Life as a teenage celebrity has its perks–hobnobbing with Hollywood royalty, traveling the world and free clothes, to name a few. But for those who strive for more, just singing or acting won’t do it. They have to be die-hard self-promoters with albums, theater gigs, TV shows, movies, endorsements and charity work. In short, they have to be brand-building entrepreneurs. Here are 11 who are pulling it off:
At age 6 Nick was the first in the family in show business, landing a role on Broadway in A Christmas Carol. Ten years later, he’s now he’s set to star in Les Miserables in London’s West End. The 16-year-old toured with his band, Nick Jonas & the Administration, earlier this year, and will join his brothers and Demi Lovato for a second national tour. In 2009 the brothers released their first feature film, Jonas Brothers–The 3-D Concert Experience, an autobiography and a clothing line sold in Walmart, JCPenney and Sears. Jonas LA, their Disney Channel series, debuts this month.
David Archuleta, Justin Bieber, Miranda Cosgrove, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Victoria Justice, Demi Lovato, Taylor Momsen, Keke Palmer & The Sprouse Brothers complete the list.
David Archuleta, Justin Bieber, Miranda Cosgrove, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Victoria Justice, Demi Lovato, Taylor Momsen, Keke Palmer & The Sprouse Brothers complete the list.