25 Legendary Child Stars of the 1970s 📺 Then vs Now 2026 | Unbelievable Changes!
Do you remember rushing to the TV to watch 'Little House on the Prairie' or singing along with 'The Partridge Family'? The 1970s brought us some of the most talented and unforgettable child stars in Hollywood history. 📺✨
From innocent faces on family sitcoms to terrifying performances in horror classics, these kids defined a whole decade. But time flies, and those little stars are all grown up! In today's video, we are taking a trip down memory lane to see what the top 25 iconic child stars of the 70s look like today, in 2026. We will also pay tribute to the beloved legends who have sadly passed away. 🕊️
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⏳ CHAPTERS (Video Timeline):
0:00 - 1. Robert Downey Jr. (Pound)
0:10 - 2. Jodie Foster (Taxi Driver)
0:20 - 3. Janet Jackson (Good Times)
0:30 - 4. Ron Howard (Happy Days)
0:40 - 5. David Cassidy (The Partridge Family)
0:50 - 6. Donny Osmond (The Donny & Marie Show)
1:00 - 7. Marie Osmond (Donny & Marie)
1:10 - 8. Diane Lane (A Little Romance)
1:20 - 9. Melissa Gilbert (Little House on the Prairie)
1:30 - 10. Tatum O'Neal (Paper Moon)
1:40 - 11. Scott Baio (Bugsy Malone)
1:50 - 12. Ricky Schroder (The Champ)
2:00 - 13. Susan Dey (The Partridge Family)
2:10 - 14. Kim Richards (Escape to Witch Mountain)
2:20 - 15. Melissa Sue Anderson (Little House on the Prairie)
2:30 - 16. Todd Bridges (Diff'rent Strokes)
2:40 - 17. Mackenzie Phillips (One Day at a Time)
2:50 - 18. Danny Bonaduce (The Partridge Family)
3:00 - 19. Alison Arngrim (Little House on the Prairie)
3:10 - 20. Gary Coleman (Diff'rent Strokes)
3:20 - 21. Linda Blair (The Exorcist)
3:30 - 22. Valerie Bertinelli (One Day at a Time)
3:40 - 23. Kristy McNichol (Family)
3:50 - 24. Peter Ostrum (Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory)
4:00 - 25. Ike Eisenmann (Escape to Witch Mountain)
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