For many, child stars of the '80s are frozen in time as an endless wellspring of nostalgia, even though many of them have since changed beyond recognition.

When young actors become famous, some decide to stick with show business while others quit Hollywood. Here's what these child stars are up to now.

The first 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' movie hit the screens 14 years ago — now the original cast is all glowed up! See how they've aged, and what they're up to now Robert Capron in 2010's Diary of a ...

The all-star comedy cast from "Grown Ups" returns with some exciting new additions! After moving his family back to his hometown to be with his friends and their kids, Lenny (Adam Sandler) finds ...

Lots of child stars vanish when they grow up, while others remain actors into adulthood, but some actually go on to become famous in a different field entirely.

Washed-up theater kids shine there, too. “There’s a big moment for cringe happening right now, and say what you will about the theater kids, but we’re very good at cringe,” said Zoelle ...

The adorable trio of child actors from the 1993 classic comedy “Mrs. Doubtfire,” which starred the late and great Robin Williams, are all grown up and looking back on their seminal time together.

Certainly, one reason we’re seeing child actors produce so many grown-up stars was the very creation of networks like Nickelodeon (purchased by Viacom in 1985) and Disney Channel (founded in 1983).

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Joe Brumm, creator of the hit TV series "Bluey," about the show's international success, which now has a theatrical adaptation "Bluey's Big Play." ...

The all-star comedy cast from "Grown Ups" returns with some exciting new additions! After moving his family back to his hometown to be with his friends and their kids, Lenny (Adam Sandler) finds ...