6 Child Actors who Ruined their Careers

From the outside looking in, it may seem great to amass fame and fortune at a young age. But for child actors, this seemingly fabulously famous lifestyle tends to ruin their childhoods and happiness. Many young Hollywood stars have gone from being America’s sweethearts to troubled young adults dealing with depression, drug use, erratic behavior and more. They personally  suffer and their careers do as well, often losing all of the fame and popularity they once enjoyed as kids. Some bounce back, but many never do. To learn more about their tragic downfalls, check out these 6 child actors who ruined their careers.

Edward Furlong

Furlong got his claim to fame portraying young John Conner, the lovable tough kid from “Terminator 2.” He became a pretty popular from this role, but the fame was too much for him to handle and began spinning out of control. He had several run-ins with the law, a few stints in rehab, and was admitted into a psychiatric hospital.

Haley Joel Osment

Osment became one of the most recognizable child actors of his era, starring in blockbusters like ”The Sixth Sense,” “Artificial Intelligence,” and “Forrest Gump.” But he got involved in alcohol and controlled substance abuse, which resulted in a terrible car accident He was sentenced to years of probation, fines, mandatory rehab and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. His career took a big hit.