14 Gen-Z Actors Who've Been Famous Since Super Young Age - Then & Now

James Ramsey

Many well-known actors of today were well-known young performers of the past. Their roles, movies, appearances, and way of life all radically altered throughout time. Being in the Entertainment business is difficult at any age, especially when you're young. They have had remarkable careers, in contrast to some child stars who are swiftly forgotten.
Hollywood is rife with examples of young stars who continued to be successful as adults. But, some could surprise you more than others. Check out these 14 superstars that began their Hollywood careers as kids and are still in the spotlight, including Jenna Ortega, Elle Fanning, and Sabrina Carpenter ranging from Oscar winners who got their start early to singers who moved on from child stardom.

#1 Mckenna Grace as "Even Younger Chloe" in an episode of The Goodwin Games (2013)


#2 Xolo Maridueña as Victor in Parenthood (2012)


#3 Maddie Ziegler as herself in the pilot episode of Dance Moms (2011)


#4 Jacob Bertrand as Jake in an episode of The Middle (2011)


#5 Caleb McLaughlin as Noah in Noah Dreams of Origami Fortunes (2012)


#6 Rowan Blanchard as Caitlin in Dance-a-Lot Robot (2010)


#7 Sabrina Carpenter as Paula in an episode of Law & Order: SVU (2011)


#8 Kiernan Shipka as "Girl Customer" in an episode of Monk (2006)


#9 Gaten Matarazzo as Gavroche in Les Misérables on Broadway (2014)


#10 Joey King as Emily in an episode of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2006)


#11 Finn Wolfhard as himself in the "Retro Oceans" by Facts music video (2012)


#12 Elle Fanning as Young Lucy Dawson in I Am Sam (2001)


#13 Sadie Sink as Lana in an episode of The Americans (2013)


#14 Jenna Ortega as Aimee Moore in an episode of CSI: NY (2012)