Awkward Child Stars That Truly Grew Into Themselves

Published on February 13, 2022
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Neil Patrick Harris

While Neil started as the boy genius in Doogie Howser, M.D., at 16 years old, he didn’t stop there. Still, he never landed notable roles until he transformed himself as the playboy on How I Met Your Mother. The smash-hit revitalized his career, even though he’s a proud gay man.

Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris

Soleil Moon Frye

You probably remember Punky Brewster because she had spunk, but Soleil didn’t stop there. Her resume is loaded with voice-acting roles, and she even had a recurring role in Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.

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Soleil Moon Frye

Soleil Moon Frye