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Hannah Holway

32 child stars who actually became successful actors

A composite image of three child stars who became successful actors, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Elizabeth Taylor and Anna Paquin.

The curse of the child star is a tale as old as time in Hollywood. Being thrown into the spotlight is daunting for anyone. Still, some of the most well-known child stars began acting before they could even walk, growing up amongst celebrities and often struggling to cope with the inevitable pressures involved. 

However, plenty of child stars have grown up to have an equally successful career in their adult years, though struggles with addiction and mental health have plagued some of our most beloved young celebrities.

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