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    I Can’t Stop Grinning At These Photos Of Former Child Actors Who Reunited With Their Castmates As Adults

    1.This is Catherine O’Hara and Macaulay Culkin filming Home Alone in 1990.

    A woman and a young boy smile at each other in a warmly lit setting, suggesting a heartfelt moment

    20th Cent. Fox / Courtesy Everett Collection

    And here they are together again in 2023, when Culkin was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

    Two people share a warm moment on a stage with a Hollywood-themed podium in front of them

    Amy Sussman / Getty Images

    1990 vs. 2023

    Two side-by-side images: On the left, a boy and woman in a heartfelt moment; on the right, an adult man and woman share a warm interaction

    20th Cent. Fox / Everett Collection / Amy Sussman / Getty Images

    2.This is Lindsay Lohan filming The Parent Trap with Lisa Ann Walter in 1998.

    A woman and a young girl share a serious conversation in a cozy, lived-in kitchen

    This is Lindsay Lohan filming The Parent Trap with Elaine Hendrix in 1998.

    A woman in a light coat covers her mouth while talking to two young girls outdoors

    And here are all three reunited at the Los Angeles premiere of Freakier Friday in 2025.

    Three women on a red carpet; one in a pinstripe suit, one in a strapless gown, and one in a floral dress, pose at a TV and movie premiere event

    Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / FilmMagic / Getty Images

    1998 vs. 2025

    Triptych image: Scenes from "Freaky Friday" with characters and a recent premiere featuring actors in formal attire

    Walt Disney Pictures / Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / FilmMagic / Getty Images

    3.This is Danny DeVito, Mara Wilson, and Rhea Perlman filming Matilda in 1996.

    A man in a suit, a woman in a patterned jacket, and a young girl in a dress stand outside looking surprised

    TriStar Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection

    And here they are in 2013 appearing on Today.

    Three people wave on a TV set decorated for the holidays, standing in front of screens with text, next to a festive tree with lights and ornaments

    NBC NewsWire / NBCU Photo Bank / NBCUniversal via Getty Images

    1996 vs. 2013

    Left: A family stands outdoors, looking surprised. Right: Three people wave on a red carpet; one wears a blue dress

    TriStar Pictures / Everett Collection / NBC / Getty Images

    4.Here are costars Robert Capron and Zachary Gordon attending the premiere of their movie, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, in 2010.

    Two young actors stand on a red carpet event for "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," both smiling. One wears a button-up shirt, the other a striped sweater

    Bryan Bedder / Getty Images

    And here they are hanging out together in 2025.

    2010 vs. 2025

    Two pairs of smiling people. Left: young boys in casual shirts at a public event. Right: grown men, outdoors at night

    Bryan Bedder / Getty Images / @zacharygordon / IG

    5.This is Harrison Ford and Ke Huy Quan (pictured alongside Kate Capshaw) on the set of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom in 1984.

    Three people from an adventure film: a man in a fedora, a woman in a blouse, and a child wearing a cap, standing together outdoors

    Paramount Pictures / Getty Images

    And here they are at the premiere of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny at the Dolby Theater in 2023.

    Two men smiling and embracing on a red carpet. A lively event atmosphere surrounds them

    Charley Gallay / Getty Images for Disney

    1984 vs. 2023

    On left, three characters stand closely; on right, two actors hug under a tent on a red carpet

    Paramount Pictures / Getty Images / Charley Gallay / Getty Images for Disney

    6.This is Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith filming The Karate Kid together in 2010.

    Two individuals walking in a courtyard; one in casual blue attire and cap, the other in a two-tone t-shirt. Background shows a line of red uniforms

    Columbia Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection

    And here they are (pictured alongside Chris Tucker) in 2013 during Jackie Chan’s handprint and footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theater.

    Three individuals pose and give thumbs up at TCL Chinese Theatre

    Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images

    2010 vs. 2013

    Two images: Left shows a casual scene with three people walking outdoors. Right shows three people posing at a public event; one is giving a thumbs-up

    Columbia Pictures / Everett Collection / Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images

    7.This is Jesse Tyler Ferguson filming Modern Family with Aubrey Anderson-Emmons in 2013.

    A man and a girl with an eye patch and neck brace sit at a table during a party. The man looks concerned as the girl appears upset

    ABC / Courtesy Everett Collection

    And here they are attending opening night of Reefer Madness: The Musical in Los Angeles in 2024.

    Two people smiling on a red carpet, one wearing a leather jacket and the other a polka-dot shirt, attending a media event

    Amy Sussman / WireImage

    2013 vs. 2024

    Two images: Left shows a man conversing with a young girl in a neck brace. Right shows the same man smiling with a woman in a casual setting

    ABC / Everett Collection / Amy Sussman / WireImage

    8.This is Dakota Fanning and Denzel Washington filming Man on Fire in 2004.

    A girl shows a book to a man wearing a varsity jacket. They are outdoors, with a fence and landscape in the background

    20th Cent. Fox / Courtesy Everett Collection

    And here they are promoting The Equalizer 3 during CinemaCon in 2023.

    Two people smiling at a CinemaCon event, one in a dark suit, the other in a sleeveless top and pants, holding a microphone

    Ethan Miller / Getty Images

    2004 vs. 2023

    Two images: Left, a scene from a movie with a young girl and a man. Right, the same actors at an event, the man in a suit and the woman in a stylish outfit

    20th Cent Fox / Everett Collection / Ethan Miller / Getty Images

    9.This is Hugh Jackman posing with Logan co-star Dafne Keen at the 2017 MTV Movie and TV Awards.

    Man in suit and girl in silver dress pose playfully at MTV Movie & TV Awards

    JB Lacroix / WireImage / Getty Images

    And here they are attending the world premiere of Deadpool & Wolverine in New York City in 2024.

    Two individuals smiling on a red carpet at a "Deadpool 3" event. One wears a dark suit, the other wears a leopard print outfit

    Taylor Hill / WireImage / Getty Images

    2017 vs. 2024

    Two photos of a man with a child, and the same man with an adult woman, posing playfully at different MTV events

    JB Lacroix / WireImage / Getty Images / Taylor Hill / WireImage / Getty Images

    10.This is Adam Sandler filming Big Daddy in 1999, which featured twins Dylan and Cole Sprouse, who played the same character.

    A man in a plaid shirt and a young boy with a toy sit on a couch, engaged in conversation, in a scene likely from a TV show or movie

    Columbia Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection

    And here’s Sandler with Cole Sprouse (pictured alongside King Princess) at the Los Angeles premiere of Uncut Gems in 2019.

    Three individuals in stylish attire at an event, posing together and smiling, with one holding a drink

    Eric Charbonneau / Getty Images

    1999 vs. 2019

    Two images side-by-side: On the left, a film scene with two men in casual clothes. On the right, two men at an event, one in a suit, smiling for a photo

    Columbia Pictures / Everett Collection / Eric Charbonneau / Getty Images

    11.This is Jack Black filming School of Rock in 2003 with a cast of child actors.

    A teacher passionately addresses students in a classroom filled with educational posters and a green chalkboard

    Paramount / Courtesy Everett Collection

    And here’s a bunch of the School of Rock cast together again at their 10-year reunion in 2013.

    Group of people posing indoors; some dressed in casual shirts, others in dresses

    Rick Kern / Getty Images

    2003 vs. 2013

    Left: Man in a classroom speaking to students. Right: Group photo with people, including some in casual and semi-formal attire, gathered together indoors

    Paramount / Courtesy Everett Collection / Rick Kern / Getty Images

    12.This is Kristen Stewart and Jodie Foster filming Panic Room in 2002.

    Two people sit on a bed in a room with video monitors on the wall, looking worried

    Columbia Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection

    And here they are in 2016, when Foster was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

    Two individuals stand on a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. One wears a sweater and leather skirt, the other a suit and holds a framed plaque

    David Livingston / Getty Images

    2002 vs. 2016

    Two images side by side: left, two people in a tense scene; right, two people posing happily, one in a black outfit, the other in a dark suit holding an award

    Columbia Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection / David Livingston / Getty Images

    13.This is Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, and Robert MacNaughton filming E.T. in 1982.

    Three children intently gaze at a glowing object, creating a sense of wonder, in a scene evoking classic 80s adventure films

    Universal / Courtesy Everett Collection

    And here they are together for the 40th anniversary of E.T. in 2022, along with cast member Dee Wallace, who played their mom in the movie.

    TV show set with a host kneeling, three guests seated, and a backdrop of a moonlit bicycle scene

    1982 vs. 2022

    Two images: left shows three kids curiously looking; right shows a woman animatedly discussing with two men on a talk show set

    Universal / Everett Collection / CBS

    14.This is Jennifer Lopez and Tyler Posey filming Maid in Manhattan in 2002.

    A woman gently kisses a young boy on the cheek inside a bus. They share a warm, affectionate moment

    Columbia Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection

    And here they are at Fox’s 2014 Teen Choice Awards.

    Two people embrace playfully; one wears a hula skirt and coconut top, while the other is in a lace dress, posing affectionately for the camera

    Kevin Mazur / Fox / WireImage / Getty Images

    2002 vs. 2014

    Two side-by-side images: a person kissing a child and the same person posing and hugging an adult on the red carpet, who is wearing a decorative outfit

    Columbia Pictures / Everett Collection / Kevin Mazur/Fox / WireImage / Getty Images

    15.Lastly, this is Liam Neeson and Thomas Brodie-Sangster filming Love Actually in 2003.

    An adult and a child share a conversation outdoors. The adult wears a scarf and coat

    Universal / Courtesy Everett Collection

    And here they are filming Red Nose Day Actually for Comic Relief in 2017.

    Two people sit on a bench outdoors, engaged in conversation. One wears a long coat and scarf; the other in a jacket and scarf, holding a bag

    Handout / Comic Relief via Getty Images

    2003 vs. 2017

    Two side-by-side images of an older man and a young boy talking, then reuniting years later, both wearing scarves

    Universal / Everett Collection / Handout / Comic Relief via Getty Images

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