Child Stars That Grew Up Right In Front Of Our Eyes

Published on May 19, 2022
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Jaleel White

Whether he likes it or not, Jaleel White will always be associated with his role on Family Matters as Steve Urkel, known for his nerdy outfits and nasal-y voice. Though the character was supposed to be a one-time guest appearances, audiences loved him so much that he was promoted to regular cast member. In 2019, he reprised the role for Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? He has appeared in many TV shows and movies including Dream Girls, Castle, Psych, Bones, and The Big Show Show.

Jaleel White

Jaleel White

Claire Danes

Claire Danes first became known for appearing on My So-Called Life when she was a young teenager. She earned a Golden Globe for Best Actress as well as a nomination for a Primetime Emmy nomination for the role. She later appeared in films like Romeo + Juliet, Les Miserables, The Hours, and Stardust. She also played Carrie Mathison on hit series Homeland, which earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

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Claire Danes

Claire Danes