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15 Child Celebrities That Disappeared After the 90s

The '90s birthed many charming child stars who faded from fame as the new millennium began, leading lives away from the public eye.

Macaulay Culkin

Best known for his role in 'Home Alone,' Macaulay Culkin was a prominent child star in the 90s. Amid a publicized divorce of his parents and battle over his fortune, his acting took a backseat. Today, he leads a private life, appearing occasionally in indie films.

Jonathan Taylor Thomas

'90s star Jonathan Taylor Thomas, known for 'Home Improvement' and voicing Young Simba in 'The Lion King,' stepped back from acting to attend Harvard University. He sporadically appears on TV.

Amanda Bynes

Amanda Bynes, known for her roles in Nickelodeon's 'All That' and 'The Amanda Show', retired from acting in 2010 due to personal issues. Recently, she announced her return to acting.

Jodie Sweetin

Jodie Sweetin, famous for her role as Stephanie Tanner in 'Full House', overcame substance abuse issues post-show. She's now a mental health and addiction advocate, reprising her role in 'Fuller House.'

Tatyana Ali

Tatyana Ali, famed for her role as Ashley Banks on 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air', pursued music post-series and dropped two albums. She has starred in various films and shows, including 'Dear Secret Santa'.

Mara Wilson

Mara Wilson charmed audiences in 'Mrs. Doubtfire' and 'Matilda'. After her mom's death and Hollywood pressures, she retired young, later becoming an author.

Danielle Fishel

Danielle Fishel, known as Topanga Lawrence from 'Boy Meets World', acted in multiple TV shows and films. Lately, she's also become a TV host and author.

Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris, known for 'Doogie Howser, MD' & 'How I Met Your Mother', is a respected actor on TV and film. He's an award-winning Broadway performer & multi-time Oscars host.

Fred Savage

Fred Savage, known for his role as Kevin Arnold on 'The Wonder Years,' continued to act and ventured into directing. Recently, he starred in comedy series 'The Grinder.'

Tia & Tamera Mowry

Twin sisters Tia and Tamera Mowry catapulted to fame in 'Sister, Sister'. Now, Tia is known for 'The Game' and ‘Family Reunion’. Tamera, meanwhile, has appeared in 'A Christmas Miracle’.

Jonathan Lipnicki

Jonathan Lipnicki, known as Ray Boyd in ‘Jerry Maguire,’ starred in ‘Stuart Little’ & ‘Like Mike.’ He faced bullying & mental health issues, now advocates anti-bullying and acts in indie films.

Hilary Duff

Hilary Duff, the teen sensation from Disney's 'Lizzie McGuire', starred in hit movies and released popular albums. She continues to act, recently in 'Younger' and 'The Haunting of Sharon Tate'.

Haley Joel Osment

Famous for his line "I see dead people" in 'The Sixth Sense', Haley Joel Osment took a break from acting for education but occasionally appears in films and TV.

Christina Ricci

Christina Ricci, known for roles in films like ‘The Addams Family’ and ‘Casper,’ continued in successful movies, producing, directing, and starred in the TV series ‘Z: The Beginning of Everything.’

Jonathan KE Quan

Jonathan Ke Quan, known as Data in ‘The Goonies’ and Indiana Jones' companion, now works as a stunt coordinator and choreographer for blockbusters like ‘X-Men’ and ‘Transformers.’

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