Child stars' lives can be notoriously turbulent. Becoming famous at an early age and then navigating the transition to adulthood can be rocky—to say the least. But child stardom can also be rife with fascinating experiences, from early friendships with other A-listers-to-be (Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato met on the set of Barney!) to learning skills like how to sing badly on command (Miranda Cosgrave in School of Rock). Here, 32 surprising facts about your favorite child stars across the decades.
