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How bullied tween singer Harper Grace found redemption a decade after 'worst national anthem ever' scandal: 'I would definitely say I had PTSD'
No one would've blamed Grace if she'd quit music altogether, after such a traumatic career setback at age 11. But now she's "deciding to go back out and do the thing that scares me the most."
Danielle Fishel of 'Boy Meets World' looks back on going to prom with 'first true love' turned longtime friend Lance Bass
Fishell and Bass are working on a TV series about the year or so they spent as a couple.
Former child star Ke Huy Quan explains why he returned to acting with a role that could win him an Oscar
The former child star reflects on the start of his Hollywood career ahead of his expected Oscar win.
'Stepmom' star Jena Malone on growing up in Hollywood: 'I never stopped feeling like a child'
The former child star reveals the project that made people recognize her and explains why she emancipated from her parents at age 15.
Tyler James Williams remembers that 'Everybody Hates Chris' ads were on NYC buses when he was 12: 'It was kind of traumatic'
Williams recalls setting a clear intention for his career that's led him to "Abbott Elementary."
'E.T.' child star Henry Thomas reveals why he left Hollywood for an Oregon farm
The actor looks back at his role in the classic Steven Spielberg blockbuster and his struggles with childhood fame.
'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' star Henry Thomas talks about child stardom, transitioning to being an adult actor and why he moved away from Hollywood
Henry Thomas, who played Elliott in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, talks about winning his most famous role with an audition that's rumored to have made Steven Spielberg cry. He also talks about the challenges of child stardom and weighs in on whether he'd want his own kids to pursue the same path.
Ke Huy Quan reflects on his '80s stardom and why he's still proud of Short Round
In this episode of Are the Kids Alright, Ke Huy Quan, known for playing Short Round in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Data in Goonies, reflects on his career as a child actor, why he loves his iconic roles, and why he's just now returning to acting in Everything, Everywhere, All At Once. He also talks about Hollywood's treatment of Asian actors over the years and discusses the many years where he wasn't seeing enough great roles for Asian actors.
Kel Mitchell talks 'All That,' working with 'sponge' Amanda Bynes, an invitation from Britney Spears and his lasting friendship with Kenan Thompson
Mitchell says that he and the "Saturday Night Live" star "talk all the time."
Kel Mitchell on his winning audition for 'All That,' why he's not bitter about losing out on 'SNL' and becoming a youth pastor
For this episode of Are the Kids Alright, Kel Mitchell talks about getting his start in the business, his first big break on All That and hitting it big with Good Burger. He also dispells the myths about him competing with and losing out to Kenan Thompson in his SNL audition, and tells us about his new career as a youth pastor and his new book, Blessed Mode.
Former Disney star Christy Carlson Romano says early fame fueled financial issues, alcoholism and more: 'The industry is a workplace for adults'
Christy Carlson Romano starred in Disney Channel's "Even Stevens" and "Kim Possible" as a teen.
'Big' star David Moscow says 'failing might be the best gift that I was given as a child actor'
“I think failing might be the best gift that I was given as a child actor. Not the moments where I was successful,” the former child actor says.
David Moscow on his childhood role in 'Big,' his teenaged date with Drew Barrymore and what he learned from his experience as a young actor
David Moscow, who starred in Big as young Josh Baskin, looks back on his childhood acting career. Moscow talks about meeting Tom Hanks, going on a teenaged date with Drew Barrymore, and what he has learned from his acting career. He also talks about his food travel show, From Scratch, which is currently in its second season.
Candace Cameron Bure says eating disorder struggle 'never goes away'
The "Full House" alum talks about her days on the original "Full House."
Lance Bass says he felt like he was being told to hide his sexuality during his *NSYNC days
Lance Bass looks back on his teen years in *NSYNC.
Lance Bass says he was told to keep his personal life from fans during his *NSYNC days: ‘Remember your audience’
Lance Bass was told that the *NSYNC audience didn’t want to know about his personal life
Tamera Mowry-Housley looks back on childhood stardom — and competing for just a few roles for Black girls
The actress remembers stiff competition for the limited number of parts for Black actresses.
Tamera Mowry-Housley recalls the time when she and her sister were kept off the cover of a magazine because they're Black: 'I can remember that really hurting us
Actress Tamera Mowry-Housely discusses growing up in Hollywood as a biracial actress and reveals some of the racism she suffered as a teenager.
Donny Osmond talks the highs of being a teen idol and the lows that came afterward: 'I couldn't get arrested'
Osmond also talks about what it was like to have thousands of teenage girls screaming his name.
Donny Osmond reflects on the "ups and downs" of showbiz and remembers his final conversation with Michael Jackson
In this episode of Are The Kids Alright, Donny Osmond reflects on his childhood spent in the spotlight and the rough transition to being a successful adult in show business. He also shares his journey of overcoming anxiety and stage fright, as well as his recent recovery from a paralysis scare.
Dante Basco reflects on diversity in Hollywood as a child star: 'No one even knew what a Filipino was'
'Hook' star Dante Basco reflects growing up in Hollywood, including hanging out with Jonathan Brandis and a shoplifting experience that changed his life.
Hayley Mills on living out her adolescence in the spotlight and why she thinks 'The Parent Trap' is so beloved
In this episode of Are the Kids Alright, actress and former Disney teen star Hayley Mills talks about her unusual childhood, the challenges of living her adolescence in the spotlight, and what it was like meeting Walt Disney for the first time. She also discusses why she thinks The Parent Trap is such a beloved movie and explains why she chose to write a memoir at this time.
Hayley Mills on the roles she was forced to turn down: 'A nymphet really didn't gel with the Disney image'
The star of "The Parent Trap" and other Disney classics said leaving the studio was "a big step."
Mena Suvari on surviving sexual abuse in her teens: ‘I didn’t know how to say I was raped’
Mena Suvari opens up about her life, sexual abuse and drug use in her book, "The Great Peace."
Mayim Bialik on why she always felt 'different' growing up in Hollywood
Mayim Bialik talks about growing up in Hollywood, and why she always felt "different." "My parents are first-generation Americans, so I always felt different," she tells Yahoo Entertainment. Bialik reflects on Blossom, Beaches, and the one thing she appreciated about being a child actor.
Mayim Bialik reveals why she always felt 'different' growing up in Hollywood
From "Blossom" to "Beaches," actress describes how her immigrant family kept her sane in Hollywood and prepared her for adulthood. "Growing up in front of millions of people is not easy."