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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Diary of a Wimpy Kid star looks unrecognizable after ‘hot' transformation as he turns 27
A DIARY of a Wimpy Kid star has shocked fans with his dramatic transformation. Celebrating his 27th birthday, Robert Capron is much older than he was when he played the role of Rowley. Advertisement 8 Diary of a Wimpy Kid star Robert Capron looks so different Credit: Instagram / @robert_capron 8 He has grown up so much Credit: Instagram / @robert_capron 8 He starred alongside Zachary Gordon Credit: Alamy Robert took on the role of Rowley Jefferson in Diary Of A Wimpy Kid when he was 12 years of age. The role of Rowley in the beloved 2010 comedy film, was the best friend of the main character Greg Heffley. Greg was portrayed by Zachary Gordon, whom Robert reunited with last year. More than 15 years on from his starring role, Robert looks unrecognizable from his on-screen character of Rowley. Advertisement Pop culture X account PopCrave posted a recent snap of Robert to commemorate his 27th birthday on July 9. "Happy 27th birthday to Diary of a Wimpy Kid star Robert Capron," the account penned alongside the snaps they shared. Reacting to the snaps and Robert's " glow up ", one person penned: "wow what happened he's so hot now." "The glow up is real," declared a second. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Exclusive "Those don't look even remotely close to the same person, did you use the wrong picture?" asked a third, who was baffled by the glow up. While a fourth said: "He's changed a lot." Controversial US comic looks unrecognizable with no make up as she steps out in LA after facelift The post has had over 7.6 million views, and 213,000 likes. Others also rushed to his Instagram page to have a look at his recent posts. Advertisement 44 weeks ago, Robert shared some seriously different selfies where he looked even more mature. "Holy glow up," said one. 8 Pop Crave shared this snap of Robert to commemorate his birthday Credit: IMDB 8 He looks very different from his role in the movie Credit: Instagram / @robert_capron Advertisement 8 He and Zachary have reunited several times since starring on the show Credit: Instagram / @zacharygordon "BRO YOU HAVE THE BEST GLOW UP DANGG," penned another. "Rowley out here handsome af," said a third. Zachary, who Robert starred alongside in the flick, shared a tribute to his pal for his birthday two days ago. Advertisement "Happy bday to my ride or die… Zoo-Wee-Mama," he penned alongside a series of snaps. "It's so cool that you guys are friends irl, that bond must be pretty powerful," said one person in the comments section. While a second penned: "Two handsome men right there." Though Robert shot to fame in Diary Of A Wimpy Kid, Robert actually made his acting debut three years prior. Advertisement In 2009 he landed a small part in the movie Bride Wars in 2009 alongside Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway. But it was Diary Of A Wimpy Kid that shot him to stardom. Read more on the Irish Sun The hit film was based on Jeff Kinney's 2007 book of the same name. There ended up being three movies in the franchise overall. Advertisement 8 Fans are stunned that the two boys have grown up into handsome men Credit: Handout 8 Robert was 12 when he played Rowley Credit: IMDB
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Diary of a Wimpy Kid star looks unrecognizable after ‘hot' transformation as he turns 27
He looks very different in new snaps NOT WIMPY NOW NOT WIMPY NOW Diary of a Wimpy Kid star looks unrecognizable after 'hot' transformation as he turns 27 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A DIARY of a Wimpy Kid star has shocked fans with his dramatic transformation. Celebrating his 27th birthday, Robert Capron is much older than he was when he played the role of Rowley. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 8 Diary of a Wimpy Kid star Robert Capron looks so different Credit: Instagram / @robert_capron 8 He has grown up so much Credit: Instagram / @robert_capron 8 He starred alongside Zachary Gordon Credit: Alamy Robert took on the role of Rowley Jefferson in Diary Of A Wimpy Kid when he was 12 years of age. The role of Rowley in the beloved 2010 comedy film, was the best friend of the main character Greg Heffley. Greg was portrayed by Zachary Gordon, whom Robert reunited with last year. More than 15 years on from his starring role, Robert looks unrecognizable from his on-screen character of Rowley. Pop culture X account PopCrave posted a recent snap of Robert to commemorate his 27th birthday on July 9. "Happy 27th birthday to Diary of a Wimpy Kid star Robert Capron," the account penned alongside the snaps they shared. Reacting to the snaps and Robert's "glow up", one person penned: "wow what happened he's so hot now." "The glow up is real," declared a second. "Those don't look even remotely close to the same person, did you use the wrong picture?" asked a third, who was baffled by the glow up. While a fourth said: "He's changed a lot." Controversial US comic looks unrecognizable with no make up as she steps out in LA after facelift The post has had over 7.6 million views, and 213,000 likes. Others also rushed to his Instagram page to have a look at his recent posts. 44 weeks ago, Robert shared some seriously different selfies where he looked even more mature. "Holy glow up," said one. 8 Pop Crave shared this snap of Robert to commemorate his birthday Credit: IMDB 8 He looks very different from his role in the movie Credit: Instagram / @robert_capron 8 He and Zachary have reunited several times since starring on the show Credit: Instagram / @zacharygordon "BRO YOU HAVE THE BEST GLOW UP DANGG," penned another. "Rowley out here handsome af," said a third. Zachary, who Robert starred alongside in the flick, shared a tribute to his pal for his birthday two days ago. "Happy bday to my ride or die… Zoo-Wee-Mama," he penned alongside a series of snaps. "It's so cool that you guys are friends irl, that bond must be pretty powerful," said one person in the comments section. While a second penned: "Two handsome men right there." Though Robert shot to fame in Diary Of A Wimpy Kid, Robert actually made his acting debut three years prior. In 2009 he landed a small part in the movie Bride Wars in 2009 alongside Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway. But it was Diary Of A Wimpy Kid that shot him to stardom. The hit film was based on Jeff Kinney's 2007 book of the same name. There ended up being three movies in the franchise overall. 8 Fans are stunned that the two boys have grown up into handsome men Credit: Handout
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Diary of a Wimpy Kid star looks unrecognizable after ‘hot' transformation as he turns 27
A DIARY of a Wimpy Kid star has shocked fans with his dramatic transformation. Celebrating his 27th birthday, Robert Capron is much older than he was when he played the role of Rowley. 8 8 8 Robert took on the role of Rowley Jefferson in Diary Of A Wimpy Kid when he was 12 years of age. The role of Rowley in the beloved 2010 comedy film, was the best friend of the main character Greg Heffley. Greg was portrayed by Zachary Gordon, whom Robert reunited with last year. More than 15 years on from his starring role, Robert looks unrecognizable from his on-screen character of Rowley. Pop culture X account PopCrave posted a recent snap of Robert to commemorate his 27th birthday on July 9. "Happy 27th birthday to Diary of a Wimpy Kid star Robert Capron," the account penned alongside the snaps they shared. Reacting to the snaps and Robert's "glow up", one person penned: "wow what happened he's so hot now." "The glow up is real," declared a second. "Those don't look even remotely close to the same person, did you use the wrong picture?" asked a third, who was baffled by the glow up. While a fourth said: "He's changed a lot." Controversial US comic looks unrecognizable with no make up as she steps out in LA after facelift The post has had over 7.6 million views, and 213,000 likes. Others also rushed to his Instagram page to have a look at his recent posts. 44 weeks ago, Robert shared some seriously different selfies where he looked even more mature. "Holy glow up," said one. 8 8 8 "BRO YOU HAVE THE BEST GLOW UP DANGG," penned another. "Rowley out here handsome af," said a third. Zachary, who Robert starred alongside in the flick, shared a tribute to his pal for his birthday two days ago. "Happy bday to my ride or die… Zoo-Wee-Mama," he penned alongside a series of snaps. "It's so cool that you guys are friends irl, that bond must be pretty powerful," said one person in the comments section. While a second penned: "Two handsome men right there." Though Robert shot to fame in Diary Of A Wimpy Kid, Robert actually made his acting debut three years prior. In 2009 he landed a small part in the movie Bride Wars in 2009 alongside Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway. But it was Diary Of A Wimpy Kid that shot him to stardom. The hit film was based on Jeff Kinney's 2007 book of the same name. There ended up being three movies in the franchise overall. 8 8
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Diary of a Wimpy Kid star shocks fans with dramatic transformation as he celebrates 27th birthday
Diary of a Wimpy Kid star Robert Capron has shocked fans with his dramatic transformation as he celebrated his 27th birthday. Robert starred in the beloved 2010 comedy film when he was only 12 years old. He played Rowley Jefferson, the best friend of the main character Greg Heffley, portrayed as Zachary Gordon. The duo and their hilarious antics captured millions of hearts, transforming Robert into a massive star when he was just a kid. But now, a decade and a half on, he looks completely different, and fans cannot believe how much he has changed. Many were left stunned over his appearance after popular X account PopCrave posted a recent snap of him in honor of his 27th birthday on July 9. 'Happy 27th birthday to Diary of a Wimpy Kid star Robert Capron,' they wrote alongside photos of him in the movie and now. The post got a whopping 7.6 million views, and thousands took to the replies to discuss his 'glow up.' Some swooned over the former child star, with one user writing, 'Wow what happened he's so hot now.' Another added, 'The glow up is real.' 'Damn, puberty did a good job on him,' joked someone else. 'He looks so different,' read a fourth tweet, while a fifth said, 'WAIT HES FINE NOW WHAT.' Others shared their shock over discovering how old he was, while some confessed it had made them feel old. Robert made his acting debut when he landed a small part in the movie Bride Wars in 2009 alongside Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway. But his big break came a year later thanks to his role in Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The film was based on Jeff Kinney's 2007 book of the same name and was a massive success, launching a massive franchise that included three more movies. After that, Robert went on to star in fantasy film The Sorcerer's Apprentice, comedy The Three Stooges, animated flick Frankenweenie, coming-of-age drama The Way, Way Back, and CBS series Elementary. He then took a break from acting to focus on his education, and he graduated from Brown University in 2020. He recently began dabbling in writing, and has co-written a slew of short films. Last year, he went viral when he reunited with his Diary of a Wimpy Kid costar Zachary. The two posted some snaps while enjoying a meal together, and it delighted many of the franchise's devoted fans.
The Onion
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Onion
Roseanne Barr's Illiteracy Charity Snatches 100 Millionth Book From Child
LOS ANGELES—Thanking everyone who had helped her make the world a more unequal and uneducated place, actress and comedian Roseanne Barr announced Monday that her illiteracy charity had snatched its 100 millionth book from a child. Barr, an outspoken critic of childhood literacy, has spent more than 15 years working tirelessly with a nonprofit she founded to empty bookshelves, destroy literature, and deny children of all ages access to adequate reading materials. In a ceremony held at a local elementary school, the outspoken celebrity marked the achievement by forcibly ripping the book If You Give A Mouse A Cookie from the hands of a shocked 5-year-old surrounded by dozens of screaming, crying classmates. 'Today, we celebrate the hard work this charity has done to take dangerous, prose-filled books out of the hands of kids most at risk of learning,' said an elated Barr, surrounded by towering piles of Newbery Medal–winning literature she had personally seized from children just minutes earlier. 'In too many parts of the country, students can simply go to school, talk to their teacher, and get access to a wealth of reading materials about whatever they want, from history to science to politics.' 'No child should have to live in a world where they are able to freely and easily learn about different cultures, religions, or belief systems,' Barr added. 'Fortunately, we're one step closer to saving the next generation from the written word.' According to the organization's website, Roseanne Barr's Illiteracy Foundation began in 2009 as a way to address soaring literacy rates in her hometown of Salt Lake City, where she witnessed firsthand how investing in early childhood education harmed students throughout their lives by providing them with the tools they needed to ingest, process, and synthesize information. With help from local leaders across the country, Barr's nonprofit has been able to confiscate millions of books from students in all 50 states, placing an emphasis on those who earn high grades, have perfect attendance records, and express an interest in reading all types of literature, including works full of nuance and ideas that may encourage intellectual development. Hundreds of grateful families thanked Barr on social media yesterday, posting videos of the TV star yanking reading materials from their children's hands, tearing out the pages, and placing the young students in front of a TV, computer, or phone that was loudly playing media with zero educational value. 'My child used to be so curious, but I'm proud to say Roseanne's Illiteracy Foundation extinguished that light,' said Clearwater, FL resident Cara Donahue, who watched proudly as Barr taunted her son by holding a book he had been reading above his head, just out of reach. 'I remember how scared I was when my 8-year-old told me that he'd read his first chapter book, Diary Of A Wimpy Kid. All I could think was, 'I failed him.'' 'What a dark future he might have had if he'd continued to expand his mind,' Donahue added. 'He could have gone on to read even bigger books written by Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, or Mark Twain. Or worse, ended up in New York City with a worthless Ph.D. in something like comparative literature.' At the ceremony, Barr reunited with dozens of children she had helped over the years and joined them in dousing various books, newspapers, and historical texts in gasoline, lighting a match, and cheering as centuries' worth of notable American literature erupted into enormous, 20-foot-tall flames. Barr even brought back one of her first 'Illiterate Angels,' 24-year-old Eli Jefferson, who with the charity's help stopped reading completely and later went on to drop out of school and devote himself full-time to playing violent video games, watching YouTube, and posting on men's rights activist message boards. 'Years ago, Roseanne Barr came to my school, took away my books, and changed my life forever,' said Jefferson, who played his Nintendo Switch and shouted profanities throughout Barr's entire speech. 'Growing up, my parents were intellectuals, and they would sit me down for hours and read me all kinds of sick, twisted stories that sometimes had characters who were of a race, religion, or sexual orientation different from me.' 'Roseanne gave me the confidence and the communications skills to yell slurs at a total stranger when I first played Call Of Duty,' Jefferson added. 'It was like a switch flipped. At that moment, I knew I needed to quit school and do that for the rest of my life.' In an effort to further her mission of childhood illiteracy, Barr will soon embark on a cross-country road trip, awarding cash incentives to students every time they get a teacher fired, doxx their principal, or call in a bomb threat to their school. 'Sadly, despite our crumbling education system, you can still be a child in America and succeed,' said Barr, adding that she hoped one day to ensure that every school, library, and home in America was totally empty of books. 'The reason I've come as far as I have is because I've worked hard to dumb myself down, block out any views that oppose my own, and only consume media that reinforces my personal worldview. I just hope I can do the same for these kids.' 'No matter your age, gender, race, or income level, you deserve the chance to be illiterate,' Barr continued. 'That's what America's all about.'
