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Lindsay Lohan gained fame with 'The Parent Trap' in 1998, but her success was shadowed by legal troubles. In 2005, she faced her first lawsuit for a car accident. This marked the beginning of numerous incidents, including DUIs, grand theft charges, and assault allegations over eight years.
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In July 2021, Drake Bell, known for 'The Amanda Show' and 'Drake & Josh', got probation and community service for inappropriate online behavior with a minor. He also had DUI trouble in 2010 and 2015, resulting in jail, probation, and alcohol education.
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Former Disney actor Orlando Brown, known for 'That's So Raven,' faced numerous legal troubles. In 2011, he had four warrants for his arrest due to a DUI. Prior to this, he was arrested in 2007 for drug possession. In 2016, he was involved in an altercation with his girlfriend at a police station. When detained, he was found with methamphetamine. He faced further arrests in 2018, and sought help on "Dr. Phil" and in rehab.
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Jason James Richter, known for 'Free Willy' in 1993, was arrested in 2018 for misdemeanor domestic violence after a fight with his girlfriend at the time.
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After rising to fame in 1990 with 'Home Alone,' Macaulay Culkin faced legal trouble later on. At 24, he was arrested in Oklahoma City for drug possession. Police found marijuana and medication without a prescription. These days, Macaulay is a new dad, he and girlfriend Brenda Song welcomed their son Dakota in April 2021 and he's back to acting.
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In 2010, 'Diff'rent Strokes' child star Gary Coleman was arrested on a warrant related to a domestic violence charge.
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Shia LaBeouf became famous at 14 in 'Even Stevens'. But as his career grew, so did his legal troubles. He faced charges including assault, trespassing, and drunk driving. In 2020, his ex-girlfriend FKA Twigs accused him of emotional and physical abuse.
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At just 10, Tatum O'Neal won an Oscar for 'Paper Moon' in 1973. But fame didn't shield her from struggles. In 2008, she got caught buying drugs in NYC, leading to an arrest for drug possession
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Dana Plato, 'Diff'rent Strokes' star, faced a tough life post-fame. Battling addiction, she got into trouble in 1991 for attempted robbery with a gun. In 1992, she was arrested for forging a Valium prescription. Sadly, at 34, she overdosed on painkillers and Valium, ruled as suicide by the medical examiner.
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Amanda Bynes, known from Nickelodeon, had legal troubles in 2012. She got a DUI after a collision in West Hollywood. The next year, she faced charges over marijuana possession. She also had a psychiatric evaluation. After more incidents and treatment, she's said to be doing better. She even graduated from a design institute and got engaged in 2020.
Growing up in the spotlight can be a tough journey, and for some child actors, it led to encounters with the law. This gallery showcases the challenges many young stars faced, including struggles with drugs, alcohol, and other legal issues.
From Lindsay Lohan's DUI arrests to Amanda Bynes' run-in with a police car, this list explores child actors who had legal problems while dealing with fame.