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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Melvin Gascon

How Anna Chlumsky Escaped Child Stardom, Went To College — And Came Back Winning Emmys

Anna Chlumsky doing an interview with Drew Barrymore (Credit: YouTube)

Anna Chlumsky, best remembered for her role as Vada Sultenfuss in the 1991 classic My Girl, is reflecting on a journey that has taken her from childhood fame to Hollywood burnout, through academia, and ultimately back to the screen as an Emmy-nominated star.

In recent interviews, the actress has spoken candidly about the harsh industry pressures that nearly derailed her career and the personal reinvention that allowed her to return to acting on her own terms.

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