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24 12, 2011

Former Child Star DEMI LOVATO Bashes Disney’s “SHAKE IT UP!” for Insensitive Treatment of Eating Disorders

By |2011-12-24T14:54:04-08:00December 24th, 2011|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Former Child Stars, In the News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |6 Comments

Child no more but still a star, Demi Lovato in 2011 UPDATE:  The official PR Twitter account for Disney Channel tweeted to Lovato in response: “We hear you & are pulling both episodes as quickly as possible & reevaluating them.” Disney PR added, “It’s NEVER our intention to make light of eating disorders!” Disney

23 10, 2011

THEN & NOW: Christina Ricci Thankful She Is Not A Child Star in Today’s World

By |2011-10-23T15:33:32-07:00October 23rd, 2011|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Former Child Stars, Success Stories, THE BUZZ, Then & Now|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on THEN & NOW: Christina Ricci Thankful She Is Not A Child Star in Today’s World

Christina Ricci (PAN AM) became a household name in the 1990's at age nine working on film projects like The Addams Family, Now and Then, Sleepy Hollow, Mermaids, The Ice Storm, Casper, and quickly graduated to respected indie fare like Pumpkin, The Opposite of Sex and Monster. Unlike today's teen and child stars who are under

18 10, 2011

THEN & NOW: Former Child Actor LAURA DERN on Her Strict Upbringing

By |2011-10-18T13:32:59-07:00October 18th, 2011|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, Former Child Stars, THE BUZZ, Then & Now|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |1 Comment

18 year old Laura Dern in SmoothTalk (1985) Laura Dern's parents' are Academy Award nominated actor Bruce Dern and Academy Award nominated actress Diane Ladd, whom divorced when she was only 2.  You could say she was born into the business and you'd be right. However, she made her own mark early in a

20 09, 2011

THEN AND NOW: Sarah Jessica Parker Thankful She Was A Child Actor

By |2011-09-20T11:17:55-07:00September 20th, 2011|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, Former Child Stars, THE BUZZ, Then & Now|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |1 Comment

Former Square Pegs Child Star Sarah Jessica Parker (I Don't Know How She Does It) recently told the Associated Press that she is glad she was a child actor. SJP: "I'm glad I did. I had great experiences. I worked in a different time when the emphasis was entirely different.  Being a great actor and merit

10 08, 2011

HMB GIVE-AWAYS! “HOODWINKED TOO” on DVD August 16, 2011!

By |2011-08-10T20:58:57-07:00August 10th, 2011|Categories: Give-Aways!, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , |6 Comments

Update: THE WINNER IS JENNY KROMPEL! Congratulations to Jenny and family! The story of everyone's favorite red-hooded heroine continues when Hoodwinked Too is released on DVD later this month! And to celebrate, Hollywood Mom Blog is giving away a copy of this good-time tale for one of our lucky readers. Just enter in the reply

6 07, 2011

Former Child Actor Elijah Woods Credits Mom With Keeping Him Grounded

By |2011-07-06T10:18:13-07:00July 6th, 2011|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, Former Child Stars, THE BUZZ, Then & Now|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Former Child Actor Elijah Woods Credits Mom With Keeping Him Grounded

Former Child Actor Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings), now 30, recently told media outlet Nylon Guys that unlike many child actors’ parents, his mother Debbie Wood was more reserved when supporting him in the film industry. He can next be seen in the new FX comedy series, "Wilfred." Wood states, “This is a

4 04, 2011

LA CASTING CALL: CLEAN HOUSE is Seeking Cluttered Homes!

By |2011-04-04T14:40:22-07:00April 4th, 2011|Categories: Auditions, Casting Calls, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on LA CASTING CALL: CLEAN HOUSE is Seeking Cluttered Homes!

THE STYLE NETWORK’S CLEAN HOUSE SHOW IS LOOKING FOR CLUTTERED HOUSES!! Do you need help ridding your home of clutter? Are you having a hard time letting go of stuff you don't need but just can't seem to part with? Is your house in dire need of a makeover? If AT LEAST 3 ROOMS IN

23 03, 2011

Former Child Star Elizabeth Taylor, 79, Has Passed Away

By |2011-03-23T09:13:23-07:00March 23rd, 2011|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Former Child Stars, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Former Child Star Elizabeth Taylor, 79, Has Passed Away

Actress and Humanitarian, Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor, has died at age 79. Born in Hampstead, London, England on February 27, 1932, she was a child star and one of the great Hollywood beauties. She began her career with several Lassie movies and the beloved, "National Velvet." She went on to star in film classics "Cat on

1 03, 2011

Former Child Star Christina Applegate Says Baby Sadie Will Not Follow in Her Show Biz Foot Steps!

By |2011-03-01T15:25:42-08:00March 1st, 2011|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, Former Child Stars, THE BUZZ, Then & Now|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Former Child Star Christina Applegate Says Baby Sadie Will Not Follow in Her Show Biz Foot Steps!

Following the recent trend of former child stars turned parents, Former "Married... with Children" child star Christina Applegatewill not be introducing newborn daughter, Sadie Grace, to the world of show biz as she was in her babyhood. According to an adamant Christina, "She's allowed to study, and if she wants to take acting classes or dance classes, she's allowed

28 02, 2011

Former Child Actors Take Top Honors at the Academy Awards 2011

By |2011-02-28T14:29:06-08:00February 28th, 2011|Categories: Child Stars, Former Child Stars, THE BUZZ, Then & Now|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Former Child Actors Take Top Honors at the Academy Awards 2011

Former child star Natalie Portman made her big screen debut in "The Professional," in 1994 at the age of 12.  After winning the Academy Award for Best Actress (Black Swan) last night, the pregnant star paid tribute to her own Hollywood Mom and Pop for always encouraging her to act, saying: “I want to thank

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