It seems that some of the films and TV series we loved as children are now decades old. Think of The NeverEnding Story, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, or even Baywatch. And of course, the young actors that played child roles in these have grown up significantly. For example, Jonathan Lipnicki, the child star of Jerry Maguire, is already 30 years old, and Noah Hathaway, who is remembered for his performance as Atreyu in The NeverEnding Story, will turn 50 in November 2021. Even Georgie Henley, aka Lucy in The Chronicles of Narnia is now 25!
Bright Side did some research to find out what 18 child actors from the ’90s and the beginning of the ’00s look like today, and here’s what we found.
1. Jeremy Dunn Jackson (Hobie Buchannon), Baywatch (1991-1999)
2. Jonathan Lipnicki (Ray Boyd), Jerry Maguire (1996)
3. Daryl Sabara (Juni Cortez), Spy Kids (2001)
4. Taylor Lautner (Sharkboy), The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D (2005)
5. Georgie Henley (Lucy Pevensie), The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
6. Matthew Lawrence (Chris Hillard), Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
7. Lisa Jakub (Lydia Hillard), Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
8. Noah Hathaway (Atreyu), The NeverEnding Story (1984)
9. Nicholle Tom (Ryce), Beethoven (1992)
10. Giorgio Cantarini (Giosué), Life Is Beautiful (1997)
11. Anna Chlumsky (Vada Sultenfuss), My Girl (1991)
12. Patrick Renna (Hamilton “Ham” Porter), The Sandlot (1993)
13. Ivyann Schwan (Trixie Young), Problem Child 2 (1991)
14. Madison Lintz (Sophia Peletier), The Walking Dead (2010-2012)
15. Mackenzie Foy (Renesmee), The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 1 and Part 2 (2011-2012)
16. Alexa PenaVega (Carmen Cortez), Spy Kids (2001)
17. Edward Furlong (John Connor), Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991)
18. Raven-Symoné (Olivia Kendall), The Cosby Show (1989-1992)
Which of the series or movies listed above is your favorite? Which of the actors do you think has changed the most? Is there anybody else you think we should add to this list?
Preview photo credit The NeverEnding Story / Warner Bros. and co-producers, noahhathaway*** / Instagram
Bikers found an ABANDONED DOG holding a plastic BAG in his mouth: When they looked inside they were shocked and RAN immediately for help, here’s what the dog PROTECTED
During a bike ride with his friends, Paul Skinner, aged 58, encountered a disturbing sight on a quiet stretch of road. Spotting movement in a ditch, they approached cautiously and discovered a frightened dog attempting to protect a sack with its jaws. What they found inside shocked them deeply.
Upon opening the sack, they discovered four deceased puppies, all seemingly born recently. The men were horrified by the tragic scene and immediately contacted the authorities. Animal shelter representatives arrived promptly and took custody of the mother dog, whom they named Carly.
Investigations revealed that Carly had been abandoned with her puppies shortly after giving birth. Despite being left alone, Carly never left her puppies’ side. Tragically, she was unable to free them from the tightly knotted plastic bag in which they were found.
This heartbreaking act of cruelty has sparked outrage, with calls for justice against those responsible for such heinous acts of animal abuse. Carly, identified as a Cocker Spaniel, has become a symbol of resilience and maternal devotion, staying with her puppies until the very end despite the lack of food, water, and shelter.
Instances of animal neglect and abandonment are sadly becoming more frequent, highlighting the urgent need for stricter laws and harsher penalties for offenders. It is hoped that Carly will find a loving home where she can receive the care and compassion she deserves after enduring such a traumatic experience. Carly’s story serves as a poignant reminder of the unconditional love and loyalty that animals can show, even in the face of unimaginable hardship and cruelty.
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