In 2011, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson competed individually in the British singing competition, “The X Factor” but were joined together as a boy band by the end of the recording. Harry Styles came up with the band name “One Direction” and in 2011 they released the catchy single, “What Makes You Beautiful.” The song almost instantly made them a household name and they went on to release other hit singles like “One Thing” and “Live While We’re Young.”
After a few years of touring, tv appearances, and album releases, Zayn Malik left the group in 2015. The group continued without Malik and released other singles, most notably “Drag Me Down and “Perfect.” One Direction eventually dissolved, and each member worked on their individual careers, but it has been Harry Styles who has had the most successful career to date.
Daniel Radcliffe
Daniel Radcliffe was born to actor parents in London, England and soon began acting himself when he starred in the BBC adaptation of “David Copperfield.” In 2000, Radcliffe received the opportunity that would change his life forever when he was asked to audition for the lead role in “Harry Potter.” Seven Harry Potter films later, Radcliffe became radically famous and beloved by fans.
Though he has tried, Radcliffe has struggled to separate himself from the Harry Potter fandom so he could expand his range as an actor. Since leaving the franchise, he has starred in several films however he will always be best known as "the boy who lived."
Selena Gomez
Singer and actress, Selena Gomez, got her start alongside a big purple dinosaur on “Barney and Friends.” She was soon picked up by Disney and appeared on various tv shows like “Hannah Montana” and “The Sweet Life of Zack and Cody.” She finally landed her own Disney show, “The Wizards of Waverly Place” in 2007 which made her the next Disney starlet. Gomez simultaneously worked on her music career and became the lead singer for “Selena Gomez and the Scene.”
After a brief music break to focus on acting, Selena returned without “the Scene” and began creating her own solo albums such as “Stars Dance,” “Revival” and “Rare.” Today, some of her most beloved songs are "Same Old Love,” and “Lose You to Love Me.” However, Selena still continues to act! She is a star and producer of the hit series "Only Murders in the Building.
Noah Centineo
After receiving small roles on shows such as “The Fosters” and the Disney show, “Shake It Up,” Noah Centineo found true fame when he landed the role of lovable Peter in the Netflix film, “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.” With his big brown eyes, bedhead hair, and unassuming, on-screen presence, Noah Centineo has become one of the most recent heartthrobs.
Centineo reprised the role of Peter in “To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You” and received a notable, big-screen role in the reboot of “Charlie’s Angels. Still a rising star, with a slate of projects coming up, Centineo appears to have all the makings of an unforgettable, teen idol.
Christina Applegate
Though she began acting as a child, it wasn’t until her role in “Married…With Children” that Christina Applegate became a household name. With her long blonde hair, racy storylines, and even racier outfits, she quickly became a teen heartthrob.
Following that role, Applegate has continued to act and found a niche in dark comedies like “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead,” “Bad Moms,” and “Dead to Me.” Over the years, Applegate has had her fair share of health battles - her first coming in 2008 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. More recently, she has been living with multiple sclerosis.