When we think of famous actors who rose to fame at an early age we often tend to immediately jump to conclusions that they’re famous because they were on the Disney Channel. And while the Disney Channel has given us plenty of successful Hollywood stars over the years — it is not the only way for young actors to rise to fame.

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Today's list takes a look at some big names in Hollywood who rose to fame before turning 18 and they were never on the Disney Channel. From Hollywood legends such as Natalie Portman and Drew Barrymore to famous siblings like Dakota and Elle Fanning and the Olsen twins — keep on scrolling to see just which celebs rose to fame as child stars!

10 Millie Bobby Brown

Kicking the list off is 16-year-old Millie Bobby Brown who rose to fame as Eleven on the Netflix sci-fi show Stranger Things which premiered in 2016. At the time, the actress was only 12 and she quickly became one of the most promising young stars in Hollywood. Since Stranger Things premiered, Millie Bobby Brown has been up to quite a lot and there is no doubt that the future still holds plenty of acting for this young star!

9 Dakota And Elle Fanning

Next on the list are sisters Dakota and Elle Fanning who both had their acting debut in the drama movie I Am Sam in 2001. In it, Dakota — who was seven at the time — played Lucy Dawson, and her younger sister Elle — who was only three at the time — played a younger version of her sister's character. After that, both ladies ended up having a very busy childhood and today 26-year-old Dakota and 22-year-old Elle are certainly staple names in the industry.

8 Mary-Kate And Ashley Olsen

Speaking of siblings — next on the list are twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen who rose to fame as babies when they had their acting debut by playing Michelle Tanner on the popular late '80s sitcom Full House.

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Since then, the twins have become major child stars who released plenty of successful movies throughout their teens. However, Mary-Kate and Ashley have given up acting and today the ladies are doing other things instead!

7 Drew Barrymore

Another Hollywood star who rose to fame at a very early age is Drew Barrymore. Drew had her film debut in the 1980s sci-fi horror Altered States but her first well-known role was her portrayal of Gertie in Steven Spielberg’s 1982 sci-fi movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Honestly, the rest is history as Drew went on to star in plenty of Hollywood blockbusters all throughout her career!

6 Iain Armitage

Next on the list is 12-year-old actor Iain Armitage who is best known for his starring role as Sheldon Cooper in the sitcom show Young Sheldon, as well as Ziggy Chapman in HBO's drama show Big Little Lies. Ian — who rose to fame at the age of nine — is certainly bound to be an even more famous actor as he grows up!

5 Natalie Portman

Let's move on to Academy Award winner Natalie Portman who began her acting career at the age of 12 when she portrayed Mathilda in the 1994 action thriller movie Léon: The Professional. Since then, Natalie has had an impressive career — and nowadays she is considered one of the most talented actresses in the industry as she starred in plenty of critically acclaimed movies!

4 Amandla Stenberg

Another famous child star that made it onto today’s list is Amandla Stenberg. The actress made her debut in the 2011 action thriller movie Colombiana when she was 14 years old.

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Amandla rose to international fame a year later as Rue in the 2012 dystopian sci-fi movie The Hunger Games and since then the young actress — who is now 22 — had a quite impressive career!

3 Macaulay Culkin

This list would certainly not be complete without Macaulay Culkin who rose to fame as Kevin McCallister in the 1990s comedy movie Home Alone. Prior to that role, Macaulay had roles in a couple of movies and his actual acting debut was as Cy Blue Black in the 1988 drama movie Rocket Gibraltar when the actor was only eight years old.

2 Anna Paquin

While many may think that Anna Paquin rose to international fame as Sookie Stackhouse in the HBO vampire drama show True Blood in 2008 — that is not true. The actress actually had her acting debut as Flora McGrath in the 1993 romantic drama movie The Piano — and for that role, she even received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Yes, at the time Anna was only 11 years old!

1 And Lastly, Daniel Radcliff, Emma Watson, And Rupert Grint

Wrapping the list up are nonother than Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint. The three actors rose to fame as Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley in the popular Harry Potter movie franchise. When the first movie Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone premiered in 2001 Daniel was 11, Emma was 10, and Rupert was 12 years old!

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