Final Update: CNN Speaks to Bijou Phillips, Michelle Phillips, Chynna Phillips and daughter of former Mamas & Papas singer Denny Doherty who confirms Mackenzie's story. Update: Former Step-mother Michelle Phillips reaction and disbelief Update: Sister Chynna Phillips reaction to today's breaking news. If you thought you knew all about former child star Mackenzie Phillips of
"I'm not creating a career for a 'child' actor. I'm creating a career for an actor."
Courtesy of Back Stage: Former child stars Danny Bonaduce (The Patridge Family) and Malcolm-Jamal Warner (The Cosby Show), along with talent agent Mitchell Gossett and casting director Judy Taylor, discuss the business of being a child star today. Judy explains that with the easy accessibility of video clips more children than ever are auditioning from
And the best part of this come-back kids journey? He deserves this moment. Jason Bateman is a genuinely nice person with talent and good looks to spare - unlike many in the spotlight, he warrants the praise that's lavished upon him and the many accolades that are sure to come.
A few days ago when I was strapped for content, I posted The Spill's "Then and Now" list of child actors. Since then more "Then and Now" lists of Hollywood Child Stars have cropped up - the latest from the website of the television show, "The Insider." Here's their round-up. This list showcases both the
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
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
After more years than I can recall, once infamous momager Teri Shields, 75, the mother and former manager of Brooke Shields, is making headlines again. Teri is perhaps best known as the alcoholic, mother/manager who exploited her beautiful daughter, child actress Brooke Shields, in sexually provocative and age-inappropriate films (Blue Lagoon, Endless Love) television shows
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,
"At first, [the transition from child actor] is very hard. Even when you're going on auditions now, after 'The Game’, I still run into people that still think I'm the little girl from 'Sister Sister'