Top 10 Child Stars of the 2000s

These child stars defined the 2000s. For this list, we’ll be looking at the most famous child actors and pop stars from the aughts. Our countdown includes Zac Efron, Miranda Cosgrove, Daniel Radcliffe, and more! Did we miss any of your favorite young celebs? Shout them out in the comments below!
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[@MsMojo]

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[@hannahmontana9307]

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[@varkolak7779]

Top 10 musicians we had a crush in the 2000s.

[@melissamason2983]

Where is Demi Lovato? Seriously... She wasn't even mentioned.

[@kristiafonu3390]

Lindsay lohan

[@DanGamingFan2846]

Miranda Cosgrove, Raven-Symoné, and Daniel Radcliffe were all childhood favorites of mine. But none can compare to just how authentic and professional Dakota Fanning was in everything she was in. And I'm glad that a good number of these actors are still successful today.

[@hannahmontana9307]

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[@trinaq]

Poor Amanda Bynes, she was thrust into the spotlight at such a young age. I hope that she's doing better for herself in her fashion designer career.

[@janejones7638]

I hope that she enjoyed acting. It seems as if Jeanette McCurdy didn't enjoy it but was pushed into it by her mother.

[@andreasmeelie1889]

Amanda Bynes still enjoyed her career. Fun fact, she is going to be at an actual 90's convention with All That! Isn't that awesome?! EEP! :)

[@andreasmeelie1889]

@@janejones7638 Of course she did! She's going to be at a 90's convention with the All That cast and she loved being in What I Like About You show that she actually would love to come back to acting if that show ever had a reboot and loved Hairspray. She even said so herself she would love to get back into acting someday though she does keep on changing her mind about it but it's still something. Lol

[@janejones7638]

@@andreasmeelie1889 Thank you for sharing this information. I didn't know a lot about her story. After hearing so many horror stories from other actors, I'm glad to hear one from a person who wanted the life that they lived.

[@Breexbloodlust]

I feel terrible for the things she's gone thru

[@sophiaisabelle01]

These 2000s child stars have grown up to be even more successful years later. Pretty impressive, I'd say.

[@chasehedges6775]

Awesome to hear that they are living their best

[@trinaq]

Preach, I'm glad to hear that msny of them are thriving nowadays.

[@bennymora3086]

Seeing these child actors growing up makes me feel so old now😌🧓

[@gmanandhislady]

Hayden Panettiere started out in soaps first. I remember her most as Lizzie Spaulding on Guiding Light--I even read that her mom was a soap actress as well. It was in her blood to give emotional performances like that. I loved her in Nashville, and I've watched most of her 2000s movies.

[@kimsteinruck5613]

She was also in a few episodes of law and order svu

[@trinaq]

Thanks for taking us back to a simpler time. Dakota Fanning was always my favourite child star. Even though she's not as much in the spotlight, I still love seeing her pop up in random projects, plus her sister Elle has carved a successful career in her own right.

[@ChristoAbrie]

you can't mention Selena during Miley's part without mentioning Demi or the Jonas Bros as well. Those 6 ruled Disney Channel, sure Joe and Kevin were both already in their 20s by the time JONAS rolled around, Nick is the same age as Miley, Demi and Selena.

[@drgndemon20]

I’ve met Frankie. He’s a sweet guy and very down to earth. If you ever get to meet him, it will be a good time!!!

[@MsMojo]

That's awesome!

[@anthonymort5202]

Who are you talkin about Frankie muniz

[@drgndemon20]

Yes, I’m talking about muniz. Met him last year.

[@angelaholmes8888]

Glad raven symone is doing well in her life 🙂

[@Breexbloodlust]

Same

[@ytuser_3122]

Selena Gomez, The Sprouse Twins, and Daniel Radcliffe were my childhood idols growing up.

[@Granger1507]

What about Emma watson

[@angelaholmes8888]

Hayden has truly come far can't wait to watch her in the new scream film

[@janejones7638]

Yes, I remember her from two soap operas from the nineties. She was such an amazing actress at age 5.

[@peggyguy7933]

I loved school of Rock that was a awesome movie. Hilary Duff is amazing I loved her in a Cinderella story. Harry Potter is my all time favorite movie.

[@chasehedges6775]

The 2000s were the best decade ever

[@trinaq]

Agreed, on par with the 80's and 90's. It's a shame that we don't have time machines to relive those eras! 💕

[@Missmagazinebura]

I wish we could go back

[@janejones7638]

@@trinaq Agreed. I'm old enough to remember all of those decades. I'd rank it 80s, 90s, 2000s. But I wonder if it's my stage of life that made a difference. Technically I should remember the 70s but I suffered from childhood sa and blocked all of that decade out. My parents didn't listen to popular music of the time so I had to discover it on my own after the decade was over. I do like Disco because stars like Michael Jackson evolved from that music.

[@dcity212]

Raven at 8 is crazy. At least top 5.

[@janejones7638]

She was amazing on The Cosby Show as she held her own against some really amazing actors.

[@Missmagazinebura]

A lot of the Disney stars are 2000s icons like raven, zac efron , Vanessa hudgens , Miley Cyrus , Ashley tisdale , Demi lovato and Selena Gomez

[@jamalvargas6146]

Jeremy Suarez and Bobbie J Thompson Were goals back then

[@LoveHandle4890]

Long love the early 2000’s!

[@chasehedges6775]

Along with the mid 2000sn

[@janejones7638]

Hayden Pantierre was in two soap operas before she was in these movies. She was just 5 when she starred on One Life to Live, she's was adorably cute but still was a great actress for a very young girl. Once she was 8, she was on Guiding Light playing a very serious role as her character had leukemia. Once she was cast in Heroes, I knew I had to watch the show. Not just for watching her act but that the show probably made other good casting choices as well.

[@justapeacefulmanwhosbornin7291]

Miley Cyrus went from “sweet girl” to “naughty young woman.”

[@vanessastegall]

Her music is still awesome

[@chasehedges6775]

How the mighty fall

[@Missmagazinebura]

I love her can’t be tamed album

[@Breexbloodlust]

I still love her lol

[@kayjayqueen]

I loved the 2000’s!!

[@chasehedges6775]

Best decade ever

[@MegaSwiming]

I wish Frankie Muniz could remember being on Malcom in the middle 20+ years later I still love that show

[@maytalacedo2942]

Well that was a throwback to the 2000s I remember and grew up with most of these actors and actresses I love.

[@sessionshannah]

Cheeta girls was a fantastic girl group thank you for reminding me about Raven Simone ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ The worst thing about being Hannah is I was always Hannah Montana😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@justapeacefulmanwhosbornin7291]

These are the famous kids/adolescents in 2000s.

[@chasehedges6775]

Indeed

[@andreasmeelie1889]

My favorite will ALWAYS be Hilary Duff! :) But I love Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Zac Efron, and Miley Cyrus too. I also love Hayden Panettiere. Let's just say that I love the Disney and Nickelodeon stars in case I miss any like Miranda Cosgrove. :) Obviously I LOVE Harry Potter as well. :) You know who else should have been mentioned? Lindsey Lohan, Amanda Bynes, and Alyson Stoner! In fact, whenever I see these child stars list I never really see Alyson Stoner. Now why is that? She deserves recognition! Number one pick is good though Dakota Fanning is pretty good yet I don't really follow her often except through the Twilight films honestly. But I did love UpTown Girls, Charlotte's Webb, and Coraline so there. Lol:)

[@GamerFunOriginallyAarush]

My favorite is the Sprouse twins!

[@mas4583]

When Miley appeared „only“ at #3 I was so confused because I thought who was bigger than her? But it of course makes sense when u see #2 n #1

[@TheAmarok87]

You can't put up a "Child Stars of the 2000s" hitlist without: Emma Watson Abigail Breslin Haley Joel Osment Daveigh Chase Jake T. Austin Demi Lovato Angus T. Jones Josh Hutcherson AnnaSophia Robb Thomas Brodie-Sangster Saoirse Ronan

[@Breexbloodlust]

True

[@biegebythesea6775]

As an 80s child and a 90s teen, this makes me feel... ancient. I was too old for some of these.

[@rogergreenberg1205]

You forgot to mention dakota’s role as sally in the cat in the hat movie

[@brodiger]

Miranda Cosgrove is my favorites I love watching her on Drake and Josh I remember when I was in high school I went through my phase of liking her and listening to her music when she was on iCarly at the time I know she’s doing the reboot now I love listening to her songs from time to time. she was one of my heroes that I look up to and she still is today. 😀😊

[@stephaniecabrera9396]

I Wish They Come Back

[@erikafusco9063]

Thank you for including Daniel Radcliffe! At least he's #2!

[@jaxonjaxoff3291]

Frankie Muniz went from Malcom in the middle to race car on the top.

[@jeffreywilliams8499]

Good Times 😊

[@nicolelylewis]

All of these, except for Daniel, were my childhood!! I think Mary Kate and Ashley should have been on here too….yeah they were popular in the 90s, but also in the early 2000s

[@Breexbloodlust]

I saw Hilary in concert with a bestie in 2002 or 2003! It was awesome!

[@rwwilson21]

Putting Dakota Fanning at number 1 is like putting Macaulay Culkin at number 1 for the 90's. It was a given.

[@THESOLO4193]

OUR TEEN IDOLS BACKDAY

[@biegebythesea6775]

Olivia was so cute. I wonder how the actress who played Rudy felt. It's hard when you hit like 8/9 and you no longer look like an innocent little cabbage patch kid so you get traded in for a new cabbage patch looking kid. I hated being 9.

[@MarcioDAstrain]

Not me waiting to see Ashley Tisdale on this list....

[@ellensweigert754]

My favorite Child stars of 2000’s Vanessa Hudgens-she’s my girl because she’s from Salinas down where i am from Cole Sprouse / Zac Efron/ Daniel Radcliffe/ Taylor Lautner has always been my celebrity crush’s Victoria Justice- as Tori from victorious i can definitely relate to to her the most. Emma Watson- always been my favorite actress of all time Anna Popplewell- as Susan from the Chronicles of Narnia I can definitely relate to her the most among her and her siblings Laura Marano/Peyton List- has always been my favorites from Disney channel and can relate the most to Emma Ross and Ally Dawson the most Hillary Duff- have always been my favorite musician Miranda Cosgrove- as Carly from I Carly i can definitely relate to to her the most.

[@AnthonyGarvert]

You didn't even mention Dakota Fanning appearing in Twilight, albeit in a smaller role. She was still in one of the most prominent book/movie franchises in the 2000s.

[@tanaka7341]

2000s was iconic well better than 2010s lmao

[@Missmagazinebura]

I agree

[@cammymc1982]

Why No Lindsay Lohan?

[@Julian-p7q-b4t]

Tom Cruise is the world's biggest movie star for 37+ years.

[@AmyJames14]

Amanda Bynes, the Olsen Twins, Lindsey Lohan???

[@coco2.2]

Hilaryyy ❤ freaking queen, still relevant and she was never controversial 😊

[@taytorty]

i could’ve swore lindsey lohan was gonna be number 1 but she didn’t even get an honorable mention 😳

[@Julian-p7q-b4t]

Tom Cruise is the world's biggest movie star for 37+ years.

[@samuelgalea7679]

I agree with Dakota being #1

[@Breexbloodlust]

Eeep! I've always had a thing for Daniel Radcliffe since the first harry potter movie came out

[@shayes88able]

Raven did a sitcom in the 90s

[@freddiemolinajr.8397]

great video

[@cepherinorodriguez8995]

Dakota Fanning was also in Kim Possible, except she only voiced her character as a Pre-K version from A Sitch In Time.

[@aztecwrrior1997]

0:01 ok that scared me... Thanks for raising my heart rate

[@textingstoryapp]

Don’t forget Raven was also on Hanging With Mr.Cooper before That So Raven

[@CircleVGamer]

Seriously bailee Madison was everywhere and and yet she didn’t even make it on your list

[@superstaridol427]

Most of those incredible outstanding people have impacted, inspired, and defined my 25 years of being born from a well-known athlete, Mary Hennessy.

[@xatuyou8045]

Frankie Muniz was older than everyone thought.

[@jamesodell4249]

Raven was also on hanging with Mr Cooper.

[@Ori_Kohav]

Freddie Highmore was even better as Charlie

[@rtaylor7384]

Don’t forget he was in finding neverland. I thought he was even better in that.

[@theanimeguy13ify]

No Amanda Bynes or Josh Peck? Really?

[@sarahramsey9454]

loved all the way through however forgot a few amanda bynes sara paxton aly and aj michalka also child stars there

[@angelaholmes8888]

Thank god Daniel decided to get sober and face his alcohol addiction

[@V8fanETHANKELLY]

Cuozo in 8 simple rules

[@mistybenjamin9009]

At one point Daniel Radcliffe was the youngest person I would allow myself to have a crush on. That has since changed. (Dylan and Cole Sprouse...)

[@MarissaFloro]

Im surprised Selena Gomez isnt on the list. But the list is legit.

[@ericaeriycaeryca8197]

I’m sorry Raven should’ve been top 3 HANDS DOWN!

[@Jackert86]

MKA? Lindsay Lohan? Hillary is in here after all and they are just 1 year older...

[@melissamason2983]

Where is Demi Lovato? Seriously... what's wrong with you guys? She wasn't even mentioned.

[@ddbjg]

i like raven she was great on that so raven

[@candezsimmons2001]

BRENDA SONG

[@zeokingsilver]

Hello children

[@RJLightning68]

Frankie Muniz is now racing in ARCA which is owned by NASCAR

[@celestinedorado3143]

Msmojo, you forgot about Aaron Carter

[@jayekisses]

4:15 how r they not going to talk about “Bring It On:All Or Nothing”

[@mugman5757]

I don't know if it counts but what about Maddie Ziegler?

[@TheAmarok87]

Maddie Ziegler wasn't famous before early 2010's.

[@jimbob2427]

Dakota over Miley?

[@oshikuru09]

When I saw Daniel Radcliffe I was like okay well who could possibly be number 1.... Then 🤦

[@biegebythesea6775]

sad when i know the adult actors more than the kids. bill pullman was hot.

[@kierramack4708]

I cried so ugly on I am Sam

[@jignavsharma]

I have a top 15 which is way better I will not be including any Harry Potter ones even though how good they are they're just one note 15. Josh Hutcherson 14. Cameron Monaghan 13. Frankie Muniz 12. Freddie Highmore 11. Cayden Boyd 10. Cameron Bright 9. Vincent Martella 8. Cole and Dylan Sprouse 7. Haley Joel Osment 6. Josh Peck 5. Drake Bell 4. Trevor Morgan 3. Roy Culkin 2. Logan Lerman 1. Thomas Brodie-Sangster

[@juliansilva7744]

ANOTHER HONORABLE MENTION: Emile Hirsch, Drake Bell, Josh Peck, Taylor Laurent, Vanessa Hudgens.

[@DB-ub3wx]

What about Lindsay lohan ?

[@Julian-p7q-b4t]

Tom Cruise and Leonardo DiCaprio are way bigger.

[@chancexedward]

Dakota Fanning, #1??? I don't think..

[@bendalymckenna6271]

Where is Josh Peck ?

[@joeluca8266]

Didn't Hayden Panettieres brother pass away? I don't think he did. I think it's just a hoax or a dream. Like I didn't see it coming because she and her brother have had such low profiles like the past 5 years and I think nothing was wrong with him. Who agrees with me?

[@Missmagazinebura]

She came back to scream

[@joeluca8266]

@@Missmagazinebura what do u mean by that?

[@Missmagazinebura]

@@joeluca8266 scream the movie that is coming out

[@joeluca8266]

@@Missmagazinebura but my comment was didn't Haydens brother Jansen pass away because I didn't see it coming and I don't think he had any health problems

[@Missmagazinebura]

@@joeluca8266 yes that’s why she took a break from acting

[@therealangelosettler]

No Lindsey Lohan?

[@BrocktonLazarus3397]

I think Daniel Radcliffe should be #1

[@kelseyhaight1698]

Either Zac Efron or Frankie Muniz is supposed to be married to me right now also having babies with me

[@anthonymort5202]

Wow this is weird I was just watching School of Rock last night

[@nicoleadler6065]

I do like Dakota to she is a sweet heart to I love pop culture a lot she should be a at least number 7 on this list and Hillary duff or Miley crus at number 1 instead

[@TheRunning2049]

Miley better be no. 1

[@erinlizzie09]

Uptown girls was not kid friendly. Like at all.

[@LaurenKaminski]

Wow no Selena Gomez! I thought she was going to be #1!

[@balwondiy9780]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@waittillfamewtf2385]

Jamie Lynn Spears 🌟

[@Tonyable1]

Nah, Raven is way too low. Disney Channel would be nothing without her. And we ALL know this.

[@yadielenielbellecolon982]

👍👌💗😁💞💖

[@berf9445]

Nope, Dekota Fanning was great but common Danial Radcliff should be #1