5 Child Stars Who Made a Big Comeback

From Home Alone fame to a long break, Macaulay made a cool return with indie roles and public appearances.

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Once Hannah Montana, now a bold pop icon—Miley reinvented herself and owned her grown-up image.

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After ups and downs, she’s back in the spotlight with Netflix movies and a new positive vibe.

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Forever known as Harry Potter, Daniel took bold, quirky roles to rebuild his career on his own terms.

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From Disney to hit music and Only Murders in the Building, Selena came back stronger than ever.

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