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From Childhood Photos to Adulting: See How 22 Celebrity Kids Have Grown

Los Angeles, California – September 11, 2025 – Remember flipping through magazines and catching glimpses of celebrity children? Time flies, and many of those kids are now fully-fledged adults navigating their own careers and lives. A nostalgic look back at then-and-now photos reveals just how much these familiar faces have changed, offering a poignant reminder of the relentless march of time and the evolving landscape of fame.

This isn’t just a trip down memory lane; it’s a reflection of a generation coming into its own. These individuals, once defined by their famous parents, are now forging their own paths in entertainment, business, and beyond. Their transformations highlight the challenges and opportunities faced by those growing up in the public eye, and offer a glimpse into the future of celebrity culture.

Here’s a look at 22 celebrity kids and how they’ve grown up:

1. THEN: This is Dakota Johnson (daughter of Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson) back in 1999.
2. NOW: And here’s Dakota in 2025, at 36 years old.
3. THEN: This is Kate Hudson’s son, Ryder Robinson, back in 2004.
4. NOW: And here’s Ryder in 2025, at 21 years old.
5. THEN: This is Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s daughter,Violet Affleck,back in 2005.
6. NOW: And here’s Violet in 2025, at 19 years old.
7. THEN: This is Jack Kilmer (son of Val Kilmer) back in 2008.
8. NOW: And here’s Jack in 2025, at 29 years old.
9. THEN: This is Maya Hawke (daughter of uma thurman and Ethan Hawke) back in 2008.
10. NOW: And here’s Maya in 2025, at 26 years old.
11. THEN: This is Zoë Kravitz (daughter of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet) back in 2009.
12. NOW: And here’s Zoë in 2025, at 37 years old.
13. THEN: This is Jaden Smith (son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith) back in 2010.
14. NOW: And here’s Jaden in 2025, at 27 years old.
15. THEN: This is Willow Smith (daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith) back in 2010.
16. NOW: And here’s Willow in 2025, at 24 years old.
17. THEN: This is Hailey Bieber (daughter of Stephen Baldwin) back in 2011.
18. NOW: And here’s Hailey in 2025, at 28 years old.
19. THEN: This is Sofia Richie (daughter of Lionel Richie) back in 2008.
20. NOW: and here’s Sofia in 2025, at 27 years old.
21. THEN: This is Corinne Foxx (daughter of Jamie foxx) back in 2001.
22. NOW: and here’s Corinne in 2025, at 31 years old.