Four decades have passed since the 1980s kicked off, so it makes sense that some of the biggest child stars of the era look completely different now.

The 1980s pumped out some of Hollywood’s most unforgettable child stars — kids who carried hit movies, led sitcoms, and, in some cases, became millionaires before they were old enough to drive. Here ...

Arnold Jackson on Diff’rent Strokes made Gary Coleman one of the most familiar former child stars in the late 1970s. He was a household name due to his catchphrases and screen personality.

Everyone has read a story (or two) about how Hollywood chews up and spits out child actors. These young performers are revered, celebrated, and plastered all over the media while at the height of ...

The first thing the child actor discovers is universal love, quickly followed by universal hatred. The whipsaw between the two leaves a mark, even after the stage or set is abandoned. The universal ...