celebrity kids

Before this backpack girl was shaking the house down with her live performances, she was just another girl going back to school in San Antonio, Texas.

This little lady's career was launched into stardom when she was chosen as one of the eleven hip-hop artists of XXL's Freshman Class back in 2019. Since then, this talented musician has taken the world by storm with her chart-topping songs and her award-winning performances.

Now, she's dropping singles with some of the best-selling rappers in the game. Class is back in session after this hot girl summer!

Georgia native Russell Horning -- or better known as Backpack Kid -- was a young teenager when he began to gain fame for his viral video comprised of original dance moves on social media ... but it wasn't until superstar Rihanna shared BK's vids on Instagram that the young dancer's popularity really caught fire.

Once Backpack Kid's signature dance move The Floss wiggled its way into pop culture the flossy teen was spotted on Saturday Night Live alongside Katy Perry as she performed her 2017 dance single "Swish Swish."

Backpack Kid is now a backpack adult and is focused on his fitness routine.

Before this mini-man was topping the music charts with some of the most popular songs in hip hop history, he was just another cute kid reaching for the camera in New Orleans, Louisiana.

This little lad is known in the industry for his jamming beats and hilariously iconic catchphrases ... his fun talents have proved he really does have the best music! This dynamic DJ has captured the interest of numerous top-selling artists -- which is why his hit tracks feature powerhouse celebs like Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Snoop Dogg and even Beyonce.

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Matthew Mindler, the former child actor famous for starring opposite Paul Rudd in "Our Idiot Brother," has gone missing from his college in Pennsylvania ... according to police.

A freshman at Millersville University in Millersville, PA, Matthew has not been seen since Tuesday night and was reported missing late Wednesday after not returning to his dorm room and not returning calls from his family ... according to cops.

Police say Matthew was last seen walking away from his dorm at 8:11 PM Tuesday, wearing a white Millersville University hoodie with black stripes on the arm, a black backpack, jeans and white sneakers.

Cops say Matthew went to classes Monday and Tuesday but hasn't entered a classroom since.

We're told police are being flooded with tips and cops are following up on all leads.

Matthew's famous for his work as a child actor in 'Idiot Brother' and "Frequency" but he has not been acting for several years and just enrolled in college.

Florida native Alexa Vega (now Alexa PenaVega) was only 12 years old when she landed the breakout role as Carmen Cortez -- who teams up with her brother to thwart Floop's evil plans -- in the 2001 family action film "Spy Kids" and the follow-up films "Spy Kids 2: Island Of Lost Dreams" and the 2003 finale "Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over."

The classic kids movie was filled with other notable actors including Antonio Banderas and Carla Gugino as the supportive spy parents, Gregorio and Ingrid Cortez ... and of course Daryl Sabara as the butt-kicking spy bro, Juni Cortez.

Before this cool kid was showing off her trending dance moves on TikTok, she was just another girl in glasses gettin' wild for the camera in Lafayette, Louisiana.

This little lady is best known for her online celebrity personality ... she gets millions of views on her self-produced videos on social media and has even been caught catching some rays by the pool with her BFF Kourtney Kardashian.

Now, this weekend she will make her film debut with her starring role in the remake of a classic 1999 romantic comedy flick streaming on Netflix.

The baby from Nirvana's famous "Nevermind" album art is all grown up ... and now he's suing the band for child sexual exploitation.

A man named Spencer Elden claims he's the naked baby famously pictured in a swimming pool on Nirvana's groundbreaking 1991 album cover ... and he's suing the band, its surviving members and Kurt Cobain's estate, 30 years after the album dropped.

According to a new federal lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Elden claims he could not consent to his image being used on the album art way back in the day, because he was only a 4-month-old baby ... and says his legal guardians didn’t consent to it either.

Elden's going even further ... in his suit, he claims the image is actually child pornography. He also claims the band made a promise to cover his genitals with a sticker but it was never incorporated on the album cover.

According to the docs, Elden claims Kurt, Dave Grohl and the rest of the band failed to protect and prevent him from being sexually exploited ... and he says having his naked baby body plastered on a famous album caused him to suffer lifelong damages.

Elden's going after the band, Kurt's estate and others for damages ... and he wants them to each cough up at least $150,000.

We reached out to reps for Nirvana and Kurt's estate ... so far, no word back.

Before this cheerful child was writing and producing some of the best beats in music, he was just another smiling sweetheart growing up in Oxnard, California.

This grinning guy has been making things better in music for almost a decade ... he is known for his funky sound, epic drumming skills, and his notable features. The talented artist has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry such as Dr. Dre, Andre 3000, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, and, most recently, began a duo group with Bruno Mars.

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"American Idol" finalist Syesha Mercado and her partner have a huge reason to smile ... they've been reunited with their infant daughter.

Syehsa's partner, Tyron Deener, posted video Friday, presumably during their car ride home, with baby Ast sound asleep in a child safety seat. Syesha had a huge grin on her face and Tyron couldn't look prouder to have their daughter back.

He thanked everyone for helping them get the resources they needed to get their daughter back from Florida's Child Protective Services. He said, "We still got work to do to get 'Ra back. Thank you, because of y'all we had the proper support to get the best attorneys in the country."

Remember ... the couple started a GoFundMe to help cover the legal costs and raised more than $400k. Syesha's joy was evident in her caption -- “AST IS HOME!!!! #BringRaHome POWER TO THE PEOPLE!!!!!”

As we reported ... Syesha sobbed as the Manatee County Sheriff's deputies took Ast from her earlier this month. She reluctantly handed over the infant in accordance with a family court judge's order.

The couple's toddler son, Amen'Ra, was put in foster care back in March after a doctor claimed the boy was malnourished. Deputies told the couple they were taking Ast because they didn't tell authorities she'd given birth to Ast during the ongoing legal battle for Ra.

Before this sweet smiling kid was shining bright with her talent on the big screen, she was just another brunette girl sittin' next to the seaside in Esher, Surrey, England.

This little lady is a prime example of how dreams really can come true when she starred as the rags to riches princess in the live-action reboot of a Disney fairy tale. Not only did she sing her heart out in this magical film, but she also took center stage in the sequel of a popular musical ... where she played the role of a young Meryl Streep.

Chris Brown's daughter is living the dream -- that's exactly how Royalty's describing the trip she and her mother, Nia Guzman, took to hang at a 'Tiger King' star's wild animal park.

Royalty and Nia hit up the Myrtle Beach Safari Wednesday, and got pretty cozy with the baby animals at Doc Antle's facility during a day and night safari.

Chris' 7-year-old little girl was pretty chill while petting a couple tiger cubs -- she even jumped in a pool with 'em, and was eventually joined by a baby hyena too.

Royalty and Nia both posted a bunch of photos and videos from their adventure, which included encounters with a chimp, some monkeys and an elephant. Royalty captioned one of her videos ... "Living the dream! #SaveTheTigersSaveTheWorld."

The post also gave a shout-out to Doc Antle saying, "We love what you are doing @docantle thank you for these memories!"

Doc, of course, is the same guy who was indicted in Virginia for animal cruelty and wildlife trafficking in October 2020. He called the charges bogus. Most recently ... PETA wanted the U.S. Department of Agriculture to investigate Doc for alleged violations of the Animal Welfare Act.

This isn't Royalty's first rodeo with exotic pets. We doubt she remembers -- she was only 3 -- but her dad got into hot water back in 2018 after he posted video of Royalty hanging with a baby Capuchin monkey he owned.

Los Angeles locals Dylan and Blake Tuomy-Wilhoit were only toddlers when they got their first taste of fame after the twin brothers were cast as the adorable new additions Alex and Nicky Katsopolis -- who were the bowl-cut boys of Uncle Jesse and Aunt Becky -- on the classic TGIF television show "Full House."

Dylan and Blake shared the small screen of the '90s family sitcom with some awesome actors including their on-screen parents John Stamos as the biker bad boy and The Rippers' frontman, Jesse Katsopolis ... and of course the "Wake Up, San Francisco" host and loving mother, Becky Donaldson Katsopolis.

Before this swimming sweetie was strutting down some of the most famous fashion runways in history, she was just another girl in goggles making a splash in Los Angeles, California.

This underwater adventurer became well-known for following her celebrity mother's fierce footsteps in modeling. At just the young age of 19, she has paved her own path now in the fashion world after gaining popularity during the 2018 Spring Fashion Week.

She has graced the cover of Vogue, walked elite runways -- such as Fendi, Versace and Calvin Klein -- and is even starring in the upcoming season of American Horror Story.

Before this guitar girl was starring in blockbuster movie franchises with her super squad, she was just another mini musician showing off her artistic abilities in Inverness, Scotland.

This red-headed runt is best known for her spaced-out look in a Marvel-ous superhero flick ... for which she appeared in several of the movie series. Her killer moves and fierce fighting for films don't stop there, she also showed them off in a comedic reboot of a 1995 board game adventure.

Recently, she starred alongside an epic "Game of Thrones" actress in an explosive action film on Netflix.

Los Angeles local Kristin Herrera was only 16 years old when she landed the role of sporty friend and roommate Dana Cruz -- who was written out of the show by sending her to study abroad after the first season -- in the classic Nickelodeon kid drama "Zoey 101."

There were lots of other standout actors in the family program including Victoria Justice as the best friend Lola Martinez ... and of course Jamie Lynne Spears as the title role of Zoey Brooks.

Kristin continued to take on acting roles for a short time after "Zoey 101" most notably her work on "General Hospital" as Lourdes Del Torro.

Before this umbrella girl was making audiences laugh in film and television, she was just another pretty in pink pipsqueak getting ready for a rainstorm in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.

This curly-headed cutie got her start in the entertainment industry early on as a teenager with a feature in a "Sex and the City" episode. Later, she rose to fame with her hilarious roles in movie comedies -- including an awkward sorority sister alongside an ensemble of funny females.

Recently, this celebrity personality gained popularity for her super skills in a Marvel-ous streaming series on Disney+.