We saw a lot of child stars on TV as children, and we were horribly envious of them, mostly because they got to do all the wonderful stuff while we had to complete our schoolwork.
The 2000s, or Y2K, are now experiencing what can only be described as a rebirth in every aspect of pop culture, from music to fashion. Even if a person was not present at the moment, they might still have nostalgia for it. This occurs for a variety of reasons, including the desire to fit in. People who were children in the 2000s are now fully grown adults who got married and had their own children, proving that time keeps marching forward.
And would you recognize the kid actors we grew up with even though we are aware that we have changed somewhat since then?
Get ready to feel old because we’re about to show you 12 child celebrities who were once our childhood favorites, now have changed dramatically over the years, as well as their renounced marriages.
#1 Matthew Lewis
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Matthew Lewis, an English actor who played Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter films, rose to fame swiftly. But this wasn't his debut film; that was in Some Kind of Life (1996). Matthew Lewis is now advancing his profession by making more TV appearances. He wed event manager Angela Jones in 2018.
#2 Joe Jonas
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Joe Jonas, one of the Jonas Brothers, was 17 years old when the pop group It's About Time published their debut album. He got married to Sophie Turner, a Game of Thrones actress who also got her start in the business, in 2019. Currently, the couple is expecting their second child.
#3 Christina Ricci
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Christina Ricci, known for her part in The Addams Family (1991), had her acting debut when she was 9 years old in 1990. The actress continues to appear in films and television shows now. In 2021, Christina Ricci tied the knot for a second time; her spouse is a hairdresser named Mark Hampton.
#4 Ashley Tisdale
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Before her performances in High School Musical (2006) and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2005–2008), this
Disney star had a long list of advertising and bit parts in
TV Shows and plays. She now runs her own businesses and acts in films and on television. Jupiter Iris French, their daughter, was born in 2021, and she has been married to Christopher French since 2014.
#5 Lindsay Lohan
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The Parent Trap (1998) and Freaky Friday (2003) heroine began her modeling career when she was just 3 years old. With the release of Falling for Christmas in 2022, Lindsay Lohan is now a movie star as well. She just announced her marriage to billionaire Bader Shammas on July 2nd, calling herself "the luckiest woman in the world."
#6 David Henrie
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When he was just 13 years old, the Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012) he had his first regular part in the comedy The Pitts (2003). He now writes screenplays and directs movies as well. In 2017, he wed Maria Cahill, a former Miss Delaware. Currently expecting their third child, the couple.
#7 Alexa PenaVega
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The majority of us are most familiar with Alexa PenaVega from her work in the Spy Kids films, but she began her career even earlier, appearing in the 1996 film Twister. Alexa is well-known for her singing and acting in the present. Carlos PenaVega, a former Big Time Rush actor and singer, is her husband. Together, the couple has 3 children.
#8 Bridgit Mendler
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Bridgit Mendler, a different Disney Channel star, began her acting career when she was 12 years old in 2004. Since then, she has had appearances in shows including Wizards of Waverly Place, Good Luck Charlie (2010–2014), and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009). The actress made her marriage to Griffin Cleverly public in 2019.
#9 Corbin Bleu
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Corbin Bleu is most known for playing the singing basketball player in High School Musical, but he has also performed other roles. In 2004, he made his acting debut with a part in the action comedy Catch That Kid alongside Kristen Stewart. He remains active in acting now and is wed to Sasha Clements.
#10 Nathan Kress
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When he was just 4 years old, the actor who many people knew from his part in the comedy iCarly (2007–2012), which was resurrected in 2021, began his career: he starred in commercials and various films. Later, he expanded his resume to include work in voice-over and directing. In 2015, Nathan wed the stuntwoman and actress London Elise Moore. They have two daughters.
#11 Debby Ryan
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Debby Ryan, an actress, and singer today began her career in professional theaters when she was just 7 years old. Disney Channel later made a discovery about her. Josh Dun, a musician, got married in 2019.
#12 Britney Spears
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When she was 10 years old, Britney Spears made her singing prowess known in a Star Search competition. When the pop artist was 17 years old, her single "...Baby One More Time" became a smash. Her career saw ups and downs throughout the years, but recently, she recovered control over her life. In June 2022, she married actor and fitness trainer Sam Asghari.