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90s child stars: Where are they now?

Amanda Bynes

Amanda Bynes is almost unrecognisable these days. The teen star who once had her own TV show has been on a downward spiral lately.

90s child stars: Where are they now?

We knew them when they were fresh-faced and just starting their Hollywood career, but are these famous ’90s child stars still recognisable today?

Amanda Bynes

Tweeting these latest pictures of herself, Amanda is a far cry from the innocent child star she once was. She has quit acting and has had a series of legal troubles including DUI charges, a string of alleged hit-and-runs, photos of her driving while smoking what appeared to be marijuana, and now allegations of mental instability.

Lacey Chabert

Lacey Chabert hit our screens as the sweet and innocent Claudia Salinger in Party of five.

Lacey Chabert

Since then, Lacey switched over to animation as Eliza Thornberry on The Wild Thornberrys and Meg Griffin on the first season of Family Guy. She hit the big time when she starred in the hit movie Mean Girls.

Fred Savage

Wonder Years star Fred Savage won our hearts as little Kevin Arnold.

Fred Savage

Following a number of movie and TV roles he is now the director of the hit CBS show Two Broke Girls.

Larisa Oleynik

Larisa Oleynik was best known for her role as Alex in the hit children’s show The Secret World of Alex Mac.

Larisa Oleynik

The child star went on to play Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s girlfriend on Third Rock from the Sun. She now plays CIA analyst Jenna Kaye on the new Hawaii Five-0.

Jaleel White

Who could forget Steve Urkel in Family Matters? Jaleel White played the loveable nerd in the hit TV series.

Jaleel White

Today, he writes and produces for television and occasionally appears on the big and small screen with roles in the movie Dreamgirls and TV shows Psych and Boston Legal.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

We first fell in love with the pair when they took on the role of Michelle Tanner in Full House.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

Today, the girls have built themselves an empire with their own fashion and accessories lines.

Andrew Keegan

Best known for his role in the movie 10 Things I Hate About You, Andrew Keegan also stared in other 90s hits, including the movie Camp Nowhere.

Andrew Keegan

He is now an actor/director, directing DVD-movies.

Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Lohan played various roles of the innocent child in movies such as The Parent Trap.

Lindsay Lohan

Today, the troubled star is constantly in and out of court and is currently participating in court-ordered rehab.

Britney Spears

As a teen, Britney first released her …Baby one more time album in 1999.

Britney Spears

She has since released various hit singles and, despite a very public breakdown, has remained very much so at the centre of attention in the media and the music world.

Candace Cameron

Who could forget D.J. Tanner on Full House! Candace was the older sister we all wished for!

Candace Cameron

Today, Candace has guest starred on a number of shows including Cybill, Boy Meets World, and That’s So Raven. She also stars in a number of US tele-movies.

Jonathan Taylor Thomas

He was a star in the 90s on the hit TV show Home Improvement but then disappeared off our screens for a decade.

Jonathan Taylor Thomas

Recently, he came back on the scene for the 20th anniversary of Home Improvement and now focuses on directing and writing scripts. He is also set to appear with Tim Allen for a guest spot on ABC’s Last Man Standing.

Macaulay Culkin

He won our hearts as Kevin in the all time classic Home Alone but…

Macaulay Culkin

Macaulay Culkin is barely even recognisable in his current state. The troubled teen star has recently been involved in reported drug addiction and reclusive behaviour.

Miley Cyrus

Teen queen Miley Cyrus won our hearts with her TV show Hannah Montanna.

Miley Cyrus

After completely transforming her look, she is now

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