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Hollywood’s most iconic child stars

Then and now: Hollywood’s most iconic child stars

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.

In some cases, they grew up and fell in love! This was the case for ‘Halloweentown’ star Kimberly J. Brown. Brown played the lead character of Marnie in the 1998 Disney cult classic. In the 2001 sequel, ‘Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge,’ Daniel Kountz joined the cast as the male lead. The two child actors became friends, but didn’t start dating for many years. They made their relationship Instagram official in 2018, and on June 30, 2022, Brown shared a photo of her diamond ringed and confirmed that the two are engaged! Needless to say, fans of the movies were losing it online. One Instagram user commented, “If you guys don’t get married on Halloween I don’t know what I’ll do.”

Click here to see the “then and now” of Hollywood’s most popular child stars!

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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 28-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’s making her comeback with a new Christmas movie on Netflix which will be released at the end of 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 34-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 most recent role in ‘Stillwater’ from 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 34 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 39 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 34?! 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 26, 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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