I don't know what Jim Henson's take is on the maturing of his Muppets, but these timeless characters seem to have grown up with more mature personalities.
Characters such as Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and even their Sesame Street cousins Ernie and Bert, seem to have the same voices and appearance that they did a few decades ago, although their acting careers have clearly taken a more diverse set of roles.
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10 Muppet Innovations
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Muppet-Inspired Fashion
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Went Kermit Crazy For Fall 2009
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Muppet Sneakers
Kermit the Frog Adidas by Stan Smith
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DIY Puppets
Customize Your Own Muppets
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Puppet Show Parallels
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Muppet Burlesque
LA's Fozzy Filled Entertainment for Playful Adults
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Muppet Hip-Hop Revivals
Alligator Boots by Kanye West
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Menacing Robot Muppets
Does This Belgian Probo Miss the Mark As a Kids' Toy?
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Badass Puppet Mashups
'Pulp Muppets' Movie Trailer
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