All grown-up: Child star transformations
Angus T. Jones wasn't yet 10 when "Two and a Half Men" first premiered on CBS in September 2003. More than a decade later, the now-adult actor has broken away from the sitcom because it conflicts with his religious beliefs. And now ... 
... Jones, sporting a full beard, is more likely to be found making appearances at churches and speaking about his faith. The 20-year-old spoke at Houston's World Harvest Outreach on Saturday, March 15 along with Christian author and motivational speaker Jeremy Anderson, right. See how these other child stars have turned out: 
"Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star Kendall Jenner has come a long way since her adolescent days in braces. The second-to-youngest Kardashian got her start on her family's E! reality show at age 12, but now that she's 18 she's taking over the catwalk. In February, Kendall stunned onlookers at the Marc Jacobs fashion show when she hit the runway in a sheer shirt and no bra. 
Justin Bieber is now 20 and, according to his mentor Usher, still in the midst of growing up. But between the tattoos, the vandalism accusations and his recent arrest, Biebs is not the same "Baby" singer we met in 2009. 
At 21, Miley Cyrus has been working in show business for more than a decade. The singer/actress has gone from being a fresh-faced preteen to a platinum blond vixen who scandalized the MTV Video Music Awards with her "twerking" in 2013. 
Selena Gomez's appearance hasn't changed dramatically since she starred on the Disney Channel's "Wizards of Waverly Place" in 2007. But her work sure has. Gomez, now 21, has stretched herself with more mature content, such as the risqué movie "Spring Breakers" and her suggestive single "Come and Get It." 
Remember Derek Boyd, the ace "Yankee Doodle Dandy" singer on "Full House"? That was Blake McIver (formerly Blake McIver Ewing), whom you may also remember as Waldo from 1994's "The Little Rascals." These days, McIver is definitely more adult, as his Instagram account shows. The one-time child star told RumorFix last year that he's been working as a go-go boy in Los Angeles and is preparing to release his first album. 
Alyssa Milano, who starred as a preteen on the '80s series "Who's The Boss?," thinks talent is one factor that helps a child star safely transition into more adult roles. 
Eight years ago, Jaden Smith was a baby-faced child star appearing with his dad, Will, in 2006's "The Pursuit of Happyness." Although he once again starred with his father in 2013's "After Earth," teenaged Jaden isn't a kid anymore. 
Along with her older brother Jaden, 13-year-old Willow Smith has blossomed since she first appeared alongside her father in his 2007 film, "I Am Legend." The actress and singer showed a more mature look last spring at the premiere of "After Earth." 
Vanessa Hudgens came to fame as a Disney Channel star in 2006 but soon stepped away from her wholesome "High School Musical" roots. Last year, the 25-year-old appeared in more adult projects such as "Spring Breakers" and "Machete Kills." 
It's still hard to believe that Rudy Huxtable is now 34 years old. Keshia Knight Pulliam, the actress who played Rudy on "The Cosby Show" from 1984 to 1992, grew up on TV but has acted sporadically since then. Last year, she took a dive into reality TV with ABC's competitive diving show, "Splash." 
Macaulay Culkin turned a scream and an exaggerated expression into a blockbuster movie franchise when he starred in 1990's "Home Alone" at the age of 10. He went on to star in 1991's "My Girl," but in recent years he has not been a huge fan of being on camera. In April, he ripped into paparazzi in the United Kingdom for trying to take his photo. 
Along with Knight Pulliam, Raven-Symone is one of the most recognizable child stars around thanks to her work on the long-running "Cosby Show" and her subsequent career on the Disney Channel. The actress has been in the business since the age of 3, and she most recently appeared on ABC Family's "State of Georgia." 
"Mad Men" fans have watched Kiernan Shipka grow up as Sally, the daughter of protagonist Don Draper. Having starred on the series since she was 7, Shipka's gone from being a little ballerina with a lisp to a teen girl with enviable poise over the series' six seasons. 
One minute, Abigail Breslin was a 10-year-old "Little Miss Sunshine," and the next thing we know, she's flashing her bra in 2011's "New Year's Eve." The 17-year-old is now grown-up enough to take on the older sister role, as she did in the 2013 release "Ender's Game." 
Along with Hudgens, Zac Efron was just a teen when he became famous with Disney's "High School Musical." Now 26, Efron caters to audiences well past high school, such as his turn in Lee Daniels' film "The Paperboy." 
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have been in the entertainment industry since they were literally in diapers -- the pair took turns playing Michelle Tanner on "Full House" from 1987 to 1995. They went on to star in their own movies, but these days the twins are better known for their fashion lines, Elizabeth and James and The Row. 
Best known for his role as Renee Zellweger's cute-beyond-words son in 1996's "Jerry Maguire," Jonathan Lipnicki is now old enough to play Zellweger's love interest. According to IMDb, the 23-year-old will be appearing in "Tag," a dramatic film this year starring Christopher Mintz-Plasse. 
Chloë Grace Moretz was a "Kick-Ass" actress even as a kid, starring in movies like "The Amityville Horror" at age 8. Now 17, Moretz has ditched the Shirley Temple curls but not her action moves -- the star appeared in the "Kick-Ass" sequel in August. 
Dakota Fanning has appeared in so many movies and TV shows since age 6 that we could put together her baby book. Now 20, Fanning is not only an acclaimed actress but a high school graduate. 
Daniel Radcliffe's development has been watched by millions as he came of age in the "Harry Potter" movie franchise, which launched when he was 12. By 2007, Radcliffe was ready to show how grown-up he'd become, starring in "Equus" -- a stage production that required some nudity. 
Along with her "Harry Potter" co-star Radcliffe, Emma Watson's racking up proof that she's not little Hermione anymore. The 23-year-old actress played a thief in last summer's "The Bling Ring" and an ax-carrying marauder in "This Is the End." 
Amanda Bynes began working at 10, and by the time she was 14 she had starring roles on two Nickelodeon shows. Yet around age 24, Bynes ceased her steady work schedule and claimed she was "retired." Lately, that "retirement" has translated into troubling run-ins with the law and being placed under an involuntary psychiatric hold. 
Lindsay Lohan showed acting prowess at 12 when she played a set of identical twins in the 1998 remake of "The Parent Trap." Lohan went on to star in movies like "Freaky Friday" (2003) and "Mean Girls" (2004), but her tumultuous private life soon interfered with her career. 
Anna Chlumsky became a star at age 11 thanks to her role in 1991's "My Girl." After sporadic appearances on TV, the now 33-year-old, who welcomed her first child in 2013, has landed a hit comedy with HBO's "Veep." 
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