10 celebrities you didn't know were child stars

Talia LakritzMay 30, 2020, 23:36 IST

Scarlett Johansson then and now.Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images, Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Scarlett Johansson booked her first acting job at 9 years old in "North" alongside Elijah Wood.
Ryan Gosling was a cast member on "The Mickey Mouse Club."
Ryan Reynolds got his start on a Canadian television show when he was 14 years old.

You know their names and faces, but do you know their earliest acting roles?

These Hollywood stars started their acting careers early. Some began in small parts on television shows or made-for-TV films, while others worked on critically acclaimed movies while they were young.

Here are 10 celebrities you didn't know were child stars.

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Jodie Foster got her start on TV shows such as "The Courtship of Eddie's Father" and "The Doris Day Show."

Jodie Foster on an episode of "The Courtship of Eddie's Father" in 1969. ABC Photo Archives/ABC via Getty Images

She has been nominated for four Oscars, and has won two — both for best actress.

Jodie Foster today. Jason Merritt/Getty

Christian Bale starred in Steven Spielberg's "Empire of the Sun" when he was 13 years old.

Christian Bale in a scene from "Empire Of The Sun." Warner Brothers/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

He went on to play Batman in the "Dark Knight" trilogy and win an Oscar for best supporting actor in "The Fighter."

Christian Bale. Presley Ann / Getty

Ryan Reynolds got his start on the Canadian television show "Fifteen" when he was 14 years old.

Ryan Reynolds in 1997. Deborah Feingold/Corbis via Getty Images

Reynolds will reprise his role of Wade Wilson in "Deadpool 3."

Ryan Reynolds today. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images

Scarlett Johansson booked her first acting job at 9 years old.

Scarlett Johansson. Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Johansson is about to star in her own Avengers spin-off, "Black Widow."

Scarlett Johansson at Comic Con. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney

Ryan Gosling appeared on "The Mickey Mouse Club" alongside Justin Timberlake.

Ryan Gosling in 2001. Photo by Randall Michelson/WireImage

He's since been nominated for two Oscars.

Ryan Gosling today. Christopher Polk/Getty Images

Jake Gyllenhaal's first onscreen role was Danny Robbins in "City Slickers" when he was 11 years old.

Jake Gyllenhaal at the premiere of "October Sky" in 1999. John Hayes/AP

He recently starred as Mysterio in "Spider-Man: Far from Home."

Jake Gyllenhaal. Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

After a few small television parts, Kirsten Dunst landed roles alongside some of Hollywood's biggest names.

Kirsten Dunst in 1995. Globe Photos/MediaPunch/IPX/AP

She's since appeared in iconic movies such as "Spider-Man," "Bring It On," and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind."

Kirsten Dunst in 2017. David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images

Elijah Wood starred in "North" in 1994.

Director Rob Reiner with Elijah Wood. AP

He's best known for portraying Frodo Baggins in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

Elijah Wood. Eric Charbonneau/Invision for Warner Bros./AP Images

Regina King was just 14 when she started playing Brenda Jenkins in the television show "227."

Cast members of "How Stella Got Her Groove Back." Reuters

She won an Oscar for best supporting actress in 2019 for "If Beale Street Could Talk."

Regina King. David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images

Hayden Panettiere started her acting career on soap operas like "One Life to Live" and "Guiding Light."

The cast of the film "Joe Somebody." Julie Bowen, left, Hayden Panettiere, center, and Tim Allen. Kevork Djansezian/AP

She became known for her roles on "Heroes" and "Nashville."

Hayden Panettiere in 2017. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

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