However, Smart Guy marked a turning point in the actor's career. At just 10 years old, Mowry took on the lead role of a young prodigy who stood out among his high school peers.

When I finally rewatched “Smart Guy,” it was more than a nostalgic rewatch; the series is charming, hilarious, and eminently watchable even divorced from my existing fondness for it.

Essence Atkins had the honor of being a part of Destiny’s Child’s very first acting gig. The group — known for being one of the best-selling female musical acts of all time — formed in ...