Jonathan Taylor Thomas

In the ‘90s, Home Improvement was a hugely-popular heartfelt family sitcom about an everyday American family. Jonathan Taylor Thomas played Randy, the middle son of lead Tim Allen, earning a hefty $500,000 per episode by the show’s prime.

The young actor’s decision to leave Home Improvement allowed Thomas to focus on his schooling at the time. He even opted to get out of Hollywood altogether, removing himself from the spotlight. Thomas has said in interviews he has absolutely no regrets about leaving the show, along with all the money it offered him. Even with his departure from the scene, his status will forever be cemented as one of the biggest child stars of the era.