30+ Childhood Girl Crushes, Then and Now

From childhood crushes to our teenage years, these familiar faces always bring back memories. Watching them grow reminds us of our own journey. Here’s how they look now and how they’ve changed over the years.

Tiffani Thiessen first gained attention as Kelly in Saved By The Bell. She later appeared in the movie Son In Law. She returned to Saved By The Bell for its sequel, appearing in three episodes. Now, she hosts Ridiculousness and Deliciousness on MTV.

Keira Knightley has been a part of many iconic movies, including Pirates of the Caribbean and Love Actually. She is working on two new projects: a Christmas comedy and a book adaptation. Keira is also known for her charity work, including live streams to help people affected by the pandemic.

Jennifer Connelly began as a child model before starring in Once Upon A Time In America and playing Betty Ross in earlier MCU movies. She’s been the face of fashion brands like Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton. Now, she’s married to Paul Bettany and has three children.

Jennifer Grey became famous after her role in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and later starred in Dirty Dancing, which earned her a Golden Globe. She also appeared in Red Oaks and voiced characters in Phineas and Ferb and Duck Duck Goose. After a neck check-up, she was diagnosed with cancer but received treatment in time.

Christina Ricci debuted at age nine and became known for her roles like Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family. She later focused on more adult roles, including in the thriller Distorted. Christina is also the spokesperson for RAINN.

Robyn Lively, Blake Lively’s sister, started her career as a child actor, with a notable role in The Karate Kid 3. She won an Emmy at 19 and now has three children. Robyn recently appeared in All Rise as Nancy Frost.

Emma Watson became famous as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series. After that, she starred in Perks of Being a Wallflower. Today, Emma is one of the highest-paid actresses and is an advocate for women’s rights.

Hayden Panettiere began acting at eleven months old. She starred in Scream 4 and provided voices in Until Dawn and Kingdom Hearts. Hayden now speaks out about domestic abuse, something she has personally experienced.

Alexa Vega is best known for her role as Carmen in Spy Kids. She still does her own stunts and recently welcomed her third child, Rio Rey PenaVega, with her husband. They also have a YouTube channel.

Lindsay Lohan rose to fame with movies like The Parent Trap and Mean Girls. After some tough years, Lindsay is set to return in the Netflix holiday film Falling for Christmas in 2022.

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