Then & Now

18 10, 2011

THEN & NOW: Child TV Star JASON BATEMAN Says Acting for Kids Not a Good Idea

By |2011-10-18T12:47:54-07:00October 18th, 2011|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Former Child Stars, THE BUZZ, Then & Now|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on THEN & NOW: Child TV Star JASON BATEMAN Says Acting for Kids Not a Good Idea

Former Child Super Star Jason Bateman, 42, says it's not a particularly "good idea" for children to work as actors. Bateman starred in his first major acting role at age 12, as James Cooper Ingalls in "The Little House on the Prairie." Following that, he did the sitcom "Silver Spoons." From there he went on to star

11 10, 2011

Former “Naked Brothers Band” Child Stars, Nat & Alex Wolff, Release Indie-Feel Album “Black Sheep”

By |2011-10-11T14:30:09-07:00October 11th, 2011|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, In the News, Success Stories, THE BUZZ, Then & Now|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Former “Naked Brothers Band” Child Stars, Nat & Alex Wolff, Release Indie-Feel Album “Black Sheep”

Brothers, recording artists and actors Nat and Alex Wolff were destined to be stars from the start and they have the resumes to prove it. “Black Sheep,” their very first album as Nat & Alex Wolff, was produced by Matt Wallace (Maroon 5, Faith No More, O.A.R., The Replacements) and shows these two coming into

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

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

15 04, 2011

CHILD STAR STYLE: Abigail Breslin Debuts a Blonde Bombshell Persona at the Hot Pink Party!

By |2017-02-22T23:00:42-08:00April 15th, 2011|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, In the News, THE BUZZ, Then & Now|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on CHILD STAR STYLE: Abigail Breslin Debuts a Blonde Bombshell Persona at the Hot Pink Party!

Hold onto your headbands! For those of you who remember her from "Little Miss Sunshine," (picture right) 15 year old Actress Abigail Breslin's new look may take you by surprise.  Miss Breslin debuted a decidedly more mature look replete with strawberry blonde locks and a fire engine red Marchesa gown at the 2011 Breast Cancer

18 03, 2011

Former Child Stars of “Stand By Me” Celebrate Films’ 25th Anniversary

By |2011-03-18T15:38:48-07:00March 18th, 2011|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Former Child Stars, THE BUZZ, Then & Now|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Former Child Stars of “Stand By Me” Celebrate Films’ 25th Anniversary

Former child stars Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman and Wil Wheaton reunited in Los Angeles Wednesday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their 1986 coming-of-age classic Stand By Me and the release of the film on Blue Ray DVD. The film’s other child star, River Phoenix, older brother of Joaquin, famously died in 1993 outside of Johnny's Depp's bar, "The

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

2 02, 2011

Former Child Star Haley Joel Osment Transitions to Adult Roles with “Sassy Pants”

By |2011-02-02T13:46:57-08:00February 2nd, 2011|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Former Child Stars, THE BUZZ, Then & Now|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Former Child Star Haley Joel Osment Transitions to Adult Roles with “Sassy Pants”

The Osment Clan, Dad Michael, Emily Osment, Mom Theresa and Haley Joel Osment Some people call it a comeback, but at Hollywood Mom Blog we call it the "transition," the time when a child actor segues into more mature roles.  Entertainment Weekly reports that actor Haley Joel Osment, 22, has reportedly joined the

20 01, 2011

Oscar Winner Helen Hunt Reflects on Early Days as a Pro Child Actor, But Doesn’t Want the Same for her Daughter

By |2011-01-20T12:45:13-08:00January 20th, 2011|Categories: Child Stars, Former Child Stars, THE BUZZ, Then & Now|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Oscar Winner Helen Hunt Reflects on Early Days as a Pro Child Actor, But Doesn’t Want the Same for her Daughter

Helen Hunt, Academy Award-winning actress, film director and screenwriter, is starring in the film Every Day with talented teen actor Ezra Miller (hailed as one of the 55 faces of the future by Nylon Magazine's Young Hollywood Issue). Hunt recently stated to New York Magazine that she refuses to let her 6-year-old daughter

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