14 Pictures Of The Older "Stranger Things" Cast In Their First Roles, In "Stranger Things," And Out In The Real World

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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