12 Child Stars Who Are Completely Unrecognizable Today

They grew up in the spotlight, but you wouldn’t recognize them now! These former child stars, once famous for their adorable faces and standout roles in movies and TV shows, have undergone jaw-dropping transformations. Whether it’s dramatic makeovers or life away from Hollywood, here are 12 child celebrities who are hard to recognize.

1. Rico Rodriguez — Modern Family

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2. Mara Wilson — Matilda

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3. Cole and Dylan Sprouse — The Suite Life of Zack & Cody

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4. Hilary Duff — Lizzie McGuire

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5. Abigail Breslin — Little Miss Sunshine

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6. Jonathan Lipnicki — Stuart Little

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7. Angus T. Jones — Two and a Half Men

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8. Christina Ricci — The Addams Family

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9. Raven-Symoné — That’s So Raven

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10. Freddie Highmore — Finding Neverland

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11. Millie Bobby Brown — Stranger Things

12. Taylor Momsen — How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Looking for another jaw-dropping transformation? 75-year-old fashion designer Vera Wang recently turned heads with her BAFTA look, debuting blonde hair. Check out her photos here.