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Child Stars: Then And Now
FKevin McCallister's big brother Buzz doesn't spend his time messing around with his mini-me anymore… From Jenny Agutter to Donny Osmond, we take a look at the stars who enjoy success throughout their life...
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1. A young Devin Ratray
Devin Ratray played Kevin McCallister's loveable but brutish older brother Buzz in 'Home Alone' and 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York'. Picture: 20th Century Fox
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2. Devin Ratray at 38 years old
The American actor and singer, continues to appear in movies including 'Nebraska' and 'Blue Ruin'. Picture: PA
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3. A young Jenny Agutter
Jenny Agutter stars as Roberta 'Bobbie' Waterbury in the classic 1970 film 'The Railway Children'. On either side of her sit Sally Thomsett and Gary Warren, who played her siblings Phyllis and Peter. Picture: Rex
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4. Jenny Agutter aged 62
Jenny Agutter is still acting today, and is best known for playing sister Julienne in the TV series 'Call The Midwife'. Picture: PA
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5. A young Zac Efron
Zac Efron rose to fame as Troy Bolton in Disney's 'High School Musical' back in 2006. Look how fresh faced he was!
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6. Zac Efron age 27
Now 25, Zac has grown into a fully-fledged Hollywood hunk!
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7. A young Emma Bunton
Here's Heart's very own Emma Bunton as a little girl modelling in the Argos catalogue! Emma, of course, would go on to become Baby Spice in the Spice Girls, the most successful girl group of all time.
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8. Emma Bunton today
Nowadays, Emma has her own show on Heart of course! The mother-of-two performed with the Spice Girls before a global audience at the Olympic Closing Ceremony last year, and now the band have a musical dedicated to their hit songs. Girl Power!
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9. A young Will Smith
Will Smith was just a teenager when he shot to fame as The Fresh Prince of Bel Air in the late 1980s!
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10. Will Smith age 46
Today, 44-year-old Will Smith is one of the most successful actors of all time. His films have taken a whopping $5.7 billion at the box office.
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11. A young Donny Osmond
Forget Justin Bieber, Donny Osmond was the original teen heartthrob!
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12. Donny Osmond age 57
Now 55, Donny sold over 102 million records worldwide with his family group The Osmonds.
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13. A young Beyonce
You know someone's talented when they land a record deal at the age of 14... That's our Beyonce!
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14. Beyonce age 33
Now one of the world's most successful solo artists, Beyonce has sold over 90 million records worldwide.
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15. A young Charlotte Church
With the voice of an angel, Charlotte Church was a huge star before she even hit her teens.
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16. Charlotte Church age 29
Now 26, Charlotte Church has been returning to music with low-key releases after a few years' break from the industry.
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17. A young Britney Spears
Britney first came to prominence as a member of the Mickey Mouse Club. Then, at 16, she shook the world of pop with THAT single, '...Baby One More Time'.
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18. Britney Spears age 33
Britney Spears is, quite simply, one of the biggest pop stars of the last 25 years. The 31-year-old has sold over 100 million records worldwide.
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19. A young Frankie Sandford
The Saturdays' Frankie Sandford started her career as part of S Club Juniors. The group were originally assembled to open for S Club 7 at their Wembley Stadium concert, but they proved so popular they became stars in their own right!
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20. Frankie Sandford age 26
These days, 24-year-old Frankie Sandford is one fifth of The Saturdays. She's not the only member of the girl group to have an S Club past, either...
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21. A young Mayim Bialik
As a child, Mayim Bialik starred in the music video for Michael Jackson's 'Liberian Girl' and made her big break in 'Blossom'...
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22. Mayim Bialik age 39
37-year-old Mayim is now the star of hit sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory'.
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23. A young Rochelle Wiseman
Rochelle also began her career as a member of S Club Juniors - or S Club 8 as they became known once they'd entered their teens!
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24. Rochelle Humes age 26
Rochelle Humes now sings in The Saturdays. The 23-year-old is married to JLS star Marvin Humes and the couple are expecting their first child together.
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25. A young Michael Jackson
In many ways, Michael Jackson was the definitive child star. The King of Pop began his career as the lead singer in Motown sensation The Jackson 5, before embarking on a solo career...
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26. Michael Jackson
The late, great Michael Jackson became one of music's greatest icons, earning himself the title 'King of Pop' and selling over a staggering 400 million records worldwide!
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27. A young Ryan Gosling
Look at that cheeky pose! Ryan Gosling was part of the Mickey Mouse Club along with future stars like Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Justin Timberlake... Picture: Rex Features
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28. Ryan Gosling age 34
These days, Ryan Gosling is one of the Hollywood's hottest properties - in more ways than one!
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29. A young Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake was also a member of the Mickey Mouse Club... We love his hair here! Picture: Rex Features
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30. Justin Timberlake age 34
Justin Timberlake is now a 21st century renaissance man. The 32-year-old is making his musical comeback in 2013 with album number three after a few years spent being a Hollywood star. As you do...
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31. A young Rihanna
Like Britney, Rihanna was just 16 when she made her pop debut. The Bajan songstress has since become something of a star...
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32. Rihanna age 27
Today, RiRi is one of the biggest names in pop - and she's only getting more popular.
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33. A young Daniel Radcliiffe
Daniel Radcliiffe began acting at the tender age of nine when he starred in TV film 'David Copperfield' and the movie 'The Tailor of Panama', but it was playing the lead role in the 'Harry Potter' films that really made him one of the biggest child stars ever.
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34. Daniel Radcliffe age 26
Now, the boy wizard is a man and Daniel Radcliffe is doing a good job of shaking off Harry Potter typecasting. Last year, the 23-year-old starred in 'The Woman in Black', the most successful British horror movie of all time, and his next role is as famous beat poet Allen Ginsberg in 'Kill Your Darlings'.
