Matthew Modine, aka Dr. Brenner, has aged like a fine wine.
Here’s what Winona Ryder looked like as Rina in Lucas (1986):
Here’s what Winona Ryder looked like as Joyce Byers in Stranger Things 4 (2022):
And here’s what Winona Ryder looks like in real life:
Winona Ryder in 1986 vs. 2022:
Here’s what David Harbour looked like as Officer Shanks in As the World Turns (2001):
Here’s what David Harbour looked like as Jim Hopper in Stranger Things 4 (2022):
And here’s what David Harbour looks like in real life:
David Harbour in 2001 vs. 2022:
Here’s what Brett Gelman looked like as Glenn in Watching the Detectives (2007):
Here’s what Brett Gelman looked like as Murray Bauman in Stranger Things 4 (2022):
And here’s what Brett Gelman looks like in real life:
Brett Gelman in 2007 vs. 2022:
Here’s what Sean Astin looked like as Mikey Walsh in The Goonies (1985):
Here’s what Sean Astin looked like as Bob Newby in Stranger Things 2 (2017):
And here’s what Sean Astin looks like in real life:
Sean Astin in 1985 vs. 2017 vs. 2022:
Here’s what Matthew Modine looked like as Steve in Baby It’s You (1983):
Here’s what Matthew Modine looked like as Dr. Martin Brenner in Stranger Things 4 (2022):
And here’s what Matthew Modine looks like in real life:
Matthew Modine in 1983 vs. 2022:
Here’s what Paul Reiser looked like as Modell in Diner (1982):
Here’s what Paul Reiser looked like as Dr. Sam Owens in Stranger Things 4 (2022):
And here’s what Paul Reiser looks like in real life:
Paul Reiser in 1982 vs. 2022:
Fun fact: Dr. Brenner and Dr. Owens starred in Bye Bye Love together in 1995!
Here’s what Cara Buono looked like as Dawn in Gladiator (1992):
Here’s what Cara Buono looked like as Karen Wheeler in Stranger Things 4 (2022):
And here’s what Cara Buono looks like in real life:
Cara Buono in 1992 vs. 2022:
Here’s what Joe Chrest looked like as Officer Carmichael in Family Matters (1994):
Here’s what Joe Chrest looked like as Ted Wheeler in Stranger Things 4 (2022):
And here’s what Joe Chrest looks like in real life:
Joe Chrest in 1994 vs. 2022:
Here’s what Rob Morgan looked like as Alex in Pro-Black Sheep (2009):
Here’s what Rob Morgan looked like as Chief Powell in Stranger Things 4 (2022):
And here’s what Rob Morgan looks like in real life:
Rob Morgan in 2009 vs. 2022:
Here’s what Alec Utgoff looked like as Fedka in The Tourist (2010):
Here’s what Alec Utgoff looked like as Dr. Alexei in Stranger Things 3 (2019):
And here’s what Alec Utgoff looks like in real life:
Alec Utgoff in 2010 vs. 2019 vs. 2022:
Here’s what Aimee Mullins looked like as Oonagh MacCumhail in Cremaster 3 (2002):
Here’s what Aimee Mullins looked like as Terry Ives (Eleven’s mom) in Stranger Things 4 (2022):
And here’s what Aimee Mullins looks like in real life:
Aimee Mullins in 2002 vs. 2022:
Here’s what Cary Elwes looked like as Harcourt in Another Country (1984):
Here’s what Cary Elwes looked like as Mayor Larry Kline in Stranger Things 3 (2019):
And here’s what Cary Elwes looks like in real life:
Cary Elwes in 1984 vs. 2019 vs. 2022:
Here’s what Chris Sullivan looked like as Sprit in North Starr (2008):
Here’s what Chris Sullivan looked like as Benny Hammond in Stranger Things Season 1 (2016):
And here’s what Chris Sullivan looks like in real life:
Chris Sullivan in 2008 vs. 2016 vs. 2022:
Finally: Here’s what Robert Englund looked like as Whitey in Buster and Billie (1974):
Here’s what Robert Englund looked like as Victor Creel in Stranger Things 4 (2022):
And here’s what Robert Englund looks like in real life:
Robert Englund in 1974 vs. 2022:
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Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/kaylayandoli/stranger-things-adult-cast-then-vs-now