“From Stardom to Obscurity: Uncover the 25 Child Actors Who Vanished from the Spotlight!”
When it comes to childhood nostalgia, there’s no competition—the 90s reign supreme! Did you ever find yourself glued to the TV, watching the latest Disney flick or family sitcom, laughing and crying alongside some undeniable talent that just happened to be a kid? You might even be surprised to learn how many of those stars have faded from the collective memory! In the era of Tamagotchis and frosted tips, child actors were front and center, leaving lasting impressions that still tickle the heartstrings of fans today. From the endearing Mara Wilson to the heartthrob Jonathan Taylor Thomas, let’s take a stroll down memory lane and revisit those unforgettable faces that left us wondering—whatever happened to them? Buckle up; it’s time to rediscover the 90s stars you completely forgot about! LEARN MORE.When it comes to child stars, it’s hard for any era to stack up against the 90s. It was a period that was filled to the brim with child actors making a splash in everything from Disney movies to family dramas and sitcoms.
From Mara Wilson to Jonathan Taylor Thomas, here are all the 90s stars you forgot about!
Edward Furlong
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In 1991, Terminator 2: Judgment Day was the hottest movie of the year. The hotly-anticipated sequel, which saw Skynet send a Terminator back in time to kill future leader of the human resistance John Connor, starred a 14-year-old Edward Furlong in his first theatrical appearance. The movie was a smash hit, and Furlong followed it up with more major films including Pet Sematary Two and American History X.
