15 Stars Who Grew Up Right in Front of Our Eyes

Child stars always hold a special and dear place in our hearts. Because we consider them as part of our own family since we’ve watched them grow up in front of our eyes. And while the career of many famous children diminished with time, few have managed to stick around and become today’s biggest stars. Even though their road to success wasn’t always smooth, these celebs are the best proof that perseverance is the key to reaching the top.

Bright Side is fascinated by the physical change but also emotional maturity that these child stars have undergone. Here are 15 of our favorite celebrities who went from talented cuties to established artists.

1. Angelina Jolie

2. Drew Barrymore

3. Ryan Gosling

4. Scarlett Johansson

5. Natalie Portman

6. Elijah Wood

7. Britney Spears

8. Justin Timberlake

9. Christina Aguilera

10. Leonardo Di Caprio

11. Jodie Foster

12. Christian Bale

13. Kirsten Dunst

14. Mila Kunis

15. Haley Joel Osment

Do you think that fame makes people grow up faster? Who would you add to this list?