Absolute Beginners featured a former child star.
Absolute Beginners (film) . The film was directed by Julien Temple , featured David Bowie and Sade , and Patsy Kensit in one of her first mainstream roles . Patricia Jude Francis Kensit ( born 4 March 1968 ) is a British actress , singer , model , and former child star . Victoria Paige Meyerink ( born December 27 , 1960 ) is an award-winning producer and former child actress .