Tragic Celebrity Suicides

Most of us go through a stage where we become depressed but, luckily for us, we’ve either found better ways to deal with our issues or we’ve had a support group we were able to turn to. For some of us the phase just passed. For some people, though, the phase doesn’t end, they feel there is no one to turn to and there are no escapes. This list is intended to discuss the celebrities who have committed suicide and whose death was either unknown, not widely acknowledged or forgotten.

Peg Entwistle
February 5, 1908 – September 16, 1932

Peg Entwistle may be the oldest on the list but her story certainly isn’t the least interesting. Born in Port Talbot, Wales, UK, her dream, like so many others, was to become an actress. She started out on Broadway and went on to be known as a comedienne. Her last film was called “Thirteen Women” and, apparently, received very poor reviews. Upset by the comments of the critics, as well as the greatly reduced screen time featuring her, Peg walked up the hill featuring the famous Hollywood sign, climbed atop it and jumped off. Strangely enough, the following day a letter came in the mail for Entwistle offering her a role in a play about a woman who commits suicide.

Dana Plato
November 7, 1963 – May 8, 1999

Dana Plato was born in Moore, Oklahoma, and was best known for her role as Kimberley on “Diff’rent Strokes”. She was let go from the show because of an unplanned pregnancy. Not able to reach the status she wanted, she became involved in darker pastimes, and was arrested for armed robbery in 1991. She got breast implants and appeared in “Playboy” in the hopes of regaining stardom. She later moved in to films of a more erotic nature. She appeared on “The Howard Stern Show” the day before her death and claimed she had been sober for 10 years. Callers called to defend her and commend her on turning her life around, but Dana went on to overdose on pills the following day in a vehicle outside of her fiancé’s mothers’ house. Sadly, Dana’s son also committed suicide last month (May, 2010).

Andrew Koenig
August 17, 1968 – February 2010

Andrew Koenig was best known as the character “Boner” on the sitcom hit “Growing Pains”, which was one of my favorites as a kid. He also played The Joker in a short film based on the “Batman” series, but otherwise didn’t have too much of an extensive resume. Koenig was said to mostly enjoy working behind the scenes and he was deeply involved in human rights. In February 2010 Koenig went to Canada to see the Olympics and never returned. He was later found hanged in Vancouver.

Jonathan Brandis
April 13, 1976 – November 12, 2003

Jonathan Brandis was born in Danbury, Connecticut, and began his film career at age 5. He starred in one of my favorite childhood films “The Neverending Story II: The Next Chapter”, as well as the film “Ladybugs”, with the late Rodney Dangerfield. Although those movies formed my biggest impression of him, it seems Brandis was most known for his role on “SeaQuest”, a television show created by Stephen Spielberg. It is in SeaQuest that he became a teen idol. Friends of the actor said he seemed to be depressed about his lack of a career, despite the fact that he was working on a film in his directorial debut, as well as other promising things in the works. Jonathan Brandis hanged himself on the evening of November 11th and died in the hospital the next day.

Elliott Smith
August 6, 1969 – October 21, 2003

Elliott Smith was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and lived for a long time in Portland, Oregon. Elliott had a gift for creating music that took you to another place and his voice was totally unique. He was best known for having a large role in the creation of the soundtrack for “Good Will Hunting”, and for an Academy Award nomination for his song “Miss Misery”. Elliott had had suicidal tendencies before, having tried to jump off a cliff while drunk, only to have a tree break his fall. While in Portland he began to dabble in drugs. Following an argument with his girlfriend in late October, Smith was found in the kitchen with a knife in his chest after his girlfriend heard him scream. Elliott Smith died at 1:36 P.M.

Brynn Hartman
April 11, 1958 – May 22, 1998

This was a widely publicized story that happened quite some time ago. Brynn Hartman was the third wife of famous actor and comedian Phil Hartman and the third time, in this case, was anything but a charm. Most of us will recognize Phil Hartman from the long running television show “Saturday Night Live”, where actors are known to improv a lot of their lines. Brynn was a former model who had a history of drug and alcohol abuse throughout their marriage, as well as behavioral problems. No-one knows if it was their two children, or Phil’s undying love for Brynn, but he was determined to make this marriage work. It ended up costing him his life. On the evening of May 27, Brynn and Phil had one of many arguments about her drug usage.

Phil then went to sleep, and was later shot by a high and intoxicated Brynn. Brynn then confessed the murder to two people before she shooting herself in the head, taking her own life. Phil was shot twice in the head and once in the side and is believed to have died instantly. There was speculation that Andy Dick had provided Brynn Hartman with the cocaine she took that night, spawning her psychotic behavior, but he denies those claims to this day.

Paula Goodspeed
1971 – 2008

Any readers who watch “American Idol” are sure to be familiar with Paula Goodspeed. Paula was a devoted fan of “American Idol” and especially of Paula Abdul. She had auditioned to be on the show to meet her idol and in the hopes of becoming infamous. She achieved infamy, but sadly for the wrong reasons. It was said that because of her outlandish fashion and flat audition she was rejected, and that she was ridiculed for having braces.

Five months later Goodspeed would write on a social networking website that auditioning may have been a mistake and that reading fans comments about her were hurtful. As a consequence of her very serious crush on Paula (Goodspeed identified as being gay), an audition gone wrong, rejection and cruel remarks from her peers, Paula Goodspeed was found outside the home of Paula Abdul having killed herself with an overdose on prescription pills.

Ryan Jenkins
February 8, 1977 – August 23, 2009

I’m sure that on this one some may argue this person’s status as a celebrity because they only starred on reality television. Although it’s not nearly the same in status, I am absolutely addicted to reality television, so it’s enough for me. This awful event took place quite recently and although the reasons behind the act are difficult to hear, it was certainly bizarre and shocking enough to bear noting. Ryan Jenkins was a Canadian, born in British Columbia, who was also a self-made millionaire.

He appeared on the popular VH1 show “Megan Wants a Millionaire” and went on later to star on “I Love Money”. He won the first place prize, along with $250,000 dollars. “Megan Wants a Millionaire” stopped airing after only a few episodes and “I Love Money” never aired, following the discovery on August 15, 2009 of the body of Jasmine Fiore. She was a former model who met Ryan in a Las Vegas casino, married him two days later and was brutally killed shortly thereafter.

Fiore was found in a suitcase with no teeth and her fingers had been cut off. She had been strangled, and her body had been crushed, mutilated and beaten. Had she not had breast implants her identity might never have been discovered. Five days later, after an intense search had begun, Jenkins hanged himself with a belt in the room of a motel in Canada.

Mary Kay Bergman
June 5, 1961 – November 11, 1999

I’m sure that everyone on this site is familiar with the popular hit “Southpark”, but maybe not so familiar with this leading lady who contributed to making this show so beloved. Mary Kay Bergman was born in Los Angeles, California, to Jewish parents and was a self-proclaimed nerd. Science fiction and fantasy were two main passions of hers, but she had always been an avid fan of Disney. She not only voiced the parts of Ms. Cartman and Wendy on “Southpark”, but she also was the voice of Timmy Turner in “The Fairly Oddparents” and was the official voice of Snow White for Disney.

Bergman had been married for 9 years (a big accomplishment to some, including myself), seemed happy. Until her death, no one had known that she had suffered from chronic and acute depression for a multitude of years, despite having reached many of her goals and achieving a dream profession. Sadly though, on a Thursday night Mary Kay Bergman shot herself in the head. She was found an hour and 20 minutes later by her husband and friend, along with two suicide notes that have not yet been released.

Ruslana Korshunova
July 2, 1987 – June 28, 2008

Ruslana Korshunova happened to be a Kazakh supermodel that had a Russian heritage. She had posed in Vogue and had represented designers such as Vera Wang and Nina Ricci. She was discovered in 2003 and was immediately distinguished by her long, knee-length, chestnut colored hair. Part of what made her suicide so bizarre was the method she chose. June 28, somewhere around 2:30 P.M., Ruslana “fell” out of her ninth-floor balcony, after having watched the movie “Ghost” with a former boyfriend in Manhattan.

Friends have said that she was usually a cheerful person and had never shown any signs of distress or feelings of failure, although there were things written on some social networking sites that seemed to suggest otherwise. She at one time stated “Death is a celebration of life…there is hope” and “I’m so lost. Will I ever find myself?” Ruslana Korshunova’s death was ruled as a suicide because the police could find no other witnesses. However, something odd that was noticed at the time of her death was that her trademark hair was considerably shorter, and looked as if it had been cut in haste.

Famous Comedy Teams

Some of these groups had decades long runs, while others only were together for a short period of time; regardless of their length together, each of these groups has had a profound impact on modern comedy. From our TV and movie shows to what we're watching from small-time groups on YouTube.

The Three Stooges

The legendary vaudeville act The Three Stooges killed audiences for over 30 years. Moe, Larry, Curly and sometimes Shemp, took their act from the bawdy halls to the silver screen in shorts and movies during the boom of the cinema. Starring in legendary comedies like Time Out for Rhythm and their famous short films like You Nazty Spy!, The Stooges had a near-unparalleled act.

The Three Stooges are getting a movie remake this week courtesy of The Farrelly Brothers. The movie stars Chris Diamantopoulos, Sean Hayes and Will Sasso in the roles of Moe, Larry and Curly respectively.

Monty Python

Monty Python, as a group, has influenced and informed the vast majority of comedy we experience today, including much of the comedic talents on this very list. Without their influence, we wouldn't have South Park, Saturday Night Live, The Kids in the Hall, The Simpsons, The Daily Show (and by extension The Colbert Report) and any number of comedic groups, comedy TV shows and comedy movies.

While known mostly for their landmark TV show Monty Python's Flying Circus, the group also produced Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Monty Python's Life of Brian and Monty Python's Meaning of Life. Any one of those movies on its own would win the group a spot in the comedy hall of fame.

The State

The State might be known less for their time on the cult MTV show The State from 1993-1995 and more from what they've done since. The group formed at NYU in the late 80s and after performing locally, got a deal with MTV to produce a sketch comedy show; after three seasons at MTV the group tried to branch out, but had a flop when they hit CBS's airwaves for a Halloween Special show. The group never officially broke up, but they scattered to the wind. Members of the group would go on to write, direct or star in a number of beloved comedy TV shows and movies, including: Reno 911!, Stella, Hot Wet American Summer, Children's Hospital, Party Down, Michael and Michael Have Issues, Reaper, The Ten, Role Models, and Night At The Museum, among plenty of others.

Christopher Guest and Gang

Christopher Guest is responsible for bringing together some of the greatest improv comedic talents in a series of mockumentaries, including: This is Spinal Tap, Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind and For Your Consideration. That list of movies alone makes him and his merry gang legendary.

The Kids in the Hall

Besides Celine Deon, Canada's greatest cultural contribution would be SCTV, but third would be the five man sketchy comedy group The Kids in the Hall. The young group was groundbreaking at the time and over the course of five seasons delivered some incredible moments and characters. Following their original show's run, the group produced the movie Brain Candy in 1996. All members of the group worked on side projects and other careers until they reformed for the 2010 mini-series Death Comes to Town.

Cheech and Chong

Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong have always been wildly popular, but never moreso than in the 70s and 80s when their group was prolific with comedy album releases, stand up shows and movies. The duo are best known for their stoner humor in movies like 1978's Up in Smoke and 1981's Nice Dreams. The pair split in the 80s and have had an on-again, off-again partnership since.

Abbott and Costello

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello are one of the proto comedy teams that other groups have fashioned themselves after. As Abbott and Costello, the group was wildly popular with bits like the legendary "Who's On First?" and their series of successful crossover films with the Universal monsters. Through the 1940s and 50s, Abbott and Costello made the transition from radio to film and later TV and kept audiences laughing the whole way.


Martin and Lewis

After Abbott and Costello came Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis as the team Martin and Lewis. From 1946 until 1956, the pair dominated radio, TV and movies with Martin as the straight guy and Lewis as the comedic foil.

Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright

Together, this British trio has been responsible for the TV show Spaced and so-called The Three Flavors Cornetto Trilogy, which includes Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and the upcoming The World's End.

Laurel and Hardy

Of the classic age of movies, there was no stronger comedy duo than Laurel and Hardy. The pair perfected on-screen slapstick humor with their series of over 100 shorts and feature length films. The Englishman Stan Laurel and American Oliver Hardy first came together as a team in the late 1920s and came to prominence at the end of the silent film era. The pair made the transition to sound and continued their comedic styling until the 1950s.

Trey Parker and Matt Stone

Not only are Trey Parker and Matt Stone content in having a mega hit TV show, or blockbuster puppet movies, no, they also want to destroy Broadway with raw humor. This team may be best known for their Comedy Central defining master work South Park, but their movies like Orgazmo, BASEketball, Team America and their new Broadway hit The Book of Mormon cement them as one of the best modern comedy teams. Trey Parker handles the majority of the writing for the group, but the team wouldn't work without Matt Stone; together the group have had hit after hit for over 20 years. There's something to be said about staying power.

Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor

The unlikely comedic team of performer Gene Wilder and comedian Richard Pryor came together in 1976's Silver Streak and over the years reappeared with degrees of success in Stir Crazy (1980), See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989) and Another You (1991). The odd pair have a strange chemistry with one another; they are one of the earliest interracial comedy teams, even if they were never an official group that worked together outside of these films.

Chris Farley and David Spade

This pair burned brightly, but for too short a time. In classic films like Tommy Boy and Black Sheep the physical comedy of Chris Farley balanced well with the sarcastic humor of David Spade. The duo would have enjoyed a long series of movies together if not for the untimely death of Farley in 1997.

Hot Female Celebrity Villains

Feel free to believe that the producers and directors are perhaps biased because not as much attention is paid to detail when it comes to a male villain. With female villains however, it is the complete opposite. Scroll down and you will get the proof that you are looking for.

Megan Fox

Take a quick glance at the picture above and please enlighten me. Does a negative character need to be sexier than this? Well pardon me, the question should be, can a negative character get any sexier than this? Megan Fox has out done herself for her role in Jessica’s Body. It is impossible to play sexy with blood hungry as beautifully as she has played her role. The sex appeal was already there, the bad needed to be added and there you have it. The complete package picked up from your dreams. The movie was hanging onto her near-nudity being successful (the critics boxed the film though) but a lot of us got exactly what we wanted or dreamed of. Although we do admit that if the movie had been named “Megan’s Body” it would have been more appropriate a title.

Lucy Liu

We are talking about Lucy Liu and sword combats. Nothing more needs to be said! “HOT” sums it all up! Brilliance at its very best.

Uma Thurman

So who has dibs on Poison Ivy? I think it is agreed upon that Uma Thurman has never looked as seductive as she did when she played Poison Ivy in Batman and Robin. She redefined the phrase “Using sex as a weapon” when she unleashed her feminist wiles (and her green derivatives) onto Batman to bring him to her feet. Very well-played and thus she lands on number three on this list of ten. Just look at her, she is a ravishing beauty, looks like a figment of imagination rather than a real character!

Sienna Miller

Take one look at the picture above and let us know if you miss something, or if there is any confusion left in your mind as to why she is in this list. Sienna Miller, already pretty well-known for her beauty, plays the role of The Baroness in G.I Joe and certainly to the point of zero doubt, none of the fans had anything to mind regarding this choice of actress for this role. The bodysuit which is now the hallmark for dark characters never looked as hot as this. She had her own dark plans and carried them out like a pro. We were totally hitched.

Rebecca Romijn

If we are talking about negative characters, and we are talking about sexy, and we are talking about appeal, and also about X-Men, how can we forget Mystique. The model turned actress Rebecca took a huge risk when she decided to play the character of the stealthy mutant that shifted shapes. Other wise a beautiful person, she was in full body makeup that made her look like a reptile but she looked as hot as ever. Her looks gave us the jitters and she was really a monster to be feared but no one had a problem with that because the way she appeared and disappeared, it was totally mind-blowing.

Famke Janssen

As doctor Jean Grey in X-Men series, she gave a heart winning performance and the fact that she suited so well with Hugh Jackman that it seemed to be a match made in heaven. But the sexiest twist was the appearance of the very dark side of Jean. The whole shock was what made her negative return all more appealing. She is an amazing actress and she out did her self in this role – powerful, dangerous, and formidable.

Michelle Pfeiffer

The character played by Michelle deserved to be in this list. Just like a cat she was very graceful and poised, yet sexy and slinky in the role as CatWoman. She was successful in her portrayal and thus the honorable mention on this list.

Sharon Stone

Perhaps there is no other character in the history of cinema that bought sexiness to the character of a villain better than the character Sharon Stone portrayed in the movie Basic Instinct. She out did her previous and upcoming counterparts to an extent that can never be matched. Maybe the only one who can match the oomph and the sex appeal depicted by her character would be a Basic Instinct remake with her in it!

Jordana Brewster

She is completely clad in black for her role in D.E.B.S and her only aim is world domination. She comes with a lot of foiled plots even one that includes a plot to sink Australia (we ignore that) but nothing cause her to collapse. In D.E.B.S she has her heart and her eyes set on a fellow agent by the name of Amy (played by Sara Foster) and determined as she is, she finally succeeds in seducing her. Search the web and you might even find her smooching Amy. Way to go Jordana, we drink to that!

Demi Moore

Demi Moore is one hot-shot actress and all that you ever want to know why she is on this list is completely engraved into this one picture. She appeared as Madison Lee in ‘Charlie’s Angels’.

Too Hot To Handle

The best-dressed stars looks great; nice dress.

Christina Aguilera

Looked sexier than ever on Tuesday night's episode of "The Voice." The buxom coach -- who clearly hit the gym between the Battle Rounds and this week's live performances -- showed off her signature curves in a form-fitting, tangerine-hued frock. White-blond locks (which we happen to love), smokey eyes, statement earrings, and pouty pink lips completed the "Beautiful" songstress' sultry ensemble.

Selena Gomez

Speaking of scantily-clad pop princesses, check out what Selena Gomez wore to Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids Choice Awards. While many of you will likely find this two-piece Dolce & Gabbana outfit too revealing for a 19 year old, we happen to think it's fun, flirty, and perfectly fit for the Disney Channel darling. And those pink-and-orange Cesare Paciotti pumps ... to die for!

Brooklyn Decker

Across the Pacific, Brooklyn Decker hit the red carpet for the Japanese premiere of "Battleship" at Tokyo's International Yoyogi complex. The model/actress -- who's been besting co-star Rihanna in the fashion department since their promo tour began -- once again killed it, this time in a stunning Stella McCartney gown, which featured a gold waistband and short train.

Christie Brinkley

Yes, she's a bit of a mess, and, yes, she kinda looks like a Malibu Barbie doll, but there's no denying the fact that supermodel Christie Brinkley still looks super for 58. Her heels may be tacky, but her body is rockin', and that dress is incredibly flattering.

Cindy Crawford

Fellow supermodel Cindy Crawford turned heads this week when she arrived at the Getty Museum to celebrate the opening of the "Herb Ritts: L.A. Style" exhibition. The 46-year-old mom of two looked phenomenal in a leather-accented LBD and pointy black pumps. A matching clutch, freshly highlighted locks, and a gold watch made for the perfect accessories.

Abbie Cornish ("Bright Star")

Was all smiles upon arriving for the grand opening of the Marquee club in Sydney on Saturday night. The actress -- who tends to shy away from bright colors -- impressed in a bold Alberta Ferretti crochet dress and equally vibrant strappy sandals.

Lauren Conrad

Has been MIA for quite some time, but the former "Hills" star has recently reemerged now that she has a new book to promote. Regardless, the reality TV star-turned-author looked lovely upon exiting a taping of the "Wendy Williams Show" on Monday afternoon. Are you loving her sophisticated Big Apple look as much as we are?

Jennifer Nettles

Taylor Swift looked awesome, but Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles (in Max Azria) sported our favorite ensemble of the evening at this year's Academy of Country Music Awards. Thoughts?

Fergie

Did Fergie look fergalicious or fug in the multi-colored Givenchy frock she wore to her birthday bash at 1 Oak in Sin City on Saturday night? Discuss!

Minka Kelly

Former "Friday Night Lights" fox, Minka Kelly, who looked super cute in Sydney in her multitude of trendy pieces. Which element of her ensemble is your favorite? Her cropped J Brand leather top, her D&G garden-print pants, her Jimmy Choo clutch, or her cobalt blue peep-toes?

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Child Actors Then and Now

While it's hard not to love child actors, the unfortunate reality is they grow up and we lose track of them, as newer cuter editions take their spots in our hearts. But what becomes of them? We tracked down pics our favorite kid stars to see what they look like now.

ANNA PAQUIN

First Movie: Age 9 Anna didn't intend to audition for "The Piano"; she only went to accompany her older sister. But she won the role, and later an Oscar, becoming the second-youngest winner in history (after Tatum O'Neal). She continued to work through the '90s, and scored huge hits as the mutant Rogue in the "X-Men" trilogy. Currently, she's starring on TV in "True Blood" and this week hits movie theaters in "The Romantics."

MACAULAY CULKIN

First Movie: Age 8 After appearing with Burt Lancaster in "Rocket Gibraltar" and John Candy in "Uncle Buck," Mac (as he prefers to be called) became a worldwide sensation in the smash "Home Alone." But he disappeared from screens after 1994's "Richie Rich," and didn't return to movies until his acclaimed turn in 2003's "Party Monster." His last movie was 2007's "Sex and Breakfast," but last year he did have a recurring role on the TV drama "Kings."

KIRSTEN DUNST

First Movie: Age 8 After small roles for notable directors Woody Allen and Brian De Palma, Kristen stole the show from Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt in 1994's "Interview With a Vampire." She gained international fame as Mary Jane Watson in the three "Spider-Man" movies which took in over $1 billion domestically. She was last on-screen in 2008's "How to Lose Friends and Alienate People," and she recently directed her first short film.

LINDSAY LOHAN

First Movie: Age 11 Before all the tabloid stories, Lindsay was simply a talented young actress. By the time she did the dual lead roles in 1998's "The Parent Trap," she was already a veteran of TV and commercials. She had giant hits as a teen with "Freaky Friday" and "Mean Girls." Her personal life has overshadowed her professional pursuits lately, but she can be seen in theaters right now in "Machete."

CHRISTINA RICCI

First Movie: Age 10 Christina's first role was as Cher's daughter in 1990's "Mermaids," but her dark, dry sense of humor was best displayed in "The Addams Family" and its sequel. By the end of the '90s, she'd transitioned to adult roles like in Tim Burton's "Sleepy Hollow." She still has a taste for the macabre, like her latest role in the creepy psychological thriller, "After.Life."

ANGELINA JOLIE

First Movie: Age 6 Angelina made a brief appearance in 1982's "Lookin' to Get Out" playing the daughter of her real-life father, Jon Voight. She studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Institute at age 11, but spent most of her teenage years modeling. She was 24 when she won an Oscar for "Girl, Interrupted," and she's continues to balance dramatic roles and action blockbusters like this summer's "Salt."

NATALIE PORTMAN

First Movie: Age 12 Natalie showed remarkable maturity as an orphan taken in by a hitman in 1994's "The Professional." She's since balanced roles in giant movies like the "Star Wars" prequels with academic pursuits, earning a degree in psychology from Harvard in 2003. Currently, she's drawing rave reviews for playing a ballerina in the dark drama "Black Swan."

KRISTEN STEWART

First Movie: Age 10 Kristen got great reviews playing the daughter of Jodie Foster (herself a former child star) in 2002's "Panic Room." Of course, it was her lead role in "Twilight" that made her a household name. So far, each installment of the saga has been more popular than the last, with "Eclipse" earning nearly $300 million in the U.S.

LEONARDO DICAPRIO

First Movie: Age 16 Leo's youthful looks made him appear younger than he actually was in his early roles. But he was still only 19 when he scored his first Oscar nomination for "What's Eating Gilbert Grape." He now works with only the most talented filmmakers, including four films with Martin Scorsese. This summer, he had his biggest box-office hit since "Titanic" with Christopher Nolan's "Inception."

DREW BARRYMORE

First Movie: Age 5 Drew made an indelible impression in the early 1980s, but personal troubles derailed her career until the mid-'90s. She worked her way back into leading roles, but it was her stunning turn in the opening scene of "Scream" that really made people take a second look at her. She's been a leading lady ever since, with her latest starring role in "Going the Distance" in theaters now.

CHRISTIAN BALE

First Movie: Age 12 Playing the lead role in a film directed by Steven Spielberg would be the pinnacle for most acting careers, but 1987's "Empire of the Sun" was the start of Christian's. After racking up great reviews in smaller movies, he became an A-list star playing Batman. Last summer, he fought giant robots and a digital Arnold Schwarzenegger in "Terminator: Salvation."

SCARLETT JOHANSSON

First Movie: Age 9 Scarlett's first movie was the notorious bomb, "North" in 1994, but she was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award just two years later for "Manny & Lo." She followed that with an impressive performance opposite Robert Redford in 1998's "The Horse Whisperer." She showed she was ready for grown-up roles in 2003's "Lost in Translation," and has racked up a string of hits like "He's Just Not That Into You" and this summer's "Iron Man 2."

MADISON PETTIS

First Movie: Age 9. Playing the precocious ballet-loving Peyton Kelly opposite Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in Disney's "The Game Plan." Now 14, Pettis rocked the red (actually, make that orange) carpet at the 2012 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. Pettis has become a formidable vocal actress, lending her talents to "Jake and the Never Land Pirates" and "Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2."

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