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These Pics Of The Stranger Things Kids Then And Now Will Make You Feel So Old

They grew up so fast!

by Madeleine Janz
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The year 2016 may not feel like so long ago, but in the six years since, the Stranger Things characters went from awkward middle schoolers, to still-nerdy high schoolers, and the actors themselves changed a lot too. Here are then and now photos of all the Stranger Things kids.

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Millie Bobby Brown Then

At the Season 1 premiere, Millie looked incredibly cute.

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Millie Bobby Brown Now

At the Season 4 premiere, Millie looked stunning with a new hairstyle and contrast gown.

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Finn Wolfhard Then

When the cast first did press for Stranger Things Season 1, Finn was rocking the cutest baby face.

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Finn Wolfhard Now

Six years later at the New York premiere of Stranger Things Season 4, Finn was all grown up.

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Noah Schnapp Then

In 2016, Noah smiled big at the Season 1 premiere.

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Noah Schnapp Now

In 2022, representing Stranger Things at Netflix’s FYSEE event, Noah looked much older but still wore his classic smile.

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Gaten Matarazzo Then

Gaten looked so sweet at the Season 1 premiere in a simple suit.

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Gaten Matarazzo Now

Six years later, Gaten switched it up with a parted hairstyle and a fashion-forward suit.

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Caleb McLaughlin Then

In 2016, Caleb brought his burgeoning personality to the Season 1 red carpet — you can just tell his got his start in theater.

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Caleb McLaughlin Now

He may have grown up a ton, but, thankfully, Caleb still has his bold personality six years later on the Season 4 red carpet.

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Joe Keery Then

Joe showed off his stunning mane at the Season 1 premiere — thank goodness the Duffer Brothers decided to keep him around past the first season.

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Joe Keery Now

Although the mane has been tamed, Joe still looks remarkably similar to his 2016 self.

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Charlie Heaton Then

Charlie gave Joe a run for his money in the hair department at the Netflix Golden Globes after party.

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Charlie Heaton Now

Just like Joe, Charlie has also shortened his hair since audiences first met him in Stranger Things six years ago.

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Natalia Dyer Then

At the Season 1 premiere, Natalia matched the Stranger Things color palette with a bright red dress and lip.

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Natalia Dyer Now

Taking a page out of Millie’s book, Natalia sported a new-banged hairdo while promoting Season 4 of Stranger Things.

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Stranger Things Season 4, Volume 1 is now streaming on Netflix. Volume 2 of Season 4 will drop on July 1.

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