7 Sets of Celebrity Twins Then and Now: See How Much These Child Stars Have Changed!

From talk shows to fashion lines, these twins have certainly done it all!

By Linnea Zielinski and Carissa Mosness Updated: December 7, 2023

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Celebrity twins have a knack for winning our hearts, and are usually introduced to us as adorable toddlers playing one role, like Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen did on the original Full House. But whether they shared the spotlight or acted as costars, these tiny twins are now all grown up!

For instance, did you know that our favorite pair of trouble-making wizards took their shenanigans worldwide and are now wreaking havoc across the globe in a hit documentary style show? Or maybe you didn’t know that a lot of these celebrity duos took a break or left acting altogether to pursue things like fashion lines and college degrees. And who could forget the set of twins who served as First Daughters for the United States of America and are now working in non-profits and hosting talk shows?

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Here we round up seven pairs of celebrity twins and find out what they’ve been up to since they first stepped into the limelight.

Celebrity twins then and now

Brent and Shane Kinsman

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This adorable duo (Brent and Shane) became famous for their roles as Porter and Preston Scavo on Desperate Housewives and Cheaper by The Dozen. Most recently, Brent graduated from California Polytechnic University in 2020. And Shane has taken up Jiu Jitsu and even competed in a tournament in 2022, where he took second place.
Tia and Tamera Mowry

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This Sister Sister and Twitches duo are all grown up and have their own families and separate careers. Tia now stars in a cooking show called Not Like Mama. Tamera (now called Tamera Darvette Mowry-Housley) was a co-host on the daytime talk show The Real from 2013 to 2022.
Dylan and Cole Sprouse

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Whether you know them as Julian "Frankenstein" McGrath in Big Daddy or Zach and Cody from The Suite Life of Zach and Cody and The Suite Life on Deck, these twins have continued to shine. After graduating from New York University, Cole went on to star in the CW's Riverdale, and Dylan is the owner of All-Wise Meadery in Brooklyn, New York.
James and Oliver Phelps

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This pair is best known for playing Fred and George Weasley in the blockbuster Harry Potter movie series. Since then, both Oliver and James have starred in some projects here and there, the most recent show being Fantastic Friends, where they travel the world together.
Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen

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These twins are best known for both playing Michelle Tanner on Full House, along with many other movies alongside each other. Since then, Ashley has become a full-time fashion designer and businesswoman. Mary Kate is also now working as a fashion designer and equestrian.
Noelle and Cali Sheldon

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The twins who played Emma Geller-Green in Friends are growing up too fast, in our opinion! Since the show ended, both Noelle and Cali took a break from acting and are currently attending UCLA.
Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush

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We first saw Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush when they were living in the White House while George W. Bush was president. Now Jenna stars on The Today Show segment Hoda and Jenna. And Barbara is the co-founder of a non-profit called Global Health Corps.

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