Pippi Longstocking, Malcolm Mittendrin and Co - that became the child stars

2021-02-23T13:52:56.836Z

They succeeded in what countless children dream of: they were in front of the camera at a very young age. But what happened to the celebrated child stars?

They succeeded in what countless children dream of: they were in front of the camera at a very young age.

But what happened to the celebrated child stars?

The photo story traces the developments of the former young talents:

Christina Ricci: Comrade debut at the age of ten

Christina Ricci was discovered at Christmas.

A film critic was in the audience at a Christmas performance by their school theater group in New Jersey.

At the age of ten, after a few appearances in commercials, she started her child star career in the film "Mermaids Kiss Better" at the side of Cher and Winona Ryder.

Christina Ricci today: Still small, but powerful

A year later, Christina Ricci brought the role of the mysterious Wednesday Addams to cult status with her appearance in the film "Addams Family".

Even today, their fans still haven't had enough - they are demanding that Christina Ricci take on the role of Wednesday Addams again - 30 years later, in the confirmed but not yet filmed, coming-of-age Netflix series "Wednesday".

Wilson Gonzalez Ochsenknecht: The Wild Guy

Wilson Gonzalez Ochsenknecht was actually in front of the camera before his debut as Wilder Kerl Marlon.

At the age of ten he played in the award-winning film "Enlightenment Guaranteed" by Doris Dörrie - together with his brother Jimi Blue and his father Uwe Ochsenknecht.

Wilson Gonzalez Ochsenknecht today: Still a wild guy

Wilson Gonzalez has remained a wild guy, he is part of a band called “A Black Rainbow”, continues to stand for films like “Enfant Terrible” and “The Bundschuh Family in Christmas Chaos” and is often photographed by his friends or to draw.

He then presents the results on his Instagram page.

What can you see there?

A memory of the Wilde Kerle times, of course.

Everything's fine as long as you're Wilson.

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Kirsten Dunst: Very Little Woman

This young lady's career started very early and seemed unstoppable.

Like some of her Hollywood colleagues (see Jodie Foster), Kirsten Dunst (2 from left) started her career in LA as a child model.

In 1985, at the age of three, she was already featured in a commercial.

In 1989 she got her first role in Woody Allen's film "New York Stories".

In films such as “Interview with a Vampire”, “Little Women”, “Jumanji” and “The Virgin Suicides”, Kirsten Dunst worked with big names such as Sofia Coppola, Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise.

Since then, the latter is still supposed to send her a cake for Christmas.

Kirsten Dunst today: Golden Globe Girl

Today it is impossible to imagine the world of Hollywood films without Kirsten Dunst.

After major projects like the “Spiderman” trilogy alongside Toby Maguire, “Marie Antoinette” or the Lars von Trier film “Melancholia”, the public has almost forgotten that Kirsten Dunst was already known as a child.

Kirsten Dunst is now a permanent guest at Hollywood events like the Golden Globes.

Josefine Preuss - her beginnings

"Everything is, everything is, relatively normal ..." - One of the first television roles after starting out at the theater was played by the German acting face in the popular KiKa program "Schloss Einstein".

The role of the bitchy Anna Reichenbach made Josephine Preuss a teen star.

But it shouldn't remain their most successful.

After a few minor acting and moderation roles as well as studying acting, Preuss was seen for the first time in 2005 as Lena Schneider in the ARD series “Turkish for Beginners”: The big breakthrough followed.

Josefine Preuss today: actress with a distinctive voice

Even today, Josephine Preuss is best known as a star in "Turkish for Beginners".

The film of the same name followed in 2012.

Nevertheless, the actress was able to keep her voice in the German film and series business.

In 2016, for example, she dubbed the rabbit Judy Hopps in the popular Disney animated film Zoomania.

Neil Patrick Harris: From school theater to series starring

When he was 15, Neil Patrick Harris, who grew up in a small town in New Mexico, had a big time.

His first major film role alongside Whoopie Goldberg in "Clara's Secret" earned him his first Golden Globe nomination.

He then excelled for four seasons as Dr.

Douglas Doogie Howser, a teenage doctor and superbrain.

There was also a nomination for this.

In between I went back to musical and theater projects.

His appearance as himself in the comedy stoner series "Harold & Kumar" finally set a new stone rolling.

Neil Patrick Harris Today: A Magical Life

As Barney Stintson in How I Met Your Mother, Harris shaped an entire generation.

Pop culture references such as the Bro Code or Slaps Giving made his role world famous.

Numerous Emmy nominations followed.

Meanwhile, his happy private life is also getting a lot of attention.

His marriage to actor David Burtka, including family happiness, generates at least as much fan enthusiasm as his musical and Broadway appearances.

Chloë Grace Moretz: Like brother, like sister

Big brother was always a role model for little Chloë.

When the family moved to New York to study drama, the elementary school student at the time learned texts with her brother and, at the age of five, learned one or the other acting trick.

The fire was kindled.

After a few advertising appearances as a child model, Moretz moved with her family to Los Angeles, where the then seven-year-old got her first roles in television series and sitcoms.

This was followed by major film appearances, including as Cammie alongside Jennifer Lawrence in "The Poker House".

Chloë Grace Moretz finally became really famous when she was 13 at the latest as a "hit girl" in the superhero comedy "Kick-Ass".

Chloë Grace Moretz today: Stuck with acting

The transition from teen star to successful adult actress is ultimately exemplary for Moretz.

Again and again she gets leading roles and appearances in big cinema productions.

Whether in horror films such as “Carrie” and “Suspiria” or in coming-of-age dramas such as “Wenn ich wiribe” or “The Miseducation of Cameron Post”: Chloë Grace Moretz has clearly not only proven her talent to her brother.

Jennifer Lawrence: Moved to New York for an acting career

For her dream of becoming an actress, Jennifer Lawrence dropped out of school at 14 and moved to New York with her parents - successfully, as it turned out after a few years.

In addition to Chloë Grace Moretz, Jennifer Lawrence was also seen in 2008 in "The Poker House".

Lawrence was 18 at the time and was recognized and recognized for the role of "Agnes" (pictured).

But even before that, the young actress showed talent and versatility.

For her feature film debut "Auf brennnender Erde" (2006) she received the Marcello Mastroianni Prize in Venice for the best young actor.

Jennifer Lawrence today: Richer by a few Oscars

In the end, Lawrence became really famous through several successful cinema films.

The "X-Men" series and her leading role in "The Hunger Games" made the young actress a star from 2010 onwards.

The quick-witted blonde didn't stop at the Oscars either.

Her legendary stumbling block when she won an Oscar for Best Actress in "Silver Linings" made history.

It shouldn't be her last Oscar.

Nicholas Hoult: About a Boy

As a Mystique, she met Nicholas Hoult on the set of the X-Men series, with whom Lawrence was dating for three years.

Hoult could already look back on a ten-year acting career when filming in 2011.

The then 12-year-old became famous in the British Nick Hornby film "About a Boy".

As a quirky loner, he played his way to the hearts of cinema audiences alongside Hugh Grant.

Nicholas Hoult today: About an older boy

Nicholas Hoult has not yet made numerous Oscar wins.

Nevertheless, the likeable Englishman is still successful in the acting business.

In addition to his role as Dr.

Hank McCoy in "X-Men" can be seen again and again in smaller and larger roles, for example played JRR Tolkien in the biopic of the same name or Count Robert Harley in the Oscar production "The Favorite".

Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht - From wild guy to rapper

In Hollywood this face is probably rather unknown.

In Germany, on the other hand, it was already hanging in hundreds of teenage rooms.

Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht became the ultimate teen crush as Leon at the side of his brother Wilson Gonzales in “Die Wildden Kerle”.

A few years later Jimi Blue tried a music career and his rap hits “Hey Jimmi” and “All Alone” made it onto one or the other Bravo Hits CD.

Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht today: from rapper to wine connoisseur

In the meantime, the offspring of a large family of actors has become more serious.

In 2018 he was seen for the first time in a theater production and most recently he swapped the rap microphone for his own bar in Berlin, as well as his own wine label - in the picture he can be seen presenting his first two wines of the year 2019, next to him, Sister Cheyenne.

Frankie Muniz: Right in the middle of the film business

Francisco James Muñiz IV. Is better known as Frankie Muniz and arguably even better known as Malcolm in the popular US sitcom "Malcolm in the Middle".

For six years he delighted the international audience as the cheeky badger of the family.

The then 15-year-old also had his breakthrough in the cinema as Willie Morris in "My Dog Skip" (shown in the photo).

Frankie Muniz Today: Strokes at a Young Age

When “Malcolm Mittendrin” was shot, the 20-year-old did not continue on the screen, but on the racetrack.

Muniz signed a contract with Jensen Motors and made a career as a racing driver in the American Formula BMW.

This was followed by a time as a professional drummer and finally as manager of the band “Astro Lasso”.

In 2012 and 2013, the multi-talent finally suffered several minor strokes, which led to a partial loss of his memory.

Muniz can hardly remember his acting days.

Saoirse Ronan: Successful start

The young Soairse accompanied her father Paul Ronan to various film sets from an early age.

At the age of just 13, the young Irish actress made her breakthrough in America as Michele Pfeiffer's film daughter in “Mainly In Love”.

In the same year she shone in "Atonement" by Joe Wright.

The literary adaptation opened the Venice Film Festival in 2007 and Ronan received its first Oscar nomination.

It was the beginning of a great career.

Saoirse Ronan today: Still successful

The talented Irish woman with the unpronounceable name is still a permanent guest at the Oscar awards and lands one leading role after another: “Brooklyn”, “Grand Budapest Hotel” or “Lady Bird” are just a few famous examples.

Ronan sometimes plays American, sometimes British or Irish roles.

The multi-talent could even be seen in a music video by Ed Sheeran.

Pegah Ferydoni: daughter of an Iranian family of artists

Born in Tehran and raised in Berlin, Pegah Ferydoni proved that a successful acting career does not always require a degree in acting.

After her first small appearances, the daughter of a family of artists was seen for the first time on the big screen at the age of 21.

She became famous for her role as Yagmur Öztürk in the popular evening program “Turkish for Beginners”.

Pegah Ferydoni today: presenter, singer, actress

Ferydoni now has a firm place in the German television landscape.

In addition to individual cinema productions, she can be seen regularly in the SOKO Hamburg series and as a presenter on the ZDF and rbb channels.

Since 2002 she has also been the singer of the band Shanghai Electric.

Scarlett Johansson: First leading role at the age of twelve

One of the most famous blondes in Hollywood started her career much earlier.

After visiting the Lee Strasburg Theater and Film Institute in New York, Scarlett Johansson was seven years old on the stage with Ethan Hawke in 1992.

After a few supporting roles in Hollywood, Johansson landed her first leading role in the movie "Manny & Lo" at the age of eleven.

It shouldn't be her last.

Scarlett Johansson today - Still many leading roles

Scarlett Johansson's list of successful Hollywood leading roles is long.

In recent years she has caused a sensation with the leading role in Noah Baumbach's "Marriage Story" and as Black Widow in Marvel's "Avengers" series.

Johansson was the highest-paid American actress in 2019,

according to

Forbes Magazine

She has been in a relationship with American comedian Colin Jost since May 2017.

The two married in October 2020.

Katherine Heigl: Child Model and Commercials

At the age of nine, Katherine Heigl started her acting career as a child model in various commercials.

But she only became really known as a teenager.

In 1994 she played alongside Gerard Dépardieu in the legendary comedy "Daddy Cool".

Eleven years later, the acclaimed doctor series "Grey's Anatomy" made Katherine Heigl as Dr.

Izzie Stevens finally world famous.

Katherine Heigl today: A life according to Grey's Anatomy

But even after five years on the set of Grey's Anatomy, Heigl continued her success.

In addition to major cinema productions, especially in the comedy sector, she has appeared in successful series such as “Suits” and “State of Affairs”.

In addition to an Emmy for the best supporting actress in a series, she was also nominated several times for the golden raspberry as "worst actress" in several romantic comedies.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt: Early career start at age six

At the age of four, Joseph Gordon-Levitt played the scarecrow in a theater production of "The Wizard of Oz" and inspired talent scouts from various acting agencies at an early age.

After little Joseph advertised peanut butter and cornflakes on television, he got his first television film role at the age of six.

Four years later he played one of the main characters in the soap opera "Dark Shadows".

Several major roles in films and series followed: Whether as an extraterrestrial scientist in “Behind the Moon Immediately Left” (1996-2001) or as a teenager in love in “Ten Things I Hate About You” (1999).

Joseph Gordon-Levitt today: actor, director, screenwriter, film producer

Since his debut as Joseph Gordon-Levitt has shown in countless Hollywood productions, large and small, that he can really do almost anything.

After studying history, literature and French poetry at Columbia University in New York, he began working as a director, screenwriter and producer in addition to acting roles.

Ryan Gosling: Start at the Mickey Mouse Club

Yes, even in the 90s, Ryan Gosling was a swarm of girls.

The Canadian made his beginnings at the side of Justin Timberlake in Disney's "Mickey Mouse Club".

During the two years of the popular children's TV show, Timberlake and Gosling had a close friendship.

After his time at Disney, however, Gosling found it difficult to gain a foothold as an actor.

Although he played in various family films and series, when he decided to make “serious films” at the age of 19, he was still stuck with the child star image.

Ryan Gosling today: No more Mickey Mouse

Ryan Gosling has definitely put that down by now.

Above all, his leading role in the romance "Like a single day" brought him international fame and the image of the ultimate heartthrob in 2004.

In addition to the romantic comedy "Crazy Stupid Love", Gosling also impressed in numerous more serious Hollywood productions of various genres and received several Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for it.

Jake Gyllenhaal: family in the film business

In fact, it was clear from the start that Jake Gyllenhaal would end up in the film business at some point: his father is a director, his mother is a producer, older sister Maggie Gyllenhaal is also an actress and their godmother is Jamie Lee Curtis, also a well-known face in Hollywood.

After a few unsuccessful auditions, at the age of 16 he finally landed the leading role in "October Sky", the autobiography of the rocket designer Homer Hickman.

Jake Gyllenhaal today: sung about by Taylor Swift and Amy Macdonald

At the age of 20 he finally made his breakthrough with films like “Donnie Darko” and “The Day after Tomorrow”.

Numerous successful projects such as "Brokeback Mountain" or "Nightcrawler" followed.

Not only the critics praised his acting achievements, Gyllenhaal were also literally praised in pop music.

Amy MacDonald dedicated the song "LA" to him in 2007.

Ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift is also said to have dedicated several songs to him - but they were written after the breakup and are therefore less flattering.

Hayden Panettiere: Commercial appearance in the first year of life

She appeared in front of the camera earlier than any other child star on this list.

Hayden Panettiere was already featured in American commercials when he was just one year old: there were over 50 in total.

As a child, the young actress finally got several roles in various television series.

A number of family and teen films followed, often in a classic cheerleading role: for example the comedy "I Love You, Beth Cooper" in 2009 (in the photo) or as Claire Bennett in the NBC series "Heroes".

Hayden Panettiere Today: Honest Activist

Meanwhile, however, Hayden Panettiere proves that there is more to her than just a blonde cheerleader.

The ex-wife of the boxer Wladimir Klitschko campaigns for various environmental organizations.

After her personal struggle with postnatal depression, she also campaigns publicly for other sufferers and tries to raise social awareness.

The topic of postnatal depression was eventually integrated into her role as country singer on the TV series "Nashville".

Kristen Stewart: Without Edward

Yes, Kristen Stewart was a successful actress even before playing Bella Swan in Twilight.

After her first acting and advertising appearances at the age of eight, she caused a sensation for the first time with “Panic Room” alongside Jodie Foster.

This was followed by smaller and larger roles in various film and television productions, including alongside Emile Hirsch in "Into the Wild".

The big breakthrough came in 2008 in the "Twilight" series, along with teen crush Robert Pattinson.

But Stewart didn't want to be reduced to the teen image.

Kristen Stewart today: Also without Edward

With films like "The Runaways", "Jean Seberg" or "Still Alice", Kristen Stewart has long since proven that she can do more than just be in love with a vampire.

Stewart is no longer in a relationship with her Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson.

After numerous prizes and nominations, the actress is now a member of the Academy Awards jury.

In 2018 she was part of the competition jury in Cannes.

Drew Barrymore: an actor dynasty spanning four generations

This face enchanted a whole generation.

As the youngest member of a family of actors, Drew Barrymore got her first acting roles at the age of two.

At the age of seven she became world famous with her role as "Gertie" in Steven Spielberg's "ET".

Well-known film roles and the most recent appearance on "Saturday Night Life" followed.

But drug and alcohol problems overshadowed the child star's early success early on.

Barrymore got drunk for the first time when he was nine, his first joint at ten, and cocaine at eleven.

After a stay in a mental hospital as well as various therapies and withdrawal cures, the child star picked herself up again.

In 1990, at the age of 15, Drew Barrymore published the autobiography "Little Girl Lost".

Drew Barrymore today: own show and own wine

As a young adult, Drew Barrymore was back on the big screen and eventually fought for the image of a reputable Hollywood actress.

Barrymore is now also a director, has her own TV show on CBS and her own wine.

Jodie Foster: Promotional appearances to support the family

Jodie Foster's Hollywood career also began unusually early.

The American was already a model in front of the camera at the age of three.

The first film roles followed, such as Becky Thatcher in "Tom Sawyer" (1973).

After numerous classic children's film roles, she cast Michael Scorcese as a child prostitute in "Taxi Driver" in 1976.

The controversial role made headlines and was the breakthrough for the young Foster.

Co-star Robert DeNiro was already enthusiastic about the twelve-year-old's potential.

Jodie Foster Today: One of the Highest Paid Actresses in Hollywood

Today it is hard to imagine Hollywood without Jodie Foster.

Two Oscar wins and a Golden Globe crown the American's long acting career.

Her roles range from a scientist to a family mother or FBI agent.

She has also received awards as a director.

Jodie Foster seems to be able to do anything.

Tom Felton: Was in front of the camera before Harry Potter

Most probably know him as Harry Potter's arch-rival Draco Malfoy.

But even before his time as a spoiled Slytherin and Death Eater, Tom Felton had his first cinema appearance.

At the side of Jodie Foster, the then twelve-year-old played the role of Louis Leonowens in "Anna and the King" in 1999.

In 2001 the Harry Potter films finally followed and with them international fame.

Tom Felton Today: From Film to Music Industry - Six String Productions

In addition to individual acting roles, Tom Felton is now also active as a musician.

You can regularly watch and listen to him playing the guitar on Instagram, and in 2009 he released his first album.

To this day, his fans ask themselves one thing above all: Have he and Emma Watson alias Hermione Granger ever dated ?!

Dakota Fanning: One of Hollywood's most sought-after child actors

Dakota Fanning is the prime example of a child star.

After small roles such as a guest appearance in the hospital series "Emergency Room", she made her breakthrough at the age of seven with her role in "Ich bin Sam".

Numerous large film projects followed, including alongside Tom Cruise in "War of the Worlds".

The success lasted consistently and without any scandals.

Dakota Fanning grew up in front of the camera year after year.

Dakota Fanning today: Still in great demand

That continues to this day.

Her great successes include her appearances as evil Jane in the vampire saga “Twilight”, but also more recent appearances in “Ocean's 8” or Tarrantino's “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”.

To this day she plays the leading role in the television series "The Alienist".

Abigail Breslin: Waved to the camera early on

Worked with the big Hollywood stars at a young age: Abigail Breslin can say the same about himself.

Already in her first major acting role, the then six-year-old was seen as the film daughter of Mel Gibson.

Some very unusual roles followed, for which Breslin won numerous awards and nominations at a young age.

One of the best-known is probably her lead role in "Little Miss Sunshine" for which she was the sixth youngest actress ever to receive an Oscar nomination.

Abigail Breslin today: actress, musician, good person

Abigail Breslin is no longer quite as successful as a child star.

Nevertheless, the New Yorker can be seen again and again in the cinema and television.

In 2017 she starred in the remake of Dirty Dancing.

After she made public that she was raped by her ex-boyfriend, she publicly campaigns against sexual violence and is socially engaged.

Inger Nilsson: Pippi Longstocking

One child star should of course not be missing from this list: Inger Nilsson alias Pippi Longstocking.

After all, she is the strongest girl in the world.

In 1969 the "Pippi Longstocking" films made the Swedish actress world famous.

However, it remained her greatest success.

After school, Nilsson first worked as a secretary and only acted on the side.

Inger Nilsson: Woman of the year

To this day, the Swede has not been able to build on the huge success of the children's series.

In the German-Swedish crime series “The Commissioner and the Sea”, she made a small comeback as a returning forensic doctor.

Her red braids will not be forgotten, however, and so she received the “Women of the Year” award in the “Women for Generation” category in Vienna in 2019.

Source: merkur

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