Here's How Dramatically Different 44 Celebrities Looked In 2004 Vs Now

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Almost two decades ago, some of the most popular celebrities were literal children, and it's adorably mind-blowing.

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Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic

And before you ask, what about so-and-so? Zac Efron and a few others might've looked like children back then, but they were full-grown teenagers. I'm not including them in this list. Sorry, '80s babies!

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1.Maya Hawke in 2023:

closeup of her at an event
Andrew Toth / FilmMagic

Maya Hawke in 2004:

her dad, ethan hawke holding her
Bruce Glikas / FilmMagic

Here's Maya side-by-side:

  Andrew Toth / FilmMagic, Bruce Glikas / FilmMagic
Andrew Toth / FilmMagic, Bruce Glikas / FilmMagic

2.Elle Fanning in 2023:

her posing in a tailored suit
Raymond Hall / GC Images

Elle Fanning in 2004:

as a kid dressed as marilyn monroe
Jeffrey Mayer / WireImage

Here's Elle side by side:

  Jeffrey Mayer / WireImage, Raymond Hall / GC Images
Jeffrey Mayer / WireImage, Raymond Hall / GC Images

3.Freddie Highmore in 2023:

he's sitting for a late-night interview
Randy Holmes / ABC via Getty Images

Freddie Highmore in 2004:

he's wearing a large blazer on the red carpet
Dave Hogan / Getty Images

Here's Freddie side-by-side:

  Randy Holmes / ABC via Getty Images, Dave Hogan / Getty Images
Randy Holmes / ABC via Getty Images, Dave Hogan / Getty Images

4.Dakota Fanning in 2023:

closeup of her in a long skirt and long-sleeved top
Ronda Churchill / AFP via Getty Images

Dakota Fanning in 2004:

as a kid, wearing a long full skirt dress on the red carpet
Giulio Marcocchi / Getty Images

Here's Dakota side-by-side:

  Ronda Churchill / AFP via Getty Images, Giulio Marcocchi / Getty Images
Ronda Churchill / AFP via Getty Images, Giulio Marcocchi / Getty Images

5.Kaia Gerber in 2023:

  Taylor Hill / WireImage
Taylor Hill / WireImage

Kaia Gerber in 2005:

  Noah Graham / Getty Images
Noah Graham / Getty Images

Here's Kaia side-by-side:

  Taylor Hill / WireImage, Noah Graham / Getty Images
Taylor Hill / WireImage, Noah Graham / Getty Images

6.Cole Sprouse and Dylan Sprouse in 2023:

  Stefanie Keenan / Getty Images for Balenciaga, Marc Piasecki / Getty Images for Balenciaga
Stefanie Keenan / Getty Images for Balenciaga, Marc Piasecki / Getty Images for Balenciaga

Cole and Dylan Sprouse in 2004:

the two wearing matching outfits on the red carpet
Steve Granitz / WireImage

Here's Cole and Dylan side-by-side:

  Lionel Hahn / Getty Images, Steve Granitz / WireImage
Lionel Hahn / Getty Images, Steve Granitz / WireImage

7.Amandla Stenberg in 2023:

closeup of her in chanel
Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images

Amandla Stenberg in 2004:

her with her mom and alicia keys
L. Cohen / WireImage for Bragman Nyman Cafarelli

Here's Amandla side-by-side:

  Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images, L. Cohen / WireImage for Bragman Nyman Cafarelli
Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images, L. Cohen / WireImage for Bragman Nyman Cafarelli

8.Chloë Bailey in 2023:

closeup of her in a dress for an event
Unique Nicole / WireImage

Chloë Bailey in 2003:

her waving on the red carpet in a floral dress
Gregg Deguire / WireImage

Here's Chloë side-by-side:

  Unique Nicole / WireImage, Gregg Deguire / WireImage
Unique Nicole / WireImage, Gregg Deguire / WireImage

9.Victoria Justice in 2023:

closeup of her in a cutout dress
Theo Wargo / Getty Images

Victoria Justice in 2005:

closeup of her
Frazer Harrison / Getty Images

Here's Victoria side-by-side:

  Theo Wargo / Getty Images, Frazer Harrison / Getty Images
Theo Wargo / Getty Images, Frazer Harrison / Getty Images

10.Kendall Jenner in 2023:

closeup of her on the red carpet in a long-sleeved dress
Emma Mcintyre / Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

11.Kylie Jenner in 2023:

closeup of her in a leather dress
Dia Dipasupil / Getty Images

12.Kendall and Kylie Jenner in 2004:

closeup of them in matching skirts on the red carpet
Lee Celano / WireImage for Hollywood Reporter

13.Alexander Gould in 2023:

he's got a backpack and standing in shallow water
@alexandergouldreal / Via instagram.com

Alexander Gould in 2004:

him as a child wearing a suit and holding up a nemo toy
Giulio Marcocchi / Getty Images

Here's Alexander side-by-side:

  @alexandergouldreal / instagram.com, Giulio Marcocchi / Getty Images
@alexandergouldreal / instagram.com, Giulio Marcocchi / Getty Images

14.Miranda Cosgrove in 2023:

closeup of her in a floral blazer
Raymond Hall / GC Images

Miranda Cosgrove in 2004:

closeup of her in jeans and a jacket for a nickelodeon event
Steve Granitz / WireImage

Here's Miranda side-by-side:

  Raymond Hall / GC Images, Steve Granitz / WireImage
Raymond Hall / GC Images, Steve Granitz / WireImage

15.Tyler James Williams in 2023:

he's wearing a suit for an event
Taylor Hill / FilmMagic

Tyler James Williams in 2005:

he's in a denim jacket and trucker hat for an event
Michael Caulfield Archive / WireImage for Macy's West

Here's Tyler side-by-side:

  Taylor Hill / FilmMagic, Michael Caulfield Archive / WireImage for Macy's West
Taylor Hill / FilmMagic, Michael Caulfield Archive / WireImage for Macy's West

16.Alyson Stoner in 2023:

closeup of them
@alysonstoner / Via instagram.com

Alyson Stoner in 2004:

closeup of them in pigtails and tiered skirt on the red carpet
Albert L. Ortega / WireImage

Here's Alyson side-by-side:

  Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images, Albert L. Ortega / WireImage
Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images, Albert L. Ortega / WireImage

17.Logan Lerman in 2023:

closeup of him sitting for a late night interview
Nbc / Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images

Logan Lerman in 2004:

him in a button-down and jeans for an event
J. Merritt / FilmMagic

Here's Logan side-by-side:

  Nbc / Todd Owyoung / NBC via Getty Images, J. Merritt / FilmMagic
Nbc / Todd Owyoung / NBC via Getty Images, J. Merritt / FilmMagic

18.Jennette McCurdy in 2023:

closeup of her at an event
Noam Galai / Getty Images for Spotify

Jennette McCurdy in 2004:

closeup of her as a kid with two butterfly clips in her hair
Stephen Shugerman / Getty Images

Here's Jennette side-by-side:

  Noam Galai / Getty Images for Spotify, Stephen Shugerman / Getty Images
Noam Galai / Getty Images for Spotify, Stephen Shugerman / Getty Images

19.Miley Cyrus in 2023:

she's in a sparkly mini dress and fur coat
John Sciulli / Getty Images for Gucci

Miley Cyrus in 2004:

her as hannah montana
Byron Cohen / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

Here's Miley side-by-side:

  John Sciulli / Getty Images for Gucci, Byron Cohen / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images
John Sciulli / Getty Images for Gucci, Byron Cohen / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

20.Kristen Stewart in 2023:

closeup of her in a tweed dress
Stephane Cardinale - Corbis / Corbis via Getty Images

Kristen Stewart in 2004:

closeup of her in jeans and a dunkin donut shirt
L. Busacca / WireImage

Here's Kristen side-by-side:

  Stephane Cardinale - Corbis / Corbis via Getty Images, L. Busacca / WireImage
Stephane Cardinale - Corbis / Corbis via Getty Images, L. Busacca / WireImage

21.JoJo in 2023:

closeup of her on stage with short blonde hair
Don Arnold / WireImage

JoJo in 2004:

her at an event wearing jeans with long dark hair
Jim Spellman / WireImage

Here's JoJo side-by-side:

  Jim Spellman / WireImage, Don Arnold / WireImage
Jim Spellman / WireImage, Don Arnold / WireImage

22.Angus T. Jones in 2023:

closeup of him walking outside in a hoodie and hat
Mega / GC Images

Angus T. Jones in 2004:

he's outside as a kid in jeans and t-shirt
Steve Granitz / WireImage

Here's Angus side-by-side:

  Mega / GC Images, Steve Granitz / WireImage
Mega / GC Images, Steve Granitz / WireImage

23.Bobb'e J. Thompson in 2023:

closeup of him in a givenchy sweater
Paras Griffin / Getty Images

Bobb'e J. Thompson in 2004:

him posing in a basketball jersey
Steve Granitz / WireImage

Here's Bobb'e side-by-side:

  Jerod Harris / Getty Images, Steve Granitz / WireImage
Jerod Harris / Getty Images, Steve Granitz / WireImage

24.Daryl Sabara in 2023:

closeup of him and meghan trainor
Nbc / Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty Images

Daryl Sabara in 2004:

him giving two thumbs up
Steve Granitz / WireImage

Here's Daryl side-by-side:

  Nbc / Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty Images, Steve Granitz / WireImage
Nbc / Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty Images, Steve Granitz / WireImage

25.Sasha Pieterse in 2023:

closeup of her with dark hair at an event
Stefanie Keenan / Getty Images for Inaugural Lemons Foundation Gala hosted by Taylor & Taylor Laut

Sasha Pieterse in 2005:

closeup of her with wavy blonde hair at an event
Patrick Mcmullan / Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

Here's Sasha side-by-side:

  Stefanie Keenan / Getty Images for Inaugural Lemons Foundation Gala hosted by Taylor & Taylor Laut, Patrick Mcmullan / Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
Stefanie Keenan / Getty Images for Inaugural Lemons Foundation Gala hosted by Taylor & Taylor Laut, Patrick Mcmullan / Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

26.Jamie Lynn Spears in 2023:

she's in a sparkly mini dress and long blonde hair
Andrew Eccles / ABC via Getty Images

Jamie Lynn Spears in 2004:

closeup of her at a nickelodeon event
Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic

Here's Jamie Lynn side-by-side:

  Andrew Eccles / ABC via Getty Images, Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic
Andrew Eccles / ABC via Getty Images, Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic

27.Brooklyn Beckham in 2023:

closeup of him sitting by his mom in a chunky sweater
Dave Benett / Dave Benett / Getty Images

Brooklyn Beckham in 2004:

him sitting in victoria beckham's lap
Sandra Behne / Bongarts/Getty Images

Here's Brooklyn side-by-side:

  Dave Benett / Dave Benett/Getty Images, Sandra Behne / Bongarts/Getty Images
Dave Benett / Dave Benett/Getty Images, Sandra Behne / Bongarts/Getty Images

28.Jack Quaid in 2023:

closeup of him smiling at an event
Dominik Bindl / FilmMagic

Jack Quaid in 2004:

him sitting next to his mom at a sports event
Vince Bucci / Getty Images

Here's Jack side-by-side:

  Dominik Bindl / FilmMagic, Vince Bucci / Getty Images
Dominik Bindl / FilmMagic, Vince Bucci / Getty Images

29.Zoey Deutch in 2023:

closeup of her in a tweed outfit
Sean Zanni / WireImage

Zoey Deutch in 2004:

young zoey holding a large purse at an event
Frazer Harrison / Getty Images

Here's Zoey side-by-side:

  Sean Zanni / WireImage, Frazer Harrison / Getty Images
Sean Zanni / WireImage, Frazer Harrison / Getty Images

30.Jonathan Lipnicki in 2023:

closeup of him with long hair
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Jonathan Lipnicki in 2004:

closeup of him wearing jordan gear and he has braces on the red carpet
Kevin Winter / Getty Images

Here's Jonathan side-by-side:

  PodCo, Kevin Winter / Getty Images
PodCo, Kevin Winter / Getty Images

31.AnnaSophia Robb in 2023:

closeup of her in a shiny dress and headband
Roy Rochlin / Getty Images

AnnaSophia Robb in 2004:

closeup of her at an event
Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic

Here's AnnaSophia side-by-side:

  Roy Rochlin / Getty Images, Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic
Roy Rochlin / Getty Images, Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic

32.Keke Palmer in 2023:

closeup of her on the red carpet in a strapless dress
Taylor Hill / WireImage

Keke Palmer in 2004:

closeup of her with a large bow in her hair
Jeffrey Mayer / WireImage

Here's Keke side-by-side:

  Taylor Hill / WireImage, Jeffrey Mayer / WireImage
Taylor Hill / WireImage, Jeffrey Mayer / WireImage

33.Billie Lourd in 2023:

closeup of her with long hair at an event
Araya Doheny / FilmMagic

Billie Lourd in 2004:

her with debbie reynolds and carrie fisher
L. Cohen / WireImage for Hollywood Reporter

Here's Billie side-by-side:

  Araya Doheny / FilmMagic, L. Cohen / WireImage for Hollywood Reporter
Araya Doheny / FilmMagic, L. Cohen / WireImage for Hollywood Reporter

34.Taylor Momsen in 2023:

closeup of her with dark eye makeup and long blonde hair and dark clothes
Dominik Bindl / Getty Images

Taylor Momsen in 2004:

her with long hair and a newsboy hat
Jesse Grant / WireImage

Here's Taylor side-by-side:

  Dominik Bindl / Getty Images, Jesse Grant / WireImage
Dominik Bindl / Getty Images, Jesse Grant / WireImage

35.Devon Werkheiser in 2023:

closeup of him in a peacoat at an event

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Jim Spellman / Getty Images

Devon Werkheiser in 2004:

closeup of him behind the scenes wearing jeans and a t-shirt
Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic

Here's Devon side-by-side:

  Jim Spellman / Getty Images, Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic
Jim Spellman / Getty Images, Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic

36.Abigail Breslin in 2023:

closeup of her in a leather dress
Kevin Winter / Getty Images

Abigail Breslin in 2004:

she's wearing pj's and a robe for a movie premiere for princess diaries 2
Amanda Edwards / Getty Images

Here's Abigail side-by-side:

  Kevin Winter / Getty Images, Amanda Edwards / Getty Images
Kevin Winter / Getty Images, Amanda Edwards / Getty Images

37.Tyler Posey in 2023:

  Jesse Grant / Getty Images for Paramount+
Jesse Grant / Getty Images for Paramount+

Tyler Posey in 2004:

he's got long curly hair
Donato Sardella / WireImage

Here's Tyler side-by-side:

  Jesse Grant / Getty Images for Paramount+, Donato Sardella / WireImage
Jesse Grant / Getty Images for Paramount+, Donato Sardella / WireImage

38.Chloë Grace Moretz in 2023:

her hair is in a bob and she's wearing a leather dress
Michael Tran / AFP via Getty Images

Chloë Grace Moretz in 2005:

she's got long curly hair
Michael Buckner / Getty Images

Here's Chloë Grace Moretz side-by-side:

  Michael Tran / AFP via Getty Images, Michael Buckner / Getty Images
Michael Tran / AFP via Getty Images, Michael Buckner / Getty Images

39.Aaron Taylor-Johnson in 2023:

closeup of him at a dinner table
Dave Benett / Dave Benett/Getty Images for Netflix

Aaron Taylor-Johnson in 2005:

him with his castmates on the red carpet
Sean Gallup / Getty Images

Here's Aaron side-by-side:

  Jun Sato / WireImage, Sean Gallup / Getty Images
Jun Sato / WireImage, Sean Gallup / Getty Images

40.Jaden Smith in 2023:

closeup of him with his hair in a bun
Marc Piasecki / WireImage

Jaden Smith in 2004:

he's being carried by his dad will smith at an event
Sylvain Gaboury / FilmMagic

Here's Jaden side-by-side:

  Marc Piasecki / WireImage, Sylvain Gaboury / FilmMagic
Marc Piasecki / WireImage, Sylvain Gaboury / FilmMagic

41.Emma Watson in 2023:

closeup of her in a dress with her dark hair pulled back
Arturo Holmes / Getty Images

Emma Waston in 2004:

she looks the same, wearing her short curly hair loose and a strapless dress
Sylvain Gaboury / FilmMagic

Here's Emma side-by-side:

  Arturo Holmes / Getty Images, Sylvain Gaboury / FilmMagic
Arturo Holmes / Getty Images, Sylvain Gaboury / FilmMagic

42.Taylor Lautner in 2023:

in a suit for a an event
Stefanie Keenan / Getty Images for Inaugural Lemons Foundation Gala hosted by Taylor & Taylor Laut

43.Taylor Lautner in 2005:

he's got spikey hair and wearing a jean jacket
Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic

Here's Taylor side-by-side:

  Stefanie Keenan / Getty Images for Inaugural Lemons Foundation Gala hosted by Taylor & Taylor Laut, Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic
Stefanie Keenan / Getty Images for Inaugural Lemons Foundation Gala hosted by Taylor & Taylor Laut, Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic

44.Josh Hutcherson in 2023:

closeup of him arriving to an event
Mega / GC Images

Josh Hutcherson in 2004:

wearing a button-down over a long-sleeved shirt and short hair spiked in the front
Steve Granitz / WireImage

Here's Josh side-by-side:

  Steve Granitz / WireImage, Stefanie Keenan / Getty Images for GO Campaign
Steve Granitz / WireImage, Stefanie Keenan / Getty Images for GO Campaign