Nurith NupurNikki Blonsky
Nikki had her big break when she got cast in the titular role of Tracy Turnblad in the cinematic revival of the 2002 musical production ‘Hairspray.’ She acted alongside big names of Hollywood – John Travolta and Michelle Pfeiffer. But after non-significant roles in other TV shows and movies, Nikki’s career never really took off after ‘Hairspray.’
Mara Wilson
A young and doe-eyed Mara Wilson was a darling of the children’s movies with starring roles in Matilda and Mrs. Doubtfire. But all that glitters isn’t gold, Mara soon found out when acting on the big screen didn’t turn out to be as fun as thinks it to be. She gave up acting professionally after her stint in movies as a child.
Carrie Henn
For young Carrie Henn, after her role as the tough kid – Newt – in the ‘Alien’ movie, she never got the appeal of acting. After her very short run as an actress, she dropped out completely after just one movie. She instead pursued studies and child development and went on to become a teacher.
Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay got her start in Hollywood after starring in the hit movie ‘The Parent Trap’, playing the dual roles of the spunky redhead twins. She garnered even more fame after starring in the sleeper hit ‘Mean Girls’. But there was a steep decline in her popularity after getting involved with illegal substances and minor shoplifting. She has since then laid low and hopes for a comeback.
Tatum O’Neal
The price of experiencing success at a young age is quite hefty. Tatum won an Oscar for her role in ‘Paper Moons’ at the tender age of only 10 years old, the youngest recipient ever to receive the award. But maybe it wasn’t the best thing for the young star. Her immense fame opened the alluring gateway to drugs, which led to the end of her career.
Karyn Parsons
Karyn played the role of Hillary Banks on the popular 90’s sitcom ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.’After her stint on the show, she left it behind to focus on her personal projects. She founded the company ‘Sweet Blackberry’ that focuses on telling biographies of African Americans “that would otherwise stay stuck in history books.”