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See what your favorite child stars looked like then and how they have changed now that they're all grown up. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos: Brenda Chase, Kevin Winter/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Growing PainsSee what your favorite child stars looked like then and how they have changed now that they're all grown up. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos: Brenda Chase, Kevin Winter/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Melissa Gi...Melissa Gilbert became a household name at the age of 10 when she starred as Laura Ingalls Wilder on the popular NBC series "Little House on the Prairie." Gilbert appeared on the show for its entire run from 1974-1983. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Melissa Gil...After "Little House," Gilbert appeared in more than 40 made-for-TV movies including "The Diary of Anne Frank" and "The Miracle Worker." She also served as president of the Screen Actors Guild from 2001-2005 and has written an autobiography. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: AP Photo/Reed Saxon) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Alison Arn...Alison Arngrim played Laura Ingalls' bratty peer Nellie Oleson on "Little House on the Prairie" from 1974-1981. Arngrim originally auditioned for the part of Laura. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Alison Arng...Since leaving "Little House," Arnigrim has only appeared in eight projects, and did not appear in any films or television shows from 1986-2000. She penned an autobiography in 2010 and now devotes time to philanthropic work. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Keri Russe...Actress Keri Russell got her start in Hollywood at the age of 15 in the cast of Disney's "All-New Mickey Mouse Club." She remained with the show until 1994, branching out with supporting roles on shows like "Boy Meets World." Russell's big break came in 1998 as the lead on the series "Felicity." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Disney) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Keri Russel...After winning a Golden Globe for her role in "Felicity" in 1999, Russell took a break from acting, appearing sporadically on television and film. She wed carpenter Shane Deary in 2007 and welcomed a son, River Russell Deary later that year. The actress gave birth to her second child, a daughter named Willa, in 2007. The 37-year-old currently stars on the FX series "The Americans." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Danica McK...Despite the fact that she's written two bestselling books about math, Danica McKellar will always be remembered as Winnie Cooper from "The Wonder Years." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: ABC)
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NOW: Danica McKe...The New York Times bestselling author, who welcomed son Draco in 2012, most recently appeared on "The Big Bang Theory." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Fred Savag...Adorable Fred Savage starred in movies like "The Princess Bride" and "The Boy Who Could Fly" as a kid, but it was his turn as Kevin Arnold in the TV show "The Wonder Years" that made him a star. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: ABC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Fred SavageHe may have been the youngest actor to ever win an Emmy nomination for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series, but Savage had a hard time shaking his "cute kid" image as an adult actor. Like Ron Howard, Savage has moved on to directing for TV shows including "Hannah Montana" and "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Jaleel Whi...Jaleel White played Steve Urkel, the ultimate geek on 1990s sitcom "Family Matters." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Warner Bros.) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Jaleel Whit...White proved he has the smooth moves of Urkel’s alter-ego, Stefan Urquelle, on season 14 of “Dancing with the Stars.” He currently hosts "Total Blackout" on SyFy. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Soleil Moo...Soleil Moon Frye hit the Hollywood scene at the age of eight in “Punky Brewster." She quickly became one of the most recognized kids on television. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Soleil Moon...Frye, who has picked up directing in recent years, welcomed daughters Poet and Jagger with her husband, television producer Jason Goldberg, in 2005 and 2008. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Melissa Jo...Melissa Joan Hart shined on every tween’s television screen as Clarissa Darling on Nickelodeon’s “Clarissa Explains It All," nabbing the coveted role when she was just 15. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Nickelodeon) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Melissa Joa...Melissa, who married musician Mark Wilkerson in 2003, currently stars on ABC Family’s “Melissa & Joey” with fellow child star Joey Lawrence. She has three sons. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Alisan Por...After becoming the youngest participant ever to win "Star Search," Alisan Porter stole the hearts of audiences everywhere as Curly Sue in John Hughes' movie of the same name. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Warner Bros.) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Alisan Port...Porter, who is currently working on her music career, married Brian Autenrieth on March 10, 2012. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Clarence Elie-Rivera/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Jonathan L...Remember this cute kid with funny glasses from "Jerry Maguire"? This adorable six-year old also landed starring roles in "Stuart Little" and "The Little Vampire." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Chris Weeks/Liaison) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Jonathan Li...Lipnicki took a break from acting to live life as a normal teen, but eventually decided to get back in the business. He has guest starred on several TV shows and can be seen in two indie films, "For the Love of Money" and "Tag." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Stacy 'Fer...This cute little girl was one of the stars of the TV show "Kids Incorporated" from 1984 to 1989. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: K-Tel International Corp.) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Stacy 'Ferg...Fergie went on to form a band called Wild Orchid. She eventually left the group, only to earn a spot in The Black Eyed Peas. She also released a successful solo album. In 2009 she married actor Josh Duhamel. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Kristen St...Kristen Stewart tried her luck in front of the camera at the age of eight with a nonspeaking part in "The Thirteenth Year." She appeared in other films and got her first major role in "Panic Room" as Jodie Foster's daughter. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Kristen Ste...Kristen Stewart's claim to fame came several years later when she landed the role of Bella Swan in "Twilight," and the rest is history. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Joseph Gor...Joseph Gordon-Levitt began acting at the age of six. He played small television and movie roles until 1996, when he landed the role of Tommy Solomon in "3rd Rock from the Sun." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Brenda Chase/Stringer/Getty Images The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Joseph Gord...Joseph took a break from acting to go to Columbia University, but soon returned to the big screen. He has starred in several films, including "(500) Days of Summer," "Inception" and "The Dark Knight Rises." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Claire Dan...Danes starting acting at the age of 13 and landed several TV show guest appearances. At 15, she landed the lead role on the TV show "My So-Called Life." She also played the role of Beth March in "Little Women." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (ABC Productions) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Claire Dane...Claire has continued to act in both TV and film. She won a Golden Globe for her role in the HBO production "Temple Grandin" and currently stars in the Showtime series "Homeland." The new mom has done several movies, including "Stardust," "Romeo + Juliet," and "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Madeline Z...Madeline Zima grew up on TV as Grace Sheffield on the popular sitcom "The Nanny." The actress also starred in two other nanny-related projects: "The Hand that Rocks the Cradle" and "Mr. Nanny." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Sony) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Madeline Zi...Today, Zima continues to act and was most recently seen in the very racy role of Mia Cross in "Californication." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Todd Bridg...Todd Bridges was one of the stars of the popular sitcom "Different Strokes." It aired from 1978 to 86, but seemed to be the career highlight for just about everyone on the show. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by NBC TV/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Todd Bridge...Bridges battled a cocaine addiction in the 1980s, and in 1988, was accused of trying to kill a drug dealer during a binge. He was acquitted of that charge, and several years later, had charges dropped after stabbing a man in an altercation. Prosecutors said Bridges had acted in self-defense. Now in his mid-40s, Bridges is married with a pre-teen child. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Natalie Po...Natalie Portman was discovered at the age of 11 by an agent in a New York pizza parlor. She was pushed toward modeling, but she wanted to give acting a try. And just two years after her discovery, she made her memorable movie debut in the 1994 release "The Professional." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Gaumont Production) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Natalie Por...A decade and a half later, Portman is an A-lister with three dozen movie credits on her resume and an Academy Award for her role in "Black Swan." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Danny Bona...Danny Bonaduce peeks outside his NBC trailer on the set of "The Partridge Family" in 1970. He played Danny Partridge, the wisecracking, redheaded middle son of the singing pop band. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Danny Bonad...Since the "Patridge Family" TV series ended, Bonaduce has become an on-air radio personality, talk show host, comedian and professional wrestler. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Emmanuel L...Lewis shot to fame as the star of the 1980s sitcom "Webster." He was 12 years old when the show premiered in 1983, although his small stature led many to believe he was far younger. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: ABC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Emmanuel Le...At age 40, Lewis occasionally shows his face in Hollywood. He appeared in "Kicking' It Old Skool" with a cameo appearance and in the TV show "Moesha." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Anthony Mi...As the archetypal geek in John Hughes' '80s films like "Sixteen Candles," "Weird Science" and "The Breakfast Club," it's hard to believe that Hall grew up at all... —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Universal)
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NOW: Anthony Mic......let alone grew up to be such a hunk. He has delved back into nerd-dom, portraying Bill Gates in a made-for-TV movie but has managed to work steadily in both film and TV since his youth. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Molly Ring...As the female lead in films like "Sixteen Candles," "The Breakfast Club" and "Pretty In Pink," Ringwald channeled teen angst for girls across America. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Universal) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Molly Ringw...As an adult, Ringwald moved to Paris, married and divorced a Frenchmen, became a book reviewer and has stepped back into acting with the new TV show "Secret Life of the American Teen." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Leonardo D...Leo got his big break on "Growing Pains" as Luke Brower, a homeless teen adopted by the Seaver family. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo By Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Leonardo Di...After making a little film called "Titanic," DiCaprio became one of Hollywood's most bankable and respected actors. In addition to being nominated for several Academy Awards, Leonardo took home the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his performance in "The Aviator" in 2004. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Kirk Camer...Kirk Cameron played heartthrob Mike Seaver, notorious for stealing the hearts of teenage girls, on "Growing Pains." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: ABC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Kirk Camero...Cameron wed "Growing Pains" co-star Chelsea Noble and has since welcomed six children. He currently heads a Christian ministry and recently starred in several evangelical movies including "Left Behind" and "Fireproof." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Tracey Gol...Snarky sister Carol Seaver was played by Tracey Gold, who had a very public battle with anorexia during her years on "Growing Pains." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: ABC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Tracey GoldGold recovered and has continued to act, appearing in several Lifetime movies and, most recently, hosting the TLC show, "The Secret Life of a Soccer Mom." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Fernando Leon/Getty Images)
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THEN: Lisa BonetLisa Bonet played Denise Huxtable on "The Cosby Show." She eloped with singer Lenny Kravitz when she was 20 and was considered the "wild child" of the Cosby kids. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Lisa BonetFollowing "The Cosby Show," Bonet starred in the spin-off "A Different World," which focused on Denise's life in college. Bonet welcomed daughter Zoe and legally changed her name to Lilakoi Moon before splitting from Kravitz in 1999. She is currently involved with actor Jason Momoa. The pair have two children together. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Malcolm-Ja...Theo, the lone Huxtable son played by Malcolm-Jamal Warner, was a lovable troublemaker on "The Cosby Show." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Gene Trindl/NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Malcolm-Jam...In the years since "The Cosby Show" ended, Warner has dabbled in acting, singing and directing. He currently stars on the BET sitcom "Reed Between the Lines." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Tempestt B...Bledsoe played Vanessa, the consummate middle sister on "The Cosby Show." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Tempestt Bl...Tempestt Bledsoe went on to host her own talk show in the years following "The Cosby Show." In 2010, the actress replaced Niecy Nash as the host of "Clean House" on the Style Network. She currently stars as Marny on the NBC sitcom "Guys with Kids." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Keshia Kni...Remember Rudy? She was the littlest Huxtable, or at least until Raven-Symone came and stole her thunder. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Keshia Knig...Pulliam joined the cast of "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" in 2008. She earned the 2009 and 2010 NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for the role. Pulliam is set to star in an upcoming series called "Mr. Box Office." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Raven-Symo...Raven-Symoné played Bill Cosby's adorable step-granddaughter Olivia on "The Cosby Show."—XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Raven-Symon...Raven-Symone found success both on and off the screen after "The Cosby Show." The actress appeared on the sitcom "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper" and released her debut album, "Here's to New Dreams," in the early 1990s. She transitioned to the big screen in 1998 with a role in "Dr. Dolittle." Symoné most recently starred on the ABC Family comedy series "State of Georgia." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Maureen Mc...As Marcia, the eldest "Brady Bunch" sister, Maureen McCormick was the envy of teenage girls - and the dream of teenage boys - everywhere in the 1970s for her wholesome California looks. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: ABC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Maureen McC...McCormick continues to work as an actor, most recently appearing in a direct-to-video film called "Snow White: A Deadly Summer." She wrote a tell-all book about her struggle with drug addiction and her romance with "Brady Bunch" co-star Barry Williams in 2008. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Barry Will...Big brother Greg Brady was the dreamiest of the "Brady Bunch" siblings. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: ABC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Barry Willi...Barry Williams starred alongside former teen idol Tiffany in the 2010 sci-fi spoof “Mega Piranha,” and in 2011 played the role of camp director in the risque playboy film “Camp Playboy.” He currently hosts the Sirius radio trivia show “The Real Greg Brady’s Totally '70s Pop Quiz starring Barry Williams." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Christophe...Christopher Knight played middle son Peter Brady on "The Brady Bunch." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: ABC)
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NOW: Christopher...Christopher Knight experienced a brand-new kind of fame after appearing in the reality shows “The Surreal Life” and “My Fair Brady,” the latter of which documented his marriage to model Adrianne Curry, who is 25 years his junior. The pair is now divorced. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images)
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THEN: Eve PlumbIt was always "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia" who got the attention on "The Brady Bunch," but Eve Plumb, who starred as middle sister Jan Brady, had fans, too. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: ABC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Eve PlumbEve Plumb has recently focused on live theater; her 2011 productions included “Same Time Next Year” and “Love, Loss and What I Wore.” In addition to appearing in the 2012 web series "The Sisters Plotz,” Plumb enjoys painting, an attribute she shares with her "Brady" persona, Jan. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Susan Olse...Susan Olsen played little lisping Cindy Brady on "The Brady Bunch." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: ABC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Susan OlsenOlsen’s recent work includes a guest spot on “The Young and The Restless” in 2010 and an appearance on “Celebrity Ghost Stories” in 2011. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Neil Patri...A genius teenage doctor who typed his thoughts into a computer and had a best friend named Vinny? It doesn't sound like a hit, but "Doogie Howser, M.D.," starring Neil Patrick Harris, was a huge success. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: ABC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Neil Patric...It was hard for NPH to shake the Doogie label, but he's moved on to star in "How I Met Your Mother" and had a memorable turn as an acid-tinged version of himself in the movie "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Ron HowardRon Howard started off in show biz early starring as Opie in "The Andy Griffith Show" and in the film version of "The Music Man." As a teen, he went on to play Richie Cunningham in the hit sitcom "Happy Days." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Ron HowardHoward made the rare transition from child star to successful Hollywood player. He has directed hit films such as "Splash" and "Apollo 13." Howard also runs an extremely successful production company called Imagine Entertainment. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Brooke Shi...As a child model-actress, Shields became famous for her role as a child prostitute in "Pretty Baby" and for her turn as a teen trapped on a desert island in the campy 1980 classic "The Blue Lagoon." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Warner Bros)
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NOW: Brooke Shie...Shields has remained in the public eye as an actress and for speaking out publicly about her struggle with postpartum depression. She recently appeared on Broadway in "The Addams Family." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Corey Feld...Since it's impossible to pick a favorite Corey, we'll go alphabetically. Corey Feldman made his mark in the 1980s in films like "Stand By Me," "Goonies" and "The Lost Boys"... —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Columbia) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Corey Haim... which co-starred the other teen heartthrob Corey: Corey Haim. Haim also starred in the touching film "Lucas." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Warner Brothers)
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NOW: The Two Cor...Both Coreys struggled with fame and drug addictions. They appeared together for the last time on the 2008 A&E reality show "The Two Coreys." Haim died of diffuse alveolar damage and pneumonia on March 10, 2010. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Winona Ryd...At 13, Winona Ryder starred in her first film role, "Lucas" opposite Corey Haim, but got her first big break in Tim Burton's "Beetlejuice." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Twentieth Century Fox) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Winona Ryde...Ryder went on to become the "It Girl" of Generation X, starring in films such as "Reality Bites" and "Alien" in the 1990s. An arrest for shoplifting in 2001 tarnished Ryder's reputation, but she has bounced back with supporting roles in several movies like "The Dilemma" and "Black Swan." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Jerry O'Co...At age 11, O'Connell stole the show as the chubby, sweet-natured Vern Tessio in the 1986 film "Stand By Me." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Columbia) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Jerry O'Con...O'Connell grew up to be a total hunk. He married actress and swimsuit model Rebecca Romijn and has continued to work in films like "Jerry Maguire" and the TV show "Sliders. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Michael Caulfield/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Natalie Wo...Actress Natalie Wood was just nine years old when she starred in the classic holiday film "Miracle on 34th Street." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: 20th Century Fox)
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NOW: Natalie Woo...She would go on as an adult to star in many classic films like "West Side Story," "Splendor in the Grass" and "Gypsy." Wood died in a tragic boating accident in 1981. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Christian ...You might be surprised to learn that the "Batman" star was a child actor, appearing in the Steven Spielberg's 1987 film "Empire of the Sun." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Warner Brothers) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Christian B...As an adult, Bale has been an in-demand actor with films like "American Psycho," "The Presitge," and of course "Batman." He recently won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in "The Fighter." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Shirley Te...Temple was the original child star, beloved for her ringlets and charm in the 1930s. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Shirley Tem...The staunchly Republican Temple abandoned acting and entered politics in the 1960s. After an unsuccessful bid for Congress, Temple was appointed U.S. ambassador to the United Nations in 1968. She served as the U.S. Chief of Protocol during the Ford and Carter administrations. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Macaulay C...He starred in "Uncle Buck" and "Jacob's Ladder," but it was the "Home Alone" franchise that turned Macaulay Culkin into a child star. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by 20th Century Fox) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Macaulay Cu...Macaulay spent the majority of the late 1990s embroiled in a bitter dispute with his father over money. Culkin, who generally tries to avoid the spotlight, most recently appeared in films including "Party Monster" and "Saved." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Jodie Fost...Foster's controversial performance as a teenage prostitute in "Taxi Driver” earned her an Academy Award at the young age of 14. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Columbia) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Jodie Foste...Foster is the poster child for child star success. She went on to graduate from Yale, win two Academy Awards and direct a film. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Haley Joel...He won hearts as Tom Hanks' son in "Forrest Gump" and saw dead people in "The Sixth Sense." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Haley Joel ...Haley, now 24, continues to work as an actor in movies, television and on Broadway. He also had a brush with the law, pleading no contest to one count of driving under the influence of alcohol and one count of possession of marijuana at the age of 18. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Elizabeth ...The child star won audiences' hearts with performances in "Lassie Come Home" and "National Velvet" in the 1940s. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Elizabeth T...Taylor passed away in 2011, but her legacy lives on. She won two Academy Awards and starred in a number of hugely successful films, but it's her seven marriages and turbulent love life that garnered the most publicity. As her acting career wound to a close, Taylor has been a committed activist in the fight against AIDS. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Tatum O'Ne...In 1973, O'Neal became the youngest actress to ever win an Oscar for her role in "Paper Moon." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Tatum O'Nea...Tatum's career has been riddled with ups and downs, including a public battle with drug addiction and a broken relationship with her father, actor Ryan O'Neal. She recently reconciled with her dad on the reality show "Ryan and Tatum: The O'Neals." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Sean AstinThe son of actors Patty Duke and John Astin, "Goonies" star Sean Astin was a child actor who managed to avoid the pitfalls that befell many of his contemporaries. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Warner Bros.) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Sean AstinAs an adult, Astin is best known for his role as hobbit Samwise Gamgee in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Drew Barry...Barrymore, a descendant of a long line of actors from both stage and screen, exploded on the screen as the adorable Gertie in "E.T." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Universal Pictures) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Drew Barrym...Barrymore struggled with drugs and alcohol as an adolescent before entering rehab and cleaning up her act, forming her own production company and finding her way back to big screen success. She recently welcomed her first child, a daughter named Olive. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Mickey Roo...Mickey Rooney began his career in vaudeville but rose to fame in the 1930s in the "Andy Hardy" film series. Rooney was best known for co-starring with Judy Garland. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by MGM Studios/Courtesy of Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Mickey Roon...Rooney has been married eight times, including a one year marriage to actress Ava Gardner, and still performs today. He most recently appeared in 2011's "The Muppets." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Sarah Jess...Before she was Carrie Bradshaw, Sarah Jessica Parker starred on Broadway as "Annie" and in the short-lived CBS sitcom "Square Pegs." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by CBS) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Sarah Jessi...As an adult, Parker starred in several hit films including "L.A. Story," but her real claim to fame came on the HBO show "Sex and the City." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Lindsay Lo...The promising redhead played adorable twins in the remake of "The Parent Trap" and starred alongside Jamie Lee Curtis in "Freaky Friday." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Buena Vista) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Lindsay Loh...As a teen, Lohan's starring role in "Mean Girls" almost guaranteed that she'd be the next big thing, but she quickly started getting more attention for her tabloid antics than her film career. Three trips to rehab before she turned 21 seemed to scare off prospective film makers. She was recently skewered for her performance in Lifetime's "Liz and Dick." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Kirsten Du...She was signed to Ford models when she was four and as a 12-year-old played a tiny vampire alongside Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt in "Interview with a Vampire." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Warner Bros.)
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NOW: Kirsten Dun...Dunst starred in many successful films as she's gotten older, including "The Virgin Suicides" and "Bring It On", but none as prominent as her role as Mary Jane Watson in the "Spiderman" franchise. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Anna Paqui...In 1993, Anna Paquin won an Oscar at age 11 for her role in the film "The Piano." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Miramax Films) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Anna PaquinPaquin has continued to light up the big screen with roles in films like "Amistad" and "X-Men." The new mom currently stars on the HBO series "True Blood." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Candace Ca...Candace Cameron played D.J., the oldest Tanner daughter, from 1987 to 1995. Though she often becomes annoyed with her younger sisters, D.J. (short for Donna Jo) is always there to help them. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: ABC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Candace Cam...Candace, now known professionally as Candace Cameron Bure, married Russian NHL hockey player Valeri Bure in 1996 after being introduced by her “Full House” co-star Dave Coulier. The mother of three returned to acting a few years ago, and most recently portrayed Summer Van Horn on ABC Family’s "Make It or Break It." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Jodie Swee...Jodie Sweetin played Stephanie Tanner, the spunky middle sibling of the Tanner brood in "Full House." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: ABC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Jodie Sweet...Sweetin has had her fair share of growing pains. The mother of two is a recovering methamphetamine addict. She discussed her battle with drugs and alcohol in a 2009 memoir called “unSweetined.” Sweetin ran into financial trouble in 2010 for failing to pay nearly $30,000 in back taxes. She became engaged to boyfriend Morty Coyle in January of 2011. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Mary-Kate ...The Olsen twins started their joint gig as Michelle Tanner, the youngest daughter on "Full House," when they were just nine months old. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: ABC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Mary-Kate a...The Olsen twins, now 26, have had the most success in the wake of “Full House.” The girls appeared in several films following their run on the show, including a series of musical mystery videos called “The Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley.” They took control of their multi-million dollar company, Dualstar, in 2004 and quickly became two of the wealthiest players in Hollywood. In addition to acting, the girls have made a mark on the fashion world with affordable clothing lines for young girls sold at Walmart and J.C. Penney, as well as two couture fashion labels, The Row and Elizabeth and James. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Jerry Math...Jerry Mathers and Tony Dow starred as Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver and his big brother Wallace "Wally" Cleaver on the 1950s hit "Leave It to Beaver." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Jerry Mathe...Jerry Mathers, who occasionally appears on television, made his Broadway debut in 2007 in "Hairspray." Tony Dow works as a producer and abstract sculptor. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Scott BaioAs Chachi, he loved Joanie on "Happy Days" and was the eponymous babysitting boss on "Charles in Charge." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: ABC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Scott BaioBaio made his television comeback in 2007 on the reality "Scott Baio is 45 and Single." He currently stars on the Nick At Nite comedy "See Dad Run." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Justine Ba...Justine Bateman played loveable airhead Mallory Keaton, the middle sister on "Family Ties." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Justine Bat...Like fellow '80s sitcom star Tracey Gold, Bateman struggled with an eating disorder. She is now a clothing designer but acts from time to time. She most recently appeared on an episode of "Criminal Minds." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Jason Bate...Justine's brother Jason Bateman also acted as a kid with roles in "Silver Spoons" and "The Hogan Family." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Jason Batem...After staying out of the limelight for most of the '90s, Bateman came back in a big way with a lead role in the cult TV show "Arrested Development." He has also appeared in acclaimed films such as "Juno" and "Hancock." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Tina Yothe...Tina Yothers played annoying little sister Jennifer Keaton on "Family Ties." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: NBC The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Tina Yother...Yothers has appeared on the "Celebrity Fit Club" reality series twice and most recently made an appearance on "Wife Swap." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Ryan Gosli...Gosling got his first real gig at the age of 12 alongside Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake on "The Mickey Mouse Club." After the club disbanded he appeared on several TV shows including "Young Hercules." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Renaissance Pictures) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Ryan Goslin...Gosling has gone on to find immense success in Hollywood with acclaimed roles in movies such as "The Notebook" and "Blue Valentine." Catch him in the upcoming film "Gangster Squad." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Scarlett J...Scarlett started acting early in movies like "North" and "If Lucy Fell," but her first big break came as Grace MacLean in Robert Redford's "The Horse Whisperer." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Columbia) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Scarlett Jo...Johansson made a smooth transition into more adult-like films with roles in "Lost in Translation" and "Girl with a Pearl Earring." Catch her in the upcoming film "Under the Skin." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Reese With...In 1990, Reese Witherspoon landed the role of Dani Trant, a 14-year-old country girl who falls in love for the first time with her 17-year-old neighbor, in "The Man in the Moon." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Touchstone Pictures) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Reese Withe...Reese, now a mother of three, continued acting and garnered roles in movies like "Pleasantville" and "Election." Her career's turning point came when she landed the role of a ditsy blonde named Elle Woods in "Legally Blonde." She went on to win an Academy Award for her role as June Carter Cash in "Walk the Line." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Shia LaBeo...Before he became an action-movie hero, LaBeouf played trouble-maker Louis Anthony Stevens on "Even Stevens." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Disney) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
NOW: Shia LaBeou...Shia made the switch to adult actor with the movie "Disturbia." That role led to other roles in movies such as "Transformers" and "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
THEN: Christina ...Christina got her first big break as the morbidly precocious Wednesday Addams in "The Addams Family." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Paramount Pictures)
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NOW: Christina R...Ricci transitioned into adult-orientated movies with "Buffalo 66" and then "The Opposite of Sex." She most recently starred on the ABC series "Pan Am." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
