Living in the spotlight can have extraordinary changes. Some Hollywood child stars have evolved in many ways since they first came onto television screens. These stars, from award-winning actors to actors who took to the back seat, are quite a contrast to the kids audiences first knew.
Macaulay Culkin
Macaulay Culkin is most famous for his role as Kevin McCallister in the film Home Alone, where he was one of the most popular child stars of the 1990s. Nowadays, he has a more grown-up appearance and still performs, makes films, makes shows, and podcasts.
Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore has captured the hearts of people with her role as Gertie in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Now, decades later, she’s a highly successful actress, producer, entrepreneur, and daytime television personality in a style all her own.
Daniel Radcliffe
Daniel Radcliffe was born before the eyes of the audience as Harry Potter. He has taken on many roles for the franchise since its closure, sporting several different hairstyles, facial hair, and looks from Hogwarts.
Emma Watson
Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, became a well-known actress, activist, and fashion icon. She has a glamorous public face and a schoolgirl persona that made her popular.
Haley Joel Osment
In a career defined by his iconic role in The Sixth Sense, Haley Joel Osment has undergone a drastic transformation from his childhood days. He continues to act in the movie and TV industry, and is frequently cast in comedic or character roles.
Mara Wilson
Mara Wilson appeared in popular family movies like Matilda and Mrs. Doubtfire. In later years, she left behind her acting career to pursue a successful career as a writer, playwright, and public speaker, with a totally different appearance than her days as a child star.
Elijah Wood
Before becoming a world-famous actor in The Lord of the Rings, Elijah Wood started his acting career in childhood. He is still working in independent films and television, and has taken his youthful look and used it to develop a unique and mature style.
Christina Ricci
Wednesday Addams was a role for which Christina Ricci was known. Acclaimed performances in film and television crafted her sophisticated screen presence over the years.
Jodie Foster
Jodie Foster began her career as an actress from an early age and is now one of Hollywood’s most successful actresses. One of the most incredible career paths has been hers, from kid actress to Academy Award winner.
Joseph Mazzello
Tim Murphy is Joseph Mazzello’s character in the film Jurassic Park. In contemporary cinema and television, he still plays a role but in a completely different way, as he can be seen in several films and TV-series, including The Social Network and Bohemian Rhapsody, among others.
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