See Transformation of stars...

JADEN SMITH            Seven years ago, Jaden Smith was a baby-faced child star appearing with his dad Will in 2006's "The Pursuit of Happyness." Although he's once again starring with his father in this summer's "After Earth," Jaden isn't a kid anymore. The 14-year-old budding actor/rapper is one of many child stars who've transformed seemingly overnight into young -- and not-so-young -- adults. 


 SELENA GOMEZSelena Gomez's appearance hasn't dramatically changed since she starred on Disney Channel's "The Wizards of Waverly Place" in 2007, but her work sure has. Now 20, Gomez has stretched herself with more mature content, like this spring's risque "Spring Breakers," and her suggestive new single, "Come and Get It."


 Rudy Huxtable

It's still hard to believe that Rudy Huxtable is now 34 years old. Keshia Knight Pulliam, the actress who played Rudy on "The Cosby Show" from 1984 to 1992, grew up on TV but acted sporadically since then. This year, she took a dive into reality TV with ABC's competitive diving show, "Splash."


Miley Cyrus

At 20, Miley Cyrus has been working in show business for more than a decade. The singer/actress has gone from being a fresh-faced preteen to a platinum blonde vixen -- one who could be headed down the aisle soon with fiance Liam Hemsworth.

 Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning has appeared in so many movies and TV shows since her career's launch around age 6 that we could put together her baby book. Now 19, Fanning is not only an acclaimed actress, but also a high school graduate.
  Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber is only 19, and, according to his mentor Usher, is still in the midst of growing up. But between the tattoos, the ab workouts and those reckless driving accusations, Biebs is not the same "Baby" singer we met in 2009.
  Anna Chlumsky

Anna Chlumsky became a star at age 11 thanks to her role in 1991's "My Girl." After sporadic appearances on TV, the now 32-year-old, who's expecting her first child this year, has landed a hit comedy with HBO's "Veep."
  Vanessa Hudgens

Vanessa Hudgens came to fame as a Disney Channel star in 2006 but soon stepped away from her wholesome "High School Musical" roots. This year, the 24-year-old is appearing in more adult projects, such as "Spring Breakers" and "Machete Kills."

Zac Efron

Along with Vanessa Hudgens, Zac Efron was just a teen when he became famous with Disney's "High School Musical." Now 25, Efron caters to audiences well past high school, such as his turn in Lee Daniels' 2012 film, "The Paperboy."   Willow Smith

Along with her older brother Jaden, 12-year-old Willow Smith has blossomed since she first appeared alongside dad Will in his 2007 film, "I Am Legend." The actress and singer showed a more mature look this spring at the May 2013 premiere of "After Earth."

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