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These Child Stars Triumphantly Reclaimed The Spotlight

Allvipp Newsroom / June 29, 2025 - 05:05 am

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Miley Cyrus

Cyrus rose to fame as the titular character on the Disney Channel sitcom 'Hannah Montana.' After the show ended in 2011, she took a break from acting to focus on her music career. After a rough begining, in recent years, she has made a successful comeback as a singer, songwriter, and actress. She has released several successful albums, starred in several films, and become one of the most successful women in the music industry.

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Drew Barrymore

Barrymore began acting as a child and quickly became one of the most popular actresses in Hollywood. However, she struggled with substance abuse and personal issues in her childhood and early teens. After taking some time to focus on her recovery, she made a successful comeback in the late 1990s. She has since starred in a variety of films, including 'Never Been Kissed,' 'Charlie's Angels,' and '50 First Dates.' Today she has a very popular show.

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Justin Timberlake

Timberlake began his career as a member of the 'Mickey Mouse Club.' After a break he started his music career in the boy band *NSYNC. After the band went on hiatus in 2002, he launched a successful solo career as a singer, songwriter, and actor. He has won numerous awards, including 10 Grammy Awards and four Emmy Awards. He has also starred in a number of films, including 'The Social Network,' 'Friends with Benefits,' and 'Inside Llewyn Davis.'

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Jason Bateman

Jason Bateman's career has had several ups and downs. He began acting as a child and gained fame in the 1980s with roles in sitcoms such as 'Little House on the Prairie' and 'Silver Spoons.' However, his career hit a slump in the 1990s and early 2000s. He appeared in a number of unsuccessful films and television shows, and he struggled to find leading roles. Bateman's comeback began in 2003 when he was cast as "Michael Bluth" in the sitcom 'Arrested Development.'

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Kristen Stewart

Stewart began acting as a child and quickly became one of the most popular actresses in Hollywood. She rose to fame for her role in the 'Twilight' saga. After the saga ended, she took on a variety of challenging roles in independent films. She has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'Spencer.'

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Hilary Duff

Hilary Duff is a true comeback queen. She began her career as a child star on the Disney Channel sitcom 'Lizzie McGuire,' and she quickly became one of the most popular actresses in the world. After the show ended in 2004, Duff continued to act in a variety of films and television shows. However, her career took a bit of a backseat in the early 2010s when she started a family. In recent years, Duff has made a triumphant comeback to Hollywood. She has starred in several successful television shows, including 'Younger' and 'How I Met Your Father.'

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Cole Sprouse

Cole Sprouse is another child star who has made a successful comeback to Hollywood. He began his career as a toddler, appearing in commercials and television shows with his twin brother Dylan. The brothers rose to fame in the 1990s sitcom 'Grace Under Fire' and in the early 2000 with 'The Suit Life of Zack and Cody.' Sprouse's comeback began in 2017 when he was cast as "Jughead Jones" in the CW teen drama 'Riverdale.' The show has been a huge success, and it has helped Sprouse to become one of the most popular young actors in Hollywood.

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Ke Huy Quan

Ke Huy Quan's comeback is one of the most inspiring stories in Hollywood history. He began his career as a child star in the 1980s, starring in iconic films such as 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' and 'The Goonies.' However, after a few years in the spotlight, he struggled to find work in Hollywood. He eventually gave up on acting and pursued a career in filmmaking. In 2018, Quan auditioned for the role of Waymond Wang in the film 'Everything Everywhere All at Once.' He was cast in the role, and his performance has been met with critical acclaim. He has been nominated for numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

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Mayim Bialik

Bialik's career began as a child actress in the early 1980s. She appeared in several television shows and films, including 'Blossom.' After taking a break from acting to focus on her studies, Bialik returned to Hollywood in the late 1990s. She appeared in several guest roles on television shows, including 'Dawson's Creek.' In 2009, Bialik was cast as Amy Farrah Fowler on 'The Big Bang Theory.' The show quickly became a hit, and Bialik's performance earned her four Primetime Emmy Award nominations. She appeared on the show for nine seasons.

Child stars have a unique set of challenges to face as they grow up in the spotlight. Many of them struggle to transition into adult roles, and some even fall out of the business altogether.

These Child Stars Managed to Make It Back into the Industry

However, there are also a number of child stars who have successfully reclaimed the spotlight after a period of absence. Their stories are an inspiration to anyone who has ever doubted their ability to achieve their dreams. It is never too late to make a comeback!

Here in the gallery are some great examples!

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