15 Young Actors That Look Totally Different Now
Certain stars have been famous throughout their whole lives, and we’ve seen them grow up into incredible performers. Others, however, we only remember as they were in their youth, either because they stopped acting or we simply didn’t follow their career. Until now.
These few actors have had full lives filled with ups and downs, but we only remember a small chapter of those stories. This is how they look now, past the childhood innocence and filled with adult experience. Some you might have seen already in recent films, without realizing who they once were.
Macaulay Culkin
The face of Home Alone was once one of the most recognizable children in the world. As an adult, Macaulay Culkin looks so different that casual viewers often fail to recognize him immediately.
Jonathan Lipnicki
After memorable roles in Jerry Maguire and Stuart Little, Jonathan Lipnicki largely stepped away from the spotlight. His adult appearance is dramatically different from the round-faced child actor audiences remember.
Haley Joel Osment
The star of The Sixth Sense and A.I. has remained active, but adulthood transformed his appearance completely. Many viewers are surprised when they realize they’ve been watching the same actor.
Mara Wilson
Known for Matilda and Mrs. Doubtfire, Mara Wilson retired from major film acting while still young. Decades later, she bears little resemblance to the child star of the 1990s.
Jake Lloyd
Millions knew Jake Lloyd as young Anakin Skywalker in The Phantom Menace. After leaving acting, he largely disappeared from public view, making his adult appearance unfamiliar to many fans.
Danny Bonaduce
As the red-haired child star of The Partridge Family, Danny Bonaduce had a distinctive look. Years of adulthood and television work have made him nearly unrecognizable compared to his teen years.
Barret Oliver
The young star of The NeverEnding Story left acting entirely. Today, he is better known for his work as a photographer, and his adult appearance surprises fans revisiting the fantasy classic.
Peter Ostrum
After playing Charlie in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Peter Ostrum never pursued an acting career. He became a veterinarian, and few would connect him to the famous child performer.
Jeff Cohen
Best remembered as Chunk from The Goonies, Jeff Cohen left acting and became an entertainment lawyer. His transformation from lovable child actor to successful professional often shocks longtime fans.
Miko Hughes
The child star of Pet Sematary and Kindergarten Cop had one of the most recognizable faces of the early 1990s. As an adult, he looks dramatically different from his younger self.
Charlie Korsmo
After appearing in films such as Hook and What About Bob?, Charlie Korsmo stepped away from Hollywood. His later career in law and academia makes his childhood fame easy to forget.
Noah Hathaway
The young Atreyu from The NeverEnding Story became an icon of 1980s fantasy cinema. Decades later, his rugged adult appearance bears little resemblance to the youthful warrior audiences remember.
Bug Hall
Known for playing Alfalfa in The Little Rascals, Bug Hall’s childhood image remains frozen in many viewers’ minds. His adult appearance is strikingly different from the character that made him famous.
Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Although he continued acting, many people still picture him as the child from Love Actually or Nanny McPhee. His adult roles often surprise viewers who haven’t followed his career.
Joseph Mazzello
The young Tim Murphy from Jurassic Park grew into a successful adult actor. His appearance changed so much that many fans don’t realize he later appeared in projects like The Pacific and Bohemian Rhapsody.