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tweenqueens.appDeck = "As Miss Spears might croon, “I’m not a girl, not yet a woman,” and therein lies the dilemma of your average Tween Queen. When your fan base is 12-year-old girls and you’re known for your wholesome persona, can you ever be accepted in an adult role? These seemingly interchangeable young actresses appear in films that all seem to be variations on the same coming-of-age theme. And as Molly Ringwald can tell you, being a Tween Queen doesn’t necessarily guarantee a long career. Here’s hoping at least one of these girls can break out of the pack.";
tweenqueens.appFooter = "By Paige Newman, MSNBC.com Movies Editor";
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tweenqueens[i++] = new Array("","Lindsay Lohan","Age: 18
Best known for: “Parent Trap,” “Freaky Friday,” “Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen”
Last project: “Mean Girls”
In the works: In 2005, she’ll star in a remake of “Herbie the Love Bug,” and a comedy from “Gilmore Girls” creator Amy Sherman called, “Gossip Girl”
Most likely to: Have a drug scandal and career resurrection a la Drew Barrymore
What would her high-school career counselor say: If Disney asks you to star in a remake of “Darby O’Gill and the Little People,” just say no.","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/040426/040426_lohan_tweenqueens_app.standard.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Scott Gries", "Getty Images North America", "298", "209", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
tweenqueens[i++] = new Array("","Amanda Bynes","Age: 18
Best known for: “The Amanda Show,” “What a Girl Wants”
Latest project: co-stars in the television series, “What I Like About You”
In the works: In 2005, she will do a voice for the animated feature “Robots” that will also feature the voices of Ewan McGregor and Halle Berry and comes from the directing team that brought us “Ice Age.”
Most likely to: Disappear without a trace and then re-emerge a la Ally Sheedy in some edgy art film in a couple years.
What would her high-school career counselor say: A half-hour sitcom on the WB is not a sign of a successful career. Fire your agent. ","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/040426/040426_bynes_tweenqueens_app.standard.jpg hspace=10","","", "", "", "", "", "left-NW", "Stephen Shugerman", "Getty Images North America", "298", "225", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
tweenqueens[i++] = new Array("","Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen","Age: 18
Best known for: “Full House” and countless straight-to-video features
Last project: “New York Minute”
In the works: College at NYU. Three healthy meals a day.
Most likely to: Have a sex-tape scandal a la Paris Hilton, which like Hilton’s scandal will only serve to boost their careers more.
What would her high-school career counselor say: Do you guys need an assistant? I can pick up your dry cleaning.","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/040426/040426_olsens_tweenqueens_app.standard.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Fred Prouser", "Reuters", "298", "228", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
tweenqueens[i++] = new Array("","Anne Hathaway","Age: 21
Best known for: “Princess Diaries,” “Ella Enchanted”
Latest project: “Princess Diaries 2: The Royal Engagement” (Aug. 11)
In the works: In 2005, she will co-star in the Ang Lee’s second attempt at a western “Brokeback Mountain” (let’s hope it’s better than “Ride with the Devil”) that features a screenplay by Larry McMurtry (“Lonesome Dove”) and leading man Jake Gyllenhaal.
Most likely to: Get a dramatic hair cut and star in a romantic weeper a la Demi Moore in “Ghost”
What would her high-school career counselor say: What are you still doing in my office? You’re 21 for goodness sake. It’s time to put the “Princess Diaries” back in the drawer.","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/040426/040426_hathaway_tweenqueens_app.standard.jpg hspace=10","","", "", "", "", "", "left-NW", "Scott Gries", "Getty Images North America", "298", "222", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
tweenqueens[i++] = new Array("","Mandy Moore","Age: 20
Best known roles: “A Walk to Remember,” “How to Deal”; she’s also a pop princess
Last project: “Saved!”
In the works: She will appear in the musical “Romance and Cigarettes” starring Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslet and James Gandolfini (who knew Tony Soprano could sing?). Actor John Tuturro directs.
Most likely to: Give up movies for the theater and win a Tony
What would her high-school career counselor say: I'm not sure we really need a Julie Andrews for the new millennium, but if I hear of an opening for one, I'll give you a call.","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/040426/040426_moore_tweenqueens_app.standard.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "", "AP", "298", "220", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
tweenqueens[i++] = new Array("","Hilary Duff","Age: 18
Best known for: “Lizzie McGuire,” “Cheaper by the Dozen”; she’s also a pop princess
Last project: “A Cinderella Story”
In the works: She will re-team with her “Cinderella Story” director Mark Rossman for “The Perfect Man,” a romantic comedy about a girl who finds a man for her single mom. “Mr. Big,” Chris Noth, co-stars.
Most likely to: Star in a remake of “Gidget”
What would her high-school career counselor say: Pep isn’t everything, it’s time for you to hit those books. Maybe James Lipton can get you into The Actors Studio for some classes. ","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/040426/040426_duff_tweenqueens_app.standard.jpg hspace=10","","", "", "", "", "", "left-NW", "Frazer Harrison", "Getty Images North America", "298", "208", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
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