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The Evolution of a Child Star with Jesse McCartney

Baby, this is Keke Palmer
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You might know him as the teen heartthrob who stole our hearts on the daytime drama “All My Children,” or from his chart-topping 2004 hit “Beautiful Soul.” That’s right – we’re talking to the one and only Jesse McCartney today! What was it really like growing up in the spotlight? How did he transition from acting to becoming a pop star sensation? Jesse opens up about his journey from child actor to pop icon, touring with Britney Spears, the catharsis of taking breaks, and how he's managed to stay positive through the ups and downs of his entertainment career. Then he tackles the question we’ve all been wanting to know his answer to – Backstreet Boys or NSYNC? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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