WHERE ARE THEY NOW: 15 sets of siblings who were child stars

Talia LakritzNov 18, 2020, 00:58 IST

Dylan and Cole Sprouse starred on "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody."Disney Channel and Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Some child star siblings continue to act or perform together, like Elle and Dakota Fanning and the Jonas Brothers.
Others gave up acting altogether, like fashion moguls Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
Sometimes one sibling remains an actor while the other pursues other interests, like Dylan and Cole Sprouse.

Growing up in the spotlight can be tough. Luckily, these famous siblings had each other to lean on.

Some continue to work together on acting and music projects, while others have gone their separate ways to pursue their own interests.

Here's what 15 sets of child star siblings are up to now.

Twins Dylan and Cole Sprouse appeared in "Grace Under Fire" and "Big Daddy" before landing their breakout roles as stars of "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody."

Cole and Dylan Sprouse in 1999. Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

After a brief break from acting to attend New York University, the Sprouse twins are back to acting in TV shows and films.

Dylan (left) and Cole Sprouse in 2019. Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Mackenzie and Maddie Ziegler rose to fame on Lifetime's "Dance Moms."

Mackenzie Ziegler (left) and Maddie Ziegler in 2012. Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Maddie toured with Sia after appearing in several of her music videos and now works as an actress, and Mackenzie became a pop singer and influencer.

Maddie Ziegler and Mackenzie Ziegler in 2019. Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images

As young actors, Maggie and Jake Gyllenhaal appeared in several projects together.

Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal. Gregg DeGuire/WireImage/Getty Images

Both are A-list actors today.

Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jake Gyllenhaal in 2018. Paul Bruinooge/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

Tia and Tamera Mowry played long-lost twins on the sitcom "Sister Sister."

Tia and Tamera Mowry. Walt Disney Television via Getty Images

They continue to work together on a "Twintuition" book series.

Tamera Mowry (left) and Tia Mowry in 2015. Vincent Sandoval/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Another famous set of twins, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, got their start on "Full House."

Mary-Kate and Ashley in 1992. DMI/DMI/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images

Hilary Duff played the titular character in Disney Channel's "Lizzie McGuire," while her sister Haylie made cameos as Cousin Amy.

Hilary Duff and Haylie Duff in 2001. Sebastian Artz/Getty Images

Hilary has continued acting, and Haylie launched a blog and children's fashion line.

Haylie (left) and Hilary Duff in 2017. Rachel Murray/Getty Images for Words with Friends 2

Nick, Kevin, and Joe Jonas formed The Jonas Brothers band in 2005.

Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Kevin Jonas in 2006. Bryan Bedder/Getty Images

After six years apart, the Jonas Brothers got back together in 2019 and released a new album, "Happiness Begins."

From left: Nick, Kevin, and Joe Jonas in 2020. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Elle Fanning got her start playing younger versions of her sister Dakota's characters.

Elle and Dakota Fanning in 2002. Steve Granitz/WireImage/Getty Images

Both continue to act, and they are set to star as siblings in "The Nightingale" in 2021.

Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning in 2019. Amanda Edwards/WireImage/Getty Images

Abigail and Spencer Breslin appeared in several films together as kids, sometimes even playing siblings.

Abigail and Spencer Breslin. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Spencer shifted to music, while Abigail continues to act.

Spencer and Abigail Breslin in 2011. Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival

Macaulay and Kieran Culkin both got their start in the "Home Alone" movies.

Macaulay (left) and Kieran Culkin in 1991. Dave Benett/Getty Images

Macaulay took a break from acting in 1994, but returned with a few small roles in 2003. Kieran is currently starring in "Succession."

Macaulay Culkin (left) and Kieran Culkin in 2020. FilmMagic/FilmMagic for HBO, Phillip Faraone/Getty Images

Alyson and Amanda Michalka were known as "Aly & AJ" on the Disney Channel in the mid-2000s.

Alyson Michalka and Amanda Michalka of Aly and AJ in 2004. Lee Celano/WireImage/Getty Images

Both continue to enjoy acting careers, and they still make music together.

Aly and AJ Michalka in 2020. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Spotify

Nat and Alex Wolff starred together in a Nickelodeon series called "The Naked Brothers Band."

Nat Wolff and Alex Wolff in 2007. Chris Polk/FilmMagic/Getty Images

They have released four albums together under the artist name Nat & Alex Wolff, and they have acted in a few films.

Nat and Alex Wolff in 2018. Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images

Laura and Vanessa Marano both got their starts as young actors on television.

Vanessa and Laura Marano. Alison Buck/WireImage for Kari Feinstein PR/Getty Images

The Marano sisters starred together in "Saving Zoë" in 2019.

Laura and Vanessa Marano in 2020. Jon Kopaloff/WireImage/Getty Images

Raini and Rico Rodriguez appeared on Disney Channel shows before landing their most famous roles.

Raini and Rico Rodriguez in 2009. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Both Raini and Rico's stars have continued to rise.

Raini and Rico Rodriguez in 2019. Ethan Miller/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Twins Peyton and Spencer List both started acting at a young age.

Peyton and Spencer List in 2007. Mat Szwajkos/Getty Images for Child Magazine

Both continue to act, occasionally starring side-by-side, and Peyton has ventured into singing as well.

Spencer and Peyton List in 2019. Christian Vierig/Getty Images

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