Iain Armitage, star of “Young Sheldon,” is unrecognizable at 17 years old

Iain Armitage, star of 'Young Sheldon,' is unrecognizable at 17 years old
Photos: Instagram @iain\

Actor Iain Armitage became famous at the age of eight for playing Sheldon Cooper in ‘Young Sheldon,’ a spin-off of ‘The Big Bang Theory’ that aired from 2017 to 2024.

Fans of the show were shocked by his appearance after he officially became an adult. Iain Armitage turned 17 on July 15 and celebrated his birthday on his Instagram profile.

“Thank you very, very, very much for all the birthday messages!” he said. In the photo, he was holding a cupcake covered with chocolate icing while showing a big smile.

In an interview with the Los Angeles Times last year, Iain Armitage talked about the next chapter in his life after the end of ‘Young Sheldon.’

Iain Armitage, star of 'Young Sheldon,' is unrecognizable at 17 years old
Photos: Instagram @iain\

“I’m learning languages and traveling a lot. I really want to keep acting. I also really want to go to college. I have lots of exciting things to look forward to,” he said enthusiastically.

Recently, he shared on his social media his first solo flight as a pilot.

Besides ‘Young Sheldon,’ Iain Armitage is also known for his theater reviews on YouTube and his role as Ziggy in HBO’s ‘Big Little Lies.’

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