Child actors who grew up into stars

Published On: Jul 25 2011 01:42:08 AM CDT   Updated On: May 24 2013 10:23:44 AM CDT

New York police arrested actress Amanda Bynes recently after she allegedly tossed drug paraphernalia out the window of her 36th floor Manhattan apartment. While troubled child stars seem to get most of the press, plenty of young actors have managed to stay successful into adulthood. Take a look at child actors who grew up into stars.

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Christina Ricci began acting in commercials at age 6 and made her film debut at the age of 10 alongside Cher, Bob Hoskins and Winona Ryder in 1990's "Mermaids."

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