From gawky teen to Hollywood golden boy: As Dev Patel seals his A-list status with an Oscar nod, we reveal the other awkward child stars who have blossomed into sex symbols
- Astonishing photos show celebrities dramatic transformations from their teens
- With fame comes the help of stylists which has done wonders for these stars
- Includes Kylie Jenner's style rehaul and an Ariana Grande you won't recognise
He's widely tipped to seal his status as bona fide Hollywood royalty by scooping the Best Supporting Actor gong at the Oscars this month.
But Lion star Dev Patel, now 26, hasn't always been the devilishly handsome star we see today doing the rounds on the red carpets.
Rewind just a few short years and the London-born actor, though on the brink of fame thanks to his role in Skins, was still a skinny teenager with baggy jeans and a forgettable haircut.
And Patel is far from the only celebrity who outgrew a geeky phase to blossom into a full-blown sex symbol.
From the child actor who became a Hollywood hearthrob, to the reality TV star who emerged from her sisters' shadows to become a beauty icon and entrepreneur, FEMAIL rounds up the most astonishing celebrity transformations...
DEV PATEL
Dev Patel has always had a killer smile (seen left aged 18 in 2009), but now the handsome 26-year-old is leading man material
NICHOLAS HOULT
Nicholas Hoult looked like many other floppy haired teenage boys until he finally grappled with his style to produce a heartthrob. Pictured: Age 19 in 2008 (left) and age 26 last September (right)
KYLIE JENNER
Perhaps one of the most infamous celebrity transformations is Kylie Jenner who has gone from demure teen to edgy Instagram beauty. Pictured: Age 12 in 2010 (left) and 19 this year (right)
ZAC EFRON
He is now one of Hollywood's biggest heart throbs but Zac Efron wasn't always equipped with the chiseled features he has today. Pictured: Age 16 in 2004 (left) and age 26 in 2014 (right)
ARIANA GRANDE
Ariana Grande is virtually unrecognisable as a cast member of 13 the musical, compared to her current slinky pop diva look. Pictured: At 14 in 2008 (left) and aged 23 this year (right)
MATTHEW LEWIS
Playing Neville Longbottom in Harry Potter Matthew Lewis often got lumped with the same characteristics, however since the film came to a close Matthew has clearly thinned out and developed a serious sense of style. Pictured: Age 15 in 2005 (left) and 26 last year (right)
KRISTEN STEWART
At the tender age of 12 (left) Kristen Stewart was still finding her feet when it came to her personal style, but the actress has now perfected a cool, androgynous look (right, age 25 last year)
JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT
While starring in 3rd Rock From the Sun Joseph Gordon Levitt had to defend his long hair in interviews. These days he prefers a far more polished look. Pictured: Age 19 in 2001 (left) and age 35 in 2016
DEMI LOVATO
A fresh faced Demi Lovato opted for a very questionable hair style and over-glossed lips as a Disney channel star but she has really come into her own in recent years. Pictured: Age 16 in 2009 (left) and 24 last month (right)
JOSH HUTCHERSON
Josh Hutcherson rocked classic teenage boy apparel as his acting career started but following his stint in The Hunger Games he is sporting a more sophisticated aesthetic. Pictured: Age 14 in 2007 and 23 in July last year
KELLY OSBOURNE
Known for her quirky styles Kelly Osbourne has learned to refine her fashion since her wild teenage years. Pictured: Aged 18 in 2003 (left) and age 28 in 2013 (right)
JOSH PECK
Josh Peck spent much of his stint on Drake and Josh as a pudgy teen but now he is all grown up and showcasing chiseled features. Pictured: Age 17 in 2004 (left) and age 29 last year (right)
BONNIE WRIGHT
Another Harry Potter star to blossom into a swan is Bonnie Wright who has gone from innocent child star to dazzling red head. Pictured: Age 12 in 2004 (left) and age 23 in 2014 (right)
EMMA WATSON
She was never shy when it came to fashion with Emma Watson wearing daring styles on the red carpet even as a teen but her recent looks seem far more polished. Pictured: Age 14 in 2005 (left) and 26 last year (right)
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