Children can be cruel, and that’s especially the case in high school. In some cases, it could lead one to develop thicker skin while in others, it can lead to life-long trauma.
Child stars, specifically, have to grapple with fame, not only through the hyperfocused lens of media but also from their peers. Whether returning to high school or attending college, young actors end up sacrificing their formative years in exchange for early success in Hollywood.
These 19 child stars opened up about their experiences returning to school. Some of them experienced unbearable levels of bullying that they’d eventually use in hopes of inspiring the next generation to overcome adversity. However, there are many others who actually figured out ways to maintain a balanced life in the limelight.
1.
Jonathan Taylor Thomas
4.
Michelle Trachtenberg
5.
Sarah Michelle Gellar
6.
Taylor Momsen
7.
Rivkah Reyes
8.
Jamie Lynn Spears
9.
Yara Shahidi
10.
Natalie Portman
11.
Miranda Cosgrove
12.
Tia and Tamera Mowry
13.
Jodie Foster
14.
Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen
15.
Christina Ricci
16.
Rebecca Black
17.
Haley Joel Osment
18.
Michael B. Jordan
19.
Jodie Sweetin