From Haley Joel Osmont to Christine Abbott, we all have a favorite child star (or two), and it's always fascinating to see how much they've grown since they graced our screens as our favorite young characters, and how far they've come in their careers.
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Angus T. Jones
Angus is known for playing young Jake Harper on "Two and a Half Men."
Angus T. Jones as an adult.
Now, Angus has found a new calling in faith, working at the World Harvest Outreach Church in Houston, and only plans to return to the screen if it's Bible-based.
Henry Thomas
The companion of the beloved E.T. was certainly a wide-eyed cutie.
Henry Thomas as an adult.
Henry has gone on to star in "Gangs of New York" alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, "Legends of the Fall" with Brad Pitt, and "11:14." He was previously married to actress Kelly Hill.
Abigail Breslin
The adorable girl with glasses with dreams of being a pageant girl helped make "Little Miss Sunshine" so memorable.
Abigail Breslin as an adult.
Abigail certainly grew up to be a gorgeous woman, and went on to star in "My Sister's Keeper," "Endger's Game" and "Zombieland."
Malcolm David Kelley
Malcolm played the memorable Young Walt on the hit show "Lost," but whatever happened to him?
Malcolm David Kelley as an adult.
The child star cutie went on to star in TeenNick's "Gigantic," and is now a bonafied heartbreaker as one-half of the popular rap-pop duo, MTKO.
Haley Joel Osment
Haley Joel Osment sent shivers down all of our spines when he uttered the now infamous line, "I see dead people" in creepy mystery-horror flick, "The Sixth Sense."
Haley Joel Osment as an adult.
Now, the little boy who could see the dead has grown into an actor with top-notch roles attached to his resume, including Steven Spielberg’s “A.I. Artificial Intelligence," "Secondhand Lions" and "Pay It Forward."
Ross Hull
This "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" star helped introduce many of us into the world of horror.
Ross Hull as an adult.
Believe it or not, Ross is now currently a weather anchor on CBC Ottawa, a career he began in the mid-2000s.
Alisan Porter
Alisan Porter is perhaps best known for starring in John Hughes' 1991 film, "Curly Sue."
Alisan Porter as an adult.
Now married to former "Days of Our Lives" actor, Brian Autenrieth, Porter has two children and works as a contributing columnist for Movmnt Magazine.
Dustin Diamond
He's best known for playing the nerdy Samuel "Screech" Powers in the '80s-'90s high school sitcom, "Saved By the Bell."
Dustin Diamond as an adult.
Dustin has since appeared as a host at the 12th annual "Gathering of the Juggalos," has been a housemate on "Celebrity Big Brother," and has starred in comedies like "All Wifed Out" and "Tetherball: The Movie."
Keshia Knight Pullman
Keshia is best known for playing the adorable Rudy Huxtable on “The Cosby Show.”
Keshia Knight Pullman as an adult.
Keshia has since worked on "Tyler Perry's House of Payne," "Madea Goes to Jail," won a celebrity version of "The Weakest Link," and has even been referenced in a Lil Jon song, "Lovers and Friends," for her transformation from cute girl to stunning woman.
Michael Oliver
Michael starred as the adorable redheaded tyke in the '90s comedies "Problem Child" and "Problem Child 2."
Michael Oliver as an adult.
The former child actor's mother-manager was sued by Universal Pictures for extorting his acting contract. Michael has since grown his hair out and has moved on from Hollywood.
Robbie Rist
Robbie is best known for playing Cousin Oliver on "The Brady Bunch."
Robbie Rist as an adult.
Robbie Rist has gone on to voice characters in animated shows and movies, like Michelangelo in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and Star in "Balto," and is currently the voice of Stuffy in Disney Junior's animated series, "Doc McStuffins."
Ron Howard
Ron is best known for for playing Richie Cunningham in the sitcom "Happy Days."
Ron Howard as an adult.
Ron has since gone on to direct the 1977 comedy "Grand Theft Auto" and the Academy Award-winning "A Beautiful Mind," as well as star in films like "American Graffiti."
Clint Howard
The younger brother of Ron Howard, Clint appeared on five episodes of "The Andy Griffith Show" as a cowboy outfit-wearing toddler named Leon, as well as an episode of "The Streets of San Francisco."
Clint Howard as an adult.
Since then, Clint has appeared in episodes of "Star Trek," as well as a role in J.J. Abrams' series "Fringe." He has appeared in 17 films directed by his brother, Ron, including "Grand Theft Auto."
Danny Bonaduce
Danny rose to fame starring in the 1970s sitcom, "The Partridge Family."
Danny Bonaduce as an adult.
Danny is now an on-air radio personality with outspoken conservative views. In 2005, he starred in the VH1 reality series, "Breaking Bonaduce."
Brian Bosnall
Brian was known for playing the adorable Andy Keaton on "Family Ties."
Brian Bosnall as an adult.
Brian has since become a musician, having formed his own rock band, Late Bloomers, in 1998, and has no interest in returning to acting. He has also had several run-ins with the law, having been arrested for marijuana use and hitting a friend on the head with a wooden stool.
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