Ellen Hamilton Latzen As Ruby Sue

Actress Ellen Hamilton Latzen was only nine years old when she appeared in Christmas Vacation. She played Ruby Sue, the daughter of Cousin Catherine and Cousin Eddie. Believe it or not, Latzen's career began when she was six years old!

In 1986, Latzen's mother found a role for Adrian Lyne's new film, Fatal Attraction. She had never imagined her daughter in the film industry, but Latzen auditioned and earned the part. Thus began her childhood acting career. By the time she came to Christmas Vacation, she already had acting experience.

Ellen Hamilton Latzen Now

Today, Ellen Hamilton Latzen no longer acts. She ended her acting career at age 15, when she left her New York hometown for a boarding school in Vermont. Christmas Vacation remains one of her best-known roles.

Latzen now runs a podcast about her experiences as a child star. Her show is called "Watched," and it reveals the ups and downs of the young Hollywood industry. She has worked for various careers, including travel, advertising, and publishing. It seems that her passion for entertainment never faded.