Child actors-turned-musicians are no rarity in Hollywood, but not all of them are successful. While it's no surprise when a young actor grows up to continue acting or take on other roles in the vast multimedia industry, others don't quite fit that mold. Some embark on a path that absolutely shreds.
Whether they discovered their musical talents early on or developed the knack later in their career, the following actors are now legitimate musicians in their own right.
What She Starred In: Child star Jenny Lewis appeared in the '80s hit moviesTroop Beverly Hills and The Wizard, as well as the TV show Brooklyn Bridge.
What She's Doing Now: In the mid-'90s, Lewis switched gears and took off as the singer and guitarist of the band Rilo Kiley, which remained active until 2011. She's since released multiple albums as a solo act, simply known as Jenny Lewis.
What She Starred In: Fergie was a hit child actress and singer on the '80s show Kids Incorporated. Starring in six seasons, Fergie was the longest-running cast member of the show.
What She's Doing Now: Fergie might be known among millennials as the "Fergalicious" female singer of the Black Eyed Peas, but she has since left the group to perform and tour solo.
What He Starred In: As the dreamy Jordan Catalano in the angst-filled series My So-Called Life, Jared Leto became a teenage heartthrob.
What He's Doing Now: Leto moved on from My So-Called Life to form the equally angsty, chart-topping band Thirty Seconds to Mars. He is the creative head behind the band, singing, writing songs, and directing music videos for the group.
