Thomas was candid about the pressure of a star lifestyle from a very early age. "You have school, friends, learning your lines and making sure your performance is up to speed," he told People in 1994. "I can't tell you how many shows I've done with full-blown migraine headaches." And perhaps it was that burnout that led him to leave the spotlight.
Thomas has been largely behind the scenes these days, working as a producer and director. Even at 14, he expressed a desire to move to another aspect of the industry. Rather than be "the next Macaulay Culkin," like Hollywood wanted, he preferred to join the Directors Guild of America and be "the next Ron Howard" (per Premiere magazine). "How serious do you take this stuff? I mean, you should be focused on doing a good job, but ... every job has an end," Thomas told the publication at the time. "I think most [fallen child stars] weren't prepared for the end. I mean, it's not the end of your life! You can't base your life around one thing."
Additionally, Thomas has made few public appearances in recent years. He was spotted out and about in Hollywood last June, with Us Magazine sharing photos of him walking around the city in a mask. With a new bit of coverage, perhaps Thomas will share a bit more about his personal life.
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