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Sounding like an exciting career (once he gets out of bed), Cameron is known all over the world for his notable roles in Grown Ups, Jessie, and Descendants. But just how far does the young star’s fame reach? Cameron realized the magnitude of his popularity when he saw a little girl in a remote Peruvian village sporting a Descendants backpack, “That really showed me the scope of our franchise. We were over 5,000 miles away from where we shot Descendants and in the midst of the culture shock that I was experiencing, there was one thing that I recognized
from home...and it happened to be something that literally had my face on it. It was terrifying, humbling, moving, and exciting all at the same time. To this day, I think about that girl and what would’ve happened if we had caught up with her.” Of the actor’s fame, Cameron remains grounded by realizing that, “… fame is a result of what it is that I do in my work life. Of course, it’s more difficult to separate work and personal life when fame is something that blurs that line. But remembering that recognition stems from my job makes it easy. It’s the same reason someone wouldn’t think
about those emails from the office when they’re at home watching their favorite TV show.” Despite his undeniable success, the star remains humble. He single-handedly raised $27,000 for Thirst Project Swaziland, he volunteers regularly at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County, and he did an autograph signing at the Ronald McDonald House. Cameron’s mother is a social worker, so he was instilled with a passion for helping others and supporting noble causes from a young age. “She sets an example for everyone she