Since Shirley Temple tap-danced her way into the hearts of America, child stars have been a Hollywood staple. We love watching our favorite stars grow up on the screen. Unfortunately, there is a stereotype surrounding child stars as many of them fly off the rails as grown-ups. It’s become a time-honored tradition to wait and see if these dimple-faced talents will end up succumbing to the pressures of the public eye.
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We’ve heard plenty of tragic stories about child stars dealing with drugs and alcohol issues before they even hit adulthood. Many times, the drama in a young star’s life comes from the parents, who made terrible decisions when it comes to their child’s career and finances. Stay tuned for stars who should have sued their overbearing stage moms and celebrities who were sued by their own family members.
Here are some of the child stars who grew up to take their parents to court.