Child Stars - Page 4

February 25, 2026

'Father Knows Best' star Lauren Chapin dead at 80 after 5-year cancer battle

Lauren Chapin, the beloved "Father Knows Best" star who played Kathy "Kitten" Anderson, has died at age 80 after a five-year cancer battle, her son announced.

January 17, 2026

Former Nickelodeon child star Kianna Underwood killed in NYC hit-and-run: police

Kianna Underwood, who appeared on Nickelodeon's "All That" and voiced a character on "Little Bill," died after being struck by two vehicles in Brooklyn, police said.

January 17, 2026

Hayden Panettiere says growing up in Hollywood made her ‘very protective’ of kids on set

Former "Heroes" star Hayden Panettiere reveals she was a real-life sleepwalker before starring in the psychological thriller "Sleepwalker" with Beverly D'Angelo.

January 11, 2026

Former child star Jennette McCurdy reveals grooming ‘red flag’ she missed dating older man at 18

Jennette McCurdy warns about classic grooming tactics after dating older man at 18. The former Nickelodeon star reveals red flags in age-gap relationships.

January 10, 2026

Former Disney actor Matt Prokop arrested in Texas on child pornography and assault charges

Former Disney actor Matt Prokop was arrested in Texas on child pornography charges. The "High School Musical 3" star faces felony and misdemeanor counts.

December 21, 2025

Ethan Hawke calls celebrity 'poison' for young actors in Hollywood

Ethan Hawke tells Joe Rogan that celebrity is "poison" for young actors' brains, reflecting on his early Hollywood career and "Dead Poets Society" fame.

December 14, 2025

Frankie Muniz credits Arizona move with saving his life after Hollywood

After rising to fame on "Malcolm in the Middle," Frankie Muniz shares how relocating from Los Angeles to Arizona changed his outlook and inspired his return to NASCAR racing.

November 28, 2025

Macaulay Culkin admits how Hollywood put him in harm's way as a child actor

Macaulay Culkin reveals shocking behind-the-scenes details from filming "My Girl" as a child actor, including being swarmed by thousands of real bees.

November 16, 2025

'Brady Bunch' star Barry Williams admits he couldn't hide attraction to TV sister Maureen McCormick

Barry Williams reveals his real crush on Maureen McCormick during the filming of "The Brady Bunch" in a new CW docuseries, sharing behind-the-scenes secrets from the iconic sitcom.

October 24, 2025

'Bewitched' actress Erin Murphy posts barefaced photo to shut down persistent facelift rumors

Former "Bewitched" child star Erin Murphy posts barefaced photo at 61, explaining she hasn't had plastic surgery despite online rumors about her appearance.