Their faces have been a constant in the pages of the gossip mags for years, and we have watched their stars rise – and sometimes fall – as they grow up with the world watching.
It seems hard to believe that the stars of the Harry Potter series have gone from wide-eyed children to young adults’ right before our eyes, or that one squeaky clean Miley Cyrus has swapped out Hannah Montana for a wilder look.
Some stars have struggled with the transition, falling off the rails to substance abuse and eating disorders; others have taken growing up and fame in their stride.
Have a look at our favourite child star transitions.
Harry Potter fans, avert your eyes now! Can you believe Neville Longbottom aka Matthew Lewis looks like this now?
Remember Ross’ son, Ben, from Friends? Well, he’s all grown up now…
We bet you didn’t know Ryan Gosling got his big break as a Disney kid.
After a brief stint in prison, little Lindsay Lohan is all grown up!
We guess Taylor Momsen decided she didn’t like the cookie-cutter look.
Emma Watson in 2000… And earlier this year.
Harry Potter, er, Daniel Radcliffe in 2000… Now a handsome young man.
Potter’s sidekick Rupert Grint.
Who could forget cute Drew Barrymore in E.T? Now an accomplished actress and producer.
Alyssa Milana’s star rose while on Who’s the Boss and she has kept on shining.
Brooke Shields has been famous since she was 14, now 51 she is content being a mum.
Academy Award-nominated Leonardo DiCaprio became a pin up as a teen.
Kiwi-raised Anna Paquin won an Oscar at just 11 years of age has become a Hollywood mainstay.
Ron Howard has written, produced and directed some of Hollywood’s biggest films.
Buffy‘s Sarah Michelle Gellar has certainly blossomed into a beautiful woman.
Dakota Fanning’s first major movie role in I Am Sam at seven, she is now 22.
Kristen Dunst had the enviable task of kissing Brad Pitt at just 10.
Harriet the Spy, Michelle Trachtenberg became a hero for many young girls.
Who could have seen this one coming?
Jake Gyllenhaal has been acting for almost 20 years.
Full House‘s cutest residents…
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have been superstars their whole lives.
