What happened to Brittany Ashton Holmes? Everything you should know
The 90s sitcoms are the pinnacle of television. The shows were filled with pure energy, and it is during this era that Brittany Ashton Holmes killed it in The Little Rascals. With hardly any social media activity and fewer roles, fans have always wondered what happened to Brittany Ashton Holmes. Is the former child actress alive?
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Key takeaways
- For those who grew up in the 90s, The Little Rascals is a memorable title.
- The film achieved major success, capturing the attention of young audiences who loved its charming and entertaining child actors.
- Brittany Ashton Holmes was five years old at the time and played Darla, Alfalfa's forbidden love interest.
- Despite being popular back in the day, she was not fully open to the media and gradually slipped under the radar.
Brittany Ashton Holmes profile summary
| Name | Brittany Ashton Holmes |
| Date of birth | February 27, 1989 |
| Age | 36 years old as of 2025 |
| Birthplace | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America |
| Nationality | American |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Famous as | Actress |
| US state | California |
| Height | 5 feet 3 inches |
Who is Brittany Ashton Holmes?
Brittany Ashton Holmes became famous at the tender age of five when she acted in the 1994 film The Little Rascals.
She was born on February 27, 1989, in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. She is 36 years old as of 2025. The former child star attended a high school in Southern California, where she played sports and soccer for the school team.
Brittany's parents recognised her acting talent when she was young and encouraged her to become a child artist.
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What happened to Brittany Ashton Holmes?
After disappearing from the limelight, nothing much is known about her. She was once rumoured to be dating Bug Hall, but the speculation turned out to be false. Bug Hall is married to Jill Marie Degroff, and the couple shares a child named Josephina Joy.
Where is Brittany Ashton Holmes now?
It is reported that Brittany Ashton Holmes now lives in Los Angeles, United States of America, in 2025. She has not taken part in any recent movies or television series, and her absence from social media makes her life even more mysterious.
How did Brittany join The Little Rascals?
Like many child actors, Brittany was picked by a talent management company and hired for the 1994 film, The Little Rascals. She was only five years old at the time.
Brittany was cast as Darla, the love interest of Alfalfa, who tries to win her heart. Of course, their on-screen chemistry was unique, and they ended up being one of the most adorable couples at the time.
Although the movie was not well-received by critics, it was a huge financial success, grossing over $67 million. Also, its great reception by the audience made Brittany’s character Darla a household name, earning her massive popularity.
Her impressive performance in the film also earned her the Young Artist Award for Best Performance by a Youth Ensemble in a motion picture.
Brittany Ashton Holmes movies
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Brittany's success in The Little Rascals allowed her to take part in other projects over the years as she tried to expand her film career. However, her career progress was not as significant as that of her counterpart, Alfalfa, who starred in over 30 movies down the line.
After her successful role in The Little Rascals, Brittany appeared in a McDonald's television advertisement in 1995. It was a simple commercial that featured her and her television family enjoying McDonald’s fast food.
Later, on March 22, 1995, Ashton appeared in the episode $5,000 of Ellen that aired on March 22, 1995. She played the role of a little girl called Julie.
She participated in other projects aligned with her previous image of innocence, but she shocked fans when she appeared in a drama series called Red Shoe. Even though her role in the drama series was innocent, fans were still surprised by her participation.
The child actor then took other roles in other low-budget productions, including the remake of the horror classic Humanoids from the Deep (1996) as the girl on the boat. During the same year, she performed as Cynthia Coates in Death Benefit.
After taking part in these roles, she decided to take a break from acting and focus on her studies. She went to study political science.
Ashton tried to make an acting comeback in 2014 with the role of Towns' lady Britt in We Hate Paul Revere. But, unfortunately, it didn't revive her career as her fans expected.
The Little Rascals reunion
After being away from the limelight for more than a decade, fans got an opportunity to see Brittany Ashton Holmes one more time in The Little Rascals reunion. The reunion happened on September 3, 2014, and it was the 20th anniversary of the movie.
However, Ashton nearly turned down the offer to participate in The Little Rascals' 20th-anniversary photoshoot. Brian Pocrass, the event organiser, had to talk to her to convince her to attend the event.
Like a lot of child actors, she was guarded, but after we spoke for a while, she trusted me.
At the reunion, the actors had a lot of fun, and it seemed like everyone still had that core rascal inside them.
Does Brittany Ashton Holmes have Instagram?
Holmes doesn't seem to have an Instagram or Facebook account. Generally, she doesn't have any presence on social media.
According to Buzzfeed, Brittany opened a Twitter account in 2013 with the handle @BrittanyAshtonH, and she posted:
This is my official account, I played Darla in The Little Rascals (1994). [I'm] working hard to make my Twitter account official, so please help by following.
As of today, the account has over 1,700 followers and is not verified. Also, she has never tweeted anything else, and she isn't following anyone. Also, she isn't followed by any verified accounts belonging to The Little Rascals.
Quick facts about Brittany Ashton Holmes
- What happened to Darla from The Little Rascals? Brittany, who portrayed Darla, took a break from acting but tried making a comeback in 2014 in the film We Hate Paul Revere to no avail. She seems to be leading a private life, away from the cameras.
- What else did Brittany Ashton Holmes play in? She took part in numerous other movie projects after her role in The Little Rascals. This includes Red Shoe, The Humanoids, Death Benefit, and more.
- How old was Brittany Ashton Holmes in The Little Rascals? Holmes was 5 years old when she starred as Darla.
- How did Brittany join The Little Rascals? She was picked up by a talent management agency that helped her score the role back in the day.
- What nationality is Brittany Holmes? The former child actor is an American. She was born on February 27, 1989, in California, USA.
- Does Brittany Ashton Holmes have a husband? She is reportedly not married and does not have a partner.
- Who are Brittany Ashton Holmes' parents? Her parents are not publicly known.
- Does Brittany Ashton Holmes have any children? She does not have any publicly known children. While she did appear in several other TV movies like Death Benefit (1996) and Humanoids From the Deep (1996) after The Little Rascals, she has largely stayed out of the public eye since then.
- Does Brittany Ashton Holmes have any siblings? There is no publicly available information about Brittany's siblings.
If you were wondering what happened to Brittany Ashton Holmes, there you have it. The former child actor reduced her acting roles and focused on other matters that pushed her away from the spotlight.
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