These '70s and '80s Child Stars Look Nothing Like You Remember

In 2001, the full group only had one reunion seventeen years after disbanding, in which they performed at Madison Square Garden to commemorate Michael's career. Following Michael's death in 2009, the surviving brothers recorded a radio single and later went on tour.

Brooke Shields

Shields began modeling at 11 months old. Her first major film role was in Pretty Baby as a young child who lived in a brothel. By the age of 16, Shields had achieved stardom as both a model and a child actress.

Shields starred in Suddenly Susan from 1996 until 2000 and has since guest-starred in a number of programs, such as Nip/TuckTwo and a Half Men, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. She was close to Michael Jackson, whom she met at the age of 13, and was devastated by his passing.

Tatum O’Neal

In 1974, Tatum O'Neal became the youngest person ever to win an Academy Award at the age of 10 for her performance as Addie Loggins in Paper Moon. She acted opposite her father, Ryan O'Neal.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.