The 90s certainly had quite a few kids who rose to fame at a very young age thanks to starring in famous movies and shows. However, a lot of our favorite '90s child stars didn't manage to stay as famous once they grew up — whether they couldn't get the right projects or they simply decided that life in the spotlight wasn't for them.
Today, we're taking a look at just what some of the most famous kids from the '90s have been up to. From twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen to Academy Award winner Anna Paquin — keep on scrolling to find out what they are doing today!
9 Mary-Kate And Ashley Olsen Are Running Fashion Businesses
Kicking the list off are twins Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen who rose to fame as Michelle Tanner on the sitcom Full House in 1987. All throughout the 90s, the two were huge child stars, and they starred in numerous movies. However, since then, Mary Kate and Ashley have quit acting — and today they are known mostly for running fashion brands like The Row and Elizabeth and James, as well as being on the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Both twins prefer staying out of the spotlight as they don't enjoy being famous.
8 Macaulay Culkin Has A Podcast And Pop Culture Website
Speaking of not acting anymore, Macaulay Culkin is another star who gave up acting for a while. Culkin rose to fame as Kevin McCallister in the first two movies of the Home Alone franchise released in 1990 and 1992. Just like the Olsen Twins, Culkin also starred in numerous projects throughout the early '90s. However, in the second half, the actor took a break from the industry. Today, he is the publisher and CEO of Bunny Ears, a pop culture website and podcast. Last year, he also starred in the tenth season of American Horror Story.
7 Amanda Bynes Is Still Under A Conservatorship
Actress Amanda Bynes rose to fame thanks to the Nickelodeon sketch comedy show All That in 1996. While she had a very promising career in the early 2000s, the actress struggled with substance abuse and went on an indefinite hiatus.
Amanda Bynes has been under a conservatorship since 2013, and in February 2022 the actress filed to end it.
6 Lindsay Lohan Signed A Deal With Netflix
Let's move on to actress Lindsay Lohan who had her breakthrough in 1998 in the Walt Disney Pictures movie The Parent Trap. Just like Bynes, Lohan was also one of the most promising young actresses of the early 2000s. While Lindsay Lohan has continued acting on and off since her breakthrough, unfortunately, her personal struggles have more often been in the spotlight. However, last year the actress signed a deal with the streaming platform Netflix, and she is expected to star in several of their projects, the first one being the upcoming movie Falling for Christmas set to be released at the end of the year.
5 Jonathan Lipnicki Explored The World Of Reality Television
Next on the list is actor Jonathan Lipnicki who rose to fame in the second half of the '90s thanks to his roles in projects like Jerry Maguire and Stuart Little. However, the actor's career struggled after his childhood roles, and in 2018 he joined the reality dating show Celebs Go Dating.
4 Mara Wilson Is Starring In Web Shows And Web Movies
Mara Wilson rose to fame for her portrayal of Natalie Hillard in the 1993 movie Mrs. Doubtfire, and she went on to star in '90s classics Miracle on 34th Street and Matilda.
Since the year 2000, Wilson has been on a hiatus when it comes to acting in big-screen movies, however, she has appeared in television shows. Today, Wilson is mostly focused on working on web shows.
3 Raven-Symoné Is Still Working With Disney
Actress and musician Raven-Symoné rose to fame as Olivia Kendall on the sitcom The Cosby Show in 1989, and in the 2000s she starred in the Disney Channel show That's So Raven. Apart from starring in her own sitcom Raven's Home, Raven-Symoné is still working with Disney as she is the voice behind Maria Media on the animated comedy show Big City Greens.
2 Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Next on the list is actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas who rose to fame as Randy Taylor on the '90s sitcom Home Improvement — and he was also the voice behind young Simba in Disney's 1994 movie The Lion King. However, since the 2000s, the actor has been trying to stay away from the spotlight, and he has done barely any projects. Last year, the star was photographed publically for the first time in almost eight years!
1 Anna Paquin Is Starring In Blockbusters As Well As Critically Acclaimed Projects
Lastly, wrapping the list up is actress Anna Paquin who had her debut as Flora McGrath in the 1993 romantic drama film The Piano — a role for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress at age 11. Since then, Paquin has established herself as a talented actress with roles in projects like the X-Men franchise, True Blood, and The Irishman. Most recently, fans could see her in the 2021 sports movie American Underdog.
