Child actors that have continued their careers in Hollywood

Scarlett Johansson (1984)
Scarlett Johansson
Leonardo DiCaprio (1974)
Leonardo DiCaprio
Christina Ricci (1980)
Christina Ricci
Neil Patrick Harris (1973)
Neil Patrick Harris
Kirsten Dunst (1982)
Kirsten Dunst
Ryan Gosling (1980)
Ryan Gosling
Saoirse Ronan (1994)
Saoirse Ronan
Asa Butterfield (1997)
Asa Butterfield
Chloë Grace Moretz (1997)
Chloë Grace Moretz
Christian Bale (1974)
Christian Bale
Scarlett Johansson (1984)

Her first time on screen was with Elijah Wood at just 10 in the film called 'North' (1994). With her first lead role, Johansson starred in 'Manny & Lo' (1996) at 12 years old.

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Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson is still one of Hollywood's favorite actresses and has been nominated twice for an Oscar.

Leonardo DiCaprio (1974)

Maybe not as known as it may seem, but Leonardo DiCaprio started acting at just 5 in the series 'Romper Room' (1979). But he wouldn't return to the screen until he was 15 years old with the TV show 'Parenthood'.

Leonardo DiCaprio

To say that the actor has triumphed in the industry is an understatement. He is one of the best-valued and loved Hollywood actors at the moment.

Christina Ricci (1980)

She was just 10 years old when she debuted in 'Mermaids' (1990) and at 11, she shone as Wednesday in 'The Addams Family' (1991).

Christina Ricci

Although her career has lacked a bit of consistency, Christina Ricci is an star in every project she is involved in.

Neil Patrick Harris (1973)

He was already 16 when he became famous thanks to 'Doogie Howser, M.D.' (1989-1993), the success was so big that, although he wasn't precisely a young child, we needed to include him in this list.

Neil Patrick Harris

Apart from his infinite skills in theater, cinema, musicals, and television, NPH has gifted us with one of the most 'legendary' performances as Barney Stinson in 'How I Met Your Mother' (2005-14).

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Kirsten Dunst (1982)

The actress was 8 when she played a secondary role in the movie 'The Bonfire of Vanities' (1990), and just 11, when she gave life to Claudia in the '90s hit 'Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles' (1993).

Kirsten Dunst

With time, Kirsten Dunst has become an A-List actress and her Oscar nomination for 'The Power of the Dog' (2022) has proven that she is enjoying one of the best times of her career.

Ryan Gosling (1980)

At just 13, Ryan Gosling was a 'Mickey Mouse Club' star along with Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, and many more.

Ryan Gosling

As a mature actor, Gosling has combined big productions with smaller and independent projects, As a result, he is in Hollywood's Olympus. What about his role as Ken in 'Barbie' (2023) which got him an Oscar nomination?

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Saoirse Ronan (1994)

She debuted at 9 years old in the show 'The Clinic', but she was recognized for her work in 'Atonement' (2007) with an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She was just 13 and aiming really high.

Saoirse Ronan

At 25, Saoirse Ronan already has four Oscar nominations and some already have named her the 'New Meryl Streep'.

Asa Butterfield (1997)

Asa Butterfield was 10 when he played the main role in the incredibly tough movie 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas' (2008) and nailed it.

Asa Butterfield

Since his debut, the actor hasn't stopped working, and the Netflix show, 'S** Education' has turned him into a global star.

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Chloë Grace Moretz (1997)

In 2005, and at just 8 years old, the young actress debuted in three films that same year.

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Chloë Grace Moretz

Today, her filmography is simply astonishing. However, she is still missing that big project that consolidates her career in the Hollywood Olympus.

Christian Bale (1974)

If Steven Spielberg chooses you to be the protagonist of his new movie, 'Empire of the Sun' (1984), it definitely means something, especially if you are just 12 years old.

Christian Bale

With time, four nominations, an Oscar, and a handful of iconic roles, Christian Bale has managed to prove Steven Spielberg right.

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