East Coast artist Vanessa Carlton was only 22 years old when she shot to stardom after her debut single, "A Thousand Miles," hit the airwaves in early 2002 ...
The debut single has been featured on movies, television shows, and commercials ... most famously, Terry Crewsbustin' out his vocalsin "White Chicks."
🎶Makin' my way downtown Walkin' fast, faces pass and I'm homebound!🎶
American actress Chelsea Field was 30 years old when she played the smoking hot warrior Teela -- opposite Billy Barty as the interdimensional locksmith Gwildor -- in the 1987 film "Masters of the Universe."
TV personality Simon Van Kempen was in his 40s when he first appeared on "The Real Housewives of New York" back in 2008, alongside his wife Alex McCord.
Actress Gemmenne de la Peña was about 7 years old when she played the adorable daughter of Erin Brockovich -- played by Julia Roberts -- in the 2000 film "Erin Brockovich."
Philly native Khia was 25 years old when her 2002 hit song "My Neck, My Back" reached Number 42 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
This bop was the lead single from her debut studio album, "Thug Misses," and it found international success as well -- reaching Number 4 in the U.K., Number 10 in Greece, and Number 12 in Australia.
"Shake your body, don't stop, don't miss. Just do it, do it. Do it, do it, do it now" ... you know how the rest goes ... 😜!
American pop band Echosmith -- made of siblings Sydney Sierota, Noah Sierota, Graham Sierota, and Jamie Sierota –- rose to superstardom when their hit song "Cool Kids" hit the charts back in 2014.
The bop hit number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains echoing in our heads to this day.
American actress Niki Koss was 23 years old when she first played Alexis Glenn -- the bold and rebellious daughter of a powerful film producer -- back in 2017.
Niki was on set with many greats like Bella Thorne, Charlie DePew, and Georgie Flores.
American actress and singer Bernadette Peterswas 31 years old when she played Marie -- the trumpet playing vixen, opposite Steve Martin-- in the 1979 musical comedy "The Jerk."
In addition to co-starring with Steve on the big screen, Bernadette was alongside Carl Reiner and Catlin Adams.
Swedish film actor Gustaf Hammarsten was in his early 40s when he played Lutz -- Brüno’s highly devoted assistant, who is romantically interested in him -- in the comedy/satire film "Brüno" back in 2009.
English actress Jemma McKenzie-Brown was just a teen when she played Tiara Gold -- the ambitious and, at times manipulative, assistant to Sharpay Evans -- in "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" back in 2008.
Let's be real ... TV moms pretty much helped raise us. Sure, our actual parents probably did the heavy lifting, but these famous and fictional mamas taught us a few life lessons along the way.
Iconic moms like Katey Sagal's Peg Bundy on "Married... with Children" and Suzanne Somers' Carol Foster Lamberton "Step By Step" really treated us like one of their own ... all from the other side of our TVs.
'Memba these classic TV moms?! Check out our gallery to find out what they're up to now!
Australian actor Christopher Egan was in his mid 20s when he played Charlie Wyman -- the stubborn guy who doesn't believe in true love -- in the rom-com film "Letters To Juliet" back in 2010.
Egan hit the big screen with Amanda Seyfried -- who played the idealistic Sophie.
Canadian youTuber Harley Morenstein was in his mid 20s when he co-created "Epic Meal Time" -- the YouTube series featuring high-calorie, over-the-top meals -- back in 2010.
The series originally ran until 2017 -- eventually shifting to guest appearances and spin-offs.
Girl group Cherish -- made up of sisters Farrah King, Felisha King, Fallon King, and Neosha King -- were in their late teens and early 20s when their hit song "Do It To It" dropped back in 2006.
The bop peaked at Number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached Number 10 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
"Bounce wit' it, drop wit' it. Lean wit' it, rock wit' it. Snap wit' it. All my ladies pop yo' backs wit' it!"
Canadian actress Sugar Lyn Beard was in her early 30s when she played Jeanie -- the sweet, bride-to-be -- in the rom-com "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates" back in 2016.
English actress Ciara Baxendale was in her late teens when she first started playing Ciara -- the optimistic and friendly gal and Chop's love interest -- on the drama series "My Mad Fat Diary" back in 2013.
Ciara was amongst many great actors like Sharon Rooney, Nico Mirallegro, and Jodie Comer.