These 18 Child Star Grew Up In The Blink Of An Eye But We Went Unnoticed

Some iconic characters can be hard to forget and child stars' enchanting performances once graced our screens, leaving an indelible mark on our memories. As time has passed, these young individuals have gracefully transitioned into adulthood. While we fondly reminisce about their early roles, their seamless metamorphosis often went unnoticed. When looking back at them, we are astounded how much their appearance changed. 

All of them have pursued their own lives and careers. While some have kept the fire of their passion alive, others have chosen to step away from the silver screen to pursue different dreams. If Their physical changes pique my curiosity, keep scrolling down to see.

#1. Alexa PenaVega (Carmen Cortez), Spy Kids (2001)

#2. Abigail Breslin (Olive), Little Miss Sunshine (2006)

#3. Jonathan Lipnicki (Ray Boyd), Jerry Maguire (1996)

#4. Giorgio Cantarini (Giosué), Life Is Beautiful (1997)

#5. Freddie Highmore (Charlie Bucket), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)

#6. Mackenzie Foy (Renesmee), The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 1 and Part 2 (2011-2012)

#7. Haley Joel Osment (Cole Sear), The Sixth Sense (1999)

#8. Daryl Sabara (Juni Cortez), Spy Kids (2001)

#9. Sofia Vassilieva (Ariel Dubois), Medium (2005-2011)

#10. Georgie Henley (Lucy Pevensie), The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)

#11. Dakota Fanning (Ray), Uptown Girls (2003)

#12. Thomas Brodie-Sangster (Simon), Nanny McPhee (2005)

#13. Mara Wilson (Matilda), Matilda (1996)

#14. Frankie Muniz (Malcolm), Malcolm in the Middle (2000-2006)

#15. Tyler James (Chris), Everybody Hates Chris (2005-2009)

#16. AnnaSophia Robb (Violet Beauregarde), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)

#17. Cole Sprouse (Julian “Frankenstein” McGrath), Big Daddy (1999)

#18. Alyson Stoner (Sarah Baker), Cheaper by the Dozen (2003)