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Here's How Dramatically Different 44 Celebrities Looked In 2004 Vs Now

My favorite is Kendall and Kylie Jenner, hands down.

Mychal Thompson
by Mychal Thompson

BuzzFeed Staff

Almost two decades ago, some of the most popular celebrities were literal children, and it's adorably mind-blowing.

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And before you ask, what about so-and-so? Zac Efron and a few others might've looked like children back then, but they were full-grown teenagers. I'm not including them in this list. Sorry, '80s babies!

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1. Maya Hawke in 2023:

closeup of her at an event
Andrew Toth / FilmMagic

Maya Hawke in 2004:

her dad, ethan hawke holding her
Bruce Glikas / FilmMagic

Here's Maya side-by-side:

Andrew Toth / FilmMagic, Bruce Glikas / FilmMagic

2. Elle Fanning in 2023:

her posing in a tailored suit
Raymond Hall / GC Images

Elle Fanning in 2004:

as a kid dressed as marilyn monroe
Jeffrey Mayer / WireImage

Here's Elle side by side:

Jeffrey Mayer / WireImage, Raymond Hall / GC Images

3. Freddie Highmore in 2023:

he's sitting for a late-night interview
Randy Holmes / ABC via Getty Images

Freddie Highmore in 2004:

he's wearing a large blazer on the red carpet
Dave Hogan / Getty Images

Here's Freddie side-by-side:

Randy Holmes / ABC via Getty Images, Dave Hogan / Getty Images

4. Dakota Fanning in 2023:

closeup of her in a long skirt and long-sleeved top
Ronda Churchill / AFP via Getty Images

Dakota Fanning in 2004:

as a kid, wearing a long full skirt dress on the red carpet
Giulio Marcocchi / Getty Images

Here's Dakota side-by-side:

Ronda Churchill / AFP via Getty Images, Giulio Marcocchi / Getty Images

5. Kaia Gerber in 2023:

Taylor Hill / WireImage

Kaia Gerber in 2005:

Noah Graham / Getty Images

Here's Kaia side-by-side:

Taylor Hill / WireImage, Noah Graham / Getty Images

6. Cole Sprouse and Dylan Sprouse in 2023:

Stefanie Keenan / Getty Images for Balenciaga, Marc Piasecki / Getty Images for Balenciaga

Cole and Dylan Sprouse in 2004:

the two wearing matching outfits on the red carpet
Steve Granitz / WireImage

Here's Cole and Dylan side-by-side:

Lionel Hahn / Getty Images, Steve Granitz / WireImage

7. Amandla Stenberg in 2023:

closeup of her in chanel
Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images

Amandla Stenberg in 2004:

her with her mom and alicia keys
L. Cohen / WireImage for Bragman Nyman Cafarelli

Here's Amandla side-by-side:

Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images, L. Cohen / WireImage for Bragman Nyman Cafarelli

8. Chloë Bailey in 2023:

closeup of her in a dress for an event
Unique Nicole / WireImage

Chloë Bailey in 2003:

her waving on the red carpet in a floral dress
Gregg Deguire / WireImage

Here's Chloë side-by-side:

Unique Nicole / WireImage, Gregg Deguire / WireImage

9. Victoria Justice in 2023:

closeup of her in a cutout dress
Theo Wargo / Getty Images

Victoria Justice in 2005:

closeup of her
Frazer Harrison / Getty Images

Here's Victoria side-by-side:

Theo Wargo / Getty Images, Frazer Harrison / Getty Images

10. Kendall Jenner in 2023:

closeup of her on the red carpet in a long-sleeved dress
Emma Mcintyre / Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

11. Kylie Jenner in 2023:

closeup of her in a leather dress
Dia Dipasupil / Getty Images

12. Kendall and Kylie Jenner in 2004:

closeup of them in matching skirts on the red carpet
Lee Celano / WireImage for Hollywood Reporter

13. Alexander Gould in 2023:

he's got a backpack and standing in shallow water
@alexandergouldreal / Via instagram.com

Alexander Gould in 2004:

him as a child wearing a suit and holding up a nemo toy
Giulio Marcocchi / Getty Images

Here's Alexander side-by-side:

@alexandergouldreal / instagram.com, Giulio Marcocchi / Getty Images

14. Miranda Cosgrove in 2023:

closeup of her in a floral blazer
Raymond Hall / GC Images

Miranda Cosgrove in 2004:

closeup of her in jeans and a jacket for a nickelodeon event
Steve Granitz / WireImage

Here's Miranda side-by-side:

Raymond Hall / GC Images, Steve Granitz / WireImage

15. Tyler James Williams in 2023:

he's wearing a suit for an event
Taylor Hill / FilmMagic

Tyler James Williams in 2005:

he's in a denim jacket and trucker hat for an event
Michael Caulfield Archive / WireImage for Macy's West

Here's Tyler side-by-side:

Taylor Hill / FilmMagic, Michael Caulfield Archive / WireImage for Macy's West

16. Alyson Stoner in 2023:

closeup of them
@alysonstoner / Via instagram.com

Alyson Stoner in 2004:

closeup of them in pigtails and tiered skirt on the red carpet
Albert L. Ortega / WireImage

Here's Alyson side-by-side:

Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images, Albert L. Ortega / WireImage

17. Logan Lerman in 2023:

closeup of him sitting for a late night interview
Nbc / Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images

Logan Lerman in 2004:

him in a button-down and jeans for an event
J. Merritt / FilmMagic

Here's Logan side-by-side:

Nbc / Todd Owyoung / NBC via Getty Images, J. Merritt / FilmMagic

18. Jennette McCurdy in 2023:

closeup of her at an event
Noam Galai / Getty Images for Spotify

Jennette McCurdy in 2004:

closeup of her as a kid with two butterfly clips in her hair
Stephen Shugerman / Getty Images

Here's Jennette side-by-side:

Noam Galai / Getty Images for Spotify, Stephen Shugerman / Getty Images

19. Miley Cyrus in 2023:

she's in a sparkly mini dress and fur coat
John Sciulli / Getty Images for Gucci

Miley Cyrus in 2004:

her as hannah montana
Byron Cohen / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

Here's Miley side-by-side:

John Sciulli / Getty Images for Gucci, Byron Cohen / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

20. Kristen Stewart in 2023:

closeup of her in a tweed dress
Stephane Cardinale - Corbis / Corbis via Getty Images

Kristen Stewart in 2004:

closeup of her in jeans and a dunkin donut shirt
L. Busacca / WireImage

Here's Kristen side-by-side:

Stephane Cardinale - Corbis / Corbis via Getty Images, L. Busacca / WireImage

21. JoJo in 2023:

closeup of her on stage with short blonde hair
Don Arnold / WireImage

JoJo in 2004:

her at an event wearing jeans with long dark hair
Jim Spellman / WireImage

Here's JoJo side-by-side:

Jim Spellman / WireImage, Don Arnold / WireImage

22. Angus T. Jones in 2023:

closeup of him walking outside in a hoodie and hat
Mega / GC Images

Angus T. Jones in 2004:

he's outside as a kid in jeans and t-shirt
Steve Granitz / WireImage

Here's Angus side-by-side:

Mega / GC Images, Steve Granitz / WireImage

23. Bobb'e J. Thompson in 2023:

closeup of him in a givenchy sweater
Paras Griffin / Getty Images

Bobb'e J. Thompson in 2004:

him posing in a basketball jersey
Steve Granitz / WireImage

Here's Bobb'e side-by-side:

Jerod Harris / Getty Images, Steve Granitz / WireImage

24. Daryl Sabara in 2023:

closeup of him and meghan trainor
Nbc / Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty Images

Daryl Sabara in 2004:

him giving two thumbs up
Steve Granitz / WireImage

Here's Daryl side-by-side:

Nbc / Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty Images, Steve Granitz / WireImage

25. Sasha Pieterse in 2023:

closeup of her with dark hair at an event
Stefanie Keenan / Getty Images for Inaugural Lemons Foundation Gala hosted by Taylor & Taylor Laut

Sasha Pieterse in 2005:

closeup of her with wavy blonde hair at an event
Patrick Mcmullan / Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

Here's Sasha side-by-side:

Stefanie Keenan / Getty Images for Inaugural Lemons Foundation Gala hosted by Taylor & Taylor Laut, Patrick Mcmullan / Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

26. Jamie Lynn Spears in 2023:

she's in a sparkly mini dress and long blonde hair
Andrew Eccles / ABC via Getty Images

Jamie Lynn Spears in 2004:

closeup of her at a nickelodeon event
Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic

Here's Jamie Lynn side-by-side:

Andrew Eccles / ABC via Getty Images, Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic

27. Brooklyn Beckham in 2023:

closeup of him sitting by his mom in a chunky sweater
Dave Benett / Dave Benett / Getty Images

Brooklyn Beckham in 2004:

him sitting in victoria beckham's lap
Sandra Behne / Bongarts/Getty Images

Here's Brooklyn side-by-side:

Dave Benett / Dave Benett/Getty Images, Sandra Behne / Bongarts/Getty Images

28. Jack Quaid in 2023:

closeup of him smiling at an event
Dominik Bindl / FilmMagic

Jack Quaid in 2004:

him sitting next to his mom at a sports event
Vince Bucci / Getty Images

Here's Jack side-by-side:

Dominik Bindl / FilmMagic, Vince Bucci / Getty Images

29. Zoey Deutch in 2023:

closeup of her in a tweed outfit
Sean Zanni / WireImage

Zoey Deutch in 2004:

young zoey holding a large purse at an event
Frazer Harrison / Getty Images

Here's Zoey side-by-side:

Sean Zanni / WireImage, Frazer Harrison / Getty Images

30. Jonathan Lipnicki in 2023:

closeup of him with long hair
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Jonathan Lipnicki in 2004:

closeup of him wearing jordan gear and he has braces on the red carpet
Kevin Winter / Getty Images

Here's Jonathan side-by-side:

PodCo, Kevin Winter / Getty Images

31. AnnaSophia Robb in 2023:

closeup of her in a shiny dress and headband
Roy Rochlin / Getty Images

AnnaSophia Robb in 2004:

closeup of her at an event
Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic

Here's AnnaSophia side-by-side:

Roy Rochlin / Getty Images, Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic

32. Keke Palmer in 2023:

closeup of her on the red carpet in a strapless dress
Taylor Hill / WireImage

Keke Palmer in 2004:

closeup of her with a large bow in her hair
Jeffrey Mayer / WireImage

Here's Keke side-by-side:

Taylor Hill / WireImage, Jeffrey Mayer / WireImage

33. Billie Lourd in 2023:

closeup of her with long hair at an event
Araya Doheny / FilmMagic

Billie Lourd in 2004:

her with debbie reynolds and carrie fisher
L. Cohen / WireImage for Hollywood Reporter

Here's Billie side-by-side:

Araya Doheny / FilmMagic, L. Cohen / WireImage for Hollywood Reporter

34. Taylor Momsen in 2023:

closeup of her with dark eye makeup and long blonde hair and dark clothes
Dominik Bindl / Getty Images

Taylor Momsen in 2004:

her with long hair and a newsboy hat
Jesse Grant / WireImage

Here's Taylor side-by-side:

Dominik Bindl / Getty Images, Jesse Grant / WireImage

35. Devon Werkheiser in 2023:

closeup of him in a peacoat at an event
Jim Spellman / Getty Images

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Devon Werkheiser in 2004:

closeup of him behind the scenes wearing jeans and a t-shirt
Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic

Here's Devon side-by-side:

Jim Spellman / Getty Images, Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic

36. Abigail Breslin in 2023:

closeup of her in a leather dress
Kevin Winter / Getty Images

Abigail Breslin in 2004:

she's wearing pj's and a robe for a movie premiere for princess diaries 2
Amanda Edwards / Getty Images

Here's Abigail side-by-side:

Kevin Winter / Getty Images, Amanda Edwards / Getty Images

37. Tyler Posey in 2023:

Jesse Grant / Getty Images for Paramount+

Tyler Posey in 2004:

he's got long curly hair
Donato Sardella / WireImage

Here's Tyler side-by-side:

Jesse Grant / Getty Images for Paramount+, Donato Sardella / WireImage

38. Chloë Grace Moretz in 2023:

her hair is in a bob and she's wearing a leather dress
Michael Tran / AFP via Getty Images

Chloë Grace Moretz in 2005:

she's got long curly hair
Michael Buckner / Getty Images

Here's Chloë Grace Moretz side-by-side:

Michael Tran / AFP via Getty Images, Michael Buckner / Getty Images

39. Aaron Taylor-Johnson in 2023:

closeup of him at a dinner table
Dave Benett / Dave Benett/Getty Images for Netflix

Aaron Taylor-Johnson in 2005:

him with his castmates on the red carpet
Sean Gallup / Getty Images

Here's Aaron side-by-side:

Jun Sato / WireImage, Sean Gallup / Getty Images

40. Jaden Smith in 2023:

closeup of him with his hair in a bun
Marc Piasecki / WireImage

Jaden Smith in 2004:

he's being carried by his dad will smith at an event
Sylvain Gaboury / FilmMagic

Here's Jaden side-by-side:

Marc Piasecki / WireImage, Sylvain Gaboury / FilmMagic

41. Emma Watson in 2023:

closeup of her in a dress with her dark hair pulled back
Arturo Holmes / Getty Images

Emma Waston in 2004:

she looks the same, wearing her short curly hair loose and a strapless dress
Sylvain Gaboury / FilmMagic

Here's Emma side-by-side:

Arturo Holmes / Getty Images, Sylvain Gaboury / FilmMagic

42. Taylor Lautner in 2023:

in a suit for a an event
Stefanie Keenan / Getty Images for Inaugural Lemons Foundation Gala hosted by Taylor & Taylor Laut

43. Taylor Lautner in 2005:

he's got spikey hair and wearing a jean jacket
Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic

Here's Taylor side-by-side:

Stefanie Keenan / Getty Images for Inaugural Lemons Foundation Gala hosted by Taylor & Taylor Laut, Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic

44. Josh Hutcherson in 2023:

closeup of him arriving to an event
Mega / GC Images

Josh Hutcherson in 2004:

wearing a button-down over a long-sleeved shirt and short hair spiked in the front
Steve Granitz / WireImage

Here's Josh side-by-side:

Steve Granitz / WireImage, Stefanie Keenan / Getty Images for GO Campaign