Miranda Cosgrove on Her Drugstore Beauty Obsession, Workout Woes, and Love for Instagram Filters

It’s not easy working as a child actor in Hollywood, but Miranda Cosgrove found her footing in the spotlight and became a successful adult star without all the drama. The 23-year-old got her start doing fast food commercials before starring in her first film, “School of Rock.” She eventually caught the eye of Nickelodeon executives and landed the lead role on the TV series iCarly.

Now all grown up, Cosgrove splits her time between acting and taking classes at the University of Southern California, which she told People magazine has helped her to overcome body image struggles.

Yahoo Beauty caught up with Cosgrove and put her in The Hot Seat to find out the one beauty product she (and her dog) can’t live without, which lipstick shade is her go-to (hint: it isn’t red), and the scariest thing she’s ever done (you’re a brave one, Miranda!).

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