Former Child Stars We Almost Didn’t Recognize

Published on 12/31/2018
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Keshia Knight Pulliam

Keshia Knight Pulliam first found fame at just 9 months old, starring in commercials and on several TV shows. But she became best known for playing the legendary role of Rudy Huxtable on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show, which ran from 1984-92. She was ranked at no. 19 on VH1’s list of the “100 Greatest Child stars” and became the youngest actress that ever was nominated for an Emmy Award. After she left the show, she continued acting, landing the role as Miranda Lucas-Payne on Tyler Perry’s House of Payne from 2007 to 2012 and appeared in the Celebrity Apprentice and on the celeb show Splash. She was married for a short time to Edgerton Hartwell and they had a baby together.

Keshia Knight Pulliam

Keshia Knight Pulliam

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Elijah Wood

Elijah Wood is one child star that made it big at a young age and has never looked back. After starting star-studded his career with small parts, he made his movie debut with a minor role in Back to the Future II. From there his career sky-rocketed and he is best known for his role as Frodo Baggins in Peter Jackson’s blockbuster Lord of the Rings film trilogy. He then reprised the role in The Hobbit series. His other acting credits Wilfred (2011), TRON: Uprising (2012), Radio Flyer, The Good Son, North and Flipper and he has been nominated for several awards. Aside from acting, he also loves music and has been actively involved in charity campaigns like as Keep A Child Alive And ALDO/Youth Aids.

Elijah Wood

Elijah Wood

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