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!"
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Here are 21 former kid performers who are now grown adults, then and now. 1. Hailee Steinfeld then, in 2010: Jim Spellman / WireImage / Getty Images
Hailee Steinfeld now: 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 .
John Shearer / WireImage / Getty Images Here's a side-by-side: Jim Spellman / WireImage / Getty Images, John Shearer / WireImage / Getty Images
2. Freddie Highmore then, in 2005: Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic / Getty Images
Freddie Highmore now: 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.
Mark Von Holden / NBC via Getty Images Here's a side-by-side: Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic / Getty Images, Mark Von Holden / NBC via Getty Images
3. Kyla Pratt then, in 2001: J. Vespa / WireImage / Getty Images
Kyla Pratt now: 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 .
Leon Bennett / Getty Images for BET Here's a side-by-side: J. Vespa / WireImage / Getty Images, Leon Bennett / Getty Images for BET
4. Frankie Muniz then, in 1998: Ron Davis / Getty Images
Frankie Muniz now: 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 .
James Gilbert / Getty Images Here's a side-by-side: Ron Davis / Getty Images, James Gilbert / Getty Images
5. Mara Wilson then, in 2000: Ron Galella, Ltd. / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images
Mara Wilson now: Latest projects : Providing voices for the series Helluva Boss and Ollie & Scoops , plus releasing her memoir, Good Girls Don't .
Alberto E. Rodriguez / FilmMagic / Getty Images Here's a side-by-side: Ron Galella, Ltd. / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images, Alberto E. Rodriguez / FilmMagic / Getty Images
6. Imani Hakim then, in 2006: Michael Caulfield Archive / WireImage for The Lippin Group / Getty Images
Imani Hakim now: Latest projects : Playing Dana in the comedy series Mythic Quest , as well as young Evelyn in the crime-drama show Will Trent .
Robin L Marshall / WireImage / Getty Images Here's a side-by-side: Michael Caulfield Archive / WireImage for The Lippin Group / Getty Images, Robin L Marshall / WireImage / Getty Images
7. Khleo Thomas then, in 2003: Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images
Khleo Thomas now: Latest projects : Portraying Marcus in the 2022 drama film Scrap .
Frazer Harrison / Getty Images Here's a side-by-side: Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images, Frazer Harrison / Getty Images
8. Brenda Song then, in 2006: Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic / Getty Images
Brenda Song now: Latest projects : Starring in the 2022 rom-com Love Accidentally , also voicing roles in Amphibia , Chibiverse, and The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder .
Rich Fury / Getty Images for Gucci Here's a side-by-side: Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic / Getty Images, Rich Fury / Getty Images for Gucci
9. Jake T. Austin then, in 2007: Jason Merritt / FilmMagic / Getty Images
Jake T. Austin now: Latest projects : Taking on the character of Angel Ramirez in a 2021 episode of The Rise .
Jon Kopaloff / Getty Images Here's a side-by-side: Jason Merritt / FilmMagic / Getty Images, Jon Kopaloff / Getty Images
10. Hilary Duff then, in 2001: Gregg Deguire / WireImage / Getty Images
Hilary Duff now: 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.
Karwai Tang / WireImage / Getty Images Here's a side-by-side: Gregg Deguire / WireImage / Getty Images, Karwai Tang / WireImage / Getty Images
11. Cole and Dylan Sprouse then, in 2005: Mike Fanous / Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Cole and Dylan Sprouse now: Araya Doheny / WireImage / Getty Images Here's a side-by-side: Mike Fanous / Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images, Araya Doheny / WireImage / Getty Images
12. Daniel Curtis Lee then, in 2004: Vince Bucci / Getty Images
Daniel Curtis Lee now: Here's a side-by-side: Vince Bucci / Getty Images, PodCo
13. Alyson Stoner then, in 2006: Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic / Getty Images
Alyson Stoner now: Latest projects : Voicing parts in Pete the Cat , The Loud House, and, most recently, Hamster & Gretel. Plus, leading their wellness platform, Movement Genius .
Michael Kovac / Getty Images for IMDb Here's a side-by-side: Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic / Getty Images, Michael Kovac / Getty Images for IMDb
14. Rupert Grint then, in 2000: Stefan Rousseau - Pa Images / PA Images via Getty Images
Rupert Grint now: David M. Benett / Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett / WireImage / Getty Images Here's a side-by-side: Stefan Rousseau - Pa Images / PA Images via Getty Images, David M. Benett / Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett / WireImage / Getty Images
15. Abigail Breslin then, in 2008: Jemal Countess / WireImage / Getty Images
Abigail Breslin now: 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.
Michael Tullberg / Getty Images Here's a side-by-side: Jemal Countess / WireImage / Getty Images, Michael Tullberg / Getty Images
16. Jonathan Lipnicki then, in 2002: Ron Galella / Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Jonathan Lipnicki now: Roy Rochlin / Getty Images Here's a side-by-side: Ron Galella / Ron Galella Collection via Getty, Roy Rochlin / Getty Images
17. Moises Arias then, in 2007: Noel Vasquez / Getty Images
Moises Arias now: Latest projects : Voicing the character Prizrak for the City of Ghosts podcast series, appearing in the movies Samaritan , American Murderer, and Divinity .
Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images Here's a side-by-side: Noel Vasquez / Getty Images, Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images
18. Miranda Cosgrove then, in 2006: Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic / Getty Images
Miranda Cosgrove now: Steve Granitz / FilmMagic / Getty Images Here's a side-by-side: Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic / Getty Images, Steve Granitz / FilmMagic / Getty Images
19. Romeo Miller then, in 2003: Albert L. Ortega / WireImage / Getty Images
Romeo Miller now: 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.
Araya Doheny / WireImage / Getty Images Here's a side-by-side: Albert L. Ortega / WireImage / Getty Images, Araya Doheny / WireImage / Getty Images
20. Daryl Sabara then, in 2001: Dave Hogan / Getty Images
Daryl Sabara now: Here's a side-by-side: Dave Hogan / Getty Images, Meghan Trainor / Via youtube.com 21. And lastly, Chloë Grace Moretz then, in 2010: Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images
Chloë Grace Moretz now: 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.
Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images for Louis Vuitton Here's a side-by-side: Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images, Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images for Louis Vuitton
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