21 Actors Who Played Teenagers Vs. Photos Of What They Actually Looked Like As Teenagers

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21 Actors Who Played Teenagers Vs. Photos Of What They Actually Looked Like As Teenagers

1.Jenna Ortega was 20 years old when she began playing 16-year-old Wednesday Addams in Wednesday.

Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in a still from the show "Wednesday," wearing a school uniform with braided hair and a disembodied hand on her shoulder

Netflix / Everett Collection

And here’s Jenna when she was actually 16 years old:

Jenna Ortega on the red carpet, wearing a sleeveless denim dress, at a charity event for A Place Called HomeJenna Ortega on the red carpet, wearing a sleeveless denim dress, at a charity event for A Place Called Home

Rodin Eckenroth / Getty Images

2.Austin Butler was 22 years old when he began playing 17-year-old Sebastian Kydd on The Carrie Diaries.

Austin Butler stands wearing a grey blazer over a white V-neck shirt. He looks ahead with a neutral expressionAustin Butler stands wearing a grey blazer over a white V-neck shirt. He looks ahead with a neutral expression

Cw Network / ©CW Network/Courtesy Everett Collection

And here’s Austin when he was actually 17 years old:

Austin Butler at a red carpet event, wearing a black blazer, light blue shirt, and jeans, posing in front of a banner with various logos including Autism SpeaksAustin Butler at a red carpet event, wearing a black blazer, light blue shirt, and jeans, posing in front of a banner with various logos including Autism Speaks

Jean Baptiste Lacroix / WireImage

3.Zendaya was 23 years old when she began playing 17-year-old Rue Bennett on Euphoria.

Closeup of ZendayaCloseup of Zendaya

Eddy Chen/ HBO Max/ Warner Bros

And here’s Zendaya when she was actually 17 years old:

Zendaya on the red carpet at a "Safe Haven" event, wearing a floral dress with black belt and black heels, standing in front of a background featuring the movie title and logosZendaya on the red carpet at a "Safe Haven" event, wearing a floral dress with black belt and black heels, standing in front of a background featuring the movie title and logos

Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic

4.Cole Sprouse was 25 years old when he first started playing 16-year-old Jughead Jones on Riverdale.

Closeup of JugheadCloseup of Jughead

KATIE YU/THE CW

And here’s Cole when he was actually 16 years old:

Dylan Sprouse at a red carpet event wearing a short-sleeved, button-up, patterned shirtDylan Sprouse at a red carpet event wearing a short-sleeved, button-up, patterned shirt

Jason Merritt / FilmMagic

5.Sydney Sweeney was 22 years old when she began playing 18-year-old Cassie Howard on Euphoria.

Closeup of Sydney SweeneyCloseup of Sydney Sweeney

HBO / Warner Bros

And here’s Sydney when she was actually 18 years old:

Sydney Sweeney stands on a terrace, wearing a patterned short-sleeved dress and ankle boots, with a hand on her hipSydney Sweeney stands on a terrace, wearing a patterned short-sleeved dress and ankle boots, with a hand on her hip

Michael Bezjian / WireImage

6.Maya Hawke was 21 years old when she first started playing 17-year-old Robin Buckley on Stranger Things.

Maya Hawke in a sailor-inspired uniform with a "Robin" name tag, short-sleeve striped shirt, and red neckerchiefMaya Hawke in a sailor-inspired uniform with a "Robin" name tag, short-sleeve striped shirt, and red neckerchief

Netflix / ©Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection / Everett Collection

And here’s Maya when she was actually 17 years old:

Young woman in a floral dress smiles while holding the hem of her long gown on the red carpet, with two men in the backgroundYoung woman in a floral dress smiles while holding the hem of her long gown on the red carpet, with two men in the background

Ray Tamarra / FilmMagic

7.Francia Raisa was 30 years old when she began playing 18-year-old Ana Torres on Grown-ish.

Francia Raisa stands smiling in a bar, wearing a red leather jacket and patterned dress, while looking at a seated Sarunas J. JacksonFrancia Raisa stands smiling in a bar, wearing a red leather jacket and patterned dress, while looking at a seated Sarunas J. Jackson

Jessica Brooks / ©Freeform, formerly ©ABC Family/courtesy / Everett Collection

And here’s Francia when she was actually 18 years old.

A woman in casual clothing poses for a photo at an event sponsored by Rockstar Energy Drink. The background features the Rockstar Energy Drink logo and other brandingA woman in casual clothing poses for a photo at an event sponsored by Rockstar Energy Drink. The background features the Rockstar Energy Drink logo and other branding

Jesse Grant / WireImage

8.Blake Lively was 20 years old when she began playing 16-year-old Serena van der Woodsen on Gossip Girl.

Closeup of Blake LivelyCloseup of Blake Lively

The CW

And here’s Blake when she was actually a teenager:

Blake Lively smiles at a public event, wearing a casual, semi-sheer top with intricate designs. She stands outdoors with people and media in the backgroundBlake Lively smiles at a public event, wearing a casual, semi-sheer top with intricate designs. She stands outdoors with people and media in the background

J. Merritt / FilmMagic

9.Asa Butterfield was 22 years old when he began playing 16-year-old Otis Milburn on Sex Education.

Asa Butterfield sitting on a couch, wearing a zipped-up hoodie, resting his head on his hand, with a pensive expressionAsa Butterfield sitting on a couch, wearing a zipped-up hoodie, resting his head on his hand, with a pensive expression

Netflix / Everett Collection

And here’s Asa when he was actually 16 years old:

Asa Butterfield on the red carpet at CinemaCon, wearing a gray suit with a black bow tie. Coca-Cola logos are visible in the backgroundAsa Butterfield on the red carpet at CinemaCon, wearing a gray suit with a black bow tie. Coca-Cola logos are visible in the background

David M. Benett / Getty Images

10.Nina Dobrev was 20 years old when she began playing 17-year-old Elena Gilbert on The Vampire Diaries.

Nina Dobrev stands in front of a tombstone in a graveyard, looking surprised. She wears a jacket over a topNina Dobrev stands in front of a tombstone in a graveyard, looking surprised. She wears a jacket over a top

Alan Markfield / © CW / Courtesy: Everett Collection

And here’s Nina when she was actually 17 years old:

 Jeff Vespa / WireImage Jeff Vespa / WireImage

Jeff Vespa / WireImage

11.Vanessa Morgan was 26 years old when she began playing 17-year-old Toni Topaz on Riverdale.

Vanessa Morgan wearing a black leather jacket and striped turtleneck with braided hair, looking pensive in an indoor settingVanessa Morgan wearing a black leather jacket and striped turtleneck with braided hair, looking pensive in an indoor setting

Bettina Strauss / ©The CW / courtesy Everett Collection

And here’s Vanessa when she was actually 17 years old:

Vanessa Morgan smiling at the "Princess Protection Program" event, wearing a sleeveless top and a floral skirt with a beltVanessa Morgan smiling at the "Princess Protection Program" event, wearing a sleeveless top and a floral skirt with a belt

George Pimentel / WireImage

12.Thomas Brodie-Sangster was 24 years old when he began playing 17-year-old Newt in the Maze Runner movies.

Closeup of Thomas Brodie-SangsterCloseup of Thomas Brodie-Sangster

20th Century Fox / Everett

And here’s Thomas when he was actually 17 years old:

Thomas Brodie-Sangster poses on the red carpet, wearing a pinstripe blazer over a patterned shirt, with hands in his pocketsThomas Brodie-Sangster poses on the red carpet, wearing a pinstripe blazer over a patterned shirt, with hands in his pockets

Gareth Cattermole / Getty Images

13.Saoirse Ronan was 23 years old when she played 18-year-old Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson in Lady Bird.

Saoirse Ronan sitting in a doorway, wearing a casual outfit with a green top and blue jeans, looking contemplativeSaoirse Ronan sitting in a doorway, wearing a casual outfit with a green top and blue jeans, looking contemplative

A24 / courtesy Everett Collection

And here’s Saoirse when she was actually 18 years old:

Saoirse Ronan stands against a plain background wearing a sleeveless, A-line dress with a boat pattern and black collarSaoirse Ronan stands against a plain background wearing a sleeveless, A-line dress with a boat pattern and black collar

Matt Carr / Getty Images

14.Lana Condor was 21 years old when she began playing 16-year-old Lara Jean Covey in the To All the Boys movies.

Closeup of Lana CondorCloseup of Lana Condor

Netflix

And here’s Lana when she was actually a teenager:

Anna Akana smiles while posing on the Entertainment Weekly red carpet, wearing a sleeveless white dress and black heels, with her hand on her hipAnna Akana smiles while posing on the Entertainment Weekly red carpet, wearing a sleeveless white dress and black heels, with her hand on her hip

Chelsea Lauren / WireImage

15.Timothée Chalamet was 22 years old when he played 18-year-old Kyle Scheible in Lady Bird.

Timothée Chalamet is sitting outdoors at a table, holding an object and looking upwards. He is wearing a casual jacketTimothée Chalamet is sitting outdoors at a table, holding an object and looking upwards. He is wearing a casual jacket

A24 / courtesy Everett Collection

And here’s Timothée when he was actually 18 years old:

Timothée Chalamet on the red carpet in a black shirt with a loosely tied, floral-printed tie, attending an event featuring Audi, Entertainment Weekly, and essie brandingTimothée Chalamet on the red carpet in a black shirt with a loosely tied, floral-printed tie, attending an event featuring Audi, Entertainment Weekly, and essie branding

Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images for Entertainment Weekly

16.Ella Purnell was 25 years old when she began playing 17-year-old Jackie Taylor on Yellowjackets.

Closeup of Ella PurnellCloseup of Ella Purnell

Paul Sarkis / Paul Sarkis/SHOWTIME

And here’s Ella when she was actually 17 years old:

Dakota Johnson in a floral dress and white cardigan at the "Maleficent" premiereDakota Johnson in a floral dress and white cardigan at the "Maleficent" premiere

Stuart C. Wilson / Getty Images

17.Penn Badgley was 21 years old when he began playing 16-year-old Dan Humphrey in Gossip Girl.

Closeup of Penn BadgleyCloseup of Penn Badgley

The CW / Alamy

And here’s Penn when he was actually 16 years old:

Young man standing and smiling, wearing a casual short-sleeved button-down shirtYoung man standing and smiling, wearing a casual short-sleeved button-down shirt

Ron Galella / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

18.Amandla Stenberg was 20 years old when she played 16-year-old Starr Carter in The Hate U Give.

Closeup of Amandla StenbergCloseup of Amandla Stenberg

20th Century Fox

And here’s Amandla when she was actually 16 years old:

Amandla Stenberg on the red carpet in a white polka-dotted blouse and black pants at a Teen Vogue eventAmandla Stenberg on the red carpet in a white polka-dotted blouse and black pants at a Teen Vogue event

Jb Lacroix / WireImage

19.Evan Peters was 24 years old when he played 17-year-old Tate Langdon on American Horror Story.

Closeup of TateCloseup of Tate

FX

And here’s Evan when he was actually 17 years old:

Evan Peters, in a striped shirt with long sleeves underneath, gives a thumbs up at a movie premiereEvan Peters, in a striped shirt with long sleeves underneath, gives a thumbs up at a movie premiere

Steve Granitz / WireImage

20.Shailene Woodley was 23 years old when she played 16-year-old Hazel Grace Lancaster in The Fault in Our Stars.

Screenshot from "The Fault in Our Stars"Screenshot from "The Fault in Our Stars"

20th Century Fox

And here’s Shailene when she was actually 16 years old:

Leelee Sobieski at a movie premiere, wearing a patterned, oversized cardigan, skinny jeans, and black pointed-toe flats, standing beside a tableLeelee Sobieski at a movie premiere, wearing a patterned, oversized cardigan, skinny jeans, and black pointed-toe flats, standing beside a table

Matthew Simmons / WireImage for Freeze Frame Entertainment

21.Finally, China Anne McClain was 20 years old when she began playing 17-year-old Jennifer Pierce in Black Lightning.

A girl (name unknown) stands in front of a door with a mesh window. She wears a striped shirt under a fur-lined denim jacketA girl (name unknown) stands in front of a door with a mesh window. She wears a striped shirt under a fur-lined denim jacket

Bob Mahoney / ©The CW / courtesy Everett Collection

And here’s China when she was actually 17 years old:

China Anne McClain poses in a faux fur-collared jacket and hat, smiling and flashing a peace sign at the "Insidious: Chapter 3" premiereChina Anne McClain poses in a faux fur-collared jacket and hat, smiling and flashing a peace sign at the "Insidious: Chapter 3" premiere

David Livingston / Getty Images



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