For a lot of kids, being famous or being on TV is the dream. And while Oscar and Golden Globe nods before you hit puberty are reserved for the very few, many work their way up to being distinguished actors by starting their careers in the world of advertisements.
But for some child stars, opting for a life away from the camera is also a preferred option, after achieving so much attention at such a young age.
So, let’s look at some of the most iconic advertisements from the past, including the infamous Milkybar kid to the Hovis baker boy, and see what they’re all up to now.
Conrad Coleby - Nestle’s Milkybar kid Even if you’re not old enough to remember this classic advert, chances are you know the phrase “Milkybars are on me!” Back in the 1990s, Conrad Coleby - now 43 - starred as the original Milkybar kid, and famously paraded around in Western-style adverts on the back of a horse.
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