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Young Stardom
Celebrities often decide to pursue the arts from a young age, which is a particularly challenging task. Child stars make up a unique section of the entertainment industry that is constantly being replenished, making it ruthlessly competitive. Sometimes discovery happens quickly. Other times, it's a matter of being in the right(?) place at the right time.
Here are a few timelines that show how certain celebrities got their start
The Hot Spot with Da Brat discusses both an upcoming child-focused Real Housewives special and reflects on Keke Palmer's experience as a child star.
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This stress of constantly working and simultaneously having no autonomy puts child stars in positions to be taken advantage of. For example, take a look at TikTok user @brishannas's analysis of Maddie Ziegler from Dance Moms.