Child stars are often properly groomed for the limelight – they are taught the rudiments of the celebrity lifestyle and how to navigate the topsy-turvy torrents of mild chaos they are tossed in, on account of their fame. Yet, they hardly seem fully aware of the principles of growing up – from the unfamiliar waters of wealth management and business finance to how to react when your fortune comes crashing down in a pile of bankruptcy pleas; nobody usually cares for real-life lessons. Thankfully, it isn’t all sob stories for our favorite acts  - while some celebs take credit for a  few bad choices, others put their earnings and dividends to good use. Today, whatever the case, they are all grown up and newsworthy. Let's take a look at some of the child stars that kept on shining, and those that didn't...

Drew Barrymore - Substance Abuse

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Drew Barrymore may have captured our heart in the iconic movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial; but when the cameras were turned off, she was playing a different ballgame altogether. Despite her earnings and a bank account that allowed her the liberty to choose a different pastime, Drew had been known to preoccupy herself with substance abuse. A lot has been written about her inpatient drug rehab, but in the end, she was able to come out of her condition successfully.

Jeremy Miller - Married To Actress Joanie Miller

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Jeremy Miller's role as Ben Seaver in Growing Pains is what he is probably most remembered for. Because of the popularity that he got from the said show, he had some stalker issues at 14 years old. He is another child actor who has been able to continue to appear on-screen and we're sure the money he's been getting has helped him pay his bills with ease. Let's just hope he tracks his credit report so he can avoid over-spending. Today, he is enjoying his life away from showbiz and quite busy raising his three stepsons with his wife Joanie Miller who is an actor as well.

Susan Dey - Retired Actress

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Boy, oh boy, has The Partridge Family created many stars of its actors. We're starting to wish we'd been on the show, too! At 17, Susan Dey played Laurie on the sitcom. The proceeds sure helped her keep a clean credit report in her adulthood. After the show's end, Dey was the only member of the cast who didn't participate in reunions. She later starred in L.A. Law, earning her a Golden Globe. She has maintained a low profile since.

Mara Wilson - Helps Children With Mental Illnesses

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Everybody knew the cute little face of Mara Wilson because of her charming performance in Matilda. Acting was something that she apparently wanted to pursue as a kid and she reached that point of forcing her parents to come to auditions with her even if they were not exactly OK with her entering showbiz. When Mara's mom passed away, it affected Mara so much that she decided to leave acting even with all the money she had been making. She opted to focus on her education and she managed to obtain a master's degree from the NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Despite having bouts of anxiety, she devotes a lot of her time in helping children with mental health issues.

Larisa Oleynik - Actress

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From 1994 to 1998, Larisa Oleynik starred as Alex Mack in the children’s television series, The Secret World of Alex Mack. Larisa bested over 400 other actresses who auditioned for the role of Alex, making her an instant icon in the show. Just like other child stars, Larisa stopped acting for a while and attended college. After a long break, Larisa changed into a more mature hairstyle and went back on acting. Now, she acts in adult roles for television series such as Pretty Little Liars and Mad Men.

 

Allison Balson - Performer & Radio Show Hostess

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Allison Balson first became recognized as a child actress through the Little House on the Prairie series. She then grew up to become a great performer. Allison graduated from Princeton University and went on to take her masters at Trinity College in Ireland. She has since developed an interest in singing and songwriting, and in 2018, she was able to win The Voice of The Ocean competition. She has also hosted and produced the Music Scene Live radio show and works with the Organic Time Records. Allison is now 50 years old and lives in Los Angeles.

Kathy Garver - Actress

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Kathy Garver was born back in 1945 and started acting as a young teenager. Though she appeared in many shows in the ‘50s, it wasn’t until the ‘60s when she actually started being recognized for her talent. She was even able to release a Christmas song called Lem, The Orphan Reindeer. Kathy moved on to play in the Family Affair series in the ‘60s and ‘70s. She has also published books, with the latest one being in 2016 called X Child Stars: Where Are They Now? Kathy acts to this very day, and she’s set to star in the Aunt Cissy series in 2020.

Sean O'Neal - Away From The Spotlight

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Post-Clarissa Explains It All, O’Neal had an opportunity to lead a boy band in Florida but until now, there were no records released. In 2001, O’Neal started voice acting for anime series Noir and RahXephon. He also landed a small role in the TV series, Development Hell. No one really knows how he is making money these days.

Senta Moses - Actress

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Actress Senta Moses has been in the industry since she was six months old - she made her on-screen debut in a diaper commercial. Since then, she appeared in 100 national commercials. While still in high school, Senta landed a role as the cousin of Kevin McCallister in Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Her success went on and she snagged more roles in film and TV such as General Hospital, Bones, and The Mentalist. According to reports, the forty-something actress is still active in acting.

 

Heather O'Rourke - Deceased

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Heather O'Rourke delivered one of the most iconic lines in horror movie history when she warned her parents "they're here!" in 1982's Poltergeist. O'Rourke's sweet but unnerving smile and glassy eyes in the film led to roles in its 1986 and 1988 sequels. She also made sporadic TV appearances on hit shows like CHiPs. Sadly, Heather suffered from an intestinal condition that was misdiagnosed by a Los Angeles hospital, leading to her untimely death in 1988. The incident may have had MGM's insurance companies running scared, as it came after the death of her Poltergeist co-star Dominique Dunne and compounded rumors that the film's production was cursed.

Susan Olsen - Radio Talk Show Host

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Maureen McCormick's Brady Bunch co-star Susan Olsen was born in California to an acting family; her older brother Christopher had a prominent role in the 1956 Hitchcock film The Man Who Knew Too Much. Susan landed the part of the lisping youngest Brady child Cindy in 1969 and played her for 117 episodes. Since The Brady Bunch, Susan has sustained a career as a radio DJ, with several talk shows on the Los Angeles airwaves. She is also an artist, and in 2012, created a piece to honor the homeless and bankrupt police brutality victim, Kelly Thomas.

Josh Saviano - Law Career

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Josh Saviano didn't have many roles in Hollywood, but the few that he did have kept him debt-free. The Wonder Years fans were impressed when Saviano enrolled at Yale. He escaped the limelight, but couldn't get away from the gossip. It circulated that he was Marilyn Manson when he was actually a law firm associate trying to quietly build a decent net worth. Crazy, right?

Tatyana Ali– Wife & Mother

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Her days as Ashley Banks on the popular ‘90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air are far behind her no doubt, but the actress is nowhere near retirement much less bankruptcy. Banks has managed over 50 TV and film appearances since her debut and would perhaps still be at the forefront of Hollywood productions if she didn’t recently take on the daunting role of a wife and mother. We guess that she now works hand in hand with hubby Vaughn Rasberry, an assistant English professor at Stanford University, in the wealth management of their family - like making sure that they pay for all those credit bills and health insurance without breaking a sweat.

Erik Per Sullivan - Private Life

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Having had a busy childhood, juggling roles in Unfaithful, Finding Nemo, and Joe Dirt, Sullivan finally takes a breather to enjoy his youth. The Malcolm in The Middle actor attended the University of Southern California. We're sure he didn't need any student loans, though, as his earnings from his time under the spotlight must have sufficed.

'Hangover Baby' Grant Holmquist - Growing Up

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Grant Holmquist is known as The Hangover baby but he doesn't look like that anymore. Grant, who landed his first paycheck when he was just a baby, has grown up and most fans wouldn't recognize him. Grant was one of the eight babies who portrayed the role of Carlos on Hangover and he also appeared on Hangover III. He got to walk down the red carpet with his much older co-stars Zach Galifianakis and Bradley Cooper in 2013. The blue-eyed Holquist is turning ten and enjoying his childhood. He has so much ahead of him!

Jared Rushton - Part Of A Band

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The 1980s was a very good time for Jared Rushton because the money he had earned through acting had paid for his credit card bills quite easily. He is most remembered for the roles he had in movies like Honey, I Shrunk the Kids and Overboard. Before acting, he would already appear on TV through advertisements. He didn't pursue acting until he got older and later decided to leave the industry. He's found a new passion for music and has quite the talent in playing the guitar. These days, you can catch him in his gigs with his band, Deal by Dusk.

Matthew Garber - Deceased

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Talking about child actors who saw their career going over the roof at a very young age via their roles in the Mary Poppins film adaptation, Matthew Garber was another Disney star. Unfortunately, Garber died at the young age of 21, ten years after his career breakthrough. The cause of death showed that he had contracted hepatitis that subsequently affected his pancreas. Rumors of drug abuse were refuted by his family and Garber became a Disney Legend posthumously in 2004.

 Michael Bollner - Tax Accountant in Munich, Germany

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Back when he was cast to play the role of the iconic chocolate-loving kid in 1971’s Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Michael Bollner was only 13 years old. At the time, he didn’t speak English very well (Bollner was born in Germany in 1958) and some of the staff members working in the movie’s production had to teach him his lines.  Bollner’s acting career started showing a lot of promise, but he never actually got his Hollywood golden ticket. The former actor was eventually forgotten and now, he works as a tax accountant in his own accounting firm in his native town in Munich, Germany.

Tiffany Brissette - Nurse

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Tiffany Brissette was a famous young actress back in the 1980s when she starred in the sitcom, Small Wonder. She was the one who portrayed the role of Vicki Lawson a.k.a V.I.C.I. the Robot. She later appeared in an episode of Parker Lewis Can't Lose but she stopped pursuing acting since then. These days, she is already in her 40s and reportedly, she has been working in a hospital in Boulder, Colorado as a nurse.

Abraham Benrubi - Voice Acting

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Benrubi hit it big playing a bully in Parker Lewis Can't Lose, who, in the end, turns out to be crowd-pleasingly gentle. He went on to act in secondary roles until he landed a lead part in Men in Trees, in 2007. He's been able to increase his income to keep those credit card bills settled by voice-acting as Darth Vader in Robot Chicken: Star Wars.

Keisha Knight - Acting Career

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Keisha Knight-Pulliam gained popularity by playing Rudy Huxtable on the well-watched hit, The Cosby Show. She has successfully avoided the scandalous behavior notoriously exhibited by the rich and famous, and we're sure she's managed her money and taken care of her credit report better than many, too. She turned heads when she played an adult entertainment worker in Madea Goes to Jail.

Gary Coleman - Deceased

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Child star of Diff'rent Strokes, Gary Coleman, saw a sharp rise in fame in the '80s, which carried strongly through the '90s. However, mismanagement of his $3.8 million trust fund led to him filing for bankruptcy in 1991. The much-loved wisecracking child actor sadly died in 2010, from a serious fall that resulted in brain hemorrhaging.

Omri Katz - Reunited with Hocus Pocus Cast

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Most of us remember Omri Katz from the comedy-fantasy film, Hocus Pocus, where he portrayed the role of Max Dennison. Omri is also known for his role in the soap opera, Dallas, where he portrayed the role of John Ross Ewing III from 1983 until 1991. But he seems to have vanished from the limelight ever since his final role in 2002's Journey Into Night.  Katz entered retirement that year. If you've wondered whatever happened to him, we don't know much about his whereabouts. He recently posted a photo of him with the Hocus Pocus cast to celebrate the film's 25th anniversary. They reportedly filmed a Halloween TV special.

Robbie Rist - Voice Acting

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The Brady Bunch star Robbie Rist did plenty of acting as a kid, but as an adult, he invested his time in voice-work for movies, TV shows, cartoons, and games. His most popular work has been in Doc McStuffins, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Final Fantasy X. He might not be breaking the bank in Hollywood, but we respect honest, hard work when we see it.

Thora Birch - Actress

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Here is one more child star who has managed to sustain a rich acting career once she grew up, even though she took a short break from the entertainment world. Thora Birch’s first movie was Purple People Eater in 1988 and thanks to her remarkable performance, she earned her first reward. She starred in many movies throughout the ‘90s but it was on account of her portrayal in the Hollywood blockbuster American Beauty that she became known to the wider audience. Birch also appeared in Ghost World, Dark Corners, Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story, and Train.

Russell Horning "Backpack Kid" - Social Media Personality

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Russell Horning is only 16 and he's already making a name for himself in the entertainment world. Known as the Backpack Kid, Horning gained fame overnight when he appeared on the Saturday Night Live as a performer alongside singer Katy Perry. His dance moves, with his backpack and his facial expressions, brought the young man millions of followers on his Instagram profile. Well, aside from enjoying what he's doing, we're sure he finds dancing a great way to maintain his fitness levels.

Jess Smith - Former University Student

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Finally, we know who was Teletubbyland's laughing baby in the sun in the well-known kid's television series, Teletubbies. She's Jess Smith, who was studying at Canterbury Christ Church University. At nine months, she was picked by BBC, as they were preparing to begin the series. Smith decided to tell everyone during her initial seven days at university when students were asked to tell everyone a personal fact that none could guess. That was back in 2014 when she started a three-year study program in dance education. She was a guest of The One Show on BBC television in 2017, as the program reminisced about two decades of Teletubbies.

Thylane Blondeau - Still Modeling

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French model Thylane Blondeau started modeling at a very young age, walking the runways at 4 years old. When she was just 10 years old she was featured in Vogue magazine in a controversy shoot, which gave her the title "the most beautiful girl in the world". Today she is 17 years old, and she is a successful model, with campaigns for L’Oréal and Dolce & Gabbana.

Madison De La Garza - Acting

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Madison De La Garza was known for her run in the show Desperate Housewives when she played the role of young Juanita. She is the half-sister of singer Demi Lovato. Because of De La Garza's 's heavier weight when she was younger, she was a target of bullying. Demi even had to step in and defend her sister from all the bullying that was coming her way. These days, Madison has had a significant amount of weight loss and we doubt that people still make fun of her physique. This lovely teenager continues to earn money through acting on TV and films.

Kim Fields - Author & Actress

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When she was “Tootie” or Dorothy Ramsey on The Facts of Life, Kim Fields made it so cool to wear braces. Fields, now 49, has been married to second husband Christopher Morgan since 2007. She was giving birth to their first child Sebastian a few months before their marriage. They've another son, Quincy. More recently, she's been on Fox’s hit comedy, Living Single. She tried reality television on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, season 8, and competed on Dancing with the Stars. Now, she has a book out, called Blessed Life that she's promoting.

Henry Thomas - Actor and Musician

Along with co-star Drew Barrymore, Henry Thomas was one of the biggest child stars in the world when he starred in the blockbuster E.T. The Extraterrestrial. Since then, Thomas has managed to avoid the pitfalls of bankruptcy and addiction that have plagued many other young success stories, instead sustaining a career with roles in high-grossing movies like Legends of the Fall and Gangs of New York. Henry Thomas has also dabbled in music, touring with a San Antonio band throughout the '90s and eventually working on the original soundtrack for the 2004 movie Honey Baby.

Maia Brewton - Settled Down

Brewton retired from the Hollywood scene before really giving it a good shot, but that didn't stop her from reaping a good income from her success in the '80s and the early '90s. She may have gotten her law degree in Yale and started a family, but she's got to thank her acting career for much of her over $1-million net worth.

Lindsay Lohan - Entrepreneur

Lindsay Lohan, child star of The Parent Trap, made it big in the '90s. She managed to continue her Hollywood career into her 20s when she met legal trouble in the form of alcohol and substance abuse arrests. This cost her some of her fandom, and much of her bank balance, which saw deep depletion because of taxes, rehab fees, and IRS debt. She hasn't given up, though, and is slowly building herself back up, with new business ventures.

Jeremy Gelbwaks - Business and Technology Planner

Jeremy Gelbwaks left The Partridge Family in 1971, and Brian Forster took his place because Jeremy relocated to Virginia with his family. After only that single season on the TV show, Jeremy retired from his screen work and buried his nose in books, studying towards his current career in business and technology. It's a good thing he's better off than to have faced bankruptcy, which reportedly became the fate of his co-star, the late David Cassidy.

Danny Cooksey - Voice Acting

Here's another child star of Diff'rent Strokes. Danny Cooksey continued acting for some time in a couple roles (Terminator 2 and Salute Your Shorts) before moving into voice-work in the '90s, specifically for cartoons and video-games.  He also tried to refinance himself by venturing into music for a short time, which didn't work out. However, Dan's voice-work still brings home the bacon, which is a good thing.

RJ Mitte - Producer

RJ Mitte developed an interest in the film industry after appearing as an extra in hit series Hannah Montana. He pursued his interest by enrolling at acting lessons. Later, he landed a role on Breaking Bad as Walter "Flynn" White Jr. He has since branched into producing and is hoping to follow through with directing, too. We sure give him credit for his perseverance.

Sara Gilbert - Acting Career

As a kid, Sara Gilbert landed a lucrative role in Roseanne. She then acted in several TV shows and films, like The Big Bang Theory, Riding in Cars With Boys, Bad Teacher, and ER. She now works on building her net worth further by serving as host and co-host, as well as creator of The Talk. As a successful teen, she offered financial support to her father and later shared her regret in refusing to loan him more money.

The Olsen Twins - Fashion Designers

The Olsen twins started their TV careers at an astounding age of only 15 months, in Full House, back in 1987. They shared the role of Michelle, taking turns on set. When they grew up, they gradually turned their backs on acting to make way for fashion designing - clothes, handbags, footwear, and other fashion accessories. Finances have been more than great ever since, with their combined net worth reaching $300 million. Perhaps their Hollywood exposure, early earnings, looks, and connections make for their total asset formula!

Fred Savage - Director

Fred's acting career kick-started at the age of nine, where he got bumped up by Morningstar/Eveningstar. His other hit roles include The Princess Bride, Little Monsters, The Twilight Zone, and Goldmember. The year 1999 Marked the beginning of his journey in directing rather than acting. Unfortunately, now in 2018, he's forking out his paychecks in lawyer's fees following assault allegations. Not a great way to build one's net worth, Fred!

Danny Bonaduce - Radio Personality

Unlike many actors who got an early shot at the screens, Bonaduce entered the film industry as a pre-teen, cast on The Partridge Family. He also established himself over many years as a radio host. However, his personal battle with alcoholism and drug abuse overshadowed his achievements. His net worth has suffered less than most, reportedly sitting at $3 million. Not bad.

Brian Forster - Retired Actor

So many stars out of a single show! Yet another from The Partridge Family is Brian Forster, who played Chris after Jeremy Gelbwaks. Forster didn't continue work in Hollywood after the end of the sitcom in 1974; rather, he took to the racing tracks in the '00s and only acts outside the Hollywood screen. We suppose not everyone seeks riches and fame - some just want to meet what's in their approved mortgage applications.

Mason Vale Cotton - Acting Career

Vale Cotton is undoubtedly famous for playing the role of MJ Delfino in Desperate Housewives. Afterward, he was cast in Mad Men. Still, in his prime, youthful days, he can further his career in acting and make a professional living off of it. Not that he has any debt to pay off yet, of course (except maybe some utility and credit card bills).

Billy Mumy - Music Career

Bill Mumy started to grow his net worth at a very young age because he found success as a child actor during the '60s. He is most remembered for the roles he had in  The Twilight Zone and Lost in Space. As he got older, he still managed to maintain a stable career in Hollywood. Aside from acting, he also decided to pursue a career in music, which is not a bad refinance "backup plan" if you ask us. The music he contributed to Adventures in Wonderland even earned him an Emmy nomination. He is currently busy playing music with his new band called Action Skulls with John Cowsill and Vicki Peterson.

Khleo Thomas - Acting & Music Career

Khleo Thomas has truly earned a ton of money in his bank account, thanks to the role he had in the hit Disney film, Holes. Even if he could have pursued acting full time in the succeeding years, he decided to shift his focus to music by 2005. He started making music with Bow Wow and became a part of his record label called LBW. By 2010, Thomas finally started releasing mixtapes. He has been able to release a total of two EPs so far. Thomas is now working on his very first studio album while also accepting acting roles from time to time. We're sure he still has a lot he wants to achieve career-wise.

Olivia Hussey - Writing A Memoir

Olivia Hussey started out as a young theater actress and she was eventually cast to portray Juliet in the 1968 film, Romeo and Juliet. She was given great credit for her outstanding performance in the said film and even bagged awards like a Golden Globe and  David di Donatello award. Hussey's total asset formula includes earnings from numerous voice acting jobs, where she lent her voice to quite a few Star Wars video games. Her memoir, The Girl on the Balcony: Olivia Hussey Finds Life After Romeo and Juliet, is set to release in 2018.

Jacob Reynolds - Quiet Life

Jacob Reynolds is most remembered for giving life to the role of Solomon in the movie, Gummo. He also appeared in movies like The Aggression Scale and The Road to Wellville. Although he started at a young age, he never really got to make it big in Hollywood. We guess luck just wasn't on his side when it came to his career as an actor. These days, he is living a quiet life and very little is known about him when you look him up. What we do know is that he plays the trumpet and flies a plane, and even with those skills alone, we're confident that he has been able to find something that would help him pay his credit card bills.

Johnny Whitaker - Drug Counselor

Johnny Whitaker's career was at an all-time high during the '60s and '70s. His long run with the show Family Affair easily grew his net worth at a very young age. He later became known for the roles he had in Tom Sawyer, General Hospital, and The Littlest Angel. Like a lot of child stars from his generation, Whitaker developed a drug addiction and stayed addicted for nine years. Fortunately, he was able to go to rehab to seek treatment and he is completely sober these days. Reportedly, he works as a drug counselor and has his own charitable foundation that helps Spanish-speaking people shake off addictions.

Robert MacNaughton - Acting Comeback

Some of your might recognize Robert MacNaughton who played the teenage boy named Michael in the movie, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. His performance in the hit movie was that good that he brought home the Young Artist Award for Best Young Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture. MacNaughton decided to enter retirement (from acting) in 2002 and he later became a mail carrier. In 2013, however, he decided to improve his credit report considerably by attempting an acting comeback.  He was able to land roles in two movies— Laugh Killer Laugh and Frankenstein vs. The Mummy.

Kami Cotler - Teacher & Entrepreneur

Kami Colter was only six years old when she was given entry into the Hollywood industry. She was cast as young Elizabeth Walton in the series, The Waltons. She also made more earnings through her run in the sitcom, Me and the Chimp. Sadly, her career slowed down in the '80s and didn't book any breakthrough roles anymore. She later decided to pursue a career as an educator and eventually put up an educational consulting firm. Colter is now a successful entrepreneur because aside from her consulting business, she set up a travel company and a café. We guess that some child actors occasionally come up with refinance ideas that give them the edge to succeed in the business world after the limelight has shone its last on them.

David Krumholtz - Acting

David Krumholtz was a very young teenager when he was given a role in the Santa Clause movie series. He's a very versatile actor because he does well in both comedy and drama. Other parts that add up to his acting portfolio were in Numb3rs, Superbad, and This Is The End. Since he's managed to keep a stable career all these years, it's likely that he'll keep making good money if he doesn't succumb to the abysmal wealth management "curse" that plagues many celebrities. He is set to appear in the movie, A Futile and Stupid Gesture and the TV show, Living Biblically.

Shane Sweet - Voice Actor

Child actor Shane Sweet had a brief part on the sitcom Married… with Children but was later written out of the show because his character was unpopular. Sweet is better known for starring on Nickelodeon's The Journey of Allen Strange, playing science prodigy Josh. Before and after his breakout role on Allen Strange, Shane has had a bevy of voice acting roles in movies as big as Toy Story and Big Hero 6. Perhaps thanks to an astute wealth management plan, Shane Sweet has had the leisure to pursue his interest in music, touring with his bands Atalanta and The Celestial Matinee throughout the 2000s.

Brooke Shields - Still Acting

Younger audiences may know her from her NBC sitcom Suddenly Susan or her work as a spokesperson for everything from mascara to Tupperware. But Brooke Shields began as a child actor in controversial movies with surprisingly adult themes like The Blue Lagoon and Pretty Baby. A beauty icon of the '80s, Shields is descended from several aristocratic Italian families, a fact that has compounded her film earnings to total a net worth of about $25 million as of 2018. Brooke Shields has been married to screenwriter Chris Henchy since 2001; the couple has two children together.

Alison Arngrim - Actor and Comedian

Alison Arngrim got a head start in Hollywood thanks to her father, a talent manager, and her mother, Canadian voice actress Norma MacMillan. Arngrim was both hated and admired by audiences for convincingly portraying 19th-century bully Nellie Oleson on NBC's Little House on the Prairie. Since her prominent role on Prairie, Alison has kept her bank account in order with roles in short movies and intermittent stand-up comedy routines. She has also made the best of her notoriety as Nellie, leading a "Nastie Nellie Oleson Tour" around different sites in Los Angeles.

Jenna von Oÿ - Actress & Writer

Jenna Von Oÿ served as Blossom Russo’s best friend Six Lemeure in the NBC sitcom, Blossom. Aside from being a sidekick, Six also revolved in a couple of life-changing events, including alcoholism and a pregnancy scare. After her impressive role in Blossom, she starred in the American sitcom The Parkers from 1999 to 2004. She recently released her second book, Situation Momedy: A Very Special Episode in Toddlerdom. In 2010, she married Brad Bratcher and produced two beautiful daughters.

Charlie Korsmo - Lawyer & Professor

Back in the ‘90s, Charlie Korsmo made his on-screen debut and appeared in films, such as Men Don't Leave, Dick Tracy, and Heat Wave. After a year, he distinguished himself alongside the late Robin Williams in the film, Hook. Before he went on to pursue his college degree, he starred in his last film, Can’t Wait. Korsmo passed the bar in 2007 and now works as a professor in Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

Anna Paquin - True Blood Star

New Zealand actress Anna Paquin made a splash when she won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar at just 11 years old for The Piano; behind Tatum O'Neal, she was the second-youngest person to pick up one of the gold statues. Paquin continued to act throughout her teens, appearing in both highbrow movies like Amistad and box office hits like 2000's X-Men. She revived her career in her twenties with the lead role on HBO's vampire-themed series True Blood. The show brought Anna more than just renewed fame and income -- she married her co-star Stephen Moyer in 2010 and has two children with him.

Dante Basco - Voice Actor

Dante Basco has gone on different ventures throughout the entire course his career. His stardom started in the early '90s when he appeared in the movie Hook as the Lost Boys' leader. He had a lot of cameos in numerous TV shows but he also takes credit for being an established voice actor. He provided the voice of Zuko in the show, Avatar: The Last Airbender and of Jake Long in American Dragon: Jake Long. Until this day, he is still actively doing voice work for different kinds of projects.

Ariana Richards - Painter & Actress

Ariana Richards gained popularity and became one of the most lovable on-screen characters when she played Lex Murphy – the little girl who explored the park together with scientists - in the iconic movie Jurassic Park, created by Steven Spielberg. She also starred in its sequel The Lost World: Jurassic Park. Her other notable role was in the movie Tremors, in 1990. As an adult, Ariana Richards focused her attention more on her art career, earning money as a painter. The famous painter and actress is in a happy marriage with Mark Bolton since 2013 and she is the mother of one child.

Marques Houston - Singer & Actor

Marques Barrett Houston began his singing career at the age of only nine when he became a member of the group called Immature/IMx, in 1990. Just two years later, Houston left the band and started his solo career, releasing his debut album MH back in 2003. The famous singer also pursued an acting career, starring in a few movies and TV shows such as House Party 3, Sister, Sister, and You Got Served. Not all child stars could say that they managed to sustain their career without any big scandals but Marques Houston can be proud to say that he did. His efforts and many talents brought him a net worth of $5 million.

Jacqueline Steiger - Actress

Born in 1986 and raised in California, Jacqueline Steiger entered the entertainment world and began her acting career while she was a little girl. She first appeared in the 1996 comedy, Matilda. Her scene was the one with pigtails. Once she grew up, Steiger decided to focus more on her studies and she eventually got her degree from the University of California. The actress also starred in the Dennis the Menace sequel called Dennis the Menace Strikes Again, in 1998, where she played the character of Margaret, a friend of Dennis. Her most recent work includes an appearance in the short film, Rise of the Kitchen Appliances. We have no news yet how she intends to keep growing her bank account, but let's hope that she has no plans of leaving showbiz yet.

Patrick Renna - Character Actor

Movie audiences of the '90s will doubtless recognize Patrick Renna from his role in the coming-of-age comedy The Sandlot. With his distinctive, freckled face, Renna had success as a child character actor for much of the decade, later appearing in network television shows like The X-Files and ER. Hopefully, the actor practiced some sound wealth management with the cash he earned at the peak of his stardom, as his wife Jasmin gave birth to their first child in the spring of 2017. We assume it's only a matter of time before whether Renna uses his signature line from The Sandlot ("You're killin' me, Smalls!) on his son Flynn.

Jonathan Lipnicki - Philanthropy & Acting

After becoming the popular big-brained Jerry McGuire star following his appearance in the 1996 movie, Jonathan Lipnicki began to work his way up the Hollywood ladder in quick succession. Surprisingly, Lipnicki has since traded in his cute geeky look for a more chiseled frame and has become a fixture in celebrity reality shows, such as Celebs Go Dating. But even more impressive is his active involvement in Breast Cancer research – a cause to which he has dedicated a significant portion of his earnings, seeing the progress he's been making.

Christian Bale - Producer & Actor

Christian Bale is one of those rare child stars whose rich acting career continued as they grew up, with many parts in Hollywood blockbusters. The English actor-producer holds many awards for his remarkable performances, including the Academy Award for his role as Dicky Eklund in the 2010 film The Fighter. Bale first started his career with the movie created by Steven Spielberg, Empire of the Sun, when he was only 13 years old. As talented as he is, the famous actor is known for getting into character each time he has a project - like losing or gaining weight multiple times over the years for different parts. His success, as attested by his net worth of $80 million should, therefore, come as no surprise.

Shawna Waldron - Actress

Shawna Waldron is a child actress who played Becky O’Shea in the 1994 film, Little Giants, which is her film debut. She penetrated television through the pilot episode of the TV show, Morning Glory. Her next role was in the 1995 comedy-drama The American President, where she had an opportunity to star alongside the legendary actor and one of the most notable names in Hollywood, Michael Douglas. Waldron's acting credits also include a few other movies such as Dead Man Rising, 3 Days in L.A., Cyrus, The Exorcism Diaries, and To Kill a Mockumentary.

Jonathan Taylor Thomas - Retired Actor

Jonathan Taylor Thomas was considered a heartthrob during his active acting career, while he was still a teenager. With his gorgeous looks and acting talents, he was able to build a fortune of $16 million, and it seemed that there was no stopping him from achieving his dreams. Thomas’ career started during the ’90s, with a role in the TV show, The Bradys. His next part was in the movie In Living Color and the same year, he was cast for the sitcom, Home Improvement. It was his final acting project before he decided to withdraw himself from the spotlight and focus on his studies, eventually graduating from the Columbia University. Perhaps for Thomas, he considers his skills, acting achievements, earnings, and a college degree combined to be his total asset formula.

Alison Pill - Actress

Former child actress Alison Pill is all grown up and still a part of the entertainment world and the film industry. Before the age of 14, Pill was already making big money and acting in movies with an on-screen debut in the TV series, The Book of Daniel. Not long after, she started landing roles in movies such as Midnight in Paris, In Treatment, The Newsroom, The Pillars of the Earth, and Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen. Alison Pill and her fellow actor Joshua Leonard got engaged back in 2015 and after just four months, the couple got married. They have one child born in 2016.

Ali Skovbye - Actress

Born in 2002 in Canada, Alissa Skovbye began her acting career at the young age of only four, when she was cast for a national car commercial. Just one year later, Skovbye got a part in the movie called Personal Effects, acting alongside Academy Awarded actress Kathy Bates, the mega-popular actress Michelle Pfeiffer, and Two and a Half Men star, Ashton Kutcher. More roles started coming in and some of them include appearances in R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour, Motive, Fringe, Supernatural, and Smallville. Alissa Skovbye is one of the rare child stars who can brag about having a rich acting portfolio.

Vincent Kartheiser - Actor

Vincent Kartheiser is an actor who can be proud of an amazing career in the entertainment world. Kartheiser practically grew up under the spotlight, beginning an acting career at the age of only 13. His acting credits include many roles and starring alongside the most notable names in the film industry like the famous actor Patrick Stewart in the 1997 movie, Masterminds. Kartheiser rose to prominence with parts in Untamed Heart, Alaska, The Indian in the Cupboard, but probably his most recognizable role was that of Pete Campbell in the hit TV series, Mad Men.

Fatima Ptacek - Model & Actress

Fatima Ptacek is only a teenager and yet, she has already accomplished so many things in her life. She first began her career as a child model, at one point being the best-paid model in the world, earning herself an impressive net worth of $1 million. This led Patacek to land her first role opposite of Catherine Zeta-Jones in the movie, The Rebound. Roles just kept coming and the famous actress appeared in many TV shows and movies such as A Miracle in Spanish Harlem, Sesame Street, and Saturday Night Live. Fatima Ptacek gained international recognition with a leading part in the Academy Awarded movie Curfew, in 2014.

Devon Sawa - Actor

Devon Sawa entered the film industry and Hollywood when he portrayed the character of Junior Floyd in the 1994 movie, Little Giants. This was a film debut for the Canadian actor. Showing remarkable talents, Sawa continued getting parts in movies like Now and Then, Casper, Wild America, SLC Punk!, and Idle Hands. Some of his latest work includes appearing in the TV series Hawaii Five-O, playing a role of Brad Woodward. The popular actor has never been more serious about wealth management when he entered into a happy marriage with Dawni Sahanovitch. They are proud parents of two children - their son Hudson, born in 2014 and daughter Scarlett Helena, born in 2016.

Jason Bateman - Producer, Director, & Actor

Jason Bateman’s on-screen career began with the role of James Cooper Ingalls in the TV series Little House on the Prairie, at the age of 12. From then on, the child star has made so many appearances in TV shows, becoming one of the busiest child actors in Hollywood at the time and boosting his checking account to $30 million now that he's a grown man. During the ‘00s, Jason Bateman got a part as Michael Bluth in the sitcom Arrested Development, appearing in all episodes of the show. Although it received positive reviews, the sitcom was canceled in 2006. His other roles include ones in The Break-Up, Hancock, Identity Thief, and The Gift.

Ashley Johnson - Singer & Actress

Ashley Johnson showed from an early age that she was destined for great things in her life, being one of the most talented child stars in the entertainment world. Her first role was as Chrissy Seaver in Growing Pains, at the age of six. Johnson managed to sustain a prosperous acting career as she grew up and appeared in many films and TV shows. She portrayed the character of Ellie in The Last of Us. While she was a teenager, she was cast for the role in the movie What Women Want and needless to say, she wowed the audience with her performance. Her most recent work includes starring in the drama, Blindspot. We could expect Johnson to keep on growing her money in the bank through her acting profession.

Bindi Irwin - Singer, Actress & Dancer

Bindi Irwin is the daughter of the deceased zookeeper and TV personality Steve Irwin, best known for his documentary series The Crocodile Hunter, in which he traveled the world and introduced his audience to all kinds of wild animals. Today, his daughter is trying to make a name for herself in the acting, dancing, and singing world. Bindi Irwin had her own documentary called Bindi the Jungle Girl and appeared in the films Return to Nim’s Island and Free Willy: Escape from Pirate’s Cove. She is also the winner of Season 21 of Dancing with the Stars. Born in 1998, Irwin could perhaps surpass the net worth her dad had.

Florence Hoath - Retired Actress

Born to the popular British actress Tina Martin, it was only natural for Florence Angela L. Hoath to follow in her mother’s footsteps in becoming an actress, making her first appearance in the adaptation of Secret Rapture. She became popular with her appearance as single-mother Nancy in the TV program, Doctor Who. She starred in two episodes of the show, The Doctor Dances, and The Empty Child. In the British soap opera Family Affairs, which began airing in 1997, Hoath got the part of George Fitzgerald, starring in 50 episodes of the series. Unfortunately, not long after she landed a part, the soap opera was canceled. We've not heard from her since 2008, but we hope she's living a life that is mortgage-free, comfortable, and happy.

Gaby Hoffmann - Actress

Although born to critically-acclaimed actress Viva and soap opera star Anthony Herrera, famous actress Gaby Hoffman struggled with finances throughout her childhood , which was also one of the reasons she decided to pursue an acting career, to help her mother pay the bills. Her first role was in the movie Field of Dreams where she starred alongside legendary actor Kevin Costner. Her other parts include Transparent, Girls, Volcano, Uncle Buck, and Sleepless in Seattle. Although she has a modest fortune of $500K, life is probably much easier now than when she was a child.

Eliza Dushku - Model & Actress

We all remember Eliza Dushku as Faith from the popular TV drama series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but the famous actress began her acting career much sooner, at the age of ten to be exact, when she was offered a leading role in the movie, That Night. But the role that opened many doors for her and improved her credit report was in the film This Boy’s Life, starring alongside Academy Awarded actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro. Her other notable parts include the ones in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, True Lies, Bring It On, Wrong Turn, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s spin-off, Angel.

Neil Patrick Harris - Magician, Producer, & Actor

How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris rose to prominence as a part of the cast and as a leading role in the TV series, Doogie Howser, M.D. This portrayal brought Harris his first Golden Globe nomination. His role in How I Met Your Mother, where the famous actor stayed until the end of the sitcom in 2014, earned him four Emmy Award nominations and a net worth of $35 million. In one of his interviews in 2006, Harris publicly announced that he was gay and married his boyfriend David Burtka, in 2011. They are proud parents of two children - a son, and a daughter.

Ashley Boettcher - Actress

Born in 2000, Ashley Boettcher has had a prosperous acting career. She started acting back in 2005, when she was only five years old, appearing in the popular TV series Prison Break where she portrayed the character of Garlic Cutter’s granddaughter. Among many roles she played, parts in Gortimer Gibbon’s Life on Normal Street and Aliens in the Attic are the ones which brought the young actress wide recognition. Boettcher is also a very talented voice actress known as the voice of Liya in Throne of Elves and in Ernest & Celestine. With her acting chops and gorgeous looks, we're confident that retirement planning is nowhere in sight.

Jennifer Connelly - Actress

Starting a career as a child model, American actress Jennifer Lynn Connelly has been very successful, to say the least. Appearing in many commercials and magazines, she was able to land her first role in the 1984 movie Once Upon a Time in America. Later on, roles just kept coming her way and she has a lot of movies to her credit. Connelly earned her first Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award for portraying the character of Alicia Nash in the 2001 film, A Beautiful Mind, opposite Russell Crowe. With a net worth estimated at $20 million, Connelly is a pure example of a woman who has both looks and brains.

Eden Sher - Actress

Actress Eden Sher first developed an interest in acting since her appearance on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno. At the start of her career, her roles were either short-lived or the show gets canceled. In 2006, she played the love interest of Alexander Gould in the television series Weeds and in the same year, she was cast for  Sons & Daughters. She made her breakthrough in the ABC comedy series, The Middle. Today, the actress focuses on her career and volunteer work rather than getting herself involved in typical celebrity issues like drug addiction or affairs.

Mackenzie Foy - Actress

She’s best remembered for her breakthrough role as Renesmee Cullen in the film, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2. Before she started acting, Mackenzie became a model for companies like Gap and Disney. She started acting as early as nine years old and landed guest roles in television shows such as ‘Til Death and FlashForward. Her success went further, earning her nominations such as Best Supporting Actress for the film, Interstellar. In 2018, her next project is for the film The Nutcracker and the Four Realms.

Sarah Polley - Actress, Director, & Writer

Sarah Polley began her acting career playing the role of Ramona Quimby in the TV series Ramona when she was only nine years old. Her many talents and amazing performance led the young actress to her next role in the series Road to Avonlea, which aired from 1990 until 1996. Polley has managed to keep a great acting career even as she grew up, and some of her roles include the ones in Guinevere, My Life Without Me, The Weight of Water, Mr. Nobody, and Dawn of the Dead, earning her a net worth of $5 million. The actress is in a happy marriage with David Sandomierski and she is a mother of two.

Tia & Tamera Mowry - Actresses

Tia and Tamera Mowry are American twin actresses who became popular for their roles in the sitcom, Sister, Sister where Tia played the role of Tia Landry and Tamera portrayed Tamera Campbell. The Mowry sisters stayed on the show from 1994 until 1999. They both continued earning money as actresses and building their careers with many parts in TV shows and movies. Tia Mowry’s most memorable roles were in the TV series The Game, the movies Twitches, and sequel Twitches Too, while Tamera Mowry starred in the drama Strong Medicine and she is a co-host of the talk show, The Real.

Diane Lane - Actress

What many of her fans probably didn’t know was that American actress Diane Lane turned down a part in Runaways on Broadway so she could start her on-screen career when she was thirteen years old. Her film debut was A Little Romance where she acted alongside Laurence Olivier who had nothing but nice words for the young and talented actress. Lane has many Hollywood blockbusters in her acting portfolio, including films The Outsiders, Man of Steel, Under the Tuscan Sun, Justice League, and Unfaithful for which she got both Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations for her daring and remarkable portrayal.

Leonardo DiCaprio - Film Producer & Actor

Leonardo DiCaprio became a household name when he was only 19, starring in the sitcom Growing Pains and soap opera Santa Barbara. But unmistakably, the role that brought him recognition and made him known to the world was that of Jack Dawson in the Academy Awarded movie, Titanic. The famous actor is one of the most notable names in the film industry today but he has had quite a long journey before he became an established movie star. Among the many roles in his acting resumé, the most prominent ones were in the movies Gangs of New York, The Wolf of Wall Street, and The Revenant, the film that brought DiCaprio his first Academy Award. Here's one acclaimed actor and environmentalist who also knows what wealth management is all about.

Aileen Quinn - Singer/Teacher

Aileen Quinn was the cute little redhead who took on the title role of the '80s movie, Annie. Her journey at that time wasn't easy because her audition process lasted for a year and she had thousands of competitors. Even if she already appeared on the big screen, she somehow likes appearing in stage productions even more. She graduated from Drew University with a degree majoring in Languages. She was able to do stage productions like Peter Pan and Fiddler on the Roof, hence, she has been able to bring in a stable amount of earnings as she grew older. You'd see her performing with the band Leapin Lizards and on the side, she teaches, too.

Wil Wheaton - Struggles With Chronic Depression

Wil Wheaton starred in Star Trek: The Next Generation and his role as Wesley Crusher was truly one of the most hated ones in the whole show. But his attitude toward the show-runners led to his character being written off in the fourth season of the show. To make up for the lost earnings, Wheaton went on to do a lot of voice acting in shows and video-games after that. He's also involved in the comic industry, having released a comic named The Guild: Fawkes, in 2012. Sadly, Wheaton has been battling chronic depression for several years, and he has collaborated with numerous mental health organizations to raise awareness for such matters.

Karen Dotrice - Retired from Acting

Karen Dotrice was named a Disney Legend in 2004. She was the cute girl with the expressive blue eyes and the blond bangs named Jane Banks in Disney’s film adaptation of the Mary Poppins book series. It may seem like it was only yesterday for a few of us, but Karen Dotrice is now 62 years old and a mother of three. Even though she kept on making appearances after her success as a child actor, she chose motherhood over the limelight after giving birth to her first son in 1984.fe

Edward Furlong - Drug & Alcohol Addiction

Edward Furlong was the young actor who gave life to the role of John Connor in Terminator 2: Judgement Day. This was a very good opportunity for him because his role got him noticed by a ton of directors and producers. He then landed parts in movies like A Home Of Our Own and American History X. But his career declined as he grew older because he developed a pretty severe addiction to drugs and alcohol. Even if he went to drug and alcohol rehab numerous times already, he can't seem to fully quit. It's not too late for him to turn his life around so we hope he manages to change once and for all before his addiction makes him end up in bankruptcy.

Louise and Lisa Burns - Lawyer and Scientist

Danny Lloyd wasn't the only child actor Stanley Kubrick relied on to film The Shining. Kubrick also cast ten-year-old twins Lisa and Louise Burns in the movie to spooky effect. Lisa and Louise played the ghosts of children who were murdered in the haunted Overlook Hotel. Unlike five-year-old Lloyd, the twins were well aware of the movie's horrific nature and graphic violence, having to film some scenes covered in fake blood. Despite the challenges involved in the movie's production, though, the Burns twins are proud of their horror legacy and appeared at a reunion of the cast and crew for The Shining's 35th anniversary.

Natalie Gregory - Sales Executive

Wide-eyed child actress Natalie Gregory had her biggest break when she was cast as Alice in the surreal television adaptation of Alice in Wonderland in 1985. Gregory later parlayed her success into guest spots on popular television shows of the '80s like Mr. Belvedere and Highway to Heaven. The blonde actress also lent her voice to the hit 1988 Disney cartoon Oliver & Company, playing a girl who adopts the title stray cat. Natalie Gregory went into retirement from acting in 1990 and has since flown under the radar. Her sister is actress Sharee Gregory, who has starred in Murder,  She Wrote and The Jeffersons.

Nicholle Tom - Still Acting

Nicholle Tom had to learn how to practice proper wealth management at a very young age because of the fortune that she earned through the role she had in the Beethoven films, and of course, for playing Maggie Sheffield in the hit TV sitcom, The Nanny. Unlike a lot of child actors who got burned out early and decided to retire, Nicholle knew that she wanted to be in front of the camera until she got older. Until this day, she is still a very active name in the industry. Her more recent acting projects include roles in I Didn’t Kill My Sister and F The Prom.

Jeff Cohen - Successful Lawyer

Jeff Cohen is an American child actor most recognized for portraying the character of Chunk in the Hollywood '80s blockbuster The Goonies. After several appearances on TV, Cohen left his acting career behind and pursued his studies. But he went beyond getting a simple college degree from the University of California; Cohen got a law degree (not online law classes, but the traditional way) and soon became an accomplished lawyer. His net worth of $4 million tells us that he's doing a fine job as a lawyer.

Noah Hathaway - Martial Arts Instructor & Tatoo Artist

Noah Hathaway was a popular young actor from the '80s, thanks to the parts he had in The Neverending Story and Battlestar Galactica. His career during the '80s has helped him grow his net worth but he hasn't been able to maintain the same level of success that he's had in the following decades. After a long break from the acting world, he made a comeback in 2012 through the film Sushi Girl and another comeback a year later through the film, Blue Dream. Nowadays, he has put his acting career behind him and is more busy working as a tattoo artist and martial arts instructor.

Danny Lloyd - Professor of Biology

Danny Lloyd must have been one tough kid -- at just six years old, he played the vulnerable, axe-dodging Danny Torrance in Stanley Kubrick's terrifying 1980 classic The Shining. After enduring the movie's production, Lloyd took one more acting job as a young G. Gordon Liddy in a 1982 biopic. Since then, he has eschewed the glamour (and high net worth) of Hollywood for a more fulfilling career as a professor of biology at a Kentucky community college. Danny has also decided not to reveal his former fame to his students, noting in a 2017 interview with The Guardian that the revelation often led to distractions in the classroom.

Melissa Sue Anderson - Acting Comeback

Melissa Sue started saving money in her bank at a very young age, thanks to her stints in TV commercials, and it was only a matter of time until she pursued acting full-time. She started out with a small role on Bewitched and then made it big when she was cast as Mary Ingalls in the show, Little House on the Prairie. When she grew up, she wanted to share her experiences from when she was a young actress so she released her own autobiography entitled The Way I See It: A Look Back at My Life on Little House. After having been gone from the acting scene for a long time, she is said to be coming back in the upcoming movie, The Brits Are Coming.

Linda Blair - Actor and Philanthropist

Linda Blair, whose mother Elinore was a real estate agent, left the world of mortgage loans behind for Hollywood when she was cast on the soap opera Hidden Faces. Blair's big break came just a few years later with a lead role in the seminal horror film The Exorcist. Although the movie brought Linda instant fame, it may have ultimately worked against her, as movie audiences were unable to see her as anything other than a head-spinning tween possessed by the devil. In later years, Blair had a relationship with funk musician Rick James while acting in low-budget thrillers. As of 2015, Linda Blair was living in Orange County, California.

Georgie Henley - Still Acting

Georgie Henley is best known for playing Lucy Pevensie in the 2000s film adaptations of C.S. Lewis' classic Chronicles of Narnia series. The first movie in the series, which came out in 2005 when Georgie was just ten years old, brought in earnings of almost $745 million. Pevensie subsequently appeared in the Canadian drama Perfect Sisters alongside Mira Sorvino and the witchy 2014 thriller The Sisterhood of Night. In between booking film gigs, Henley completed a degree in English literature at Clare College, Cambridge. She now has aspirations of directing, and as of 2015, was working on a short film titled Tide.

Tania Raymonde - Still Acting

Tania Raymonde rose to fame playing the title character's first crush, Cynthia Sanders, on the beloved sitcom Malcolm in the Middle. Raymonde, whose mother is from the French island of Corsica, speaks fluent French and was educated at the bilingual school Lycée Français de Los Angeles. Since moving on from Malcolm, Tania has kept her bank account full thanks to her many movie roles, including Texas Chainsaw 3D, the seventh installment of eight in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise. More frequently, Raymonde has appeared on television shows like Bones and Law and Order. Her biggest recent success was playing convicted murderer Jodi Arias in the TV movie Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret.

Ashleigh Aston Moore - Deceased

Canadian child actress Ashleigh Aston Moore appeared alongside big names like Christina Ricci, Demi Moore, Rosie O'Donnell, and Melanie Griffith in the 1995 girls' coming-of-age movie Now and Then. Moore played a younger version of Rita Wilson's character Chrissy. Her performance didn't exactly lead to bigger roles and a higher net worth, though, as the actress appears to have left Hollywood in 1997 after appearing on the schmaltzy drama Touched By An Angel. Sadly, Moore is reported to have died of an accidental heroin overdose at just 26 years old in 2007.

Peter Ostrum - Veterinarian

Peter Ostrum won a golden ticket of his very own when he was cast as Charlie Bucket in the wildly popular 1971 children's film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Ostrum, who hails from Cleveland, was offered further stardom and success when studio executives approached him with a lucrative contract for three more movies after Willy Wonka wrapped. Ultimately, though, Ostrum decided that the hectic nature of Hollywood didn't suit him. As of 2018, sharp claws are among Ostrum's professional hazards; the 60-year-old works as a veterinarian in upstate New York.

Ariana Gradow - Focused On Her Family

Model, actress, and singer Barbi Benton was famous in the '70s and the'80s but she decided to give it all up and retire in order to focus on her raising her children. Barbi appeared in the Playboy magazine and starred on the television series Hee Haw. She then married George Gradow and gave birth to two kids, Alexander and Ariana. Unlike her famous mother, Ariana doesn't seem keen on making a name for herself in the entertainment business. She is known for making several appearances on Les Girls de Playboy in which her mother appeared as well.

Adam Hann-Byrd - Writer

Adam Hann-Byrd delivered a touching performance as Jodie Foster's child prodigy son in the 1991 drama Little Man Tate. As it turns out, Hann-Byrd is something of a smarty-pants in real life as well, having taken some time off from Hollywood from 2000 to 2004 to attend Wesleyan University. Following graduation, Adam opted to spend some time behind the camera, finding fulfillment (and presumably paying off some steep student loans) with various writing jobs in Los Angeles. As of 2018, Hann-Byrd has written for The Morning After on Hulu and has worked as a fellow in the Warner Brothers Television Writers Workshop.

Mason Gamble - Marine Biologist

Young Mason Gamble must have had a mischievous energy that producers couldn't turn down. He was hired from a pool of 20,000 other child actors to play Dennis the Menace in the 1993 movie reboot of the classic comic strip. Gamble subsequently appeared in the 1996 Leslie Nielsen spoof Spy Hard and the 1998 indie hit Rushmore before winding down his acting efforts to complete his education. Gamble stuck around L.A., graduating from UCLA in 2008. He attempted a comeback with the 2011 sports movie Golf in the Kingdom, but even refinancing couldn't save the small-budget film from negative critical and audience reactions.

Alexa PenaVega - Still Acting

Alexa Vega appeared in bit parts in hit '90s movies like Twister and Little Giants before getting a big break in the 2001 action comedy Spy Kids and its two sequels. The young actress had dozens of film and television credits to her name by the time she married producer Sean Covel in 2010. Although Covel and Vega divorced a few years later, she married singer Carlos Pena in 2013; the couple subsequently combined their names into the single surname PenaVega. In 2015. Alexa competed on Season 21 of Dancing With The Stars, ultimately finishing in 6th place alongside dancer Mark Ballas.

Suzanne Crough - Deceased

Suzanne Crough became one of the most famous tambourine players in the world when she accepted the part of youngest child Tracy on The Partridge Family. After sharing screen time on the show for four years with stars like Danny Bonaduce and David Cassidy, Crough got a taste of fame that led to a few other TV roles, including a Flinstones/Partridge Family crossover. Crough walked away from acting in the '80s and moved to Arizona where she made much more modest earnings working in retail. Suzanne Crough died suddenly of a heart condition at her home in Nevada in 2015.

Carrie Henn - School Teacher

Carrie Henn portrayed Rebecca ‘Newt’ Jordan in James Cameron's Aliens when she was just 10 years old. After the movie's success she said she has no aspirations to be an actress, and she kept to her word. In 2000 she earned her degree in liberal studies and child development, and now works as a school teacher.

Quinn Cummings - Writer and Blogger

Quinn Cummings became one of the youngest Oscar nominees ever when she was tapped for Best Supporting Actress for 1977's The Goodbye Girl. Since that performance, though, Cummings has scaled down her acting career, having only appeared in the 1989 film Listen to Me and a string of television shows in the '80s. Since 2005, Quinn has maintained a blog called The QC Report, where she writes about everything from credit card debt to parenting. She's also penned three full-length books, the second of which explores the issue of homeschooling in the United States.

Lori Beth Denberg - Acting Career

Just as the kids of the '90s start settling down, married with kids, and perhaps a mortgage loan, let's take a peek back in the good old days and reminisce. Remember Nickelodeon's All That? Kids and parents alike who tuned in will know and love Lori Beth Denberg from the Vital Information For Your Everyday Life skit, and The Steve Harvey Show. After quitting the screens in the mid-2000s, she popped up on Workaholics, Raymond & Lane, and Hollywood Darlings. It seems that she's made a comeback.

Malcolm David Kelley - Music & Acting Career

In 2004, after a handful of films, Kelley starred in Lost. After another handful of films, he later scored a post in Gigantic, in 2010. After the show wrapped up, Kelley teamed with Gigantic co-star to form MKTO, a pop duo. He most recently played a role in Detroit(2017), which should get some money rolling towards his savings account.

Devin Ratray - Still Acting

Devin Ratray played the quintessential bully as Kevin McCallister's big brother, Buzz, in Home Alone and its 1992 sequel. Ratray was a classmate of fellow child actors Sarah Michelle Gellar and Adrien Brody at New York City's Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School. After Home Alone, the actor mostly appeared in small-budget movies and the occasional TV show before re-emerging with his controversial documentary Courting Condi in 2008. The movie chronicled Ratray's efforts to contact and eventually woo former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice; it was delayed by issues with production and refinancing after the Bush administration threatened its original producer, Discovery Communications.

Michael C. Maronna - Electrician

While many of his fellow gingers were taunted for their vibrant red hair, young actor Michael Maronna turned his carrot top into an asset. The star played one of the title characters in the landmark Nickelodeon series The Adventures of Pete & Pete from 1993 to 1996. After the show wrapped, Maronna made occasional appearances in TV shows like Law and Order and in commercials. Ultimately, Michael opted to work in the more technical area of entertainment. And while he isn't making as much dough as he might as an actor, Maronna has the advantage of great health insurance as a union electrician for television and film productions in the New York area.

Dana Hill - Deceased

Young Dana Goetz's father made a living directing commercials, so when she first started acting, she took her mom's maiden name of Hill to avoid the appearance of having an industry advantage. As Dana Hill, she got her big break when cast as credit card-wielding teen Audrey Griswold in the raunchy comedy European Vacation. After wrapping up the movie, Hill went behind the scenes, providing voices for cartoon characters in everything from Darkwing Duck to Rugrats. Sadly, Dana suffered from Type-1 diabetes; in addition to preventing her from pursuing a career in sports, her condition put her into a diabetic coma in 1996. She died a few months later in July 1996.

Fairuza Balk - Actress & Artist

Judy Garland wasn't the only child actress to find fame in a Frank L. Baum adaptation. In 1985, 11-year-old Fairuza Balk starred as Dorothy in a dark and twisted movie adaptation of Return to Oz. Her screen presence and distinctively eerie looks propelled Balk to roles in spooky movies like The Worst Witch and, most notably, 1996's The Craft. Since 2011, Balk has exhibited her mixed-media art installations in galleries in Los Angeles and New York. Fairuza Balk is of the bigger success stories on our list; a rough computation of the total asset formula puts her personal fortune at between $3 million and $9 million.

Bridgette Andersen - Deceased

Bridgette Andersen shone on the big screen at just seven years old in 1982's Savannah Smiles. After that, Andersen landed roles on popular television series of the '80s like Remington Steele and Family Ties. Unfortunately, even with a thriving career and a healthy bank account balance, the popular actress struggled with unresolved personal demons that led to an alcohol and heroin addiction. She died of an overdose of heroin in 1997 at just 21 years old. One of Andersen's last high-profile appearances was in a Pepsi commercial that aired during SuperBowl XXX in 1996.

Maureen McCormick - Reality Star and Actress

She's best known for playing annoyingly perfect Marsha Brady on The Brady Bunch, but child actress Maureen McCormick had found success even earlier, appearing alongside Elizabeth Montgomery on Bewitched in 1964 and on I Dream of Jeannie in 1966. McCormick's prominent role on The Brady Bunch inspired a lengthy career in film and TV. And if Maureen's syndication earnings from the long-running sitcom weren't enough to pay off her mortgage and other debts, the resurgence of interest in the show after 1995's Brady Bunch Movie must have. Maureen McCormick published an autobiography in 2008. She continues to act to this day.

Quvenzhané Wallis - Rising Star

Quvenzhané Wallis made a splash as a charismatic youngster in the southern gothic drama Beasts of the Southern Wild in 2012. The Louisiana native was nominated for an Academy Award for her role, making her the youngest person ever to receive an Oscar nomination (at just nine) and the first person born in the 21st century to earn a nomination. Since then, Quvenzhané has boosted her star power with roles in the award-winning 12 Years a Slave and even making a cameo in the video for Beyoncé's Formation. At just 14 years old as of 2018, Wallis has a net worth estimated at between $1 million and $3 million.

Kirsten Dunst - A-list Star

Kirsten Dunst is one of the few child actors who have had mainstream success as an adult. She began modeling and acting in commercials at just three years old, finally hitting it big at 12 in Interview With the Vampire. Dunst moved on to further success with big-budget movies like Bring It On as well as arthouse pictures like Melancholia. Her status as a top Hollywood actress has afforded Kirsten perks like luxury real estate in New York and L.A. Although Kirsten Dunst has spoken in interviews about resenting her mother's early efforts to push her into acting, she's made peace with the predicament, telling The Independent, "it's the way I grew up and I wouldn't change it."

Zach Galligan - Still Acting

Zach Galligan had an upper-middle-class upbringing in New York City as the son of corporate lawyer Arthur Galligan. His preppy good looks and acting ability won him a part in the campy thriller Gremlins in 1984. Although the movie was a hit, bringing in more than $153 million in box office earnings, Galligan returned to New York after its production to complete his degree at Columbia University. While Zach popped up in a string of low-budget horror movies throughout the '90s, he never attained the same fame he found in Gremlins. Rumors of a Gremlins 3 have been circulating for decades, and Zach Galligan has expressed interest in resuming his role in such a sequel.

John Franklin - Actor and Teacher

John Franklin wasn't a child actor at all; the entertainer was born with a growth hormone deficiency that made him appear several years younger than his actual age. Franklin's first part was in the 1984 adaptation of Stephen King's Children of the Corn; although he was 24 when it was filmed, Franklin portrayed demonic 12-year-old Isaac Chroner. John's subsequent roles in campy horror movies like The Addams Family and Child's Play similarly exploited his young appearance. John Franklin went into retirement from acting in 2000, citing a desire to leave a more meaningful legacy. Until 2016, he worked as an English teacher in California.

Danny Tamberelli - Actor, Musician, and Podcaster

Like his former co-star Michael Maronna, young Danny Tamberelli used his freckles and red hair to stand out from the crowd as an actor. Tamberelli played younger Pete on the Nickelodeon comedy The Adventures of Pete and Pete. Nickelodeon found the expressive performer to be a solid talent investment and, after Pete and Pete wrapped, hired him for their sketch comedy show All That and game show Figure it Out. In 2006, grown-up Tamberelli recorded an album with his band Jounce. He and Maronna reunited in 2014 to launch the podcast The Adventures of Danny and Mike; as of March 2018, they have recorded 67 episodes.

Natalie Portman - Big Hollywood Name

Israeli-born actress Natalie Portman had a bigger breakthrough than most when she scored a lead role next to Jean Reno in The Professional at just 12 years old. Portman followed this success with spots in Woody Allen's Everyone Says I Love You and Tim Burton's Mars Attacks! Thanks to her movie income, the brainy actress may have been able to avoid student loans when she enrolled at Harvard University in 1999. Like Kirsten Dunst, Natalie Portman has been able to sustain an acting career as an adult, notably starring in 2010's Black Swan, for which she won a Best Actress Academy Award.

Corin Nemec - Still Acting

Although Corin Nemec grew up around movies, with a father who worked as a set designer, it wasn't until he saw the classic kids' adventure film The Goonies that he decided to pursue stardom himself. After taking some acting classes, the teenager won the lead role on the Fox sitcom Parker Lewis Can't Lose. As he aged, Nemec continued to appear on television shows and in science fiction and horror movies. Hopefully, Corin was covered by production company Titan Global Entertainment's health insurance when filming 2013's Poseidon Rex; he was involved in a boating accident that shattered his leg and almost cost the actor his life due to blood loss.

Larisa Oleynik - Still Acting

Larisa Oleynik endeared herself to young audiences in the '90s as the title character in Nickelodeon's The Secret World of Alex Mack. The show's popularity helped Oleynik win parts in big movies like 1995's The Baby-Sitters Club and 1999's 10 Things I Hate About You. Larisa took some time off from acting to attend Sarah Lawrence College. She resurfaced on several episodes of the period drama Mad Men in 2010, playing the wife of Ken Cosgrove, an executive who grapples with the choice between making money in advertising and finding creative fulfillment as a novelist.

Melissa Joan Hart - Still Acting

Long Island native Melissa Joan Hart became a household name when she was cast as Clarissa Darling on the edgy Nickelodeon comedy Clarissa Explains It All. Her portrayal of the effortlessly cool character established Hart's marketability and led to her starring role on the long-running sitcom adaptation of Sabrina The Teenage Witch. Melissa opened her own candy store in the San Fernando Valley in 2009, but the business floundered when she faced claims of racial discrimination against employees in 2011; the store eventually went into bankruptcy, closing in 2015. Melissa Joan Hart's most recent television role was alongside Joey Lawrence on the sitcom Melissa and Joey from 2010 to 2015.

Sue Lyon - Retired

Sue Lyon had a complicated career as a child star, first starring at age 14 in Stanley Kubrick's film version of the controversial novel Lolita. Lyon played the title character, who becomes involved in an intimate relationship with her stepfather. Although Lolita brought her massive publicity, it also caused Lyon to be typecast; just two years later, she played a teenager who seduces a priest in the drama Night of the Iguana. In interviews as an adult, Sue Lyon has spoken about going into retirement from acting because of overwhelming demands of fame.

Hayden Panettiere - Actress & Singer

Panettiere started her career before she was even one year old, appearing in commercials. At the age of four, she got to star in the soap opera called One Life to Live, which ran from 1994 to 1997. By the time she was ten years old, she got her film break by appearing in the Disney film, Remember the Titans, but perhaps her true breakthrough came when she starred in the series Nashville in 2012, where she received Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress. Needless to say, the petite stunner and now 28-year-old wife and mother has come a long way, earning her keep and enriching her net worth through her acting and singing talents, coupled with her charm.

Barret Oliver - Photographer/Printer

Barret Oliver grew his net worth at a very young age because of his fruitful acting career during the '80s. He is best known for the role he had in Neverending Story. As he grew older, he wasn't able to match the same success he had when he was younger, so he decided to go on different ventures. Instead of getting involved in vices like a lot of Hollywood kids oftentimes do, Barret just focused on pursuing a career in photography. He is also a known printer who takes credit for doing photographic processes like collodion and Woodburytype.

Madeline Zima - Steady Acting Career

Madeline Zima became a common name on TV back in the '90s after she portrayed the role of Grace Sheffield in the hit show, The Nanny. She stuck to acting as she grew older and always made sure she went to every audition she was told to go to. She was later able to land roles in shows like Heroes and Californication. While she might not have become a super big star like other names in Hollywood, she has somehow managed to maintain a decent amount of earnings and a solid credit report. Her more recent work includes a role in the new movie, Painkillers.

Jonathan Brandis - Committed Suicide In 2003

Jonathan Brandis shot to stardom ever since he proved to us that he was a talented actor through the roles he had in Wonder Years and Alien Nation. Growing up in Hollywood, he somehow felt the pressure of living a life under the spotlight so this later took a toll on him. After being rejected many times and perhaps fearing that his wealth management was failing him, he later suffered from depression. This is quite common in showbiz because not everyone gets to have a sustainable career. Instead of seeking psychological treatment, Jonathan took his own life when he was only 27 years old.

Brandon "Bug" Hall - Focusing On A Peaceful Family Life

Brandon Bug Hall is probably one of those child actors with the most recognized faces because of his breakout role as Alfalfa in the movie, The Little Rascals. The role he had in the movie opened many doors for him for he was able to have a stable career up until 2016. Despite that, he seemed to know what total asset formula works well for him because with everything he's earned throughout his career, he never really suffered financially. In 2017, he entered a new chapter in his life after marrying Jill de Groff. The couple has a beautiful baby daughter named Josephina Joy.

Haley Joel Osment - Acting Comeback

Haley Joel Osment had been blessed with a fruitful acting career at a very young age. He first rose to prominence through the role he had in Forrest Gump then he gained even more recognition when he starred in The Sixth Sense. As he got older, he somehow didn't book as many roles as he used to so he took a break from show business and focused on his education. He was involved in a DUI incident in 2006 and he also had to go to drug rehab for his marijuana addiction. These days, he seems like he's making an acting comeback and has some upcoming projects planned.

Alisan Porter - Broadway Career and The Voice Winner

Alison Porter had a taste of stardom when she was only five because she was able to win Star Search. She became a familiar face in Hollywood when she starred in the movie, Curly Sue. As she grew older, she ventured into a  Broadway and a singing career which has served in diversifying her portfolio. She tried her luck during the 10th season of The Voice and she was fortunate enough to become the winner of the season. She is also open about her past with a drug and alcohol addiction. She might have been through a rough patch but she was saved by her stay in a drug and alcohol rehab.

Frankie Muniz - Pursuing Racing

We're sure a lot of you know who Frankie Muniz is because he was one of the biggest young actors from back then, especially when he played the titular character of Malcolm in the Middle. His net worth skyrocketed at a very young age that we're sure he was able to buy everything that he wanted with no problem at all. These days, he doesn't seem to be fond of appearing on-screen anymore for he is more focused on his career as a race car driver. In 2012,  he suffered and survived a mini-stroke.

Brian Bonsall -  Part Of The Band, The Ataris

Brian Bonsall was a child star from the 1980s and he is most remembered for the role he had in Family Ties. He later amazed even more people with his acting talent when he played the role of Preston Waters in the movie, Blank Check. After he graduated from high school, things started to go downhill for him, especially when he developed a drug and alcohol addiction. A lot of his earnings went to into his bail m0ney after he got arrested for marijuana possession. We wonder if he still has some savings from his younger years.

Taran Noah Smith - DUI & Drug Possession

We're sure Taran Noah Smith never needed to make any loan or mortgage application because of the money he had earned through the role he had in Home Improvement. Appearing in more than 200 episodes was surely good for his bank account. But when he turned 16 years old, he decided to put his acting career to an end. He was actually very wise when it came to his finances for he was able to build a $1.5-million trust fund. This was notwithstanding his history of getting arrested for driving under the influence and caught for possession of marijuana.

Lark Voorhies - Writer

Lark Voorhies was the young actress who gave life to the role of Lisa Turtle in Saved by the Bell. She was only 14 years old when she started to earn a good amount of money through acting. But then she did not limit herself to just an acting career because she later ventured into writing as a way to refinance herself. She was able to write three books that people truly enjoyed. She once took National Enquirer to court after they falsely claimed that she enrolled into a drug recovery center. The only issue she has confirmed was her being diagnosed with a bipolar disorder.

Amber Scott - Quiet Life

Amber Scott was able to bag the role of Maggie Banning in the 1990s movie, Hook. As a young girl, she was very beautiful so growing up gracefully was just something expected of her. She might have started her acting career at a very young age but she never really decided to pursue it until she got older. She also chose to keep her life on the down low and doesn't really share that much info to the public. We're sure her choice of a quiet life has left her with no regrets at all.

Lisa Jakub - Author

Mrs. Doubtfire was the movie that served as Lisa Jakub's breakthrough in her acting career. Acting during the '80s until the '90s has brought her a lot of earnings in her bank account as well as fans from all over the world. She decided to retire from the acting industry in 2001 when she was only 22 years old. While some others make a comeback after a long hiatus, Jakub has zero plans of giving acting another try. Today, she is better-known as an author. She is the woman behind the books You Look Like That Girl: A Child Actor Stops Pretending and Finally Grows Up and Not Just Me: Anxiety, Depression, and Learning to Embrace Your Weird.

Blake McIver Ewing - Singer

Blake McIver Ewing was one of those child actors who were very in-demand because of their acting talent even at a very young age. Ewing is most known for the roles he had in Full House and The Little Rascals. But even when his acting career has slowed down through the years, we guess that he'll never face bankruptcy problems because he's managed to find success when he became a singer. He was able to graduate from the University of California Los Angeles and in case you didn't know, he proudly came out as gay a few years back.

Raven-Symoné - Still Acting

Some of you might think that Raven-Symoné first received her big break when she starred in That's So Raven but she was actually earning money through acting ever since she was a young girl. Back in the late '80s, she portrayed the role of Olivia Kendall in The Cosby Show. Since then, she's managed to maintain a stable career growing up and she also became successful in her music career. She also takes credit for being able to perform on Broadway. She has recently reprised her character as Raven Baxter in Raven's Home.

Ralph Macchio - Still Acting

We're sure a lot of you have seen or heard of the movie The Karate Kid because it is truly one of the most legendary films ever. Ralph Macchio was the young actor who starred in the film and this role had opened a lot of doors that made him grow his net worth tremendously. He was later known for characters he played in Crossroads and The Outsiders. Macchio tries to stay relevant in showbiz, and, in fact, he is said to be reprising his role as Daniel LaRusso in the upcoming TV show, Cobra Kai. We're sure a lot of his fans are very excited!

Jimmy Workman - Technical Crew

We're sure most of you recognize Jimmy Workman because he was the cute chubby boy from the movie, The Addams Family. His earnings through acting were shortlived though because nothing great really happened to his acting career after the '90s. Despite growing up in  Hollywood, he never got himself involved in any addiction or run-ins with the law. Jimmy is now a non-showbiz person, except maybe for the fact that he now works behind the camera as a member of the technical crew. Well, for as long as he's happy and his job keeps any mortgage loan well taken care of, then who are we to argue?

Balthazar Getty - Still Acting

Balthazar Getty was only 14 years old when he decided to start working as an actor. He was discovered by Robin Joy who was a casting director. He later bagged a role in Lord of the Flies and this was what showcased his talent as a young actor. It seemed that he never faced any debt or mortgage loan problems because he kept bagging projects as he grew older. Some of his more recent projects include roles in films like Alias and Brothers & Sisters. He also decided to pursue a career in music for he is a member of a band named Ringside.

Nicola Peltz - Active Actress

Things went uphill for actress Nicola Peltz back in 2010 because she was fortunate enough to be cast as Katara in the movie, The Last Airbender. She was later given another career breakthrough when she acted on Transformers: Age of Extinction.  Her net worth would still probably grow tremendously in the coming months because she has a couple of new films that are already in post-production.

Matthew Lawrence - Part Of A Band

Matthew Lawrence might already be pushing 40, but he is truly one of those actors who get even more good-looking as the years pass. Back in the '80s, he became a promising young actor after his breakout role as Chris Hillard in Mrs. Doubtfire. He continues to pursue acting even years after his early success and some of you might recognize him in the show, Brotherly Love. But when 2015 came, it would seem that he has decided to put his acting career to a stop in favor of music. Today, he has sought to refinance himself by being a part of the band called Still 3.

Thomas Wilson Brown - Owns A Production Company

Most of you remember Thomas Wilson Brown for the role he had in Honey, I Shrunk the Kids but he had appeared on screen before that. His debut into the acting world came when he was only eleven, through the movie, Silverado. He continued to act as he got older but he never got to match the same success he had from his younger years. Now all grown-up, he does more work behind the scenes as a director/producer/writer. He also is a part-owner of his very own production company called Thunder Basin Pictures. Needless to say, this is another guy who knows what total asset formula is all about, and the many hats he wears are there to prove it.

Christopher Castile - Professor

Christopher Castile was a very popular child actor from the '90s after he played the adorable role of Ted in the movies, Beethoven and Beethoven's 2nd. His name even became more popular when he portrayed Mark Foster in the show, Step By Step. His savings account had become loaded during the '90s but his acting career only lasted for a decade. He decided to shift his focus to his education rather than acting and was able to venture out in working at the Biola University as a professor in political science. Reportedly, he also has a pilot's license but we wonder if he has the money to buy his own plane...

Joey Cramer - Arrested For Robbery

Joey Cramer surely enjoyed the '80s because he was booking parts left and right. Some of the roles he is most known for were in movies like Flight of the Navigator, The Clan of the Cave Bear, and Stone Fox. Unfortunately, he has failed to keep the momentum in his acting career so he slowly left the spotlight. He later became a troubled man who kept having run-ins with the law. Worse, he had to face arrest once when he attempted to rob a bank! He is currently fulfilling his 2-year probation and seeking treatment for his problem with narcotics abuse.

Mackenzie Phillips - Few Acting Stints

Mackenzie Phillips was only twelve when she was discovered by a casting agent. She was later able to star in the movie, American Graffiti. This was only the start for her because she eventually bagged even bigger roles in shows like So Weird and One Day at a Time. Financial struggles like unpaid credit card bills didn't seem to be in her vocabulary because she was earning so much money at the height of her career. However, her life became troubled as she grew older because not only did she have run-ins with the law because of her drug addiction, but she also apparently had an intimate relationship with her father! Mackenzie has a recurring role in the reboot of One Day At A Time.

Mark-Paul Gosselaar - Slow, But Steady Career

Actor-model Mark-Paul began his acting career back in the mid-'80s by doing small roles in various TV shows and films. But even when he had already started making good money by doing minor roles, it seemed that there was no stopping the then-child actor from reaching greater heights. The role that would catapult him to real stardom and strengthen his acting portfolio was when he played Zack Morris in the TV sitcom, Saved by the Bell. We don't know what his plans are to further refinance his lifestyle these days, because although his acting career has been quite steady, the last time we checked, he got busy until 2016 when he did a TV film and then a movie.

Jonathan Ke Quan - Stunt Choreographer

Child star Jonathan Ke Quan began his acting career during the ‘80s, acting in many movies like Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom and The Goonies. As he matured, Ke Quan landed only minor roles in shows, so he shifted his focus to working behind the camera as a stunt choreographer. At least, with his net worth of $1 million, he earns enough money to live comfortably.

Brittany Ashton Holmes - Quiet Life

Brittany Ashton Holmes was a very young girl when she was first given a chance to appear on the big screen. She is most remembered for playing Darla in the movie, The Little Rascals. Even if she already started her acting journey at a very young age, she somehow felt like it was not for her because she decided to enter retirement when she was only seven. These days, she's well into her 30s and is enjoying a quiet life outside of Hollywood. Sources say that she is studying to earn a political science college degree.

Candace Cameron – Fitness Fanatic and Author

She gained international fame for her role as DJ Tanner in the ‘80s sitcom Full House. Now Cameron-Bure, the actress took a hiatus shortly after her marriage and children so as not to not miss her time with family, but she has since eased her way back to Christian entertainment circle. Her latest book, Kind is the New Classy, is only one of her many exploits as her reputation as a New York Times best-selling-author precedes her. Bure also broadens her scope by offering fitness tips on social media.

Abigail Breslin – Impeccable Reputation

It is not too often that Hollywood births its own ‘goody-two-shoes,’ but Abigail Breslin has managed to remain our own Little Miss Sunshine a full decade after being cast for the role. While enjoying tremendous career success, the actress has also been a fixture in charity and philanthropic circles as she inches her way toward a career in producing and directing. It seems not so long ago that we've seen this irresistibly cute little girl on-screen who started making money at such a young age.

Nicholas Hoult - First NSPCC Young Person Ambassador

Of all his many achievements, nothing speaks more of the character of Nicholas Hoult than his appointment as the first ‘young person ambassador’ for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Between the dividends of his successful early career and the commercial success of his breakout films, Mad Max and X-men, we can only imagine that the actor has earned enough money to found his own charity organization. Indeed, what better way is there to spend your earnings than philanthropy?

Evanna Lynch – Battled Anorexia

Evanna Lynch immediately ascribes credit for being cast in the Harry Potter series to her obsession with the books. After corresponding with J.K Rowlings, being cast as Luna Lovegood was only a matter of time and chance – and at 11, her chance came. Now 26, Lynch has built a fairly sturdy acting career on account of her earlier obsession and had prospects to become one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actresses until her battle with anorexia began.  Today, she works with women around the world to battle the menace of her eating disorder. We daresay that a part of her time, effort, and money goes to her humanitarian work.

Ricky Schroder - Racing Enthusiast

Ricky Schroder is an American actor and film director who began his acting career during the ‘80s with his role in the film The Champ. His remarkable performance brought Schroder a Golden Globe Award. The actor is also a big fan of car racing and he is a prominent supporter of the foundation Racing For Kids, where celebrities race to collect funds for children's health care needs. In 2006, Schroder filed for divorce from his wife, to whom he had been married for 24 years. We don't know how their assets were divided.

Freddie Highmore - Made His Screenwriting Debut

Between Women Talking Dirty and Finding Never-land, Freddie Highmore didn’t have much of a chance at escaping fame and fortune. His 1999 film debut ushered the model and actor into the Hollywood limelight and afterward, he would land a series of significant roles. It would be the time when he would also make the transition from a gawky looking boy to a full hunk of a man – that is, complete with the buoyant bank account to boot. As if to impress us even further, Highmore has also launched his scriptwriting career in the bid to expand his scope and earnings. Who knows what the future holds for the promising 26-year-old?

Miko Hughes - Beekeeper & DJ

We got to know Miko Hughes since he was two years old in a public service announcement, and especially after his Apollo 13 role, we thought he would become huge. Hughes had other, unusual, plans though, and he's now a beekeeper! While others might find that taking care of 30,000 bees is so odd and even dull, Miko seems to love it, and he's probably going to do it for the rest of his life. When he's not taking care of his favorite bees, he's often traveling to California, where he works as a DJ. A beekeeper and DJ must be one of the weirdest profession combinations we have ever seen! But then again, if doing what he loves brings in great money, then let's argue no more.

Keshia Knight Pulliam - Eventually Disappeared From The Spotlight

Keshia Knight Pulliam made her first TV appearances as a child star for famous brands' commercials, and her sweet smile and charismatic character eventually earned her a spot in the famous The Cosby Show, playing Rudy, where people truly got to know her. There have been rumors about her struggling with drug addiction, but there are no official reports confirming that yet. As of 2013, she has tried her luck on many celebrity TV competitions (maybe as a refinance strategy?) such as Splash, but she somehow she's always managed to get eliminated early on from every show. In the last couple of years, she has disappeared from the limelight, and she is probably focused on raising her child, after becoming a mother in 2017.

Sean Astin - Recently Appeared In Stranger Things

We'll always picture American actor Sean Astin as Samwise Gamgee, Frodo's loyal companion in the classic The Lord of the Rings trilogy. To this day, this has been his most successful role, and he's earned a huge fan base by playing one of our favorite Hobbits. However, Astin has been able to land numerous other important roles afterward, and his most recent performance was in 2017, where he appeared in the second season of the hit TV show, Stranger Things. When not on set, Astin is a known political activist, and he recently used his business finance knowledge to support Hillary Clinton's 2016 Presidential Election campaign.

Angus T. Jones - Biting The Fingers That Fed Him

Angus Jones may have made a few other appearances on TV and film, but it is on account of his role on the controversial sitcom, Two and a Half Men that the actor became a notable face and name. Surprisingly, Jones has been anything but enthusiastic about the show that brought him into the limelight – stating that its content is no better than ‘filth.’ However, with some top-notch financial planning and wealth management, we suppose he can afford to make unsightly comments considering he had spent over a decade making $300K per episode from the sitcom.

 William Zabka - Will Co-Direct & Appear In The Karate Kid Remake

The Karate Kid became an American favorite immediately after its release, and one of the actors who played the main antagonist was William Zabka. Zabka rose to fame much faster than he expected. However, a while later, he decided to give up acting to become a producer, director, and screenwriter. He seems to be doing fine, even without a huge net worth, and his fortune is estimated to be around $500K. The Karate Kid fans are thrilled to hear that he will re-appear in the 2018 remake of the movie in the form of a TV series, named Cobra Kai, which he will also direct alongside Ralph Macchio.

Mae Whitman - Builds Up On Her Film Portfolio

Mae Whitman became famous as a child actor in One Fine Day, and after playing the President's kid in Independence Day, she landed her first major role in the 2015 movie, The Duff. Whitman expanded her acting market outlook by doing voice work for various TV shows like Family Guy or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and she has also given her voice to many video-game characters, like Cynder of The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night. She's still involved in the acting industry and she's set to appear in new movies in 2018, like Valley Girl. 

Amy O'Neill - Works As A Circus Performer

Amy O'Neill's first contact with fame came through her part in The Young and the Restless, but her breakthrough role was in the Disney classic Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. However, apart from her kids on-screen, her acting career shrunk as well, as she didn't manage to land any other meaty roles, and she gave up acting especially after being offered roles which required nudity. After her acting retirement, she turned to circus performances, where she's had pretty serious earnings as a part of the Girls On Stilts circus act, with which she has toured both in America and in Europe.

Josh Brolin - Starring In Avengers: Infinity War 

Josh Brolin made his debut appearance in the famous movie The Goonies, and since then, he has taken Hollywood by storm, capitalizing on the popularity he gained from his first role. In fact, he was even nominated for an Academy Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award for his work in the film Milk, while his performance in No Country for Old Men was astounding. Brolin came from obscurity to build a pretty remarkable credit report, and his tough-looking physique is perfect for 'Thanos,' the villain in 2018's Avengers: Infinity War, a character he's played in said film to much applause.

Kerri Green - Now Mostly Involved In Screenwriting & Directing

Just like Brolin, Kerri Green came to prominence by appearing on The Goonies. She then landed a few roles during the '90s (which were not enough to fill her savings account), but gradually, she almost abandoned acting, but not the acting industry entirely. Green founded her own production company, the Independent Women Artists. She directed and released a movie in 1999 called Bellyfruit, a story about a teenage girl who gets pregnant. She made her acting comeback in the 2012 movie Complacent, but she's mostly focused on her company. 

Thomas Brodie-Sangster - Increasing His Popularity As An Actor

Thomas Brodie-Sangster is an absolute British favorite, rising to stardom with his appearance in Love Actually, opposite Liam Neeson. The movie has become a classic since then, and Brodie-Sangster became a well-sought-after actor. Building upon his acting portfolio, he landed acclaimed roles in the TV shows Stig Of The Dump and Nanny McPhee. His recent appearance in the Game of Thrones series skyrocketed his career, and his latest role was in the 2018 movie, Maze Runner: The Death Cure. He has also won a Teen Choice Award for his performance in Chemistry. 

Olivia Olson - Having a Not-so-good Acting Career

Just as we mentioned above, Love Actually has become a Christmas classic, and each year, families gather around their fireplace to watch it during the holidays. Olivia Olson was Thomas Sangster's co-star in the movie, yet, she never managed to become as popular as she would've wanted to be. Though rumor has it that after the movie's end, she was offered a contract by a recording company, which she eventually turned down, everyone remembers her singing All I Want For Christmas is You. However, all that Olson would likely want is to refinance herself, as she hasn't managed to land another notable role except for the film's 2017 sequel, Red Nose Day Actually. 

Bryton McClure - Raises Awareness Of Drunk Driving

Bryton McClure's face was seen on screen the first time on account of his TV commercial appearance when he was just two,  and he even appeared alongside Michael Jackson. He came to prominence by playing Richie Crawford in the hit series Family Matters, and he became even more famous, thanks to his performance in the CBS soap opera, The Young and The Restless. McClure is the founder of RADD, which stands for Recording Artists Actors and Athletes Against Drunk Driving, struggling to raise awareness against alcohol abuse, especially when people are behind the wheel.

Elisabeth Shue – From Harvard To The Big Screen

Not many people would drop out of Harvard University to pursue an acting career, but in the case of Elizabeth Shue, it was totally worth it. Debuting in The Karate Kid, she appeared in several other blockbusters like Cocktail and Back to The Future II & III. When she realized that she didn't require a student loan, she returned to Harvard, from which she acquired her B.A. in Political Science. However, she never gave up acting, and she even starred in the 2018 movie, Death Wish. We're curious about what her next project would be.

Alex Vincent - Still Appearing in Horror Movies

Alex Vincent's acting career has always revolved around horror movies, and especially around the Child's Play franchise. The Chucky doll literally seems to haunt him, as even his latest film appearance had been in the movie Cult of Chucky (2017). During the mid-'90s, he disappeared from the acting industry, and we really don't know how he earned money in the bank back then, until his movie comeback in 2008, in Dead Country. He is also a sound engineer, owning the AV Productions Recording Studio and Production Company in Florida.

Robert Oliveri - Left Hollywood A Long Time Ago

When we first saw Robert Oliveri in Honey I Shrunk the Kids, we were stunned by his talent, and he went on to appear in the movie's sequel as well, Honey I Blew Up The Kid. He was nominated for a Teen Choice Award and a Saturn Award, and he even played opposite Winona Ryder in the classic film Edward Scissorhands. Despite the seemingly bright future, Oliveri opted to leave the limelight in 1994, and we have no clue about his retirement planning or about what he's up to today, though many reporters have claimed that he now has a family.

River Phoenix - Deceased

Everyone was shocked when River Phoenix was found dead in 1993. Rising to stardom through the movie Stand by Me, it was more than obvious that, because of talent and looks, he was destined for great things and a huge net worth. Just imagine that in his second movie, The Mosquito Coast, he played alongside Harrison Ford, and he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the 1988 film Running on Empty when he was just 18 years old. Sadly though, his career and life ended earlier than everyone expected. In October 1993, he collapsed and eventually passed away outside The Viper Room in Los Angeles, after his drug abuse caused a heart failure.

Carl Steven - Passed Away While In Prison

Carl Steven made a name for himself when he appeared in numerous TV shows and films, especially in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, where he played young Spock, an honor which only Leonard Nimoy had at the time. After landing a minor role in Honey, I Shrunk The Kids, he became addicted to prescription drugs, and he decided to start stealing to support his addiction. He was eventually incarcerated for 13 years and died in 2011 due to a heroin overdose in his prison cell, in Tuscon, Arizona.

Anthony Michael Hall - Continues Acting Despite Past Alcohol Issues

Just like many child stars, Anthony Michael Hall started appearing in commercials at a young age and later went on to land his first acting job. His breakthrough role was in the movie National Lampoon Vacation. From that point, he became a teenage-girl fantasy, especially in the movie The Breakfast Club. Armed with perhaps just a modest amount of money, he took a break from acting due to his alcohol abuse issues, only to return much stronger and appear in The Dead Zone and The Dark Knight. Having left his past behind, he keeps captivating the audiences, even now that he's pushing 50. 

Jerry O'Connell - Recently Starred in the Justice League Films

Jerry O’Connell made a name for himself by playing Quinn Mallory in the TV show Sliders, and since then, his acting portfolio has been remarkable. He went on to appear in Stand by Me, Jerry Maguire, and Scream 2, becoming one of the most prolific actors of the '90s. Recently, he starred in the Justice League saga, from 2015 to 2017, and he even appeared in one episode of the hit show, The Big Bang Theory. He's currently married to Rebecca Romijn, and they've been madly in love since 2007. O'Connell has won two Teen Choice Awards.

Jake Lloyd - Battling Schizophrenia

For die-hard Star Wars fans, Jake Lloyd needs no introduction at all. Between his breakout role in Jingle All the Way and landing the enviable role of Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars, Lloyd was on the fast track to international repute as soon as he hit the big screen. Sadly, a large portion of his time and earnings is now being spent battling schizophrenia which will, no doubt, mortgage his chances of proceeding with his acting career. But after dropping out of school and reportedly attacking his own mother, a psychiatric hospital seems like the last resort for the actor.

Peter Billingsley - Director & Producer

Unlike many stars who find fame practically overnight, for Peter Billingsley, success came gradually but surely. Best known for his role in A Christmas Story, and later in Four Christmases, Iron Man, and The Break-Up, he then turned his focus away from being an on-screen actor to a behind-the-screen producer. Having grown up with good principles, he seems to have been practicing good wealth management and not squander his hard-earned paychecks like so many in Hollywood do.  

Jeremy Jackson - Nearing Oblivion

Jeremy Jacksons’ best days seem to be behind him – and every keen follower of the ‘90s hit TV series, Baywatch, will agree that the highlight of Jacksons’ career was clearly playing the on-screen son of star actor, David Hasselhoff. After making a handful of other appearances, including a brief stint on Celebrity Big Brother, Jackson delved in and out of music only to begin battling drug addiction and having multiple run-ins with the law. Today, the actor/musician has inadvertently slipped into retirement following his 2017 jail sentencing for stabbing. Now, if that isn’t a sad story then we don’t know what is.

 

Elijah Wood - Fading From The Limelight

From modeling gigs to commercial ads, Elijah Wood must have had a very busy childhood. By adolescence, the actor was anything but merely thriving. However, his role in the internationally acclaimed series, Lord of The Rings was what catapulted him to worldwide fame – and being Frodo sure had its dividends. Nearly two decades after the release of the last Lord of The Rings, the actor still can't shake off the influence of being Frodo despite his attempt to dabble in other productions. It may well be the reason why his influence might be wearing thin. He will always be Frodo to us, but that can’t be good for future productions.

Brooklyn Beckham - Modelling, Art & Photography

Often strapped to his father’s arm, Brooklyn Beckham is one celebrity kid who attained a celeb-status without even trying. With his father being a world-renowned football player and his mother a former singer and now a businesswoman, the teenager could very well choose to live off his parents' combined net worth all the days of his life. But Brooklyn clearly did otherwise. While his chosen field of interest might not fast-track him to a bank account like that of his parents, it should see him making a name for himself in no time.

Chloe Grace Moretz -  Model & Actress

American model and actress Chloe Grace Moretz already has a very impressive modeling and acting portfolio. Between television and magazine covers, it is a wonder that she has any time for her private life. Her first role was in the movie The Amityville Horror in 2005 but the popular actress didn’t stop there as she started landing roles, one after another. She made an appearance in (500) Days of Summer, The Poker House, Let Me In, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Moretz gained huge popularity with her part in Kick-Ass and its sequel, Kick-Ass 2. She is about to appear in the thriller The Widow, in 2018.

Zac Efron - Made The Forbes Celebrity 100 List

Zac Efron has managed to upstage a number of other Hollywood relics and leading men despite being barely two decades old in the industry and only 30 years old. His ticket to fame was, without a doubt, his leading role in the hit High School Musical franchise in which he was able to exploit and portray the multiplicity of his talents, making him one of Hollywood’s most versatile talents. It is no wonder that he has made it to the reputable Forbes celebrity 100 lists. If his talent is anything to go by, then his earnings should have his bank account bursting at its seams.

Selena Gomez – Executive Producer of 13 Reasons Why

When Selena Gomez made her ‘big’ Hollywood debut, she was a wide-eyed 10-year-old on the set of the hit children TV series, Barney & Friends. Fast forward ten years and Gomez has eased her way into the film industry and is being cast in the likes of Another Cinderella Story, Spring Breakers, and the Disney series, Wizards of The Waverly Place. Barely two decades after her debut, Gomez has become a renowned actress and singer with a production company reputed for the highly controversial series, 13 Reasons Why. Talk about starting from the bottom!

Tina Majorino - Acting & Musician 

Tina was a very busy child actress in the '90's, and appeared in movies such as When a Man Loves a Woman, Corrina and Waterworld. She took a break from acting in 1999, and returned to play in small roles. Today she has a rock band that she started with her brother, and she still acts in movies and TV shows.

Tami Stronach - Slowly Coming Back To Acting

Tami Stronach's career started in the '80s when she portrayed the role of the Childlike Empress in the film, The Neverending Story. But then that was her most memorable acting credit as she discontinued her career because her parents were afraid that she would end up in drug and alcohol rehab like a lot of Hollywood starlets. She later grew up living a normal life and developed a love for dance. In fact, she has been a part of the Neta Dance Company and was able to have numerous performances. These days, she is set to make a comeback in acting and is going to appear in the upcoming movie, Ultra Low.

Tom Holland – Getting Ripped For Spider-Man

Tom Holland may only be 21, but the actor has been able to go from being diagnosed with dyslexia in his early years to become one of Hollywood’s most prominent acts – now, that is a feat certainly worth celebrating. While he was born into the family of a reputable author and broadcaster like Dominic Holland (giving him a head start), only natural talent and real prowess can land you the coveted role of Peter Parker in the astoundingly popular Spiderman film series. We can only imagine how beneficial the role must have been to his bank account.

Dan Pipoly - Quiet Life

Danuel Pipoly was another known '80s name who took his craft seriously. He didn't settle for mediocre performances for he actually was praised for his talent as a young actor. He is most remembered for the role he had in the film The Lord of the Flies and he was fortunate enough to get award nominations for it. He managed to continue his earnings through acting through roles he had in The Giant of Thunder Mountain and The Torkelsons. But as when grew older, he decided to leave the acting industry for good.

Demi Lovato – Global Citizen Ambassador

Much like her comrade in arms, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato debuted as a child actress in Barney and Friends but rose to fame after her role in the 2008 Disney film, Camp Rock. The actress has since debuted a music career and a reputation for being an author as well as a philanthropist. Given her active participation in charity, the singer/actress has been awarded a vast range of honorary titles, including the Ambassador of Mean Stinks and most recently, the Global Citizen Ambassador aimed at championing mental-health related issues.

Elle Fanning - That's The Teen Spirit

Both Elle and her sister Dakota Fanning, have managed to grow up on the red carpet in full glare of the spotlight. While Dakota seems to be holding down in the fort in the fashion department, Elle is doing a remarkable job of becoming one of Hollywood’s most sought-after on-screen talents. In fact, since her 2001 debut in I Am Sam, the actress has evolved quite tremendously. In no time, the sisters should now have a combined net worth capable of insulating their future generations from bankruptcy – that is, assuming their hard work is commensurate with their earnings of course.

Jaleel White - Fueling His Legacy

For a man with an acting career that spans nearly his entire life, Jaleel White certainly doesn’t get enough attention. That notwithstanding, his role in the hit series Family Matters is one that is etched in the Hollywood sands of time. Little wonder his attempt to make a full comeback involves immortalizing the character he played in the ‘80s series – and his new CBS comic series Me, Myself and I aims to accomplish just that.  Well, we certainly hope it is worth the investment, and he doesn’t merely mortgage a chance at building a new brand on account of his sentiments - that will surely not do his savings account any good.

Matthew Lewis – Girlfriends

Matthew Lewis’ career took off with him starring as Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter franchise. More than a decade after his debut, the actor boasts more than enough TV and film appearances to ease him of the burden of mortgage loans or bankruptcy – that is, assuming he knows his way around standard wealth management practices. And with productions like Girlfriends in the works, who knows how much further his career and earnings could skyrocket?

Brett Kelly - Actor

Brett Kelly is a Canadian-born actor who became popular for portraying the character of Thurman Merman in the 2003 comedy movie Bad Santa, where he acted alongside Billy Bob Thornton. He continued earning money as an actor, appearing in movies such as The Sandlot 2, Like Mike 2: Streetball, Trick ‘r Treat, and Unaccompanied Minors. Kelly didn’t have any significant roles where he could show his full potential. However, when there were talks about the sequel of Bad Santa, the actor didn’t think too much and decided to accept the role. In Bad Santa 2, Brett Kelly reprised his role of Thurman Merman.

Inger Nilsson - Occasional Stage Acting

Karin Inger Monica Nilsson was born and raised in Sweden, where she started an acting career at the age of eight. Nilsson is best known for her role as Pippi Longstocking in the TV series of the same name, produced in Sweden. The Pippi Longstocking series was later created in English, Dutch, and many other languages, and made into three feature films. The former child star now takes small stage roles, while building her earnings by working as a secretary in Stockholm. She was also a part of the reality TV show called Kändisdjungeln, competing as a celebrity contestant, back in 2009.

Amy Sakasitz - Chef

Amy Sakasitz portrayed the character of Margaret Wade, a friend of the mischievous kid named Dennis Mitchell in the 1993 comedy, Dennis the Menace. The former actress made a few appearances in the movies between 1992 and 1995, including a part of Stacy in the film, House Arrest. Sakasitz is also very active on Social Media, especially on Twitter where she claims that's now a chef (maybe that's how she earns money in the bank these days). Her last public appearance was in 2013 when she was a judge of the 2^nd Annual Mid-Atlantic Beard and ‘Stache Championships. Unfortunately, there is not much information about Sakasitz’s whereabouts lately.

Robert Iler - Actor

Before he became one of the most popular actors in the world, Robert Iler began his career by doing commercials, which led him to appear in the 1995 music video with controversial rock star Marilyn Manson, where the latter's single called Dope Hat was featured. It was in 1999 when Iler gained the recognition he deserved when he was cast for the part of A.J. Soprano on the HBO series, The Sopranos. The famous actor stayed with the show for all six seasons, eventually growing up in front of the cameras. He also appeared in Oz, Tadpole, Daredevil, Four Kings, and The Tic Code. After a 7-year hiatus, Iler is back to acting, perhaps in the bid to make a comfortable living for himself without worrying about his credit card bills and other expenses.

Emma Watson - Women's Rights Activist

If the Harry Potter cast members were stratified according to current success, then Emma Watson would rank among the cream of the crop. Surprisingly, the actress’ film debut was in the hit franchise which garnered her earnings of up to $60 million as well as international fame and accolades. How does the actress spend her money? Unlike most 27-year-olds, she spends a considerable amount of it on charity and in pursuit of women’s rights – which you must agree is an invaluable investment.

Daniel Radcliffe - Voice Acting

Daniel Radcliffe was no doubt, the heart, and soul of the Harry Potter franchise. It is no wonder that he barely made other appearances for the length of its filming. But for a child once diagnosed with a mild neurological disorder, Radcliffe certainly broke new ground, and he amassed an impressive net worth as well for good measure. With the right financial consultant, the Harry Potter star may be living off his earnings for a long time. However, the actor has opted to dabble in other productions, including voice acting. Whatever the case, he will always be Harry Potter to us.

Christina Ricci – 'RAINN' Spokesperson

To say that Christiana Ricci has had a busy career would be putting it mildly. Since her breakout role in the  ‘90s film The Addams Family, the actress has made more than 150 TV and film appearances translated into millions of dollars in earnings. Hence, it is quite incredible how she finds the time to juggle the role of the national spokesperson for RAINN – but given her affiliation to charity work and philanthropic organizations, this comes as no surprise.

Jennifer Love Hewitt - Slowing Down

While her red carpet transformation remains one of the most stunning transitions from a child star to an adult-size celeb, Jennifer Love Hewitt seems to be easing away slowly from the limelight. But then, we can only imagine that husband Brian Hallisay and their two children are at the center of her pseudo-hiatus. However, given Brian's earnings and the couple's combined net worth, there might be no harm in focusing on their family. The big screen and TV would sure miss the brunette stunner.

Josh Peck  – Married & Estranged From Drake

Perhaps you never imagined that of the co-stars of Disney series' Drake & Josh, Josh would be the more attractive one. Well, welcome to an alternate reality. Not only has the actor made a successful transition from child to adult size Hollywood, but Josh Peck has managed to make a handful of TV and film appearances and marry his longtime partner Paige. Meanwhile, it's quite sad to learn that Drake is battling bankruptcy, depression, and being estranged from his on-screen brother and best friend.

Alexa Vega - Battled Bulimia

After her debut in the Spy Kids series, Alexa Vega became popular and in-demand on account of her stellar performance and remarkable delivery. The actress has since appeared in over 100 film and TV productions, raking in millions of dollars in earnings until being stalled by her battle with bulimia. Following her appearance on Dancing with the Stars, the actress gave a full disclosure of her battle, admitting that she has since recovered. We hope to see the dividends of said recovery. But for now, we wait.

Michelle Trachtenberg - Stunning Actress

Despite making her debut as a Nickelodeon actress, in the ‘90s series, The Adventures of Pete & Pete, Michelle has been able to morph from child actress to a brunette stunner somewhat overnight. But while she boasts of an overall stellar reputation, her on-screen characters have often been brought to question. Case in point: Dawn, in the Buffy: The Vampire Slayer series. That said, provided that her earnings and credit report remain unaffected, then we do not have any reservations.  An actress is an actress after all.

Dakota Fanning - Acting & Modeling

The Fanning sisters seem to have Hollywood at their fingertips. With Elle taking center stage in acting, older sister Dakota proves to be a more versatile talent - mixing modeling and acting as a great way to refinance her growing net worth. Dakota boasts over 50 TV and film appearances and is a long way off from the braces-wearing 7-year-old version of herself that debuted her career in I Am Sam. And with a portfolio like hers, we bet her bank account has equally come a long way as well.

Blake Mciver - This Is Who We Are

From his role in the ‘80s sitcom, Full House to voicing Eugene in Hey Arnold! and co-writing the theme-song Along The River’for the hit film, End of The Spear,  Blake McIver proves himself to be a versatile,  stellar talent with every chance he gets. Most recently, the actor and songwriter snagged an Ovation award for his role in Little Boy. It was followed by the release of the popular ‘equality anthem’ reputably dubbed, This Is Who We Are. Judging by his job as host for Afterbuzz TV, it is quite unlikely that his earnings are anywhere near that of his counterparts. But in the light of his talents, who knows when he might strike gold?

Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson– Wading Through Controversy

Nearly a decade after her debut on TLC’s Toddlers and Tiaras, inadvertent reality star, Honey Boo Boo alias Alana Thompson has managed to stay in the limelight in the face of mild controversy. Following the cancellation of her reality show Here Comes Honey Boo Boo in 2014, critics assumed the teenager and her family might face bankruptcy given her dwindling earnings. But it is 2018, and between her questionable paternity and making stark remarks on Social Media, she certainly seems like she has her life all under control (but not really).

Anna Chlumsky – Married & Back on The Movie Scene

Anna Chlumsky has come a long way since her days as the adorable little Vada Sultenfuss in the 1991 movie, My Girl and its sequel, My Girl 2. No doubt the actress raised a lot of speculations after disappearing from the limelight in 1998, but it was her re-appearance nine years later that certainly caused a stir. Today, Chlumsky seems to be building her portfolio one appearance at a time – and is somehow managing that feat along with being a wife and a mother of two. You go, girl!

Jodie Sweetin – Defeated Addiction

Full House’s Jodie Sweetin is as known for her portrayal of Stephanie Tanner, as she is for frequenting luxury drug rehab and inpatient drug rehab centers. The star reportedly began to spiral following the conclusion of the ‘90s sitcom, but finally regained her footing after nearly 15 years of addiction. Today, Sweetin is clean, reprising her role as Stephanie Tanner on the Full House spin-off, Fuller House and hasn’t seen the inside of an inpatient drug rehab in a while. Now, that is how you clean up nice.

Zendaya - Shaking It All Up

The 21-year-old actress/singer first got busy with a modeling career. But after snagging the lead role of Rocky Blue in the series Shake It Up, there was nowhere to go but upward to reach for her star. This lovely young lady doesn't seem to know the word rest because aside from her acting and singing ventures (which of course make her a candidate for an unshakeable net worth in just a few years' time), she was written and published a book when she was 17 and has also been appointed an Ambassador for the Convoy of Hope - a charity organization that seeks to help and feed the needy.

Bonnie Wright - Acting & Filmmaking

Harry Potter fans would easily recognize who Harry's love interest is - Ginny Weasley, played by British actress Bonnie Wright. But perhaps what is most admirable about the former child actor is her thirst for knowledge and success, as evidenced by her being able to attend college and get a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of the Arts: London College of Communication. And she did it in between filming the Harry Potter movies. We bet that she didn't need any student loan either, and by the time she had reached legal age, she has begun working on her wealth management strategies by venturing into screenwriting, directing, and producing.

Corey Feldman - Actor & Musician

When Corey Feldman began his career at only 3 years old, it was hard to tell that he would morph into a successful actor and musician. At 15, he sought emancipation from his parents (perhaps over earnings dispute) and he got the help of a lawyer. But while things in the homefront deteriorated, his career blossomed, and Feldman, now 46, is still enjoying the dividends of his popularity.

Soleil Moon Frye - Working Mom

Soleil Moon Frye was a popular child actress, best known for her TV show Punky Brewster. Frye was only 7 years old when she started shooting the sitcom. She is also an excellent example of wealth management, as she is today a very successful entrepreneur who runs a children’s online boutique. Probably her fame and a big bank account helped her in financing a business.

Danica McKellar - Acting & Writing Mathematics

Between her impressive Hollywood portfolio and noteworthy investment in educational activism, Danica McKellar is changing the narrative of what it means to be a pretty face and a Hollywood sweetheart more than 15 years after her on-screen debut. While McKellar admits that making the transition from child to adult actress proved to be a hassle, diverting her attention to writing mathematics books has undoubtedly been rewarding for the 43-year-old. At the rate that she's going, she might be ready for retirement at not such a distant time.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt - Filmmaker & Actor

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is one of the biggest Hollywood names of his generation. Today, he is an established movie star who began a rich acting career while he was still a little boy. His roles as a child star include those in films such as 10 Things I Hate About You, acting alongside the late Academy Awarded actor, Heath Ledger, as well as A River Runs Through It and Angels in the Outfield. Gordon-Levitt once left acting to pursue his studies and attend the Columbia University, but he never got a degree. Instead, he returned to acting and we are glad he did as he treated us with many great parts like those in Inception and The Dark Knight Rises. We bet that he believes in his talents and opportunities to enrich his credit report by sticking to acting.

Dana Plato - Deceased

Dana Plato was born to modest means in L.A.'s San Fernando Valley. After years of auditioning, she was cast on the popular sitcom Diff'rent Strokes in 1978. Unfortunately, it was during her time on the show that Plato developed an addiction to alcohol and narcotics, overdosing at just 14 years old. Dana's post-Strokes years were marked by addiction and money problems, including an incident in which she alleged that her financial planner made off with the majority of her savings. Dana Plato suffered a fatal opioid overdose in 1999 at just 34 years old.

Patrick Fugit - Actor

American actor Patrick Fugit became known to the wider audience as rock journalist William Miller in the 2000 film, Almost Famous. Fugit also starred in movies Saved!, White Oleander, Wristcutters: A Love Story, Dead Birds, and Spun. The popular actor continues to make money by appearing on the big screen and some of his latest works include a part in 20 episodes of the TV show, Outcast. Together with a friend, Fugit formed a band called, Mushman. The actor would sing sometimes and play the guitar. He is definitely as talented as he is gorgeous, we can all agree.

Alexandra Kyle - Actress

Alexandra Kyle is an actress from Los Angeles who gained popularity when she showed remarkable acting skills in the movie Eye for an Eye, back in 1996. Kyle and her fellow actor, Kiefer Sutherland, who also appeared in the same film, reunited again in the movie A Time to Kill, featuring many big Hollywood names, including Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, and Samuel L. Jackson, among many other notable names. Alexandra Kyle continues with her acting career, making earnings with recurring roles in the films such as Justified, Without a Trace, and Days of Our Lives.

Mindy Cohn - Still Acting

Fans of The Facts of Life will sure recognize Mindy Cohn because she was the young girl who played the role of Natalie. This opened a ton of doors for her because she was able to be cast in shows like Charles in Charge and 21 Jump Street. She also earned a lot of funds in her savings account, thanks to her success as a voice actress. She was the girl who was the voice of the character Velma in the Scooby-Doo franchise. Mindy has yet to retire and she's reportedly filming a new feature film called Hollywood Dirt.

Lacey Chabert - Singer & Actress

At the age of ten, Lacey Chabert stunned her audience with her acting abilities, when she appeared in two episodes of the soap opera, All My Children. Later on, she landed a role as Claudia Salinger in the TV drama Party of Five. Chabert earned best remarks as a voice actress, being Gwen Stacy on The Spectacular Spider-Man, Meg Griffin on Family Guy, and Zatanna on Justice League Action. Her film roles include the ones in Not Another Teen Movie, Lost in Space, Daddy Day Care, Black Christmas and her most notable part as Gretchen Wieners in the 2004 Mean Girls, featuring Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams. Though a young wife and a mom, she has opted to continue building her savings account through acting.

Alia Shawkat - Artist & Actress

Alia Shawkat did an amazing job as a child actress in the TV sitcom Arrested Development, rising to prominence and collecting mostly positive reviews for her performance on the show. The famous artist and actress was a cast member until the sitcom ended back in 2006. She reprised her role in the fourth season of the show, in 2013. Alia Shawkat continues with her acting career and with many roles in movies and TV shows, she is adding more zeroes to her net worth of $4 million. She appeared in Whip It, Prom Wars, Three Kings, The Runaways, The Lie, and Me Him Her, among many others.

Ariel Winter - Voice Actress & Actress

Ariel Winter is only in her 20s and already, she has an impressive net worth of $9 million. Thanks to her many talents and skills, it seems that Winter is not wasting any time building her bank account fast, considering that she is just at the beginning of her very rich acting profession. At the age of ten, the popular actress got her first role as Alex Dunphy in the TV series, Modern Family. As a voice actress, Winter received many positive reviews as the voice of Sofia in Sofia the First and as Penny Peterson in Mr. Peabody and Sherman. She has a lot going for her and we are positive that we’ll hear from Ariel Winter in the future, with many great parts heading her way.

Melissa Gilbert - A Star From The Start

We are sure that all of you remember the iconic NBC series Little House on the Prairie! Melissa Gilbert starred as Laura Ingalls Wilder for a decade while featuring in many television films like The Diary of Anne Frank and The Miracle Worker. But her personal life seemed to be a mess and as she revealed in her autobiography in 2009, she took the wrong path and she had to resort to drug and alcohol rehab to overcome her addictions.

Erin Murphy - Writer/Motivational Speaker

Just like the Olsen Twins on Fullhouse, Erin Murphy and her twin took turns in playing Tabitha Stephens on Bewitched. As the twins grew older and started to look different from each other (because they were fraternal twins), Erin was given the role full-time. After the show had ended in the 1970s, her acting career somehow came to an end, too. She didn't stop trying to earn money though because she later started working as a stylist, makeup artist, and even a casting director. These days, she does more work as a writer and a motivational speaker.

Hanson - Making a Comeback

The Hanson brothers were a band, that made it to the top of the charts with their hit MMMbop. The young brothers from Oklahoma earned several  Grammy nominations for their  debut album Middle of Nowhere. Since than they have turned to independent careers, but recently came together to make a comeback tour.

Jason J. Richter - Peaceful Life Away From The Spotlight

Jason J. Richter has had a lot of savings even at a very young age because he was already earning a lot of money through TV commercials. He later moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting and this was when he was cast as Jesse in the '90s movie, Free Willy. The '90s were great years for him because he was booking roles left and right. When his acting career slowed down, he decided to refinance himself by joining a band named Fermata and served as their bassist. These days, he doesn't do much acting anymore and is enjoying his quiet life outside of Hollywood.

Scarlett Johansson - Singer & Actress

Scarlett Johansson is one of the most successful actresses in the film industry. She started her career as a child star, showing an excellent performance in the 1994 movie, North. Growing up in the spotlight, Johansson started getting adult roles, the first one being in the 2003 film, Lost in Translation. Her many parts earned Johansson a net worth of $100 million and the famous actress is still very active on the big screen. Johansson has been married twice. Her first marriage was to American actor Ryan Reynolds but the couple divorced in 2011. She later married Romain Dauriac but divorced him as well in 2017.

Dylan & Cole Sprouse - Back In Hollywood

The Sprouse twins enjoyed remarkably successful acting careers as children, and from six years old until they began their hiatus in 2011, they were a fixture on the Hollywood scene. But after wrapping things up on their bachelor degrees, the pair is ready to be back on the Hollywood market, with Cole already landing his return role in the hit TV series, Riverdale. Despite their on-screen prowess, fans agree that it is the twins' off-screen banter that sets them apart. But given their combined net worth and earnings over the course of their career, their light-hearted ‘roasts’ of each other are clearly a luxury they can afford.

Jennifer Jason Leigh - Multi-Nominated

Jennifer Jason Leigh made her onscreen debut with the film Fast Times at Ridgemont High. As her career started growing, together with her bank account, the famous actress landed numerous roles in the years that followed, including films The Hitcher and Single White Female. After her father (actor Vic Morrow) passed away in a helicopter accident while filming, Jason Leigh and her family sued Warner Bros for his wrongful death, and the case was settled out of court.

Taylor Lautner - Acting, Modeling & Voice-Acting

Taylor started appearing on camera at the age of nine - doing small parts in films and commercials.  His enormous break came when he was cast in the Twilight series where he played Jacob Black - a hottie for the most part, and a werewolf when gets angry. His role, which had him display his killer abs and dark good-looks, had earned him the vote of many for being one of the hottest men alive. These days, the 26-year-old actor and model keeps himself busy and his savings account filled with money by also doing voice-acting.  That sure is one great way to refinance and grow whatever earnings he has amassed so far.

Morena Baccarin - Actress

Morena Baccarin owes her rise to fame to Ryan Reynolds, with whom she co-starred in the comedy action feature, Deadpool. But of course, it's not just Reynolds who helped but also her talent and her multi-nationality that helped her make a name for herself. Morena started her career back in the beginning of the 2000's in a little drama called Perfume and since then has appeared in hits such as The O.C. (where she probably met her husand Ben McKenzie), Stargate SG-1 and Homeland. Her star is definitely on the rise!

 

Nick Jonas - Solo Music Career

Very few people imagined the Jonas brothers would each pursue their solo interests given the commercial success of their boy-band. But as it turns out, even the prospect of losing millions of dollars in earnings is not a sufficient cause to remain a band. And with his brothers pursuing their individual concerns, Nick Jonas is doing a fairly decent job of breaking into the industry as a solo act. Now, if that fails, well...he always has an acting career to try his hands at. But given his bank account, it might be a while until he has to bother with bankruptcy.

Macaulay Culkin - From Acting to Music & Back

Despite getting off to a great start with his memorable roles in the Home Alone franchise, we seem to have lost Macaulay Culkin in a haze of drug abuse, poor financial planning, and mediocre wealth management. After failing to successfully transition to adult-size Hollywood, Macaulay’s final resort was to turn to music in 2013 – which only appeared to have done him minimal good until his band’s split in 2017. Currently, it looks like the actor has returned to his first love – acting. And we are eager to see him succeed.

 

Emil Minty - Jeweller

Emil Minty was an '80s child star who became most known for his portrayal as The Feral Kid in the movie, Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior. He never really had breakthrough roles in his other movies like Fluteman and The Winds of Jarrah as he just played minor parts. After he was done with his education, he never did go back to acting. These days, he is more focused on working as a jeweler and has a job in Chris Lewis Jewellers. He's living a life away from the spotlight and is just earning his keep while providing for his children.

 

Emmanuel Lewis - Producer

Though he’s always looked way younger than what he is, Emmanuel Lewis is 49 years old! He was born in Brooklyn back in 1971. By the ’80s, he was already a household name, starring in the Webster series. His acting career didn’t go so well after that, but he’s very much around.

Lewis recently took a turn in being a producer, helping with The American King – As Told by an African Priestess. The last time he acted was back in 2007 when he played in Kickin’ It Old Skool. Lewis’s always been relevant, though, as he was even called for an interview in Between Two Ferns in 2013.

Richard Keith - Musician