Before all the photo-shopped images, great lighting and social media tactics came a time when photos were taken on a whim and our favourite celebrities were forced to have their awkward photos taken by cameras and actual film. I mean, everyone remembers their highs school yearbook photo and looking at the following pictures you’ll definitely be channelling your inner nostalgia – I know I was. It’s humbling to know that even the rich and famous had a life before the glitz and glam.
Some of these faces haven’t changed much but others are hardly recognisable – amazing what fame can do! Weigh in below and tell us your thoughts, have they changed?
‘The Rock’ Dwayne Johnson
Now that’s a serious stache! This guy looks like he’s at least 10-20 years older than Dwayne is at the current moment. This man has definitely changed for the better, hotter than ever now!
Joe Manganiello
From blonde tips and some serious Eminem doppelganger looks, Joe Manganiello is hardly recognisable! A little over 10 years has made this cutie into a hunk!
Throw Back Thursday to 1996…#TBT pic.twitter.com/QeiiQSDuQh
— JOE MANGANIELLO (@JoeManganiello) June 1, 2016
Kim Kardashian West
Did this woman ever have a bad day? Looks like Kim was meant to be beautiful rich and famous from the start. Stunning even in this high school photo.
Lucy Hale
From this adorable photo to a smoking hot woman, Lucy Hale’s smile still lights up a room.
How cute is this photo?
Zach Effron
Don’t you just want to squeeze these adorable cheeks? Hair is on fleek and teeth are just about there too – Zach Effron was an adorable child.
Pharrell
Swag and personality is all I can say about Pharrell’s throwback pic. This guy has got it going on and it’s easy to tell that he knew it right from the start – did I mention he looks EXACTLY the same…wth?
Blake Lively
I think we can all relate to this photo of Blake Lively! What girl hasn’t tried to channel their inner Spice Girl? Blake Lively is just that, LIVELY!
Adam Levine
One of the world’s biggest hearthrobs was once a teen just like the rest of us. Freckles, frizzy hair and adorable boy next door smile to prove it.
Eva Mendes
Even as a teen Eva was gorgeous! In fact, take away the bangs and she’s exactly who we see on the big screen today. We could all be so lucky to have a photo that looks like this in our pasts.
Busy Phillips
Wow! Busy has got it going on, the blue school background, the flipped out bangs and the studded shirt to prove it. She’s grown up so much since this pic!
Bruno Mars
This is proof that this man never ages! Looks identical to the photo and still has managed to carry is swag along with him through the years too. MAGIC!
