Awkward Child Stars That Truly Grew Into Themselves

Published on February 13, 2022
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Mara Wilson

Mara Wilson stole out hearts when she starred in Mrs. Doubtfire when she was just 6 years old and then in Matilda when she was 9 years old. She decided to step away from acting anf in 2016, she released a memoir called Where Am I Now? True Stories of Girlhood and Accidental Fame. She returned to acting, appearing in Broad City and lending her voice to Bojack Horseman and Big Hero 6: The Series.

Mara Wilson

Mara Wilson

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman was just 12 years old when she appeared in The Professional. She has since starred in countless hit films like Star Wars: Episode I through Episode III, Garden State, Mars Attacks!, V for Vendetta, and more recently Black Swan, Jackie, and A Tale of Love and Darkness.

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Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman