Stranger Things: Why The Teenage Version Of Winona Ryder's Joyce Byers Looks So Familiar
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Key Points:
- In Season 5, Episode 4 of "Stranger Things," a young Joyce Maldonado is depicted during the late 1950s at Hawkins High School, sparking interest due to her uncanny resemblance to Winona Ryder.
- The teenage Joyce was portrayed by model and actress Birdy, not created through AI or CGI, despite viewers' assumptions based on the realistic portrayal.
- Birdy, who previously appeared in NBC's "Chicago Fire," confirmed her role on Instagram, sharing behind-the-scenes photos and clarifying she is not an AI-generated image.
- The accurate recreation of young Joyce was possible due to extensive footage of Winona Ryder from her film career in the late '80s and early '90s, aiding
