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Zimbio Lists 25 Non-Tragic Former Child Stars; Hollywood Mom Blog Lists 35 More!

Zimbio Lists 25 Non-Tragic Former Child Stars; Hollywood Mom Blog Lists 35 More!

Posted on 19. Oct, 2011 by .

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Zimbio put together an impressive list of 25 former teen and child actors (some were stars, some not) who have all grown up to have accomplished entertainment careers and relatively unblemished personal lives. We noticed a few film and telvision talents who got their start as kids or teens missing from the group:  Evan Rachel [...]

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Where Did Today’s Best Actors & Musicians Learn Their Craft? Summer Camp of Course!

Where Did Today’s Best Actors & Musicians Learn Their Craft? Summer Camp of Course!

Posted on 12. Jul, 2011 by .

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We’re just halfway through the summer, so I thought it was time to post a reminder about all the wonderful acting and performance camps available for kids. Check out our updated list of Camps, Classes and Schools and while you’re at it try and guess where these famous thespians and musicians spent their childhood summers [...]

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Former Child Actors Take Top Honors at the Academy Awards 2011

Former Child Actors Take Top Honors at the Academy Awards 2011

Posted on 28. Feb, 2011 by .

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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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2011 SAG Awards Nominate Many Current & Former Child Actors!

2011 SAG Awards Nominate Many Current & Former Child Actors!

Posted on 11. Jan, 2011 by .

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As a SAG household, it’s that time of year when DVDs of all the years’ best films begin to arrive at our house along with SAG’s voting ballot via postcard.  One thing struck me as I was reviewing all of the nominees. Not only are many are current child actors like Hailee Steinfeldformer nominated but [...]

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Natalie Portman’s 1993 Audition for “The Professional”

Posted on 03. Oct, 2009 by .

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The audition tape of what would eventually be one of the best child actor performances of all time, the beautiful Natalie Portman as 12 year old Mathilda in “The Professional.”  Truely a “star is born” moment.

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