11. Sara Gilbert
Sara Gilbert is best-known for her role as Darlene Conner on Roseanne and spin-off, The Conners, but she actually began working in the acting business at a very young age, beginning with a string of commercials.
This would eventually lead to her first real role in Calamity Jane (1984) at just 9 years old. Today, she has accumulated a multitude of successes, including being an executive producer for multiple TV series. She reprised his character on the reboot of Roseanne (before it became The Conners) in 2018.
12. Aileen Quinn
Aileen Quinn is best known for her role as little orphan Annie in the 1982 film of Annie, the role and film we all love her for. After this film, she went on to lend her voice to some TV shorts and appear in other films very sparingly, such as The Frog Prince in 1988 and The Comeback Kids in 2014.
For now, she continues to sing in a band and teach master classes in theatre all over the United States.
13 & 14. Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen
Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen were best-known for sharing their role as Michelle Tanner on the TV sitcom Full House.
The twins went on to create their own Olsen empire and star in their own series of videos and other films in the 2000s before quitting film permanently. Both of them are building a fashion empire currently and are completely off social media.
15. Jodie Sweetin
Jodie Sweetin is another Full House alum who got her start young in the acting business, even before Full House. Sweetin had it pretty rough growing into her adolescent years, struggling with substance abuse after her hit series ended and she adjusted to life after.
However, she was able to get back on her feet, got sober, returned to acting, and has two beautiful children. She currently stars on Netflix’s Fuller House.
RELATED: 16 Iconic Television Stars: Photos Of Then And Now
What about The Facts of Life actresses, how did their lives change? Let’s find out about these former child stars!
Do you remember any of these names and faces? Be sure to SHARE this article if you do!