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- July 23, 2016
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10 former child actors who grew up to be extremely good looking.
If you ever want to surprise yourself with how much time has flown by, take a look at celebrities who got their start as child stars. They starred in your favorite movies and TV shows when you were a kid, but like you, they’ve grown up, and many of them have transformed into certified babes. They may have been cute and nerdy when they were younger, but a lot can change over a solid chunk of time. And these celebrities have proved that time is on their side.
You fell in love with Abigail Breslin in Little Miss Sunshine. Her dorky manner, along with her oversized glasses and gap tooth had you rooting for her the entire time. But now, at the age of 20, she is proving to the world that she’s not a little girl anymore. Starring along Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts in 2013’s August: Osage County and this year’s Scream Queens, the cutie has transformed into a total bombshell. The same goes for Alexa Vega who got her start in The Little Giants at the age of 6. She then went on to star in Spy Kids with her tom boy, bad ass demeanour. But now at age 27, she’s all grown up, and is absolutely drop dead gorgeous.
You probably remember Josh Peck from Nickelodeon’s Drake and Josh, but you likely wouldn’t recognize him now. After dropping 110 pounds, his face and physique totally changed, and he looks like a different person from when he starred on the show as a kid. The chubby child star transformed into a total hunk. Jonathon Lipnicki has also made quite the transformation. You’ll remember him as the cute blonde kid from Jerry McGuire, Stewart Little and Like Mike. Now, as a Brazilian jiu jitsu fighter, he is looking as buff as can be.
If you were brave enough to sit through The Ring, you might still have nightmares about Daveigh Chase, the little girl with the long, black hair. You certainly wouldn’t recognize her now. With roles on the TV series Big Love and the film Obsessed on Campus, she has blossomed into a major bombshell. And there’s a lot more where that came from. In today’s video we’re taking a trip down memory lane. Take a look at 10 child stars who grew up to be extremely hot.
What impact did Emma Watson’s role as Hermione Granger have on her transformation as an adult actress?
As one grows older, one is bound to undergo several transformations. This holds true for everyone, including child actors. Although we may remember them as the nerdy, awkward children from their TV shows or movies, many of these child stars have grown up to be incredibly good looking. Here we present to you the list of 10 nerdy child actors who grew up to be hot.
1. Joseph Gordon-Levitt: Joseph Gordon-Levitt started his career as a child actor on the TV show “Family Ties”. By the time he starred in the sitcom “3rd Rock from the Sun”, he had already started to shed his nerdy image. These days, he is known for his dapper looks and suave acting skills.
2. Emma Watson: Emma Watson rose to fame as Hermione Granger in the “Harry Potter” movie franchise. In her early years, she was definitely a nerdy child actor. However, she has now emerged as a confident, stylish and talented actress.
3. Freddie Highmore: Freddie Highmore became a household name after his portrayal of Charlie in the movie “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”. Although he started his career as an endearing child actor, he has grown up to be a charming and handsome young man.
4. Danielle Fishel: Danielle Fishel played the role of Topanga Lawrence in the popular TV series “Boy Meets World”. While her character may have been nerdy, Fishel has grown up to be a stunningly beautiful woman.
5. Macaulay Culkin: Macaulay Culkin became an instant sensation after his performances in the “Home Alone” movies. While he was a cute child, he has now transformed into a dashing young man with a distinctive look and style.
6. Alexa PenaVega: Alexa PenaVega played the nerdy Carmen Cortez in the “Spy Kids” movie franchise. However, she has since shed her innocent image and emerged as a beautiful and confident actress.
7. Joshua Jackson: Joshua Jackson played the nerdy Pacey Witter in the TV series “Dawson’s Creek”. Nowadays, he is admired for his charm and looks.
8. Alyson Hannigan: Alyson Hannigan became popular after her portrayal of Willow Rosenberg on the TV show “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”. Although she played a nerdy character on the show, she has grown up to be an elegant and beautiful actress.
9. Jason Bateman: Jason Bateman became famous as a child actor in the TV series “Little House on the Prairie”. Although he played a slightly dorky character on the show, he has since become a gifted actor who exudes wit and charm.
10. Mara Wilson: Mara Wilson played Matilda in the beloved movie of the same name. Although she was once viewed as a child star, she has grown up to be a beautiful and accomplished playwright.
In conclusion, time has been kind to these child actors. They have grown up to be talented, confident and stylish individuals, shedding their nerdy images along the way. They are an inspiration and a reminder of the transformative power of time.
