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Which actress won Oscars for 'The Accused' in 1988 and 'The Silence of the Lambs' in 1991?
Which actress won Oscars for 'The Accused' in 1988 and 'The Silence of the Lambs' in 1991?
At what age did Drew Barrymore star in the blockbuster movie ET?
At what age did Drew Barrymore star in the blockbuster movie ET?
What made Macaulay Culkin the most highly-paid child star ever in the 1990s?
What made Macaulay Culkin the most highly-paid child star ever in the 1990s?
Which actor had a bitter custody battle over their six children resulting in a legal separation from their father?
Which actor had a bitter custody battle over their six children resulting in a legal separation from their father?
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At what age did Macaulay Culkin get married?
At what age did Macaulay Culkin get married?
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How did Shirley Temple's career evolve as she matured?
How did Shirley Temple's career evolve as she matured?
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What was one of the challenges Elizabeth Taylor faced in her personal life?
What was one of the challenges Elizabeth Taylor faced in her personal life?
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What made Jodie Foster's role in 'Taxi Driver' significant?
What made Jodie Foster's role in 'Taxi Driver' significant?
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Which child star had the most marriages, including two to the same man?
Which child star had the most marriages, including two to the same man?
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After retiring as a child star, what did Shirley Temple focus on?
After retiring as a child star, what did Shirley Temple focus on?
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Study Notes
Shirley Temple
- Made her first film at the age of 4 as a talented singer and tap dancer
- Became the first child to win an AAO Oscar
- Experienced a decline in her film career in her 20s and was divorced at 21
- Pursued a successful career as an international diplomat, representing the USA at the United Nations and serving as an ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia
Elizabeth Taylor
- Starred as a child in sentimental films of the 1940s, including the Lassie series
- Became one of the biggest stars in Hollywood by the 1960s
- Had eight marriages, including twice to actor Richard Burton
- Struggled with alcoholism and weight problems in the 1970s, but became a campaigner and fund-raiser for AIDS charities in the 1980s
Jodie Foster
- Amazed critics and was nominated for an Oscar at 12 for her role in the 1976 film Taxi Driver
- Was stalked by a mad fan, John Hinckley, who shot President Reagan in 1981 in an attempt to re-enact the film
- Has had an accomplished career as an actress and director, winning two Oscars for The Accused and The Silence of the Lambs
- Is known as one of the most secretive and publicity-shy actresses in Hollywood
Drew Barrymore
- Comes from a large acting family, with her grandfather John being a classical British actor in the 1930s and her father an actor
- Starred in the blockbuster movie ET at 7, directed by her godfather Steven Spielberg
- Struggled with drugs, entering rehab and attempting suicide by 16, and separated from her parents
- Overcame her problems and has made successful films since the age of 21, including Scream and Charlie's Angels
Macaulay Culkin
- Became the most highly-paid child star ever in the 1990s with the Home Alone films, earning an estimated $30 million at 10
- Experienced a bitter custody battle between his parents in 1994 and obtained a legal separation from his father, gaining control over his finances
- Got married at 17 but divorced two years later
- Has had successful roles in the theatre, despite not making a film since 1994
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Explore the life of Shirley Temple, the iconic child star of the 1930s who transitioned into a successful career as an international diplomat. Learn about her early Hollywood success, challenges as an adult actress, and contributions to politics and diplomacy.
