence too, those eyes were beautiful.
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Jodie Foster.. She absolutely nailed her part in The Silence of the lambs
Freddie Highmore.. He was so innocent and mesmerizing in Finding Neverland and Charlie and the chocolate factory but his turn in Bates Motel has completely surprised me and I am still in shock with his performance. He captured the character’s ruthlessness and hopelessness so beautifully and was captivating in every scene
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Both are pretty fine actors.
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Joseph Gordon Levitt… One of the best parts in 500 days of summer and he was good in Inception as well
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He’s carved out a good career for himself.
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