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Dakota Fanning - Then - This smiley star was only 11 years old when she starred in the 2005 film, 'War of the Worlds,' beside Tom Cruise.
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Dakota Fanning - Now - The 29-year-old is now taking on more adult roles, starring in movies like Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time In Hollywood.'
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Lindsay Lohan - Then - Many remember seeing double of this red-headed cutie in 'The Parent Trap.'
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Lindsay Lohan - Now - This child star has had some struggles in the past, but she made her comeback with a Christmas movie on Netflix released in 2022.
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Demi Lovato - Then - Lovato broke into the mainstream with their starring role on the Disney Channel TV movie, 'Camp Rock.'
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Demi Lovato - Now
- The actor went on to become an international pop sensation. While they had had some struggles with addiction and mental illness, they seem to be thriving at the moment.
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Macaulay Culkin - Then - The lead actor in the 'Home Alone' films was the star of the moment!
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Macaulay Culkin - Now - The actor changed dramatically over the years, and seemingly quit Hollywood. However, he made a comeback in 2019, starring in 'Changeland' with Seth Green and doing more interviews.
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Freddie Highmore - Then - Do you remember Freddie Highmore in 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' (2005)?
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Freddie Highmore - Now - He's grown a lot but his boyish face is still the same! He currently plays the protagonist in the TV show 'The Good Doctor.'
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Haley Joel Osment - Then - The actor was known as a child for playing Cole Sear in 'The Sixth Sense' (1999).
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Haley Joel Osment - Now - The 35-year-old Hollywood star changed so much it would be almost impossible to recognize him these days! He's had a few roles in various TV series, and stars in the film 'The Devil Has a Name.'
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Abigail Breslin - Then - The actress became a Hollywood star at the young age of 5. She rose to fame for her role as Bo Hess in 'Signs' and in 2007 became the youngest actor ever to be nominated for an Oscar for her performance in 'Little Miss Sunshine.'
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Abigail Breslin - Now - She has grown to become a charming and beautiful young woman. Fans are thrilled with her recent roles in "Slayers" (2022) and 'Stillwater' (2021).
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Mara Wilson - Then - Mara Wilson's popularity rose after she starred in 'Mrs. Doubtfire' (1993) and 'Matilda' (1996).
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Mara Wilson - Now
- She's 35 now but has decided to drop the acting career, and focus more on her writing and podcasts.
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Amanda Bynes - Then - This star was so popular in the late '90s and early 2000s that she had her own show!
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Amanda Bynes - Now
- Bynes has dealt with some struggles, including some mental health issues and several arrests, but may be considering a return to acting, according to People.
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Bradley Pierce - Then - The actor kicked off his career in the role of Peter in classic movie 'Jumanji' (1995).
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Bradley Pierce - Now - He's 40 today and has changed so much! He still appears in minor films and series.
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Daveigh Chase - Then - The child star was known for her role as Samara in the movie 'The Ring' (2002).
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Daveigh Chase - Now - The red-headed beauty looks absolutely stunning. She still stars in the occasional film.
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Alisan Porter - Then - The actress rose to stardom after her performance in comedy film 'Curly Sue' (1991).
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Alisan Porter - Now - Can you believe she's 41 now? She appeared on 'The Voice' in 2016.
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Brooke Shields - Then - The actress's role in 'Pretty Baby' (1978) catapulted her to international fame, which allowed her to play the iconic role of Emmeline Lestrange in 'The Blue Lagoon' (1980).
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Brooke Shields - Now - She is totally different now in her fifties, yet she's more dazzling than ever!
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Olivia Hack - Then - The actress starred in the movie version of 'The Brady Bunch Movie' in 1995.
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Olivia Hack - Now - Do you think you could tell the 39-year-old is the same person?! She now does more voice acting.
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Mason Gamble - Then - Mason Gamble became famous for his role in 'Dennis the Menace' (1993).
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Mason Gamble - Now - The actor has grown to become a Hollywood heartthrob! Though he seems to have left acting for good.
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Hilary Duff - Then - After starring in some small TV movies and commercials, Hilary Duff had her breakout role as 'Lizzie McGuire' in the popular 2001 teen show.
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Hilary Duff - Now - Can you believe she's already 35?! She looks amazingly beautiful. She's currently starring in the TV series 'How I Met Your Father.'
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Miranda Cosgrove - Then - Remember the adorable Summer from 'School of Rock' (2003)?
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Miranda Cosgrove - Now - The 29-year-old actress turned into a gorgeous young woman. Since 2021, she's been starring in the reboot of her childhood TV series, 'iCarly.'
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Georgie Henley - Then - Georgie Henley had her movie debut at the young age of 10 in 'Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' (2005).
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Georgie Henley - Now - She's now 27, and has frequently discussed her evolution from a child star to where she is now.
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Matthew Lewis - Then - What about the nerdy but loyal Neville Longbottom from the 'Harry Potter' movies?
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Matthew Lewis - Now
- Matthew Lewis is definitely improving with age! He stars in the film 'Baby Done.' See also: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: curious facts about the series
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Dakota Fanning - Then - This smiley star was only 11 years old when she starred in the 2005 film, 'War of the Worlds,' beside Tom Cruise.
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Dakota Fanning - Now - The 29-year-old is now taking on more adult roles, starring in movies like Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time In Hollywood.'
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Lindsay Lohan - Then - Many remember seeing double of this red-headed cutie in 'The Parent Trap.'
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Lindsay Lohan - Now - This child star has had some struggles in the past, but she made her comeback with a Christmas movie on Netflix released in 2022.
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Demi Lovato - Then - Lovato broke into the mainstream with their starring role on the Disney Channel TV movie, 'Camp Rock.'
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Demi Lovato - Now
- The actor went on to become an international pop sensation. While they had had some struggles with addiction and mental illness, they seem to be thriving at the moment.
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Macaulay Culkin - Then - The lead actor in the 'Home Alone' films was the star of the moment!
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Macaulay Culkin - Now - The actor changed dramatically over the years, and seemingly quit Hollywood. However, he made a comeback in 2019, starring in 'Changeland' with Seth Green and doing more interviews.
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Freddie Highmore - Then - Do you remember Freddie Highmore in 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' (2005)?
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Freddie Highmore - Now - He's grown a lot but his boyish face is still the same! He currently plays the protagonist in the TV show 'The Good Doctor.'
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Haley Joel Osment - Then - The actor was known as a child for playing Cole Sear in 'The Sixth Sense' (1999).
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Haley Joel Osment - Now - The 35-year-old Hollywood star changed so much it would be almost impossible to recognize him these days! He's had a few roles in various TV series, and stars in the film 'The Devil Has a Name.'
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Abigail Breslin - Then - The actress became a Hollywood star at the young age of 5. She rose to fame for her role as Bo Hess in 'Signs' and in 2007 became the youngest actor ever to be nominated for an Oscar for her performance in 'Little Miss Sunshine.'
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Abigail Breslin - Now - She has grown to become a charming and beautiful young woman. Fans are thrilled with her recent roles in "Slayers" (2022) and 'Stillwater' (2021).
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Mara Wilson - Then - Mara Wilson's popularity rose after she starred in 'Mrs. Doubtfire' (1993) and 'Matilda' (1996).
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Mara Wilson - Now
- She's 35 now but has decided to drop the acting career, and focus more on her writing and podcasts.
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Amanda Bynes - Then - This star was so popular in the late '90s and early 2000s that she had her own show!
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Amanda Bynes - Now
- Bynes has dealt with some struggles, including some mental health issues and several arrests, but may be considering a return to acting, according to People.
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Bradley Pierce - Then - The actor kicked off his career in the role of Peter in classic movie 'Jumanji' (1995).
© NL Beeld
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Bradley Pierce - Now - He's 40 today and has changed so much! He still appears in minor films and series.
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Daveigh Chase - Then - The child star was known for her role as Samara in the movie 'The Ring' (2002).
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Daveigh Chase - Now - The red-headed beauty looks absolutely stunning. She still stars in the occasional film.
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Alisan Porter - Then - The actress rose to stardom after her performance in comedy film 'Curly Sue' (1991).
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Alisan Porter - Now - Can you believe she's 41 now? She appeared on 'The Voice' in 2016.
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Brooke Shields - Then - The actress's role in 'Pretty Baby' (1978) catapulted her to international fame, which allowed her to play the iconic role of Emmeline Lestrange in 'The Blue Lagoon' (1980).
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Brooke Shields - Now - She is totally different now in her fifties, yet she's more dazzling than ever!
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Olivia Hack - Then - The actress starred in the movie version of 'The Brady Bunch Movie' in 1995.
© NL Beeld
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Olivia Hack - Now - Do you think you could tell the 39-year-old is the same person?! She now does more voice acting.
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Mason Gamble - Then - Mason Gamble became famous for his role in 'Dennis the Menace' (1993).
© NL Beeld
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Mason Gamble - Now - The actor has grown to become a Hollywood heartthrob! Though he seems to have left acting for good.
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Hilary Duff - Then - After starring in some small TV movies and commercials, Hilary Duff had her breakout role as 'Lizzie McGuire' in the popular 2001 teen show.
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Hilary Duff - Now - Can you believe she's already 35?! She looks amazingly beautiful. She's currently starring in the TV series 'How I Met Your Father.'
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Miranda Cosgrove - Then - Remember the adorable Summer from 'School of Rock' (2003)?
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Miranda Cosgrove - Now - The 29-year-old actress turned into a gorgeous young woman. Since 2021, she's been starring in the reboot of her childhood TV series, 'iCarly.'
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Georgie Henley - Then - Georgie Henley had her movie debut at the young age of 10 in 'Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' (2005).
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Georgie Henley - Now - She's now 27, and has frequently discussed her evolution from a child star to where she is now.
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Matthew Lewis - Then - What about the nerdy but loyal Neville Longbottom from the 'Harry Potter' movies?
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Matthew Lewis - Now
- Matthew Lewis is definitely improving with age! He stars in the film 'Baby Done.' See also: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: curious facts about the series
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Then and now: Hollywood's most iconic child stars
Hollywood's most popular child stars
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These celebs rose to stardom for roles they played when they were young. Some ended up becoming incredibly successful actors, others decided acting wasn't for them.
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