Stranger Things Adult Cast Then Vs Now

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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