'90s kid stars who look totally different all grown up from Step by Step's Brandon Call to 7th Heaven's David Gallagher | QIZ8389 | 2024-04-22 13:08:01
A LOT can change in 30 years – including the look of some of the '90s most famous child stars, from movies to television.
Everything old is new again, and as interest in the last century is high, fans have been wondering what happened to these childhood celebrities.
Recently, vintage stars have been reuniting for 90s Con, a convention that brings stars from the era together to meet and greet their all-grown-up fans.
But often fans have been left shocked as some of the stars have changed more than anticipated.
Brandon Call, 47, best known for his roles on Step by Step and Baywatch, nearly flew under the radar last month when appearing at That's 4 Entertainment's 90s Con in Hartford, Connecticut.
A source exclusively revealed to The U.S. Sun that "no one on the pink carpet knew who he was," but after finding out his identity, stated that he was "unrecognizable" from his time on TV.
The former child star's rare appearance came nearly 25 years after the end of his acting career.
He's now out of the spotlight, and working in "the real estate industry."
Brandon joins a long list of nearly unrecognizable stars.
DAVID GALLAGHER
Former 7th Heaven star David Gallagher gave Brandon a run in the unrecognizable category at the same convention.
The 39-year-old, who played second oldest son Simon Camden on the show, debuted a bald head and full beard.
Standing next to his castmates, David's signature blond hair was now gone.
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David posed alongside his on-screen mom and siblings – Catherine Hicks, who played the mom, Annie; Barry Watson, who was the oldest brother, Matt; Beverly Mitchell, who was the middle sister, Lucy; and Mackenzie Rosman, who played the youngest sister, Ruthie.
AMANDA BYNES
Amanda Bynes, 37, has had a well-documented personal struggle with her mental health.
She retired from the industry in 2010 and had been attending fashion school.
Amanda Bynes now, looking completely different with bleached blond hair[/caption]
Amanda on her self-titled Nickelodeon show[/caption]
In 2013, she had some run-ins with the law and had to be put on a psychiatric hold.
In February 2020, Amanda announced her engagement to Paul Michael, a law school student whom Amanda reportedly met in an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, but after some public ups and downs the two separated just two years later.
In March 2022, her conservatorship, which had been in place for nearly nine years, was ended by a judge.
DANICA MCKELLAR
Danica McKeller on vacation[/caption]
Danica on The Wonder Years in 1992[/caption]
Wonder Years legend Danica McKellar looked like a wonder herself last summer, as she posed in a leopard print bikini 35 years after finding fame on the classic show.
The actress, 49, stunned in the two-piece swimwear during a getaway to Costa Rica with her family.
Danica – who played girl next door Winnie Cooper on the hit program – showed off her toned figure and ageless looks as she posed near a waterfall.
She captioned the post, "Costa Rica photo dump!! My family and I had a wonderful time and many adventures!"
HALEY JOEL OSMENT
Haley Joel Osment at New York Comic Con[/caption]
Haley in The Sixth Sense[/caption]
While The Sixth Sense star Haley Joel Osment might "see dead people," fans have been shocked to see him all grown up.
The 36-year-old appeared completely unrecognizable earlier this year with shoulder-length hair and a thick beard while cycling around Manhattan.
Haley has remained out of the spotlight in recent years, however, he reappeared on an outing in New York City recently.
The Forrest Gump star was spotted riding a Citibike while in Manhattan's West Village neighborhood.
JONATHAN LIPNICKI
Johnathan at the premiere of Jerry Maguire[/caption]
Jonathan Lipnicki stole hearts in films like Jerry Maguire and Stuart Little.
Now the 33-year-old is hoping to steal victories inside an octagon ring – as a ripped MMA fighter.
Johnathan began martial arts training when he was a young boy after a fighter said he would teach him how to box.
"My family actually owns an MMA promotion company, so it's kind of a family deal," he told ESPN in 2012.
JENNIE GARTH
Jennie Garth dives in a sparkling swimming pool[/caption]
Jennie Garth on Beverly Hills 90210[/caption]
Most known for her role as Kelly Taylor on the original Beverly Hills, 90210, Jennie Garth has shown how to age gracefully.
On her Instagram, the 52-year-old showed off her diving skills as she set up a camera and filmed herself while taking a dip in the pool.
The sped-up clip showed Jennie standing on the edge of her luxurious pool before lifting her arms above her head and diving in.
Jennie's toned body was on full display as she got out of the water and gave a closer view of her bright pink bikini.
JAKE LLOYD
Jake Lloyd today looking all grown up[/caption]
He was a young Anakin Skywalker[/caption]
Jake Lloyd has stayed away from the dark side as he has aged.
The 35-year-old played young Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace in 1999
He may be Vader someday later, but now he's just an adult who used to be a child star.
After his breakthrough role in Star Wars, Jake Lloyd has mostly stepped away from the spotlight.
His final acting role was in the film Madison. He worked on the film in 2000, but the movie was not released until 2005.
DANIELLE FISHEL
Danielle Fishel at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Festival[/caption]
Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, and Ben Savage on Boy Meets World[/caption]
The cast of Boy Meets World reunited last year to meet their fans at the I Heart Music Festival.
Danielle Fishel, who played Topanga Lawrence on the ABC teen comedy, took to Instagram to share a group photo with her besties.
The 42-year-old captioned the post, "Vegas for the #iheartmusicfestival2023 was AMAZING. I spent time with a few bffs forever…met a few ICONS… and danced to the one and only [TLC]."
After Boy Meets World, Danielle starred in a few other projects and hosted The Dish for the Style Network from August 2008 to March 2011.
MARA WILSON
Mara Wilson in Los Angeles[/caption]
Mara in Matilda in 1996[/caption]
Mara Wilson was just 9 years old when she starred as the title character in Matilda.
As a child star, she also appeared in the Miracle on 34th Street remake and Mrs. Doubtfire.
The 36-year-old retired from acting in 2000 after the loss of her mother.
She now works as a writer, insisting it's something she's always wanted to do.
Mara previously said, "Writing was always my secret desire. It was always something that in the back of my head I wanted to do.
"Writing I'd always loved. There's a saying – 'If you can live without it, you should'. And I found that I could [live without acting].
Her new life is a welcomed escape from many of the stresses of Hollywood.
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