12 Child Actors Whose First Role Was Their Most Successful

12 Child Actors Whose First Role Was Their Most Successful

In Hollywood, few journeys are as fascinating and challenging as those of child actors who experience massive early success. When innocence, talent, and the perfect script combine, the resulting performances can become cultural touchstones. But what happens when your most iconic role comes at the beginning of your career? For many young performers, the shadow of early success creates a difficult path forward, with subsequent roles failing to rec…

Drew Barrymore cries while reflecting on how being a child star shaped her adult life

"I think of all these times where I'm looking at people who have just never stopped, and I wonder like, ‘When do you ever stop?'"The Drew Barrymore Show Drew Barrymore on 'The Drew Barrymore Show'An emotional Drew Barrymore is getting candid about how being thrust into the spotlight at a young age has continued to affect her adult life. The 50 First Dates actress, who landed her first commercial at just 11 months old, burst into tears as she ref…

Drew Barrymore Compares Her Child Star Odyssey With Shirley Temple, Annette Funicello, and Others, Asking, "When Do You Ever Stop?"

Drew Barrymore, beloved for her role in 50 First Dates, recently opened up in an emotional moment on a talk show. Her voice was contemplative of her childhood stardom as she shared her journey as a young star. From stepping into the spotlight at just 11 months old, her life has been a whirlwind; she has been navigating ever since. In a poignant conversation with Valerie Bertinelli and Ross Mathews, Drew candidly compared her relentless pursuit o…