Why Larisa Oleynik Went From Child Star To Hollywood Outcast

[@dougfancy101290]

I love The Secret World of Alex Mack! I bought the entire series on DVD a couple years ago. The show still holds up today.

[@WaRLoKWYATT]

I had such a crush on her when I was a kid.

[@maq3009]

Me too bro me too. I think every boy at the time had a crush on her, the pink power ranger and the girl from Clarissa Explains it All

[@gregorsamsa2271]

@@maq3009 It's funny, I had it too😂😂😂 Kinda crazy. She's adorable in general though, even today.

[@maq3009]

@@gregorsamsa2271 yeah she just looks so freaking adorable, she brings out the kid in me. It's like we could go on adventures together and she would have my back. I think that's really what every guy wants a girl that will have your back and that you can trust in an innocent type of way. I don't know if I'm making sense. I guess in general, a woman who is sweet, trustworthy, feminine and strong enough to take care of herself. Most women nowadays think being a strong woman means that they have to do everything a man does. That only makes them look masculine. A real strong woman knows how to use her femininity, that's where her true power lies.

[@gregorsamsa2271]

@@maq3009 Yeah, I get it.. She also has that typical 90's charme and vibe. And something about her feels familiar. She also seems to be still very down to earth, and very classy. Highly underrated actress, but I also kinda like it that she always stood true to her roots. Never got consumed by the Hollywood madness. Definitely a good role model to look up to!

[@lavenderbabyck]

Why? She looked ugly asf there were other girls at her time who were waaaay cuter

[@MyChannel-ul3tm]

She was such a big star as a tween, besides Alex Mack, I remember she was always on Nickelodeon kid’s choice awards, All That, The Big Help. She was in commercials and guest roles in Boy Meets World. She should’ve been bigger.

[@lillyvaughn5398]

I absolutely loved her!

[@karabiel9167]

Ya know I loved Alex Mac I had the worst upbringing so seeing that one of my all time fav actress/actors has been able to navigate n wave thru into a good, upstanding happy life for herself n her family without succumbing to the incermountable drug n criminal n mental break down part of all celebs lives it makes me feel so much relief n who cares if she lands roles or not. She's done an amazing job at grounding herself into a pretty incredible person n entertainer. The throwback to "Ten Things I Hate About You" film really took me straight back to Heath Ledger's demise, so I'm just truly glad to find her not letting herself slip down the same slippery path that so many child stars sadly inevitably go.♡☆

[@hirrorstories]

Your comment really hit me hard. Because I too had terrible environment growing up in 90s russia. And that show was the only thing keeping me grounded and showing that life isn't so terrible

[@TheHaloRed]

She's had recurring roles in Hawaii Five-O and Mad Men, she was in an episode of CSI, and more recently in the two Netflix series' The Healing Powers of Dude and Trinkets. She's had steady work in the last 10 years.

[@JinxWilson]

Right? Kind of a bait and switch. "Why Hollywood won't cast her and all these roles she's recently done"

[@21centuryg]

Because this video is stupid

[@fireblazer6661]

I've been rewatching this via crummy VHS quality videos. Would love to see an HD release one day. Loved this show as a kid and it still holds up today. I hadn't actually gotten to watch all of it as a kid. I'd also forgotten the name of the show for like 10+ years (maybe 20+) when one day it popped in my mind and I saw it online shortly thereafter. All of a sudden, bam, the show name popped into my head. I had tried hard to recall what it was for years haha

[@Yellow-Rose]

Hollywood is a jungle filled with narcissists, pedophiles and junkies. Who needs it! Larisa is much better off being anywhere else. But she was adorable in Alex Mack. In fact I remember the whole cast. It was one of our favorite shows.

[@bddrex]

She is now starring in a new nickelodeon sitcom called Erin and Aaron. You should check it out because it's a great show.

[@lastdayonearthmysteryman4849]

Yeah I see it and it a pretty good show! Erin and Aaron is not bad show at on nickelodeon!

[@Nostrhomo]

She's been working pretty consistently since the 90's. What are you talking about??

[@jason4275]

One of my favorite shows when I was a kid, Loved her.

[@cougar031682]

I had a huge crush on Larisa Oleynik from her "Secret Life of Alex Mack" days and "10 Things I Hate About You." But that dude who changed his last name to Oleynik and stalked her??!! That s*** is going way too far. Never would I fathom doing anything close to that. Oh, and she still looks great in her 30's.

[@Jacob-nu4nd]

Big mistake turning down the movie offer she’d be getting millions off residuals

[@fitzytail896]

I always envied her Alex Mack powers!! I'm happy to learn her parents weren't forcing her to have a Hollywood life.

[@thebigsmuz]

*Narrator* WHY WON'T HOLLYWOOD HIRE HER??? *Also Narrator* PLEASE REVIEW THIS LIST OF HER EXTENSIVE, CONSISTENT BODY OF WORK.

[@darinjwerner]

I was thinking the same thing. They act like she can't get cast, then tell you about all the times she has.

[@Neisy77]

Loved Alex Mack! Hope she finds additional fame - she’s very talented.

[@stephenblowers8457]

When I was a teenager I had a total crush on her in High School. I own the secret world of Alex max on dvd too

[@JHollowayNetwork]

5:05-5:12 So Larisa lived in Northern California/San Francisco during and after The Secret World of Alex Mack?, she was also a contributor to Nickelodeon's "The Big Help".

[@davidhoj]

She was adorbs on Boy Meets World 🌎

[@roguetuber4377]

She probably didn't want to participate in shenanigans at epstein island

[@ZekeThePlumber86]

I used to have posters of her on my wall. Definitely had a huge crush!

[@AllenHanPR]

Wow I never realized she was Alex Mack. I was wondering why she felt so familiar. Never realized I watched her in so many things before "10 things I hate about you".

[@fluffedsquirrel]

I would love a reboot of Alex Mack 🤩🙏

[@currywhatley2012]

Still crushing 20 yrs later ❤

[@blanckieification]

A lot of filmfacts, but you mentioned 3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN once, but I think she played a significant role at a given moment.

[@michaelvanlear9593]

I had a crush on her back in the day

[@mmmpie]

Sounds to me like she has a dazzling career though

[@noise6327]

I STILL DRINK CAPRI SUN. AND THINK OF HER SHOW

[@carmenwilley8858]

I dislike these videos titled What did somebody become an outcast, etc. Lame. How dare these people decide when somebody is no longer relevant.

[@chrismulwee4911]

She is still very much in the business. These people have no clue what they're talking about.

[@thewinner7382]

Calling her an outcast is a bit much

[@BobbyGeneric145]

Yet you never back up the wording of your videos title.

[@LEEMAN-X]

She will always be Alex Mac to me, that was my last favorite Nickelodeon show before MTv took over my life in the 90s haha

[@michaelh8800]

What happened I loved Alex mack

[@stlouisluv]

She was never an outcast. Can’t stand Nicki Swift and her stupid bait titles

[@marydidyouknow5826]

This bubbly Type 1 woman looks best in tints and crisp fabrics with some fun design and texture. We need that kind of light in the world and wearing the wrong colors, etc. tends to drag us down and dampen that light. I always identified with her while secretly wanting to be Kat. But now I appreciate my type.

[@shanoske2770]

Did you guys just throw shade at Tia Morwy when she’s done a lot shows like wtf?! You guys should be ashamed

[@Filmation77]

That's because some actors(especially TV actors have limited fame and the window can close really quickly as an A-list tv star...ask Jaleel White)

[@Cat-Benatar]

She was so beautiful I loved her growing up

[@Jay-Ben]

Hey it's little Cosette

[@liana_jae_media9905]

2024 in October would mark Alex Mack’s 30th Anniversary. Hoping they give the fans a surprise reunion or *coughs*

[@Redmist-se7ld]

I wish she can return as Alex Mack in the secret life of Alex Mack but she’s a reporter and her powers comeback to her

[@lolariver]

I always loved her! She kinda reminds me of Anna Chlumsky.

[@AntiMasonic93]

She looked like Britany Spears in her younger days.

[@bigjohn08865]

At certain points in this video her face looked like Candace Cameron Bure

[@romanianisraeli]

Larisa was beautiful in Alex Mack, i remember that show!

[@MrSAP1988]

For me, I will also know her as Alex Mack.

[@andylee7953]

She is a good actress💗

[@katelynleach41]

Aw I love her

[@myahollandia3552]

Great actress! Very underrated .

[@dilahndesilva8818]

Can anyone ID the song in the background?

[@DustinShuey]

I enjoyed Alex Mack all the time when I got home it's one of my favorite shows right next to Pete and Pete 😁 love goes out to Alex Mack Larisa 💕 I would love to meet Larissa and person sometime would be a childhood dream 💋 Dustin shuey

[@stenbak88]

I was in love with her when I was younger

[@lancelesley4153]

Darris Love her best friend Ray was the real star for me.

[@chrispeckham2062]

So every other cast member lost their job on a really good thing, even a movie deal too in The secret world of Alex Mack just because she left... I loved the show but yeah I feel bad that the show got canned because of one person.

[@chrispeckham2062]

I hope she does the adult version where she's a mum with kids. Then the rest of the cast can return and get some redemption for being given the cold shoulder.

[@vaithym7072]

Hi Happy Sunday 🔥🔥

[@KyloRen4238]

Larisa Oleynik Shows & Movie 1. Icy, Faragonda, Marion - Winx Club Enchantix, Magical Adventure 2006 - 2010 - 2011 - 2014 2. Alex Mack - Robot Chicken 2014

[@kimberlywiederhold627]

When you get a chance watch Roswell. The 1999/2000 series.

[@johnentertained]

Siempre he estado enamorado de esta preciosura de mujer! Desde niño!

[@BobSince1981]

Major crush on her. But what is wrong with people stalking people. Sheesh.

[@noblelies]

She refused sleep on the casting couch of Californincation, stuck to her morals and for that she paid the price.

[@KyloRen4238]

Happy Birthday Larisa Oleynik. UR beautiful. I Love Winx Club, it is awesome. May the Peace be with u. From Harlingen Texas. June 7, 1981 June 7, 2021 through June 7, 3021

[@Anchor1981]

I was so in love with her.

[@JReed1985]

She still looks cute for her age, even though she no longer looks like the kid I recognize as Alex Mack.

[@ImmaBeast713]

Click bait but Ouch!... the shot at Taylor Swift 😂

[@TheLastTitan007]

Omg 5 an under im doing something right lmfao

[@AntiMasonic93]

Josh Hathaway Oleynik. What a strange name. This guy needs to get a life. Leave pretty-looking Larisa and her mother alone.

[@bulgingbattery2050]

More horsepower!

[@heidinolen873]

Truth is, she doesn't stand out. I have no idea who she is, even though I remember my kids being fans...

[@EverettDirtPen]

What

[@skinni_the_P00hBear]

Yall better not disrespect my girl Tia Mowry like that EVER again, understand? 👀👀

[@kimble90126]

Lo

[@miroslvbogdanovic5426]

Ona mora da pazi šta priča protiv Rusije a jugoslaviju smo izgubili i nikom ništa a šta sada znači ukraina ili amerika da se raspadne došla osveta za jugoslaviju nema Jugoslavije nema ukraine 🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸👍

[@PrincessSophieTG]

This is false

[@raynup1505]

Annoying

[@Mario_N64]

Wow she looks really homely now.

[@wtfgretchen]

She doesn't though. She's just aging normally. Nonsense like what you just said is why so many people destroy themselves with plastic surgery.

[@TheHaloRed]

She's pretty now.

[@plusgirlbworld]

Don’t know her..,

[@robertfarr9186]

So most important question is who is Larisa Oleynik in the first place and why does anyone care?

[@lsimon343]

I never thought she was anything special. I’m sure she’s talented but never really stood out to me. Not an idiot just an opinion and you know what they say lol good luck to her anyway;)

[@myahollandia3552]

She's a good actress! But in the classic 1999 movie I never thought she was that pretty