These 21 Child Stars’ “Then Vs. Now” Photos Are So Unbelievable, They’re About To Send Anyone Born Before 1987 Into An Existential Crisis

June 4, 2025Maria McClain

6. Here is Kristy McNichol from Family, age 15:

Smiling person with medium-length hair, wearing a striped top with a collar, set against a plain backdrop

And here she is now, age 62:

A woman wearing a buttoned shirt smiles at the camera

7. Here is Henry Thomas from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, age 11:

Young person in a casual zip-up hoodie, looking ahead with a neutral expression

And here he is now, age 53:

Person in a tailored suit attends the Saturn Awards, standing in front of a backdrop with event logos

8. Here is Kim Richards from Escape to Witch Mountain, age 6:

Smiling young girl with long blonde hair and bangs, wearing a lace-trimmed dress, posed against a solid background

And here she is now, age 60:

Person smiling at an event, wearing a leather jacket and scarf, with long hair held back by a headband

9. Here is Megan Follows from Anne of Green Gables, age 14:

A young person with medium-length hair sits on a bed, smiling. They wear a casual t-shirt and jeans

And here she is now, age 57:

Person sitting in a stadium setting, wearing a black blazer over a teal top, with glasses and long hair. They rest their chin on their hand

10. Here is Danny Lloyd from The Shining, age 6:

A young child with wide eyes, wearing a plaid shirt under a jacket, looking surprised or alarmed

And here he is now, age 52:

Man seated at a table, wearing a casual t-shirt with a "Ford Motor Company" design, speaking into a microphone

11. Here is Danny Bonaduce from The Partridge Family, age 14:

Person playing an acoustic guitar, wearing a striped shirt and engrossed in music

And here he is now, age 65:

Man in a leather jacket with faux fur trim, graphic tee, and jeans, smiling while walking on a city sidewalk

12. Here is Melissa Gilbert from Little House on the Prairie, age 13:

Person with braided hair smiling, wearing vintage-style dress with a large bow, outdoors

And here she is now, age 61:

Person in a bright jacket and black shirt, seated and smiling during a televised interview

13. Here is Todd Bridges from Diff’rent Strokes, age 14:

A young person with an afro hairstyle smiles, wearing a pink shirt and beige vest, leaning on a patterned surface

And here he is now, age 59:

Person dressed in a plaid vest, black shirt, and tie at a formal event with "Power of Influence" signage in the background

14. Here is Angela Cartwright from The Sound of Music and Lost In Space, age 13:

Young girl with long hair and a gentle smile, wearing a light blouse under a textured dress, looking at the camera.

And here she is now, age 72:

A person with white hair styled up, wearing glasses, a black headband, and a sheer black top with layered necklaces at a celebrity event

15. Here is Lisa Whelchel from The Facts of Life, age 16:

Person smiling, wearing a silky blouse with voluminous hair

And here she is now, age 61:

A woman with long hair wearing large hoop earrings, pearl necklaces, a white top, a vibrant jacket, and a wide belt stands against a neon backdrop

16. Here is Bonnie Langford from Just William, age 13:

Person in vintage attire with a wide-brimmed hat holds a bouquet of roses, smiling warmly

And here she is now, age 60:

Person smiling in a sparkling, sequin-patterned dress at a formal event. Their curly hairstyle adds to the vibrant appearance

17. Here is Christopher Knight from The Brady Bunch, age 13:

Person in a striped shirt is lounging casually, resting their head on their hand, with a relaxed expression

A man in a houndstooth blazer and black turtleneck smiles at a red carpet event

18. Here is Mackenzie Phillips from One Day At A Time and American Graffiti, age 12:

Person wearing a patterned scarf and coat, smiling outdoors

Person smiling on a red carpet, wearing a white blazer with star embellishments over a black top

19. Here is Johnny Whitaker from Family Affair and Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, age 13:

Person smiling, wearing a patterned shirt with intricate designs

And here he is now, age 65:

An older man with white hair and beard walks down a city sidewalk at night, wearing a casual dark sweater and slacks

20. Here is Harvey Stephens from The Omen, age 5:

A child in formal attire with a black cap and tie stands facing the camera

And here he is now, age 54:

Man smiling in front of a display featuring movie imagery with grave markers and another image of himself. He's wearing a dark top

21. Here is Noah Hathaway from Battlestar Galactica, age 5:

A person dressed in a fur-lined hooded coat stands against an icy backdrop, smiling

Person smiling at event, wearing a T-shirt with "Skin & Ink" written on it and a blue lanyard

Who’s your favourite child star from the ’70s, ’80s, or ’90s? Tell me in the comments below!

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