See the ‘Jingle All the Way’ Kid All Grown Up — Plus 12 More Christmas Movie Children Then and Now!

Dec 9, 2014 1:42 pm·

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'Home Alone 3' (1997): Alex D. Linz as Alex Pruitt

The cutie patootie is 25 and hasn't acted in Hollywood since 2007. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, and taught science at Galileo Learning Center.

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'Jingle All the Way' (1996): Jake Lloyd ad Jamie Langston

After his onscreen dad, Arnold Schwarzenegger, secured him a Turbo Man (and even became Turbo Man himself), Jake went on to star as a young Anakin Skywalker in 1999's hit flick 'Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.' Following the movie's success, he retired from acting. He claims that stemmed from being bullied by his classmates and his intense schedule. "My entire school life was really a living hell — and I had to do up to 60 interviews a day," he said in a 2012 interview, adding he resents the movie and destroyed all of his 'Star Wars' memorabilia. These days, the 25-year-old continues to make appearances at sci-fi and comic book festivals.

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'A Christmas Story' (1983): Peter Billingsley and Ian Petrella as Ralphie and Randy, Respectively

'I can't put my aaaaarms down!' Ian, 39, perfectly uttered those words as the little brother in this family classic. He no longer acts, but during the 2010 Christmas season, he served as a special tour guide and took fans to the Cleveland, Ohio home where the movie was filmed! As for Peter, the 43-year-old continued to act after he almost shot his eye out with a Red Ryder BB Gun. He starred in 2008's 'Iron Man' and 'Four Christmases.' Not only is he an actor, but also a successful producer — with a total of 13 credits under his belt.

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'The Santa Claus' (1994): Eric Lloyd as Charlie Calvin

That cutie turned into a mature 28-year-old who took the college route in 2005 and became the lead singer for Glendale, Calif., band Conflict Conveyed Through Audio. Fun fact: His cousin is actress Alyssa Milano!

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'Elf' (2003): Daniel Tay as Michael

After establishing a relationship with Buddy the Elf (Will Ferrell), the now 22-year-old stayed in the Hollywood scene until 2007.

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'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' (2000): Taylor Momsen as Cindy Lou Who

Mind = BLOWN. That innocent Cindy Lou Who with the high hair later starred on the 'Gossip Girl' series until she quit to focus on her band, The Pretty Reckless. The now 21-year-old walks around in goth-inspired threads and heavy eye makeup. Oh, how the times have changed.

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'Home Alone' (1990): Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister

He played the boy every kid wanted to be in the early '90s, and now the 34-year-old is busy rockin' out with his band, The Pizza Underground. Acting has been on hold since 2011.

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'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' (1989): Juliette Lewis and Johnny Galecki as Audrey and Rusty, Respectively

As if these two need any introduction! Juliette, 41, and Johnny, 39, went on two have super successful careers in Hollywood. The brunette starred in several films like 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape?,' 'Natural Born Killers,' and, most recently, 'August: Osage County.' As for her former co-star, he struck gold as major nerd Leonard on 'The Big Bang Theory.'

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'Love Actually' (2003): Thomas Sangster as Sam

After landing the girl of his Christmas dreams in the beloved holiday film, he continued to nab big roles in the movie industry — and you'll likely recognize the 24-year-old from 'Game of Thrones.' He plays Jojen Reed.

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'Miracle on 34th Street' Remake (1994): Mara Wilson as Susan Walker

At 27-years-old, Mara is an accomplished writer and recently landed a book deal with Penguin Books!

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'Jack Frost' (1998): Joseph Cross as Charlie Frost

Joseph has worked steadily in Tinseltown since playing Michael Keaton's son in the Christmas flick. In 2008, he landed the role of gay rights activist Dick Pabich in the Oscar-nominated movie 'Milk,' which also starred Sean Penn.

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