BET Awards 2025: These Celeb Kids Used to Be Red Carpet Regulars—Now They’re All Grown Up

From matching outfits with their famous parents to stealing the show on their own terms, these once-little red carpet stars have grown into full-fledged young adults—some with careers that rival the folks who brought them.

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Reginae Carter went from baby curls on BET’s step-and-repeats to influencer deals, acting roles, and reality TV, Reginae grew up very publicly—and made the spotlight hers.

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Zonnique walked early carpets with her mom, but quickly stepped into her own spotlight with the OMG Girlz before launching a solo music career. Now a mom herself—and always red carpet ready.

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Used to appear hand-in-hand with Will and Jada in oversized blazers and funky kicks. Now? Fashion disruptor, musician, and philosophical Gen Z icon.

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Tiny tuxes and big smiles in his early BET days, now rocking designer fits and dropping bars on stage. Miles is growing from child actor to multi-hyphenate threat.

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Once the adorable Disney girl on carpets with oversized bows, Skai now serves looks, clapbacks, and skincare routines with effortless poise. Grown and glam.

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