Former Child Star of Iconic Superhero Film Transforms Life 20 Years Later

From Acting Fame to Motherhood and Academic Pursuits

The child star of an iconic superhero film looks unrecognisable, 20 years after the hit movie. The star in question quit acting to get a degree, and she also became a mum during that time.

Rise to Stardom

She was the star of The Adventures of Shark Boy & Lava Girl. After the film debuted in 2005, the star took a break from acting. She started acting at a young age and landed the role of Lava Girl alongside Taylor Lautner in Robert Rodriguez's film.

New Beginnings

It’s none other than Taylor Dooley, now 31 years old, who can be found posting to her 332,000 followers on social media. After the film debuted in 2005, Dooley took a break from acting. Years later, she opted to go back to college and study psychology.

Journey of Self-Discovery

"To me, what I love about acting is understanding people and what makes them tick, which is what makes Psych so interesting," she wrote in her IMDB biography. She continued, "Growing up a child actor is somewhat of a focused and sheltered life. I wanted to experience so much more. So, needless to say, these years away have been the best ‘life road trip’ I could have taken."

Family Life

The stunning blonde star is now a mum to two adorable children, both of which she regularly shares snaps of on her social media. Just recently, she shared a lovely Valentine’s Day post with her husband, expressing gratitude for their love and blessings.

Embracing the Past

A couple of years ago, Taylor posted a snap of herself pointing at the TV as Sharkboy and Lavagirl charted at number five on Netflix Family. She expressed her appreciation for the continued love and support for the film.

Throwbacks and Memories

Proud Taylor regularly shares throwback snaps and clips of her time as an actress. While she now rocks blonde hair, fans remember her bold pink look during her Lavagirl days.