Actors Who Were Supposed To Be The Next Big Thing But Fizzled Out

Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning is arguably one of the most successful child stars in the game. From I am Sam to Uptown Girls, she has gone from young starlet to awkward adult actress. It can be difficult to transition between genres, and her appearances in films like The Runaways has been subpar.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.