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15 06, 2009

Then & Now: The Spill’s Child Stars List

By |2009-06-15T00:35:27-07:00June 15th, 2009|Categories: Child Stars, Former Child Stars, Then & Now|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Then & Now: The Spill’s Child Stars List

I've been really remiss in posting so here's some good stuff from TheSpill.com to tide you over until I post tomorrow (or whenever).  It's a strong list (DD's worked with the five hyperlinked names), including: Christina Ricci, Drew Barrymore, Jason Bateman, Natalie Potman, Elijah Wood, Ron Howard, Christian Bale, Jerry O'Connell, Kieran Culkin and the

11 06, 2009

Meet Former Child Star Melissa Gilbert June 15, 2009

By |2009-06-11T12:06:31-07:00June 11th, 2009|Categories: Former Child Stars, Parents of Child Actors, Then & Now|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |2 Comments

From 1974 through 1983, Former Child Star Melissa Gilbert grew up before our very eyes on the television show "Little House on the Prairie", starring as Laura Ingalls or "half-pint" as she was endearingly nick-named by on-screen father Michael Landon. Her new book "Prarie Tale: A Memoir" is debuting this month and you can purchase

10 06, 2009

Casting Call: “The Runaways” with Kristin Stewart & Dakota Fanning

By |2009-06-10T09:00:13-07:00June 10th, 2009|Categories: Auditions, Casting Calls, CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, Parents of Child Actors|Tags: , , , |8 Comments

Open Casting Call for the Feature Film: The Runaways Starring: Dakota Fanning, Kristin Stewart Debe Waisman Casting is seeking the following SUPER-SPECIFIC types: • Hollywood Party Types • 18-to-look-younger Roller Skaters • High School Types • Club-Goers • Joan's Street Punk Friends • Rough Crowd Types • Preppy College Crowd • Japanese Businessmen/Journalists • Japanese

5 06, 2009

Forbes Top 10 Teen Actors

By |2009-06-05T15:45:38-07:00June 5th, 2009|Categories: Awards & Accolades, CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars|Tags: , , , , |9 Comments

Forbes recently put out their list of top 10 teen actors. I’d say their right on. These kids not only have talent, but they have “it.” All of them clearly love what they do and were born with natural abilities that with training, just light up the screen. In order of box office pull, Forbes

5 06, 2009

Need Laughter? “The Hangover” is the Cure.

By |2009-06-05T15:11:00-07:00June 5th, 2009|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Hollywood Kids, Momagers in the News, Parents of Child Actors, THE HOLLYWOOD LIFE|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |6 Comments

"The Hangover" wedding scene Babies, Tigers and Chickens - Oh My!  The kid who made me a "Hollywood Mom" has her first feature film debut nationwide today: The Warner Brother's Vegas comedy,  "The Hangover." Kids fare? Ah, not by a long shot.  My child actor may have been in the film but she

25 05, 2009

LA, OC and NYC Kids Open Casting Call: “Meet the Parents 3”

By |2009-05-25T14:23:49-07:00May 25th, 2009|Categories: Auditions, Casting Calls, Child Stars|Tags: , , , , , , , |5 Comments

All  Hollywood Mom Blog readers, Momagers and Popagers take note because this is a *focking* good one.  Recall the smash hit comedy "Meet the Parents," and the equally entertaining sequel "Meet the Fockers" ?  Good news! The third installment of this film franchise is in the works and your 6 to 8 year old child

21 05, 2009

‘Home Improvement” Child Actor Improved his Homelife by Moving Out

By |2009-05-21T20:46:37-07:00May 21st, 2009|Categories: Former Child Stars, Momagers in the News, Parents of Child Actors|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on ‘Home Improvement” Child Actor Improved his Homelife by Moving Out

Kara Kovalchik at Mental Floss posted an article about 5 former child stars who were the victims of poor parenting and apparent theft of their industry earnings.  Most of the stories I was all ready aware of, but I was surprised to learn about the child who played Tim Allen's youngest son on HOME IMPROVEMENT,

19 05, 2009

Everyone at the Staples Center/ Lakers’ Games knows “There’s Something Wrong with Esther.”

By |2009-05-19T14:34:27-07:00May 19th, 2009|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, Momagers in the News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Everyone at the Staples Center/ Lakers’ Games knows “There’s Something Wrong with Esther.”

As my twitter followers know,  I was at the L.A. Lakers game Sunday.  It was wonderful:  an afternoon date with the hubby, box seats, VIP treatment at the Royal Room, margaritas, court-side view of hottie comedian Russell Brand, Academy Award winners Dustin Hoffman & Jack Nicholson and of course, the world famous Lakers.  Who could

12 05, 2009

Congratulations to our Mott’s Mother’s Day Gift Winner!

By |2009-05-12T22:59:22-07:00May 12th, 2009|Categories: Product Reviews, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Congratulations to our Mott’s Mother’s Day Gift Winner!

Our sincere congratulations to the winner of Hollywood Mom Blogs Luxurious Mother's Day Giveaway, Marta Albacete of New Jersey! This gift was made possible by the wonderful folks at Mott's in conjunction with Hollywood Mom Marcia Cross in an effort to draw much-needed attention to Mott's "Wake-up America" Campaign. Lucky Marta will be pampered with

6 05, 2009

Paul Petersen of A Minor Consideration: Protecting Children from their Parents

By |2009-05-06T21:03:15-07:00May 6th, 2009|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Parents of Child Actors|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |1 Comment

I thought I'd never write about or in anyway participate in the Octomom Madness that has swept the nation. Recent events have proven me wrong, but I will speak of "her" only in the broader context of child protection and child labor laws.   As Parents we should be our childrens' advocates in life and as

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