21 Child Stars Who, Believe It Or Not, Are Now Grown Adults

We're nearly halfway through 2023, and this is your reminder that many famous child stars are not little kids anymore.

Andrew Garfield as Jonathan Larson sings in "Tick, Tick... Boom!"
Andrew Garfield as Jonathan Larson sings in "Tick, Tick... Boom!"

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Here are 21 former kid performers who are now grown adults, then and now.

1.Hailee Steinfeld then, in 2010:

Hailee Steinfeld poses at the "True Grit" premiere on December 14, 2010
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Hailee Steinfeld now:

Hailee Steinfeld arrives at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 12, 2023

Latest projects: Starring in the TV series Dickinson from 2019 to 2021, voicing Gwen Stacy in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, which will be out in June 2023.

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Hailee Steinfeld poses at the "True Grit" premiere on December 14, 2010, Hailee Steinfeld arrives at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 12, 2023
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2.Freddie Highmore then, in 2005:

Freddie Highmore smiles at the "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" premiere circa 2005
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Freddie Highmore now:

Freddie Highmore arrives at the Emmy Awards on September 12, 2022

Latest projects: Portraying Dr. Shaun Murphy in the long-running series The Good Doctor. In April 2023, it was announced that the show got renewed for a seventh season.

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Freddie Highmore smiles at the "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" premiere circa 2005, Freddie Highmore arrives at the Emmy Awards on September 12, 2022
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3.Kyla Pratt then, in 2001:

Kyla Pratt is seen at The 32nd Annual NAACP Image Awards
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Kyla Pratt now:

Kyla Pratt walks on the red carpet of the 54th NAACP Image Awards on February 25, 2023

Latest projects: Acting in a variety of shows such as The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, Chibiverse, A Black Lady Sketch Show, Fantasy Island, and Call Me Kat.

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Kyla Pratt is seen at The 32nd Annual NAACP Image Awards, Kyla Pratt walks on the red carpet of the 54th NAACP Image Awards on February 25, 2023
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4.Frankie Muniz then, in 1998:

Frankie Muniz smiles while having his photo taken in 1998 in Los Angeles, California
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Frankie Muniz now:

Frankie Muniz is pictured on Daytona International Speedway on February 18, 2023

Latest projects: Appearing in episodes of shows like The Rookie, New Amsterdam, and Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens — and also carrying out a career as a race car driver.

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Frankie Muniz smiles while having his photo taken in 1998 in Los Angeles, California, Frankie Muniz is pictured on Daytona International Speedway on February 18, 2023
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5.Mara Wilson then, in 2000:

Actress Mara Wilson arrives at the premiere of "Thomas and the Magic Railroad" on July 22, 2000
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Mara Wilson now:

Mara Wilson is pictured at the "Knives Out" premiere on November 14, 2019

Latest projects: Providing voices for the series Helluva Boss and Ollie & Scoops, plus releasing her memoir, Good Girls Don't.

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Actress Mara Wilson arrives at the premiere of "Thomas and the Magic Railroad" on July 22, 2000, Mara Wilson is pictured at the "Knives Out" premiere on November 14, 2019
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6.Imani Hakim then, in 2006:

Imani Hakim attends The NAACP Image Awards in 2006
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Imani Hakim now:

Imani Hakim poses at the "Mythic Quest" premiere on November 09, 2022

Latest projects: Playing Dana in the comedy series Mythic Quest, as well as young Evelyn in the crime-drama show Will Trent.

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Imani Hakim attends The NAACP Image Awards in 2006, Imani Hakim poses at the "Mythic Quest" premiere on November 09, 2022
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7.Khleo Thomas then, in 2003:

Khleo Thomas arrives at the "Holes" premiere on April11, 2003
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Khleo Thomas now:

Khleo Thomas poses at the "Cocaine Bear" premiere on February 21, 2023

Latest projects: Portraying Marcus in the 2022 drama film Scrap.

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Khleo Thomas arrives at the "Holes" premiere on April11, 2003, Khleo Thomas poses at the "Cocaine Bear" premiere on February 21, 2023
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8.Brenda Song then, in 2006:

Brenda Song smiles at the premiere of "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest"
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Brenda Song now:

Brenda Song attends the Gucci Love Parade event on November 02, 2021

Latest projects: Starring in the 2022 rom-com Love Accidentally, also voicing roles in Amphibia, Chibiverse, and The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.

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Brenda Song smiles at the premiere of "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest," Brenda Song attends the Gucci Love Parade event on November 02, 2021
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9.Jake T. Austin then, in 2007:

Jake T. Austin smiles at the "High School Musical 2" premiere on August 14, 2007
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Jake T. Austin now:

Jake T. Austin arrives at the "Bloodshot" premiere on March 10, 2020

Latest projects: Taking on the character of Angel Ramirez in a 2021 episode of The Rise.

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Jake T. Austin smiles at the "High School Musical 2" premiere on August 14, 2007, Jake T. Austin arrives at the "Bloodshot" premiere on March 10, 2020
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10.Hilary Duff then, in 2001:

Hilary Duff smiles at an event at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre
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Hilary Duff now:

Hilary Duff is photographed at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 12, 2023

Latest projects: Playing Kelsey Peters in Younger from 2015 to 2021, now starring as Sophie in How I Met Your Father, authoring My Little Sweet Boy, her second picture book.

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Hilary Duff smiles at an event at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Hilary Duff is photographed at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 12, 2023
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11.Cole and Dylan Sprouse then, in 2005:

Cole and Dylan Sprouse attend a Playstation event on December 10, 2005
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Cole and Dylan Sprouse now:

Cole Sprouse and Dylan Sprouse pose at a "Moonshot" screening on March 23, 2022

Latest projects: Cole is wrapping up his time as Jughead Jones on Riverdale, which is concluding with the close of its seventh season. Meanwhile, Dylan's most recent credits include starring in the movies My Fake Boyfriend, The Duel, and Beautiful Disaster.

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Cole and Dylan Sprouse attend a Playstation event on December 10, 2005, Cole Sprouse and Dylan Sprouse pose at a "Moonshot" screening on March 23, 2022
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12.Daniel Curtis Lee then, in 2004:

Daniel Curtis Lee poses at a Disney event for the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation on August 21, 2004
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Daniel Curtis Lee now:

Daniel Curtis Lee talks on the "Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide" podcast

Latest projects: Appearing in episodes of NCIS and Monsters, chatting with his Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide costars for the Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide podcast.

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Daniel Curtis Lee poses at a Disney event for the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation on August 21, 2004, Daniel Curtis Lee talks on the "Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide" podcast
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13.Alyson Stoner then, in 2006:

Alyson Stoner smiles at the premiere of "Step Up"
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Alyson Stoner now:

Alyson Stoner stops by San Diego Comic-Con 2022 on July 23, 2022

Latest projects: Voicing parts in Pete the Cat, The Loud House, and, most recently, Hamster & Gretel. Plus, leading their wellness platform, Movement Genius.

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Alyson Stoner smiles at the premiere of "Step Up," Alyson Stoner stops by San Diego Comic-Con 2022 on July 23, 2022
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14.Rupert Grint then, in 2000:

Rupert Grint sits during a "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" news conference  in London
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Rupert Grint now:

Rupert Grint arries at the "Knock At The Cabin" premiere on January 25, 2023

Latest projects: Acting in Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities, Knock at the Cabin, and the M. Night Shyamalan drama series Servant.

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Rupert Grint sits during a "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" news conference  in London, Rupert Grint arries at the "Knock At The Cabin" premiere on January 25, 2023
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15.Abigail Breslin then, in 2008:

Abigail Breslin arrives at the "Definitely, Maybe" premiere on February 12, 2008
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Abigail Breslin now:

Abigail Breslin arrives at the Pasadena International Film Festival on May 07, 2023

Latest projects: Starring in the 2023 bio-drama film Miranda's Victim, appearing in an episode of Accused, releasing the track "Woman's Intuition" with Lily Lane.

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Abigail Breslin arrives at the "Definitely, Maybe" premiere on February 12, 2008, Abigail Breslin arrives at the Pasadena International Film Festival on May 07, 2023
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16.Jonathan Lipnicki then, in 2002:

Jonathan Lipnicki arrives at the premiere of "Spider-Man"
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Jonathan Lipnicki now:

Jonathan Lipnicki poses at The Algemeiner's J100 Gala in October 2021

Latest projects: Playing Sean in Pooling to Paradise, a 2021 romantic dramedy, joining the cast of the Joe Schmo Show reboot.

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Jonathan Lipnicki arrives at the premiere of "Spider-Man," Jonathan Lipnicki poses at The Algemeiner's J100 Gala in October 2021
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17.Moises Arias then, in 2007:

Moises Arias smiles at the 'High School Musical 2' premiere on November 19, 2007
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Moises Arias now:

Moises Arias arrives at the "Divinity" premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2023

Latest projects: Voicing the character Prizrak for the City of Ghosts podcast series, appearing in the movies Samaritan, American Murderer, and Divinity.

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Moises Arias smiles at the 'High School Musical 2' premiere on November 19, 2007, Moises Arias arrives at the "Divinity" premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2023
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18.Miranda Cosgrove then, in 2006:

Miranda Cosgrove attends the Nickelodeon  Kids' Choice Awards in 2006
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Miranda Cosgrove now:

Miranda Cosgrove poses at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards on March 04, 2023

Latest projects: Reprising her role of Carly Shay for the reboot of iCarly.

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Miranda Cosgrove attends the Nickelodeon  Kids' Choice Awards in 2006, Miranda Cosgrove poses at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards on March 04, 2023
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19.Romeo Miller then, in 2003:

Lil' Romeo appears at the 2003 Teen Choice Awards
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Romeo Miller now:

Romeo Miller arrives at the "Shazam! Fury Of The Gods" premiere on March 14, 2023

Latest projects: Carrying out parts in the films #Unknown, Who Is Christmas Eve?, Wrath: A Seven Deadly Sins Story, A Miracle Before Christmas, and joining Growing Up Hip Hop once again for its seventh season.

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Lil' Romeo appears at the 2003 Teen Choice Awards, Romeo Miller arrives at the "Shazam! Fury Of The Gods" premiere on March 14, 2023
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20.Daryl Sabara then, in 2001:

Daryl Sabara attends the London premiere of "Spy Kids"
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Daryl Sabara now:

Daryl Sabara talks during the "Workin' On It" podcast

Latest projects: Acting in the music video for "Made You Look," a bop by his wife, Meghan Trainor, contributing to the Workin' on It podcast and expecting his second child with Meghan.

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Daryl Sabara attends the London premiere of "Spy Kids," Daryl Sabara talks during the "Workin' On It" podcast
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21.And lastly, Chloë Grace Moretz then, in 2010:

Chloe Moretz arrives at the premiere of "Let Me In" on September 27, 2010
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Chloë Grace Moretz now:

Chloë Grace Moretz is photographed at a Louis Vuitton fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on March 06, 2023

Latest projects: Leading the drama-mystery series The Peripheral as Flynne Fisher, voicing the titular role in Nimona, which will be out in June 2023.

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Chloe Moretz arrives at the premiere of "Let Me In" on September 27, 2010, Chloë Grace Moretz is photographed at a Louis Vuitton fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on March 06, 2023
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Which of these child stars were your faves? Let us know in the comments below!