Every so often, we take a second to reflect on our celebrity crushes of yore , from boy band members to cute TV actors, and wonder: what the hell happened to them? An adorable heartthrob named Jonathan Taylor Thomas affectionately known as JTT had a heyday in the '90s, taking over the covers of teenybopper magazines and making us swoon each week as Randy Taylor on the ABC sitcom Home Improvement.
After a smooth run of success, Jonathan Taylor Thomas seemingly disappeared. In , Jonathan opened up about his decision to leave the spotlight , telling People that he had "been going nonstop since I was 8 years old," adding, "I wanted to go to school, to travel, and have a bit of a break. View On One Page. When I think back on the time, I look at it with a wink. I focus on the good moments I had, not that I was on a lot of magazine covers.
Sign In Create Account. What Happened to Jonathan Taylor Thomas? We investigated. July 16, , pm. What Happened to? And here is where our story really begins.
A meteoric and migraine-filled rise Home Improvement was an instant hit for ABC, and by 12, Thomas was the biggest tween star in America—and already suffering from burnout. Noisey Staff. It's JTT! Leno then proceeded to directly ask him if he's gay. I'm not," Thomas replied, laughing. Leno hospitably added, "If you want to come out, it's fine. Taylor vs. Taylor The most controversial thing Thomas ever did was snub the Home Improvement series finale.
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A timid resurgence Around the time of his 30th birthday, Thomas began slowly venturing back to his roots. JTT is dead. Long live Jonathan Taylor Thomas! Two of the three actors who played the sons decided to step away from acting. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. Today, Allen stars in another successful sitcom that's coming to an end. He's also working on a new show with his "Tool Time" co-host.
Patricia Richardson wasn't the first choice to play Jill Taylor, Tim's wife. After "Home Improvement," Richardson turned to stage acting and starred in Christmas movies. Richard Karn wasn't the original choice for the role of Al Borland, either. He later became the host of "Family Feud" and continues to star in comedies on TV.
Since graduating, Thomas has dabbled in directing and made some guest appearances. Zachery Ty Bryan played the oldest son, Brad Taylor. Bryan appeared in a few TV shows and movies after "Home Improvement," but most recently, he was arrested for assault. Taran Noah Smith played the youngest son, Mark Taylor.
When "Home Improvement" ended, Smith left acting for good. Since Baywatch, Anderson has enjoyed a long career in the spotlight. Most recently, Dunning hosted a travel series. As it turns out, Thomas left Home Improvement because he was tired of being a teen heartthrob.
Fans of his from the '90s might be wondering why they never heard much from him after the start of the new millennium, and that's because the actor walked away from superstardom to focus on himself. In a interview with People , he explained why he stepped away from the spotlight. Anyone who had paid close attention to his career could have seen this decision coming. Even at a young age, the actor had a levelheaded view of the illusory nature of fame.
I'm just Jonathan," he told Premiere Magazine when he was 14 years old. He went on to say of his ambitions in life, "Every job has an end.
I think [a lot of child actors] weren't prepared for the end So that's why I focus on school, I play sports, I learn the technical side of [filmmaking].
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