when child artist plus fame go wrong

I think the problem with child stars is that they start their careers at a very young age, gain a lot of popularity among the younger generations, and then they hit their late teenage years. At that age, around 18-19, two things come into play --- 1) they're not young enough to carry the roles they once played as child stars and 2) they are now wanting something bigger and better. In both situations, fame has got to their head. They want to move to the real Hollywood industry and take up adult, and they think that they will be get the same praise and recognition they got as children. Problem is, there are not enough roles available for actors of that age group. Aside from a few movies, very few have significant roles for youngsters in that age group. Even if they do, they are mostly side roles and not as significant to the plot. Also, these child stars are usually used to acting in comic roles, and not all movies in Hollywood are comedies. At this time, I'm guessing, they feel lost and unwanted. All the popularity and fame they once head is gone, or even if it isn't, its going downhill. In low times, they start heading down the wrong path --- I'm sure there's also a lot of pressure on them, from family, friends, fans, and themselves. Of course it isn't right that they resort to such things and become drug addicts, but its apparent that this is a common path for many of them. For those who stick it out at this age, make it out big later as successful Hollywood actors/actresses. For those that don't, they occasionally end up on the news for being in one rehab center or another. Specifically speaking for Miley Cyrus, I think she's already transitioning her way into the adult world of Hollywood with her last movie - The Last Song. Whether or not things will work out for her, we'll have to wait to find out.

I hope she doesnt end up being another Lindsey Lohan or Britney Spears.

But i dont mind if she sheds her "Hannah Montana" image...how long is she supposed to be the adorable girl for little kids? She has her own personality and her own desires of what she wants to do.

I felt she is judged harshly by a lot of people because she is being a "bad role model for little girls." But she is 17 now! I dont think she should be Hannah Montana anymore...but she shouldn't get so carried away in changing herself that she gets too caught up in the fame & becomes like those other "stars."

Firstly no one disses Lady Gaga on DM. She maybe flashy, she maybe over the top, she may be eccentric. However, Lady Gaga is the next best thing in music. She is literally genius. Not since Madonna has any female artiste been such a big breakthrough artist. 'Bad Romance' is a classic.

Anyway, enough of Gaga. Miley Cyrus was more famous way before her, and Hannah Montana is an icon that Gaga can never be. Either way, I agree with Jess. People have unfair expectations of Miley Cyrus. She is not going to be a teenager forever. Eventually she has to grow up. She will be maturing in music and taking on mature roles.

So far I think Billy Ray Cyrus has done well raising Miley, and Miley handles herself well. She may have done things that are bold and mature for her teen fans. But I think she is still well in control of herself and tasteful. Hopefully, she stays that way and does not go the Lindsay Lohan route. It is sad that Lindsay Lohan went down that route, for she is immensely talented.

But yes fame can be too much for child stars to handle. After all they are just kids. What do they know about fame and maturity? We did not have to handle fans, think of what to say and do as kids? We sometimes fell to our peer pressures. The pressure of fame can be too much for young kids to handle and they often resort to drugs, violence or steep in depression. Case in point - Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears (who is almost like a Phoenix always rising from her ashes).

Macaulay Culkin was earning higher than top actors at a point and then he crashed and burned. But all is not always lost. Drew Barrymore went through rehab and all and is now successful.

On the bright side we have to look at child stars like Drew who have been successful and can serve as positive role models despite bad phases (if any).

Natalie Portman (Harvard Grad), Ellen Paige, Jodie Foster, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kirk Cameron, Shia LaBeouf, Jessica Biel. Amidst the recent ones Emma Watson is reputed to be balanced with good sense. So is most of the Potter cast. Former child star Dakota Fanning has now transitioned into teen/adult roles with Twilight and others.

Speaking of Dakota Fanning. Loved her in Charolttes Web and Uptown Girls. But she is all grown up now and Miley is tame. And Dakota can sing and dance to boot. She should be in Bollywood. 😆

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I heard talks about Daniel Radcliffe being spoilt, alcoholic and drug-addict. How true is that?

Originally posted by: PhoeniXof_Hades

I heard talks about Daniel Radcliffe being spoilt, alcoholic and drug-addict. How true is that?

Originally posted by: PhoeniXof_Hades

I heard talks about Daniel Radcliffe being spoilt, alcoholic and drug-addict. How true is that?