'E.T.' Actor Henry Thomas Says He 'Wasn't Ready for' Childhood Fame, 45 Years After Starring in Steven Spielberg's Classic

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7 Comments

flexiblefine Mar 25, 2026 +3

I think no one is ready for childhood fame, and ‘E.T.’ was colossal when it happened. I just hope he’s well.

FreeTicket6143 Mar 25, 2026 +3

I assume most children aren’t

Secure-Bus4679 Mar 25, 2026 +2

I really liked him in Suicide Kings.

Papichuloft Mar 25, 2026 +1

It's worse now, with social media, X, and other shit that can track them to a "T".

toddywithabody Mar 25, 2026 +3

It’s definitely not worse now than when ET was made. The 80s were horrid for child stars.

Papichuloft Mar 25, 2026 +1

Drew Barrymore....she was a partyhound by 10, drugs by 13. But a redemption arc nonetheless since her 20's

toddywithabody Mar 25, 2026 +2

Yes? That proves my point?

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