10 child stars who are still ruling Hollywood

Talia LakritzMay 28, 2020, 20:43 IST

Natalie Portman then and now.Patrick Camboulive/Sygma via Getty Images, Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

Drew Barrymore was 6 when she acted in "E.T." and has been a Hollywood mainstay ever since.
Kristen Stewart appeared alongside Jodie Foster in "Panic Room" and starred in "Charlie's Angels" last year.
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson grew up onscreen during the filming of eight "Harry Potter" movies and are all still acting.

Some child actors quit Hollywood for good and retire to a life of relative anonymity. But these 10 stars have continued to give stellar performances, dominate at the box office, and earn prestigious awards.

Here are 10 child stars who are still famous and show no signs of slowing down.

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Drew Barrymore was just 6 years old when she appeared in "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."

Drew Barrymore on "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson in 1982. Gene Arias/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

She has appeared in iconic movies like "The Wedding Singer," "Charlie's Angels," and "50 First Dates."

Drew Barrymore today. Bryan Bedder/Getty Images

Mayim Bialik became famous playing Blossom Russo in the '90s TV show "Blossom."

Mayim Bialik. Harry Langdon/Hulton Archive via Getty Images

Bialik is now a four-time Emmy-nominated actress and won the Critics' Choice award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2016 and 2018.

Mayim Bialik at the Emmys. Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Dakota Fanning was the youngest nominee in the history of the Screen Actors Guild Awards at age 8.

Dakota Fanning on the red carpet. Vince Bucci/Getty Images

Fanning hasn't slowed down, most recently appearing in Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood."

Dakota Fanning attends the Cannes Film Festival in 2019. Oleg Nikishin\TASS via Getty Images

Natalie Portman's first onscreen role was Mathilda in "Léon: The Professional" in 1994.

Natalie Portman on the set of the film. Patrick Camboulive/Sygma via Getty Images

She won a Golden Globe and an Oscar for her role in "Black Swan" and starred in films such as "Annihilation," "Vox Lux," and "The Death and Life of John F. Donovan."

Natalie Portman at the premiere of "Annihilation." Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

At 12 years old, Jodie Foster starred in "Taxi Driver" with Robert De Niro.

Jodi Foster in "Taxi Driver." Columbia Pictures

She has been nominated for four Oscars, won two for best actress, and is now focusing on directing.

Jodie Foster today. Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

Kristen Stewart appeared alongside Jodie Foster in "Panic Room."

Kristen Stewart in "Panic Room" in 2002. Sony

Best known for playing Bella Swan in the "Twilight" movies, she has gone on to earn critical acclaim in other blockbusters.

Kristen Stewart now. Alexander Koerner/Getty Images

Daniel Radcliffe was 11 years old when he played Harry Potter in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone."

Daniel Radcliffe in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." Warner Bros.

Radcliffe has experimented with different movie genres since leaving "Harry Potter" behind.

Daniel Radcliffe post-Potter. John Sciulli/Getty Images

Rupert Grint played Harry's best friend, Ron Weasley.

Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley. Warner Bros.

Grint has moved into television with starring roles in "Sick Note," "Snatch," and "Servant."

Rupert Grint attends the "Snatch" TV show premiere in 2017. Jeff Spicer/Getty Images

Emma Watson played Hermione Granger in all eight "Harry Potter" movies.

Emma Watson in 2000. Stefan Rousseau - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images

Watson played Belle in Disney's live-action "Beauty and the Beast" in 2017. More recently, she played Meg in "Little Women" in 2019.

Emma Watson on the red carpet for "Beauty and the Beast." Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for Disney

Joseph Gordon-Levitt got his start on shows such as "Family Ties" and "Quantum Leap" before his breakout role in "10 Things I Hate About You."

Joseph Gordon-Levitt in 1994. Jean Krettler/ABC via Getty Images

Gordon-Levitt played Edward Snowden in "Snowden" in 2016.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt today. Rich Fury/Getty Images

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