Every beloved child star’s transition into adulthood involves a process among fans of letting go of the old images and embracing change. Sometimes child stars seem to grow up overnight—an adult look at a given event or a set of photos accentuating the grown-up look can shock fans who still think of the stars as the children in their favorite movies or shows.
Dakota Fanning’s appearance at the Venice Film Festival this weekend produced just such an effect. Here’s a look at the 19-year-old Fanning’s grown-up look, and a look back at the child star of “Malcolm in the Middle,” and “Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat.”
