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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.
