These 27 Kids’ TV Stars Were Extremely Popular In The ’90s And ’00s, But Kinda Fell Off Since Then — So I Bet Nobody Under 25 Can Identify Them
You won’t believe what the kid from Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide looks like now.
I’m convinced every Gen Z’er grew up watching the same TV shows in the 2000s. And we all became obsessed with the same celebrities from those shows — so today, I’m gonna challenge you to remember their names, since it’s been awhile.
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So here’s how this will work: I’ll give you a photo of a kids’ TV show star from the ’00s, and you’ll guess who they are. Then, I’ll reveal their name alongside a current photo of them. Ready? OK!
1. First, let’s start with an iconic one. Who is she?
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2. You know his face, don’t you? But can you remember his name?
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3. This one is also super easy. Who is she?
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4. Do you have any idea what this guy’s name is?
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5. I’m positive you don’t remember his name, but you definitely know his face:
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6. Obviously you know her character’s name, but do you know her real name?
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7. What about her? You know her name, don’t you?
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8. You probably saw her face on your TV hundreds of times as a kid. But do you know her name?
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9. He’s absolutely ICONIC, and if you don’t remember his name, I’ll be mad at you:
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10. And do you know her name?
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11. How could I forget about her?
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12. Do you remember what her name is?
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13. What’s his name? Say it out loud, confidently:
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14. This former actress played one of the best side characters EVER, and she’s now a nurse. What’s her name?
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15. Do you have any idea what her name is? Any idea?
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16. Now, tell me his name:
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17. How about her? Recognize this face?
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18. Keep going! What’s her name?
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19. He has *the* most distinct face ever. What’s his name?
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20. Do you know what her name is? Or what show she rose to fame in?
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21. You definitely knew her back in the day. What’s her name?
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22.
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23. She was an ’00s acting legend. What’s her name?
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24. I could only find a new photo of one of these two, but I’ll give you the point if you name either of them:
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25. Can you name this ’90s heartthrob?
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26. Now, what’s her name?
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27. We all know Amanda Bynes, standing on the right. But can you name the person in the middle?
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