As we grow up, we often look back on our childhood with a sense of nostalgia. Memories of simpler times flood our minds, and we can’t help but think about the heroes that made our childhoods so special. But as we revisit these heroes as adults, it’s easy to see just how much time has passed since they first entered our lives.
1. Robert Downey Jr.
2. George Clooney
3. Brooke Shields
4. Pierce Brosnan
5. Britney Spears
6. Jonah Hill
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7. Meg Ryan
8. Elizabeth McGovern
9. Sarah Paulson
10. Christian Bale
11. Robert De Niro
12. Shia LaBeouf
13. Dolly Parton
14. David Hasselhoff
15. Jane Fonda
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