Introduction
Maia Brewton is an American actress and lawyer, best known for her role as Sara Anderson in the 1987 movie Adventures in Babysitting. She started her acting career at a young age and later pursued a career in law. In this post, we will take a look at her journey from being a child star to a successful attorney.
Adventures in Babysitting
Adventures in Babysitting is a classic 80s movie that follows the adventures of a babysitter and her charges as they navigate the streets of Chicago. Maia Brewton played the role of Sara Anderson, the youngest of the children. Her performance was praised by critics and the movie became a cult classic. Maia’s portrayal of Sara Anderson was memorable and helped her establish herself as a child star.
Other Movies
After Adventures in Babysitting, Maia Brewton appeared in a few more movies. She played the role of Christina in the 1988 movie, Tanner ’88. She also appeared in the movie, Parker Lewis Can’t Lose, in 1991. However, her acting career did not take off and she decided to pursue a different career.
Law Career
Maia Brewton decided to pursue a career in law and attended Yale Law School. She graduated in 2001 and started working as a lawyer. She worked as a law clerk for Judge Stephen Reinhardt of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She also worked as an associate at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP, a law firm in Los Angeles.
TV Shows
Maia Brewton also appeared in a few TV shows during her acting career. She played the role of Gwyneth in the TV show, Parker Lewis Can’t Lose, in 1992. She also appeared in an episode of The Wonder Years in 1993. Her role in The Wonder Years was a departure from her previous roles and showed her versatility as an actress.
The Wonder Years
The Wonder Years is a coming-of-age TV show that aired from 1988 to 1993. Maia Brewton appeared in one episode of the show in 1993. She played the role of a girl who catches the eye of Kevin Arnold, the main character. Her performance in the show was praised by critics and showed that she had the talent to take on different roles.
Grown Up
Maia Brewton is now a successful attorney and has left her acting career behind. She is married and has two children. She has not appeared in any movies or TV shows since her appearance in The Wonder Years. However, her performance in Adventures in Babysitting and her other roles will always be remembered by her fans.