Child Star

3 05, 2010

Then and Now: 80’s Teen Queen Molly Ringwald on “Getting the Pretty Back”

By |2010-05-03T10:33:51-07:00May 3rd, 2010|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, Former Child Stars, THE BUZZ, Then & Now|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Then and Now: 80’s Teen Queen Molly Ringwald on “Getting the Pretty Back”

Molly reveals that her role as a mother on her new TV show "is a bit of a flash forward" into her own kids' future, which she hopes won't include acting, at least until they're much older. Molly shares that her own parents were "naïve" about the perils awaiting a child star, but she also credits them with her ability to overcome the challenges that can lead to many young actors' downfalls.

20 02, 2010

Former “Wonder Years” Child Star Danika McKellar graduates to Wonder Woman of Math

By |2010-02-20T00:37:04-08:00February 20th, 2010|Categories: Child Stars, Former Child Stars, THE BUZZ, Then & Now|Tags: , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Former “Wonder Years” Child Star Danika McKellar graduates to Wonder Woman of Math

Even back when she was a child star shooting the television hit "The Wonder Years," with iconic co-star Fred Savage, producers had to hire an advanced calculus tutor to keep up with Danica McKella's math aptitude. But at that point she had never considered becoming a mathematician. Social conditioning, says 32-year-old McKellar, made her believe girls

9 02, 2010

Spend a Happy Valentine’s Day at Melissa Joan Hart’s SWEETHARTS!

By |2010-02-09T20:42:39-08:00February 9th, 2010|Categories: Child Stars, Former Child Stars, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Spend a Happy Valentine’s Day at Melissa Joan Hart’s SWEETHARTS!

Rumor has it that Former Child Star Melissa Joan Hart (Sabrina The Teenage Witch & Dancing with the Stars) has gone soft. Soft-Serve Yogurt that is. SWEETHARTS is her brand new, wonderland of frozen yogurt, gelato, baked goods, colorful candy & various other delights. Plus the fabulous party room is a GREAT place for all occasions

18 11, 2009

Learn to Dance with Camp Rock’s Alyson Stoner! One Hour Class December 5, 2009!

By |2009-11-18T12:44:01-08:00November 18th, 2009|Categories: Best Acting Classes & Coaches, Casting Calls, Child Stars, CLASSES, Giving Back, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , |4 Comments

Disney Star Alyson Stoner, of  "Camp Rock," "Cheaper By The Dozen," "Phineas & Ferb," and "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody," has a new project to share with us - aptly entitled "The Alyson Stoner Project," an original dance instructional musical fitness revolution available now on DVD.  To share her talents and her new

11 11, 2009

Child Star: Max Records, star of “Where the Wild Things Are,” gives hope to unknown child actors everywhere.

By |2009-11-11T22:16:19-08:00November 11th, 2009|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, New talent, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Child Star: Max Records, star of “Where the Wild Things Are,” gives hope to unknown child actors everywhere.

Not many child actors get to party with the Wild Things on the big screen. Especially the "unknown" variety which is what Max Records, star of Wild Things, was until the debut of this film.  Records, 12, was discovered in his hometown of Portland, Oregon, and picked to star as the young hero in the

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

8 02, 2009

The Disney Audition Tape that Changed the World.

By |2009-02-08T20:49:35-08:00February 8th, 2009|Categories: Auditions, CHILD ACTORS, THE BUZZ, Videos|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |19 Comments

It's fascinating to watch this old footage of Miley Cyrus we discovered online the other day. Especially to see how radically she's changed over such a relatively short period of time.  Disney is truely a star-making machine.  Miley was absolutely adorable, fresh and tom-boyish at this age; we completely understand why they hired her. Do you? Miley Cyrus Audition Footage for Hannah Montana

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