9 Incredible Transformations Of Child Stars From Beloved Christmas Movies

Another Christmas season has come, and this is perhaps the most beautiful time of the year when the whole family gathers around the fireplace to drink hot cocoa and enjoy some great Christmas movies.

When it comes to films for this cold season, you can’t miss child stars who nailed iconic roles. Take Jackie Coogan, one of the first child actors in history to the world, for example. At the tender age of 7, Coogan graced the screen in the silent film masterpiece titled "The Kid" in 1921. This marked the beginning of a trend where talented youngsters left an indelible mark on the film industry, particularly within the realm of Christmas classics. 

While not all of these young stars continued their acting careers, we're taking a nostalgic look at how they've grown since enchanting audiences in some of the most beloved holiday films.

#1. Mara Wilson from Miracle on 34th Street (1994)

#2. Peter Billingsley from A Christmas Story (1983)

#3. Karolyn Grimes from It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)

#4. Macaulay Culkin from Home Alone (1990)

#5. Kieran Culkin from Home Alone (1990)

#6. Thomas Brodie-Sangster from Love Actually (2003)

#7. Johnny Galecki from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)

#8. Eric Lloyd from The Santa Clause (1994)

#9. Taylor Momsen from How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)