First Kids aren’t always handled with kid gloves. Remember the controversy over Amy Carter reading during a state dinner? That 1977 Art Buchwald column is pro-Amy, but mentions that most folks were less than thrilled by her behavior. It seems that growing up in the White House isn’t always a bed of roses, even if you have a rose garden. Here is a Snakkle look at some former First Kids and where they are today.

The road to fame as an actor, politician or musician is not one specific, prepaved path. Still, it seems surprising to go from something as serious and life changing as the armed services to an industry where you still may slip on a uniform every day, but only to play pretend. You might be surprised by just how many big names in entertainment and public life were military men first, though. Take a look through Snakkle’s gallery and see if you recognize the men inside these uniforms.