9 Celebs With Surprising Early Starts To Their Career

9 Celebs With Surprising Early Starts To Their Career

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Everyone swoons over a good child actor or actress; their innocent nature and raw talent captures hearts of viewers. Much like Macaulay Caulkin however, their careers often peak at childhood and dwindle off, just like the Home Alone star’s did.

That was simply not the case for these famous celebs! They debuted at a young age, and their success only went up from there. In fact, since their peak was not reached at childhood, you may be surprised by how their careers started… Check out how these 9 celebs started their road to fame.

1. Drew Barrymore: E.T.

 

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Though technically her career started at the age of 11 months when she debuted in a dog food commercial, Drew Barrymore’s real start to stardom came in 1980 when she appeared as Gertie in Steven Spielberg’s E.T: the Extra-Terrestrial. She quickly became one of the most beloved child actresses, and her success didn’t wavered later in life!

 

2. Demi Lovato and 3. Selena Gomez: Barney and Friends

 

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In 2002, both Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato were selected to appear on Barney & Friends at the age of 10 as the characters Gianna and Angela, respectively. Since then, their careers have obviously grown exponentially with no signs of stopping!

 

4. Raven-Symoné: The Cosby Show

 

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Raven Symone
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Raven-Symone’s face was first seen by the world at the age of two when she appeared in print advertisement for companies such as Ritz, Jell-O, Fisher-Price and Cool Whip. However, her acting career began at the age of three when she was cast as Bill Cosby’s step-granddaughter Olivia on The Cosby Show. 

 

5. Ryan Gosling, 6. Britney Spears, 7. Justin Timberlake and 8. Christina Aguilera: Mickey Mouse Club

 

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Justin Timberlake
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Christina Aguilera
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In 1993-1995, Ryan Gosling, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera all squadded up in seasons 6 and 7 of The Mickey Mouse Club. They’ve really come a long way since their Mouskateer days! Now all in their mid 30’s, their careers are not ending any time soon.

 

9. Leonardo Dicaprio: Commercials and Educational Television

 

 

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Leonardo DiCaprio
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Young Leo’s career began as a toddler. He appeared in several commercials and educational films throughout his early childhood and teens. Some of his most notable appearances were in his teenage years in commercials for Matchbox, Kraft Singles, Apple Jacks, Bubble Yum and several car commercials. Now, even though it took awhile for that Oscar to come along, he’s easily one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors.

 

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