Fame looks glamorous from the outside. Red carpets, fan love, and million-dollar paychecks before most kids finish middle ...

And while some child stars have ditched Hollywood for surprisingly normal jobs, many of them continue acting and singing into adulthood. Lots of young actors have gone on to have children of their own ...

Child actors often capture the hearts of audiences with their charm, talent, and memorable performances. Some continue their careers into adulthood, while others move on to entirely different paths.

For most people, the dream is to make it to Hollywood, but for a handful of child stars, the real dream was getting out of it ...