20 Dramatic Child Star Transformations! Who Has Gone Under The Knife And Who Has Aged Naturally
May 22 2013, Published 8:36 a.m. ET
They sure look different from when they were famous! Find out if these child stars aged naturally or had some help in slowing the aging process...
Kyle Richards
UNDER THE KNIFE: Before she became a Real Housewife of Beverly Hills, Paris Hilton’s aunt, Kyle Richards, was a child star on Little House on the Prairie. The stunning brunette, who looks drastically different from her younger years, has admitted to getting a nose job as well as Botox.
Macaulay Culkin
AGED NATURALLY: Though Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin may not be looking his very best, the child star definitely doesn’t look like he has gone under the knife.
Melanie Griffith
UNDER THE KNIFE: In the public eye since she was extremely young, Melanie Griffith, photographed at the left in 1973 when she was around sixteen, is rumored to have undergone multiple plastic surgery procedures, such as lip and cheek implants, over the years.
Maureen McCormick
AGED NATURALLY: Brady Bunch babe Maureen McCormick, maintains that she has aged naturally.
Tatum O’Neal
UNDER THE KNIFE: Tatum O’Neal, who won an Oscar for Paper Moon when she was only 10-years-old, is rumored to have gotten a little nip and tuck as well as injections over the years, though she refuses to address the banter.
Molly Ringwald
AGED NATURALLY: Molly Ringwald is one of the most treasured child actresses of all times, and now an adult, maintains a natural and surgery-free look.
Tina Yothers
UNDER THE KNIFE: Tina Yothers, who starred on Family Ties, is rumored to have gotten a nose job.
Natalie Portman
AGED NATURALLY: Natalie Portman has left her sweet face alone! The child star, pictured at the left in 1994 when she was only thirteen, turned Academy Award-winning actress is plastic surgery free and sexier than ever.
Tori Spelling
UNDER THE KNIFE: Tori Spelling, who got her career started as a child with the help of her mega-producer pops, has reportedly undergone several surgeries over the years, including a boob job, which she says she regrets, and a nose job.
Tatyana Ali
AGED NATURALLY: Fresh Prince of Bel Air babe Tatyana Ali is still a natural beauty.
Brooke Shields
UNDER THE KNIFE: Brooke Shields was a Pretty Baby child star early in her career, but refused to rely on the natural aging process. Though she has only copped to Botox, experts maintain that she has had other work done on her face.
Abigail Breslin
AGED NATURALLY: Abigail Breslin, who won over fans in Little Miss Sunshine, has naturally transformed into a gorgeous teen.
Ashley Tisdale
UNDER THE KNIFE: Ashley Tisdale, who started acting at three-years-old, has copped to getting a nose job.
Anna Paquin
AGED NATURALLY: After winning an Oscar at the age of 11 for her supporting performance in The Piano, Anna Paquin has let herself age with beauty and grace.
Christina Aguilera
UNDER THE KNIFE: Though Mickey Mouse Club alum Christina Aguilera has never spilled her plastic surgery secrets, the pop star has been speculated to have gotten several surgeries, including a boob job.
Anna Chlumsky
AGED NATURALLY: My Girl star Anna Chlumsky won over fans as a child actress. Now expecting her first child, she has naturally blossomed into a gorgeous woman.
Elizabeth Berkley
UNDER THE KNIFE: Elizabeth Berkley started acting in her teens, making a name for herself as Jessie Spano on Saved by the Bell. Later going on to star in the epic flop Showgirls, Berkley is rumored to have undergone a few plastic surgery procedures including a nose job and boob job.
Lark Voorhies
UNDER THE KNIFE: Lark Voorhies, otherwise known as Lisa Turtle from Saved By The Bell, emerged nearly unrecognizable in 2012, rumored to have undergone multiple facial plastic surgery procedures.
Fergie
UNDER THE KNIFE: Getting her first taste of fame on Kids Incorporated, Fergie is rumored to have undergone more than a few plastic surgery procedures in her life on her face and body.
Danica McKellar
AGED NATURALLY: The Wonder Years girl next door, Danica McKellar, is sexy and surgery-free at 38-years-old.