Jonathan Lipnicki Reveals Real Reason He Didn’t Act as Much in 2000s - E! Online
Stuart Little alum Jonathan Lipnicki exclusively told E! News that his late 2000s hiatus from Hollywood was partially due to a shift in focus toward school, but also because he wasn’t booking work.
Watch : Jonathan Lipnicki Addresses Misconception He Stepped Away From Acting (Exclusive)
Jonathan Lipnicki is setting the record straight.
The former child star—who rose to fame in Stuart Little and Jerry Maguire in the ‘90s—recently clarified that, although he wasn’t acting much in the late 2000s, he never “stepped away” from his Hollywood career.
“Really, it was kind of just going to high school,” he exclusively told E! News’ Francesca Amiker. “I wasn't, like, ‘I'm stepping away.’ I still had my agent, I'd audition here and there.”
The 34-year-old said he shifted his focus during that time, adding, “I played water polo in high school. I went to prom, I did all the normal stuff. I played youth league sports. So, yeah, [acting] wasn't the only fixture in my life.”
And while Jonathan shared he has “really great parents that were there to guide” him through his public school experience, he admitted that his schooling wasn’t the only reason for his absence from the spotlight.
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“I auditioned for a lot and I just didn't get things,” he continued. “I think that's OK to say, right? Acting is this thing that I've always loved, and sometimes it just doesn't love you back. And there was a span where I didn't work for a while and I was pursuing it.”
But Jonathan—who next plays a fictionalized, over-the-top version of himself on The Joe Schmo Show, a faux reality competition show hosted by Cat Deeley premiering Jan. 21 on TBS—took his hardship in stride and used his experience to better his craft.
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“What I can control is I wasn't very good at acting and I had to go to acting class,” he explained. “I think I lost track of who I was. You got to be in tune with who you are to act, and there was just a portion where maybe I just wasn't very good, and I'm OK saying that. Maybe it's a me thing, and I'm more than willing to work on myself all the time and take accountability and control for what I can control.”
Though his Hollywood journey hasn’t been the easiest path, Jonathan is grateful for the early start to his career.
“I got to find out from a young age what I wanted to spend the rest of my life pursuing, so I can never be mad at it,” he said. “I'm always grateful for it. I am living more in the present now and really trying to focus on who I am now and what that's going to look like in the future. But I'm extremely grateful for my past.”
While The Joe Schmo Show premieres Jan. 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on TBS, keep reading to see other shows hitting your screen soon.
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Love Island: All Stars (Peacock) - Jan. 15
Maya Jama will return as host of the second season featuring legendary U.K. Islanders returning to the villa for another shot at love. The first 12 islanders will include fan-favorites Curtis Pritchard, Olivia Hawkins, Ronnie Vint, Catherine Agbaje, Scott Thomas, Gabby Allen, Luca Bish, Elma Pazar, Marcel Somerville, Kaz Crossley, Nas Majeed and India Reynolds.
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A Real Bug's Life (Disney+) - Jan. 15
A Real Bug's Life is back for a thrilling second season that’s bigger and bolder than ever. Inspired by the World of Disney and Pixar’s A Bug’s Life, the Disney+ Original series from National Geographic takes us on another extraordinary adventure into the micro-bug world—where the forces of nature play out on a completely different scale and miniature creatures rely on amazing superpowers to make it through each day.
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SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night (Peacock) - Jan. 16
The documentary offers a behind-the-scenes look at some of the American late-night comedy institution’s most iconic elements and rich history with never-before-seen footage across five decades of SNL history.
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Law & Order: Speial Victims Unit (NBC) - Jan. 16
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Law & Order (NBC) - Jan. 16
Season 24 of the procedural debuts Jan. 16.
Netflix
XO, Kitty (Netflix) - Jan. 16
Teen matchmaker Kitty Song Covey is back in Seoul for a new semester at KISS. She's single for the first time in a long time, and ready for a fresh start: no more meddling, no more drama. Maybe just some casual dating. Emphasis on casual. But she has more to worry about than her love life, as a letter from her mother's past sets her on a wild journey, and new faces at KISS bring change. As secrets unravel and bonds are tested, Kitty will learn that life, family and love are more complicated than she ever imagined.
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Severance (AppleTV+) - Jan. 17
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Roy Wood Jr.: Lonely Flowers (Hulu) - Jan. 17
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Starz
The Couple Next Door (Starz) - Jan. 17
The Couple Next Door explores the claustrophobia of suburbia and the fallout of chasing your deepest desires. When Evie and Pete move into the upscale neighborhood with the dream of starting a family, they soon find friendship in the shape of the couple next door, alpha traffic cop Danny and his wife, glamorous yoga instructor Becka. As time goes on, these two couples get increasingly close to each other and one fateful night, become sexually entangled in a way that will change their lives forever.
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9-1-1: Lone Star (Fox) - Jan. 20
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Rescue: Hi-Surf (Fox) - Jan. 20
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The Joe Schmo Show (TBS) - Jan. 21
The show-within-a show breathes new life into the hit 2003 series of the same name – delivering a bold, modern twist that takes aim at the absurdity of reality TV.
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What Drives You (Roku) - Jan. 21
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Prime Target (AppleTV+) - Jan. 22
Prime Target features a brilliant young math postgraduate, Edward Brooks (Leo Woodall), on the verge of a major breakthrough. If he succeeds in finding a pattern in prime numbers, he will hold the key to every computer in the world. Soon he begins to realize an unseen enemy is trying to destroy his idea before it’s even born, which throws him into the orbit of Taylah Sanders, a female NSA agent (Quintessa Swindell) who’s been tasked with watching and reporting on mathematicians' behavior. Together they start to unravel the troubling conspiracy Edward is at the heart of.
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W.A.G.s to Riches (Netflix) - Jan. 22
The new reality series takes you inside the high-stakes world of ambitious women in Miami, connected to the city’s most elite athletes, musicians, and power players. This docu-soap follows a bold group of women who are breaking the mold and building empires of their own, balancing thriving careers, motherhood, and high-profile relationships—all while dealing with the glamour and drama that come with their affluent lives. From battling blog-fueled gossip to competing in a city where connections are everything, these women are out to prove they’re more than just the trophies behind the men, with some even out-earning their famous male counterparts.
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1923 (Paramount+) - Feb. 23
In the second season of 1923, a cruel winter brings new challenges and unfinished business to Jacob (Harrison Ford) and Cara (Helen Mirren) back at Dutton ranch. With harsh conditions and adversaries threatening to end the Dutton legacy, Spencer (Brandon Sklenar) embarks on an arduous journey home, racing against time to save his family in Montana. Meanwhile, Alexandra (Julia Schlaepfer) sets off on her own harrowing trans-Atlantic journey to find Spencer and reclaim their love.
Netflix
The Night Agent (Netflix) - Jan.23
Based on the novel by Matthew Quirk, The Night Agent is a sophisticated, character-based, action-thriller centering on a low level FBI Agent, Peter Sutherland, whose efforts to save The President in season one earn him an opportunity to become a Night Agent in season two. But working in the secretive organization of Night Action will propel Peter into a world where danger is everywhere and trust is in short supply.
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Harlem (Prime Video) - Jan. 23
After a shocking season two finale cliffhanger that left audiences on the edge of their seats, Harlem season three will follow the core four women on the precipice of change like never before. Whether it be motherhood, singlehood, sisterhood, complicated career journeys, or even more complicated families, our stylish and ambitious best girlfriends strive to finally choose themselves above all else.
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The Best Heart Attack of My Life (Hulu) - Jan. 24
Based on the eponymous book by Argentine author Hernán Casciari and inspired by real events, The Best Heart Attack of My Life follows a frustrated writer who survives a heart attack thanks to the help of his hosts at the temporary rental house where he is staying. It’s an event that will change his life, and that of those around him, forever.
AppleTV+
Eva the Owlet (AppleTV+) - Jan. 24
The series stars Eva, a creative, cheeky owlet who lives next door to her best friend Lucy in the woodland world of Treetopington. With big ideas and an even bigger personality, Eva goes on high-flying adventures, expressing herself in her diary along the way! Season two takes viewers through a night in the life of Eva, a spunky and enthusiastic owlet who dreams big. Whether she’s planning a backyard campout with her friends or saving the town’s Spring Acorn Roll from hungry squirrels, Eva tackles her goals with conviction and flair, expressing herself in her journal along the way.
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Prosecuting Evil with Kelly Siegler (Oxygen) - Jan. 25
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ID
The Fall of Diddy (ID) - Jan. 27
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The Bachelor (ABC) - Jan. 27
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HGTV
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The Challenge All Stars: Rivals (MTV) - Jan. 29
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AppleTV+
Mythic Quest (AppleTV+) - Jan. 29
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The Recruit (Netflix) - Jan. 30
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