Where are These Beloved Child Stars Today?

#22: Soleil Moon Frye Now

After Punky Brewster, Frye continued acting in television and voice work while branching into directing and producing. She embraced motherhood and entrepreneurship, opening a children’s boutique and writing books. Frye also became an advocate for mental health and child wellness, sharing her personal experiences with honesty and warmth.

She returned to the role of Punky in a 2021 reboot, delighting longtime fans. Today, Frye is admired for her creativity, resilience, and openness about the complexities of growing up famous, carving out a grounded and meaningful life beyond her early stardom.