10 Teen Stars At 27: Britney Could Have It Worse

by Anthony Miccio

It’s hard to believe that Britney Spears, once America’s favorite exhibitionist virgin, is a 27-year-old mother of two. And though her career may still have the aroma of trainwreck, it could be worse—she could be a trainwreck no one cares about. Check out the gallery to see how Britney today compares to ten other former teen stars at 27. For every Drew Barrymore she might envy, there’s a Leif Garrett to envy her.

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Despite winning an Oscar at 11, Tatum O’Neal didn’t have much of an acting career left at 27. Still, she was off drugs and had three children with tennis star John McEnroe. It wouldn’t be until after their divorce that she’d get hooked on heroin.
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