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Where are they now?

As Cruz Beckham releases his debut single, we look at what happened to Aaron Carter, S Club Juniors and other tween pop sensations from the past

What have these famous stars gone on to do?

CRUZ Beckham has officially launched his singing career at the age of 11 after debuting his Christmas charity single, but he’s not the only tween star to hit the airwaves.

From the likes of Charlotte Church and S Club Juniors to Aaron Carter and Hansen, here is what happened to some of pop’s most famous tween stars.

 Cruz Beckham has officially launched his singing career at the age of 11 after debuting his Christmas charity single, but he’s not the only tween star to hit the airwaves
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Cruz Beckham has officially launched his singing career at the age of 11 after debuting his Christmas charity single, but he’s not the only tween star to hit the airwavesCredit: Instagram

Hanson

Brothers Taylor, Isaac and Zac Hanson burst onto the scene in the 90s and immediately became teen heartthrobs thanks to their infectious brand of pop rock.

The group has released an impressive eight albums to date and still tour thanks to a devoted fan base.

 Brothers Taylor, Isaac and Zac Hanson burst onto the scene in the 90s and immediately became teen heartthrobs thanks to their infectious brand of pop rock
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Brothers Taylor, Isaac and Zac Hanson burst onto the scene in the 90s and immediately became teen heartthrobs thanks to their infectious brand of pop rock

All of the brothers are married and have a total of 11 children between them.

In recent years, Hanson have gone on to team up for a craft beer venture and subsequently launched the annual Hop Jam Beer and Music festival.

 Charlotte Church rose to fame thanks to her stunning vocals as a classical singer
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Charlotte Church rose to fame thanks to her stunning vocals as a classical singerCredit: Getty Images - WireImage

Charlotte Church

Charlotte Church rose to fame at the 13 thanks to her stunning vocals as a classical singer. The cherubic star was praised for having ‘the voice of an angel’ and Charlotte soon became the nation’s sweetheart.

However as she became an adult, Charlotte found her personal life making headlines thanks to years of hard partying.

Charlotte made the move from classical music to pop in 2005 and ended up hosting the award-winning Charlotte Church Show until 2008.

 She eventually shied away from the spotlight and opted to pursue a physics degree as well as becoming an outspoken political activist
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She eventually shied away from the spotlight and opted to pursue a physics degree as well as becoming an outspoken political activistCredit: Rex Features

She eventually shied away from the spotlight and opted to pursue a physics degree as well as becoming an outspoken political activist.

Charlotte recently released a low-key EP titled Four and lives with her partner and two daughters near Cardiff.

Aaron Carter

Aaron Carter – the younger brother of Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter – became a teen singing sensation in 2000 with the release of his first album Aaron’s Party (Come Get It).

He famously started a feud between his ex-girlfriends Hilary Duff and Lindsay Lohan at the height of his fame.

 Aaron Carter – the younger brother of Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter – became a teen singing sensation in 2000
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Aaron Carter – the younger brother of Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter – became a teen singing sensation in 2000Credit: LFI LOS ANGELES
 His follow up albums failed to achieve commercial success and he soon filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2013
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His follow up albums failed to achieve commercial success and he soon filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2013Credit: Getty Images

Aaron recently admitted that his parents' divorce in 2003 led to his battle with depression, which saw him turn to alcohol and eventually checking into the Betty Ford Center in 2011.

Meanwhile his follow up albums failed to achieve commercial success and he soon filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2013.

 Billie Piper released her debut single at the age of 15 and went straight to the top of the UK charts
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Billie Piper released her debut single at the age of 15 and went straight to the top of the UK chartsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Billie Piper

Billie Piper released her debut single at the age of 15 and went straight to the top of the UK charts.

Her album Honey to the B was certified double platinum and she released a second album in 2003 before retiring from the recording industry.

Billie went on to launch a successful acting career with famous roles such as Rose Tyler in Doctor Who and Belle de Jour in Secret Diary of a Call Girl.

 Billie went on to launch a successful acting career with famous roles such as Rose Tyler in Doctor Who and Belle de Jour in Secret Diary of a Call Girl
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Billie went on to launch a successful acting career with famous roles such as Rose Tyler in Doctor Who and Belle de Jour in Secret Diary of a Call GirlCredit: PA:Press Association

Billie married DJ and presenter Chris Evans - who is 16 year older than her - in a secret Las Vegas ceremony in 2001 after six months of dating.

The couple separated in 2004 and eventually divorced in 2007. Billie then married actor Laurence Fox in 2007 but the pair announced their split in March 2016.

 Willow Smith is the daughter of Hollywood stars Will and Jada Smith and launched her music career in 2010 at the age of 10
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 Willow Smith is the daughter of Hollywood stars Will and Jada Smith and launched her music career in 2010 at the age of 10Credit: Getty Images Europe

Willow Smith

Willow Smith is the daughter of Hollywood stars Will and Jada Smith and launched her music career in 2010 at the age of 10.

She signed to Jay Z's Roc Nation record label and topped the charts with hit single,Whip My Hair.

Her follow up singles failed to spark as much interest and her original debut album, Knees and Elbows was never released.

Willow eventually surprise released her first album, ARDIPITHECUS, in December 2015.

 

 Willow eventually surprise released her first album, ARDIPITHECUS, in December 2015
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Willow eventually surprise released her first album, ARDIPITHECUS, in December 2015Credit: Getty Images
 JoJo became a tween chart queen at the age of 13 when she released hit singles Leave (Get Out) and Baby It's You
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JoJo became a tween chart queen at the age of 13 when she released hit singles Leave (Get Out) and Baby It's YouCredit: WENN

JoJo

JoJo became a tween chart queen at the age of 13 when she released hit singles Leave (Get Out) and Baby It's You.

However her momentum died down when her record company Blackground Records refused to release her from her contract.

Jojo sued the company and its subsidiary, Da Family, in 2003 and eventually signed a new deal with Atlantic Records in 2014.

The singer released her album, Mad Love, in 2016 to warm critical reception.

 The singer released her album, Mad Love, in 2016 to warm critical reception
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The singer released her album, Mad Love, in 2016 to warm critical receptionCredit: Getty Images

S Club Juniors

S Club Juniors was formed as a spin-off group to S Club in 2001, with the initial idea that they would only be a support act on the S Club Carnival Tour.

The process of putting the band together was show on CBBC as a documentary series titled S Club Juniors: The Story.

The eight talented singers enjoyed charts success with hits such as One Step Closer, New Direction, Puppy Love and Automatic High before disbanding in 2005.

 S Club Juniors was formed as a spin-off group to S Club in 2001, with the initial idea that they would only be a support act on the S Club Carnival Tour
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S Club Juniors was formed as a spin-off group to S Club in 2001, with the initial idea that they would only be a support act on the S Club Carnival TourCredit: London Features International

Frankie Bridge and Rochelle Humes went on to become members of girlband The Saturdays, Jay Asforis has become a West End star, Calvin Gooldpink moved to LA to become and actor before returning to the UK and release solo music, Aaron Renfree joined a dance company and worked on The X Factor while others stayed away from the limelight.

 Brothers Kevin, Joe and Nick were hailed as the new Hanson when they burst into scenes
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Brothers Kevin, Joe and Nick were hailed as the new Hanson when they burst into scenesCredit: Record Company

The Jonas Brothers

Brothers Kevin, Joe and Nick were hailed as the new Hanson when they burst into scenes in 2007.

As well as chart success, the band also starred in the Disney channel original movie Camp Rock and its sequel alongside Demi Lovato.

They enjoyed released four studio albums, enjoyed successful tours and released a 3D concert movie before splitting in 2013.

Kevin is happily married and a father of two daughters, while Nick is flitting between singing and acting and Joe is the frontman for band, DNCE.

 Miley Cyrus - daughter of Country star Billy Ray Cyrus - became a household name after landing the role of Hannah Montana on Disney Channel
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Miley Cyrus - daughter of Country star Billy Ray Cyrus - became a household name after landing the role of Hannah Montana on Disney ChannelCredit: PA:Press Association

Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus - daughter of Country star Billy Ray Cyrus - became a household name after landing the role of Hannah Montana on Disney Channel.

She signed a contract with Hollywood Records and released her debut solo album in 2007 and quickly released a second before launching her film career.

Miley shocked the world in 2013 as she changed her pop princess look and opted for sexually explicit antics around the release of  her album, Bangerz.

 Miley shocked the world in 2013 as she changed her pop princess look and opted for sexually explicit antics around the release of her album, Bangerz
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Miley shocked the world in 2013 as she changed her pop princess look and opted for sexually explicit antics around the release of her album, BangerzCredit: Getty Images - WireImage

She courted further controversy when she twerked on Blurred Lines singer Robin Thicke during the MTV VMA Awards later that year.

The superstar has enjoyed an on-off relationship with fiance Liam Hemsworth after they met on the set of their 2010 flick, The Last Song.


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