THEN AND NOW: Child actors who starred in Halloween movies

Erin McDowellJan 13, 2024, 10:28 IST

Hilary Duff then and now.IMDb; Gotham/GC Images/Getty Images

These child stars made names for themselves in beloved Halloween movies.
"Halloweentown" star Kimberly J. Brown is now engaged to her former costar.

These spooky, family-friendly Halloween movies gave rise to some of the biggest stars of today.

From Christina Ricci to Hilary Duff, you might recognize some familiar faces in these classic Halloween flicks. Other former child stars have since given up the Hollywood lifestyle for regular jobs.

Here's a look at where children who starred in Halloween movies are now.

Christina Ricci played Wednesday Addams in the "The Addams Family" and "Addams Family Values."

Christina Ricci as Wednesday Addams in "The Addams Family."Paramount

Ricci, now 43, is still a working actress.

Christina Ricci.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Contributor

Hilary Duff was 10 years old when she played a young witch in "Casper Meets Wendy."

Hilary Duff as Wendy in "Casper Meets Wendy."IMDb

Duff, 36, is also still a successful working actress, with a starring role on "How I Met Your Father."

Hilary Duff.Aaron Poole/E! Entertainment/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

Jonathan Lipnicki is famous for his roles in "Stuart Little" and "The Little Vampire."

Jonathan Lipnicki as Tony Thompson in "The Little Vampire."IMDb

Lipnicki, now 32, is still a working actor, as well as a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu practitioner.

Jonathan Lipnicki.Roy Rochlin/Getty Images

Omri Katz starred as Max in the original "Hocus Pocus" movie when he was 16 years old.

Omri Katz in "Hocus Pocus."Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

After "Hocus Pocus," Katz retired from acting and currently works as a hairstylist in Los Angeles.

Omri Katz in 2018.Valerie Durant/Freeform via Getty Images

Thora Birch played Max's little sister Dani when she was 11 years old.

Thora Birch as Dani in "Hocus Pocus."Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Birch, now 41, recently had a recurring role in "The Walking Dead."

Thora Birch.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Kimberly J. Brown played Marnie Piper, a young witch, in three of the four "Halloweentown" movies.

Kimberly J. Brown as Marnie Piper in "Halloweentown."Disney

Brown, now 38, went on to graduate from college with a bachelor's degree in business.

Kimberly J. Brown.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

Joey Zimmerman was 12 years old when he played Dylan Piper in all four "Halloweentown" movies.

Joey Zimmerman as Dylan Piper in "Halloweentown."Disney

Zimmerman, now 37, is primarily known for his work on the "Halloweentown" movies.

Joey Zimmerman and Kimberly J. Brown at a "Halloweentown" screening in 2017.@officialkjb/Instagram

The role of Sophie Piper was played by 7-year-old Emily Roeske.

Emily Roeske as Sophie Piper in "Halloweentown."Disney

Emily Roeske, now 32, retired from acting following the third "Halloweentown" movie.

Kimberly J. Brown, Emily Roeske, and Joey Zimmerman attend the Spirit of Halloweentown festival in 2017.@officialkjb/Instagram

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