By Ashley Crossan
3:00 PM PDT, August 7, 2014
Malcolm in the Middlewas a critically acclaimed and adored sitcom that ran for six years until its end in 2006. The series followed a dysfunctional family of six, starring Frankie Muniz as the lead role of Malcolm. During its seven-season run, we notice an array of future stars in small roles throughout the series, take a look!
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Before They Were Famous: 'Malcolm in the Middle'
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Malcolm in the Middle was a critically acclaimed and adored sitcom that ran for six years until its end in 2006. The series followed a dysfunctional family of six, starring Frankie Muniz as the lead role of Malcolm. During its seven-season run, we notice an array of future stars in small roles throughout the series, take a look!
Emma Stone (2006)
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Emma Stone had a brief appearance in a season seven episode as Daisy, one of four girls relentlessly teasing Reese at school; that is, until Lois takes revenge on them. This comes just a year shy of her movie debut in Superbad.
Hayden Panettiere (2003)
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Holy Hair! Hayden and her blonde mane had a recurring role in the series as Malcolm's friend Jessica.
Dakota Fanning (2001)
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A seven-year-old Dakota Fanning played Malcolm's neighbor Emily in season two. Despite her adorableness, she's completely vicious and takes a bite out of Reese (literally!) whenever she can.
Ashley Tisdale (2002)
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A young brunette Ashley Tisdale takes a jab at Reese in this minor season three appearance.
Jennette McCurdy (2003)
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The Nickelodeon star was just 11-years-old when she played Daisy, one of three girls Lois dreams up when she wishes her sons were girls in season four. She appeared in a later episode in season six.
Ashlee Simpson (2001)
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Ashlee Simpson plays a cool older high-school girl at a party that Malcolm and friends attend in season two.
Jerry Trainor (2001)
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When the family is forced to evacuate their home, Jerry Trainor shows up as a very testy guardsman at the safe house.
Eric Stonestreet (2000)
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The Modern Family star plays Phil in season one, an exterminator who aids in fumigating the family home.
Jim O'Heir (2001)
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Jim O'Heir, best known as Jerry Gurgich on Parks and Recreation, appeared as a truck driver in season three named Roy.
Michael Welch (2001)
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Twilight star Michael Welch appeared in the season two episode, "New Neighbors."
Octavia Spencer (2000)
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In season two, Octavia Spencer plays a minor role as a cashier at the grocery store Lois frequents… Now she's an Oscar winner!
Sarah Wright (2005)
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Sarah Wright plays the "hottest girl in school" Jessica who enters a secret relationship with Malcolm in season seven.
Busy Philipps (2000)
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Busy Philipps plays high school student Meghan in the season two episode, "High School Play."
Yvette Nicole Brown (2006)
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Community star Yvette Nicole Brown had a minor appearance in season seven as an airport security agent who insists on giving Lois a thorough pat-down.
Shannon Woodward (2001)
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The Raising Hope star briefly appeared in season three as a cheerleader camping near the family's houseboat.