Some went on to get degrees , and others face harsh treatment from their peer .

Children can be cruel, and that’s especially the case in high school. In some cases, it could lead one to develop thicker skin while in others, it can lead to life-long trauma.

Child stars, specifically, have to grapple with fame, not only through the hyperfocused lens of media but also from their peers. Whether returning to high school or attending college, young actors end up sacrificing their formative years in exchange for early success in Hollywood.

These 19 child stars opened up about their experiences returning to school. Some of them experienced unbearable levels of bullying that they’d eventually use in hopes of inspiring the next generation to overcome adversity. However, there are many others who actually figured out ways to maintain a balanced life in the limelight.

1.Jonathan Taylor Thomas

2.Mayim Bialik

3.Dylan &Cole Sprouse

4.Michelle Trachtenberg

5.Sarah Michelle Gellar

6.Taylor Momsen

7.Rivkah Reyes

8.Jamie Lynn Spears

9.Yara Shahidi

10.Natalie Portman

11.Miranda Cosgrove

12.Tia and Tamera Mowry

13.Jodie Foster

14.Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen

15.Christina Ricci

16.Rebecca Black

17.Haley Joel Osment

18.Michael B. Jordan

19.Jodie Sweetin

Rebecca Black was subjected to bullying at all angles once "Friday" went viral.

Three young women stand in a school hallway, looking at a phone together with surprised expressions. Two other students walk in the background

A young boy holds a puppy while smiling at the camera, standing in front of a trailer

Cole Sprouse in a printed suit jacket stands next to Dylan Sprouse in a classic black tuxedo with a white shirt and black bow tie

Michelle Trachtenberg is shown in a portrait wearing a black dress and a statement necklace with a large, ornate pendant

Sarah Michelle Gellar at an event, wearing a strapless, sequined dress, smiling and posing for the camera

Taylor Momsen is wearing a black, mesh outfit with a plunging neckline and layered silver necklaces in a lavishly decorated indoor venue

Jamie Lynn Spears, in a sleeveless dress, holds a microphone standing in front of a 'Zoey 102' flower backdrop at a Paramount+ event

Yara Shahidi smiles while speaking at an event, wearing a sleeveless white blouse with a high ponytail

Natalie Portman waves while wearing a beaded, sleeveless dress with intricate detailing, and pearl earrings at a formal event

Miranda Cosgrove smiles on a red carpet, wearing a sleeveless dress with a floral pattern. Colorful background with abstract shapes

Tamera Mowry-Housley in a red dress and Tia Mowry in a beige blazer and trousers at a celebrity event

Elizabeth Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen on the red carpet, each wearing long-sleeved black outfits, with long wavy hair

Christina Ricci poses in front of an Emmys backdrop, wearing a sleeveless black dress and silver necklace

Rebecca Black on the red carpet in a stylish black dress with a keyhole cutout design, attending an event for "Bad Night."

Haley Joel Osment, wearing a dark blazer over a black shirt, smiles in front of a whimsical background with colorful sprinkles

Michael B. Jordan is wearing a tailored suit and smiling at a public event

Jodie Sweetin poses at the Can't Cancel Pride event in a stylish outfit, featuring a pink blouse, black trousers, and suspenders