Taking a Break
Some child actors get swept up in the world of fame and fortune, but Anna Chlumsky knew when to put her career on pause. She became famous for her lead role in the movie 1991 My Girl, which she reprised in My Girl 2. She stopped after her initial successes, putting her acting career on hold to focus on school.
Chlumsky’s hiatus didn’t hold her back at all. She graduated from the University of Chicago with a degree in International Studies, and afterwards, she was right back on the acting scene. As an adult, she’s made appearances in a variety of TV shows, including 30 Rock. And on top of it all, she had a gorgeous glow-up!