Isabelle Fuhrman Then & Now: Photos Of The ‘Orphan: First Kill’ Star Through The Years

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August 19, 2022 9:23AM EDT

Isabelle Fuhrman is back as Esther! Thirteen years after ‘Orphan’ was released, the 24-year-old reprises the role of the iconic child serial killer in ‘Orphan: First Kill.’ See photos of the actress then and now.

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Isabelle Fuhrman Through The Years

Isabelle Fuhrman Through The Years
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Isabelle Fuhrman had her breakout moment in 2009 when she starred as the supposed 9-year-old child psycho Esther in ‘Orphan.’ The big twist is that Esther is actually 33 years old and posing as a child. Isabelle, who was 12 years old when the movie was released, returns to the role in the 2022 prequel ‘Orphan: First Kill.’

Isabelle is now 24 years old. The team behind ‘Orphan: First Kill’ didn’t use any CGI to de-age her to look like a child. Practical effects, smart lighting, and camera angles were used to help Isabelle’s transformation. She looks the exact same!

In between ‘Orphan’ and ‘Orphan: First Kill,’ Isabelle has appeared in several other films. She had a notable role in ‘The Hunger Games’ as Clove. The actress also had the recurring role of Tessa in ‘Masters of Sex’ and appeared in the 2021 film ‘Escape Room: Tournament of Champions.’ See more photos of Isabelle Fuhrman then and now.

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Isabelle Fuhrman In ‘Orphan’

Isabelle Fuhrman In ‘Orphan’
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Isabelle Fuhrman’s breakout role was playing Esther in the 2009 film ‘Orphan.’ In the film’s big twist, 9-year-old is actually 33 years old. 

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Isabelle Fuhrman At The ‘Orphan’ Premiere

Isabelle Fuhrman At The ‘Orphan’ Premiere
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Isabelle Fuhrman looked adorable at the ‘Orphan’ film premiere in 2009. She was 12 years old when the movie was released. 

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Isabelle Fuhrman At The ‘World Of Color’ Premiere

Isabelle Fuhrman At The ‘World Of Color’ Premiere
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Isabelle Fuhrman walked the blue carpet at the ‘World Of Color’ world premiere in 2010. She kept things casual in a black top and ripped jeans. 

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Isabelle Fuhrman At The ‘Unknown’ Premiere

Isabelle Fuhrman At The ‘Unknown’ Premiere
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Isabelle Fuhrman attended the ‘Unknown’ film premiere in 2011. She looked chic in a little black dress. 

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Isabelle Fuhrman At Variety’s Power Of Youth Event

Isabelle Fuhrman At Variety’s Power Of Youth Event
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Isabelle Fuhrman was one of the attendees at Variety’s 5th Annual Power of Youth event in 2011. She was stylish in a pink dress and cheetah print shoes. 

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Isabelle Fuhrman At ‘The Hunger Games’ Premiere

Isabelle Fuhrman At ‘The Hunger Games’ Premiere
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Isabelle Fuhrman stunned in a sequin dress at ‘The Hunger Games’ film premiere in 2012. She played Clove in the film. 

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Isabelle Fuhrman At ‘The Dukes Of Melrose’ Launch

Isabelle Fuhrman At ‘The Dukes Of Melrose’ Launch
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Isabelle Fuhrman added a pop of color at ‘The Dukes of Melrose’ launch in 2013. She wore a bright yellow vintage Norell dress. 

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Isabelle Fuhrman At ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ Premiere

Isabelle Fuhrman At ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ Premiere
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Isabelle Fuhrman walked the red carpet at ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ premiere in 2013. She looked gorgeous in a gold sequined black dress. 

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Isabelle Fuhrman At The Golden Globes After-Party

Isabelle Fuhrman At The Golden Globes After-Party
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Isabelle Fuhrman attended the InStyle and Warner Bros. Golden Globes after-party. She looked chic in a strapless feather dress. 

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Isabelle Fuhrman At The New Hollywood Party

Isabelle Fuhrman At The New Hollywood Party
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Isabelle Fuhrman went for a total ’60s vibes with her look at the Vanity Fair and L’Oreal Paris’ New Hollywood Party in 2019. She rocked a blue sequined mini dress and white boots. 

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Isabelle Fuhrman At The Deauville American Film Festival

Isabelle Fuhrman At The Deauville American Film Festival
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Isabelle Fuhrman attended the screening of ‘L’Amour, c’est mieux que la vie’ during the 47th Deauville American Film Festival in 2021. She matched her blue leather jacket with her shorts. 

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Isabelle Fuhrman At The Film Independent Spirit Awards

Isabelle Fuhrman At The Film Independent Spirit Awards
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Isabelle Fuhrman had quite the style moment at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in 2022. She wore a gorgeous Dior dress to the event. 

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Isabelle Fuhrman At The Cannes Film Festival

Isabelle Fuhrman At The Cannes Film Festival
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Isabelle Fuhrman was one of the guests at the Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony. The actress wowed in a navy blue gown.

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Isabelle Fuhrman In ‘Orphan: First Kill’

Isabelle Fuhrman In ‘Orphan: First Kill’
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Thirteen years after ‘Orphan’ took the world by storm, Esther is back. Isabelle Fuhrman reprises the iconic role in the prequel. 

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