17 Child Stars Who Blossomed Into Admirable Adults

Young actors excel in TV series, movies, and can even earn Oscar nominations. As time goes by, these youthful stars can choose to keep acting or explore different interests. But one thing they all share is growing up. Now, let’s see how some of these actors, who became famous as kids, look today. Brace yourself for some truly remarkable changes.

Christina Ricci / Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family

Jonathan Lipnicki / George Little in Stuart Little

Chloe Coleman / Skye Carlson in Big Little Lies

Sophie Nelisse / Liesel in The Book Thief

Danielle Fishel / Topanga in Boy Meets World

Grace Holcomb / Baby Jenny in One Tree Hill

Nell Tiger Free / Myrcella Baratheon in Game of Thrones

Darby Camp / Chloe Mackenzie in Big Little Lies

Bella Ramsey / Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones

August Maturo / August “Auggie” Matthews in Girl Meets World

Kevin Schmidt / Henry in Cheaper by the Dozen

Alexandrea Owens-Sarno / Cora in Titanic

Xolo Maridueña / Victor Graham in Parenthood

Soleil Moon Frye / Punky Brewster in Punky Brewster

Ross Lynch / Austin Moon in Austin & Ally

Jussie Smollett / Terry in The Mighty Ducks

Annalise Basso / Vespyr in Captain Fantastic

If you’re curious to discover what more child stars look like now, then check this article out.