Can You Guess the Celebrity from Their Childhood Photo?

Stringing Us Along

This future musician always had great hair, even as a kid.

Going ‘Rouge’

This redheaded cutie would grow up to be a sparkling diamond — both on the red carpet and the big screen.

Nicole Kidman

Like her country rocker husband Urban, Kidman is the recipient of several awards, including a Best Actress Oscar for 2002’s The Hours, two Emmys for HBO’s Big Little Lies, five Golden Globes and a BAFTA. In addition to the two daughters she’s welcomed with Urban, the Expats star shares daughter Bella and son Connor with ex-husband Tom Cruise.

Quite a Spectacle

This youngster was wise beyond her years — 13 Going on 30, anyone?

Dad’s Best Friend

No one told this tiny tot (or her dad) that life was gonna be this way!

Jennifer Aniston

Years later, that little girl would grow up to become the Emmy-nominated actress Jennifer Aniston, who is revered for her performance as Rachel Green on the hit NBC sitcom Friends and the famous haircut named after her character. The Morning Show star and her late actor father, John Aniston, were the epitome of father-daughter goals.

Blonde Ambition

This star was always adorable. However, the question still remained if she’d grow up to be “Homecoming Queen?”

Kelsea Ballerini

Grammy-nominated country singer Kelsea Ballerini nodded to the 2019 song “homecoming queen?” by sharing her throwback yearbook photo in a since-deleted Instagram post.

She captioned the photo, “When it’s Friday and your friends want to go to the club …”

Get the Giggles

She may have looked serious in her yearbook shot, but there would be no keeping a class clown down.

Kathy Griffin

Kathy Griffin would go on to become an Emmy-winning comedian and actress. Griffin is known for her famous red hair, acclaimed stand-up specials and the 2005 reality series Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List. She also starred on all four seasons of Suddenly Susan, featuring Brooke Shields and Judd Nelson. Griffin is also an LGBTQ rights activist and a 2009 recipient of the Vanguard Award from GLAAD.

The Eyes Have It

This future TV star previously shared a throwback photo on Instagram with this simple caption: “Cheeks.”

Uzo Aduba

Little did Uzo Aduba know it’d be another facial feature taking center stage in her Orange Is the New Black role as “Crazy Eyes.” Since OITNB ended, the Emmy-winning actress has continued to charm audiences on series such as Mrs. America, In Treatment and Painkiller. In June 2023, Aduba announced she was expecting her first child with husband Robert Sweeting.

Back to School

“This is me at my kid’s age going back to school,” the future actor wrote. “I wanted to be a marine biologist majoring in shark behavior!”

Matt Bomer

Instead of a marine biologist, Matt Bomer became an actor, starring on White Collar for all six seasons. Bomer has also appeared in the Magic Mike movie franchise and in films like The Magnificent Seven (2016), The Boys in the Band (2020) and Maestro (2023), among others. In 2015, he won a Golden Globe for best actor for his role in the HBO film The Normal Heart.

He has been featured on the series Doom Patrol since 2019 and joined the cast of Showtime’s Fellow Travelers in 2023. 

Bend It Like Dad

Years before becoming the household name he is today, this future soccer star was seen here with his dad.

David Beckham

Not only did he slay the soccer field before retiring from the sport in 2013, but David Beckham is every bit as dapper now as he was when he first found international fame. Beckham’s legacy — and life with wife, Victoria Beckham, and their four children — is chronicled on Beckham, the four-part Netflix docuseries, which launched in October 2023. 

Hairy Situation

She may have a full head of hair now, but her head was barely covered as an adorable baby.

Shay Mitchell

Best known for her stints on Pretty Little Liars, You and Dollface, Shay Mitchell has a penchant for documenting her passion for picture-perfect vacations. The Something from Tiffany’s star’s wanderlust even inspired her travel line, Béis, and the names of her two daughters — Atlas and Rome — whom she shares with boyfriend Matte Babel. 

Tiny Dancer

This pint-sized cutie grew up to be a pop icon.

Beach Baby

This English actress posted a series of throwback pics on Instagram in celebration of her birthday on April 15, 2018, and while the changes in her looks may be stark, the HBO star joked that the difference in her height is not. 

“21& still waiting on that growth spurt,” she captioned the photo.

Maisie Williams

Best known for her role as Arya Stark on HBO’s Game of Thrones, Maisie Williams has already earned an impressive number of awards, including two Emmy nominations in 2016 and 2019, respectively. Since GoT wrapped, Williams starred in the 2020 films The New Mutants and The Owners and on the 2022 Hulu limited series Pistol. 

Pigtail Perfection

“#tbt me. I’m pretty sure junior year in high school, but who knows,” this beloved talk-show host joked in her Instagram caption.

Kelly Ripa

This supermom is a longtime icon in the media industry. Kelly Ripa acts, dances, and is best known as the cohost of ABC’s Live! entertainment talk show, which she runs with Ryan Seacrest.

Sweater-Vest Chic

“Don’t worry. I know who I am. #tbt,” the actress captioned her Instagram. And she certainly did — she grew up to be one of the most honest and open celebs on social media.

Holiday Feast

The soon-to-be international singing sensation is all dressed up for a photo, posing in front of a table lined with food.

Celine Dion

The best-selling Canadian artist began her career singing in French and achieved global fame when she released an album in English. Her production team shared the throwback snap of her in honor of her 50th birthday.

Ready For Bedtime

Then an infant, the future singer adorably looks up at her photographer. Today, she’s mom to two little ones on her own.

Rihanna

“Thank you for carrying me, birthing me, raising me, supporting me, teaching me, and loving me unconditionally!” Rihanna wrote, honoring her mom on her 30th birthday. “The woman I am today is because of everything that you are!”

Take a Seat

This little lady looks too cute as she poses for a portrait.

Taryn Manning

The actress, whom ’90s kids recognize as Mimi in 2002’s Crossroads, is best known for her turn as Tiffany “Pennsatucky” Doggett on Netflix’s Orange Is the New Black.

Bottoms Up

“Me thinking about how many days I drank in 2017…,” this future Degrassi star wrote along with a too-cute throwback pic on Instagram.

Drake

The rapper, who is known to regularly share blast-from-the-past snapshots, not only has a successful music career but also has gotten back into acting with cameos in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013) and Think Like a Man Too (2014) and Saturday Night Live hosting gigs.

Peek-a-Boo Baby

We can’t help but want to cuddle with this adorable blanket-clad cutie who grew up to be an even more handsome fresh prince.

Will Smith

The critically acclaimed actor continues to make a splash on the big screen and on Instagram — we’re obsessed!

Brother Dearest

“You were the first friend I ever had,” this actor captioned this throwback snapshot of himself with his brother.

Ryan Reynolds

The actor — known for his LOL-worthy role in Deadpool, signature sense of humor and regularly (and adorably) trolling his wife, Blake Lively — has come a long way since starring in the 1996 TV movie Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

Little Dapper Dude

Before selling out concerts, this future musician was making us “aww” with his dapper little outfits.

John Mayer

The guitar hero found fame following the 2001 release of his first studio album, Room for Squares. He has been garnering critical acclaim while simultaneously making us swoon ever since.

Cowgirl Vibes

This adorable cowgirl grew up to front a super-successful rock band, branch out and slay as a solo artist — and serve as a judge on The Voice.

Gwen Stefani

“The #countrygirl in me is so loving the new single by @blakeshelton #namethedogs,” the “Cool” songbird captioned this throwback pic, which served as an ode to her husband, Blake Shelton.

Take Your Pic

“#tbt to the cutest kid in class,” the now-actor’s wife captioned this adorable Kodak moment on Instagram.

Dax Shepard

The actor-director, who is married to and shares two daughters with actress Kristen Bell, has starred in several films over the years, including the 2017 big-screen adaptation of the classic TV series CHiPs, which he also co-wrote and directed.

Big Hair, Don’t Care

The future actress is pictured here at age 14, where she “was working with … Acne. Frizz.”

Elizabeth Banks

“The thing I know now that I didn’t back then is that any energy I put into looking cute has to be about me and not about pleasing or attracting anybody else,” the actress-director wrote on Instagram. “Being praised for my looks is nice but not nearly as satisfying as being praised for my accomplishments or deeds.”

Perfect Pout

“Me as a baby looks like a little boy, I know,” this future model captioned her sweet childhood photo.

Hailey Baldwin Bieber

The supermodel, who has been making moves in the industry for years, is also married pop star Justin Bieber.

Smiley Face

Hello, cutie! This future actor’s signature smile here would win him the title of TV’s Most Lovable Uncle.

John Stamos

The Fuller House star shared this smiley snapshot to celebrate his 54th birthday in 2017, proving once more that his good looks will never fade.

Growing Older

“Back to Basics,” wrote the future actress, who posted the sweet throwback snapshot on her 31st birthday.

Jackie Cruz

While the star scored her breakout role on Netflix’s Orange Is the New Black, Jackie Cruz also made appearances on the Keeping Up with the Kardashians spinoff Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami back in 2009.

Mean Boy

How’s this for a blast from the past? “Playing ‘Bully #2’ on Family Ties,” the actor captioned this cute throwback on Twitter.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

The Snowden actor, who is married to Tasha McCauley, has kept a relatively low profile through the years, spending his time directing his company, HITRECORD.

What’s Going On?

This bonnet-clad cutie would grow up to become an actress, landing gigs on film and TV.

Busy Philipps

The actress made her major TV debut on Freaks and Geeks, which aired from 1999 to 2000. Philipps has since starred on shows like Dawson’s Creek, Cougar Town and Vice Principals.

Jersey Girl

The future actress is seen channeling her inner model. Little did she know she’d carve her place in Emmy history.

Zendaya

The always-stylish actress, who began her career on Disney Channel’s Shake It Up; K.C. Undercover; and Euphoria, the latter of which she made history for becoming the youngest two-time acting winner. She also appeared in the 2021 blockbuster film Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Kid’s Got Swag

“When you’re too impatient for Throwback Thursday so you fully embrace Way Back Wednesday. #1989,” the now-successful singer captioned this cute pic on Instagram.

Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars continues to slay the music industry, having scooped up 15 Grammy Awards and two Emmy nominations, including for his performance at the 2014 Super Bowl.

Setting Sail

Fact: We’ve never seen a cuter sailor. This adorable little lady blows her style competition out of the water.

Uzo Aduba

While most people recognize Aduba as the eccentric “Crazy Eyes” on Orange Is the New Black, the actress is a sartorial superstar in real life.

Playing Dress-Up

Not much has changed! Before making it big on the small screen, the future actress and showrunner already had a penchant for wearing statement-making dresses.

Lena Dunham

Best known for creating and starring on HBO’s Girls, Lena Dunham also spearheaded the creation of the feminist newsletter Lenny Letter. Another fun fact: She’s always game to wear a larger-than-life ensemble on the red carpet — and we love her for it.

Before The Music

“Throwback Thursday!!!” the musician wrote on his Instagram, celebrating his shaggy ‘do, which isn’t too different from his current style.

Keith Urban

Not only has Urban churned out countless hit country songs throughout his career, but the Grammy winner has also made us swoon with his adoration for his wife, Nicole Kidman.

Bring On The Curls

“For some inexplicable reason, my mom let me perm and temporarily color (!) my hair when I was 10. Permed bangs? MOM,” this future actress-singer recalled on Instagram. “Also, I only had those braces for 6 months (shoulda been longer cause my teeth are NOT straight) but I took full advantage of the colored rubber bands for the holidays.”

Mandy Moore

Long after growing out her perm, Mandy Moore would become a singing sensation, making it big as a movie actress and eventually transitioning to TV. You might’ve recognized her on the fan-favorite series This Is Us from 2016 to 2022.

Bunny And Me

The actress cuddles with a rabbit, years before making it big on the small screen.

Sophia Bush

Although she’s best known for her role as Brooke Davis on One Tree Hill, Sophia Bush has since starred on shows like Chicago P.D. and Good Sam. She also advocates for a slew of causes, from girls’ education to same-sex marriage.

Matchy, Matchy

The famous brothers were “apparently getting ready for our first ugly sweater party #reallymom,” the actor-singer wrote on Instagram.

Pool Boy

“#TBT to when I was a ‘lady’s man.’ Note: make sure you’re always showing your One ball,” the actor wrote with a throwback snapshot of his younger self.

Mark-Paul Gosselaar

Best known for his role on Saved by the Bell, Mark-Paul Gosselaar has had a steady acting career since the hit TV series came to end — starring on the 2016 drama Pitch and scoring a recurring role on CSI.

On Holiday

Always put together, this present-day guru of all things baking and décor dons a powder-blue dress to pose in front of her Christmas tree.

Martha Stewart

When the lifestyle expert isn’t tweeting, she’s starring alongside Snoop Dogg on their joint VH1 cooking show, Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party.

Head Of The Class

“And then #TBT wayyyy back to when I was just me (with no hair). And looked like a boy. And hadn’t had braces yet,” this future actress captioned a photo of herself in the sixth grade with her teacher.

Nina Dobrev

Nina Dobrev got her start on the Canadian teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation, but she truly became a household name when she scored the lead role on The Vampire Diaries. These days, the actress has taken her talents to the big screen, starring in films like xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017) and The Out-Laws (2023).

Happy Little Lady

She may have been the one cackling as a toddler, but this future comedian is now making others laugh with her stand-up comedy.

Amy Schumer

Who runs the world? Amy Schumer! The star has not only found success performing stand-up comedy but also with her sketch show, Inside Amy Schumer, and debut book, The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo.

Stepping Up

“I still have this suit. It doesn’t fit anymore but…” this veteran actor captioned an adorable pic of his younger self.

Blue-Eyed Cowgirl

“Here I am, Montana dirt on my face from a day of riding, hat tipped low, with a smile that says it all,” this actress captioned a photo of herself at 10 years old on Instagram. “This was my happiest home-away-from-home place.”

Allison Williams

The Girls actress is not only known for slaying the red carpet style game but also for her philanthropic work with Horizons — the education charity she raised money for in lieu of a wedding registry.

Fit For A Princess

The future model is busy at work constructing her dream sandcastle. “Beach baby,” she captioned this throwback snapshot.

Karlie Kloss

While she’s best known for strutting her stuff on runways around the world, the supermodel often proves she’s much more than a pretty face by launching her YouTube channel, starting up a Kode With Klossy coding camp and scholarship and diving into the culinary world with her curated cookie recipes for Momofuku Milk Bar.

Keeping Cool

“My #mood more often than not,” wrote the actress, who started her career early. (She’s seen here on an episode of Bones.)

Oh-So Pensive

“When things don’t turn out how you’d planned,” the now-supermodel captioned her adorable throwback snapshot. Is there a more spot-on description of this pint-sized cutie’s expression?

Gisele Bündchen

The Brazilian beauty made a name for herself in the modeling industry at a young age, conquering couture runways and Victoria’s Secret campaigns, among other ventures — while giving us all the feels (and #goals) whenever she posts a new family pic on Instagram.

Blond Ambition

The actor stayed on-trend for the times with his blond ‘do in this snapshot from 1996.

Joe Manganiello

While Joe Manganiello has since ditched his lightened locks, the Magic Mike XXL star continues to smolder on the big screen as well as IRL.

Pretty In Pink

The natural beauty wows in a pink dress and white shawl, which may have been the start of this star’s life as an A-lister.

Nikki Reed

While she’s known to impress at high-profile events with her style choices, the Sleepy Hollow actress is lauded by many as an active animal rights activist, alongside her husband, Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder.

Ballin’ Baby

Though this adorable 2-year-old boy didn’t grow up to play football professionally, he did get the opportunity to channel a snarky, yet totally lovable, superhero on the big screen.

Ryan Reynolds

“Football would be a totally ridiculous game if the ball were this big — relative to the player’s body,” the Deadpool star jokingly captioned the throwback photo. “And that uniform…well, it’s just f—— terrible.”

Cool-Girls Club

One quick look at this black-and-white snapshot, and you just know this adorable girl was destined for stardom from the very start.

Rashida Jones

Some things never change! Rashida Jones continues to not only rock her signature bangs but is as much of a natural in front of a camera — having starred in Angie Tribeca — as she was as a young kid.

Tiny Dancer

Can we take a moment to admire this cutie’s adorably striped outfit? Not only did she grow up to become a pro dancer but she has also starred in many TV and film projects as an adult.

Jenna Dewan

Although the Supergirl actress has swapped striped leotards for glamorous red carpet attire, the World of Dance star continues to show off her sleek dance moves.

Bling Queen

“Slaying with the jewelry,” the singer-actress captioned this adorable throwback snapshot.

Christina Milian

Christina Milian definitely slays! The singer came onto the acting scene at a young age, making her successful transition into singing in the early 2000s. Since then, she’s starred in various films, including Love Don’t Cost a Thing (2003), Man of the House (2005), Be Cool (2005), Falling Inn Love (2019) and Resort to Love (2021).

So Much Glamour

Have you seen a more adorable kid? This pint-sized tyke gave her best face during a glamour headshot photo session, courtesy of her mother. “#thanksmom,” the star sarcastically captioned the throwback on Twitter.

Hilary Duff

The blonde beauty grew up to have a successful acting career as a teenager before branching out to become one of Disney’s biggest stars. Apart from starring on shows like Lizzie McGuire, Younger and How I Met Your Father, Hilary Duff has earned numerous film acting credits, including Agent Cody Banks (2003), Cheaper by the Dozen (2003) and A Cinderella Story (2004).

Blonde Ambition

Cutie! This pint-sized cutie grew up to become a rapper as well as quite the actress in the seventh installment of the Fast & Furious franchise, Furious 7.

Iggy Azalea

Originally hailing from Australia, Iggy Azalea made a splash with the release of her album The New Classic in 2014, which introduced fans to hit songs like “Fancy” and “Black Widow.”

Egg-Celent Time

Hello, cutie! This little tyke grew up to be a heartthrob who has transitioned from a TV actor to Hollywood A-lister. He’s also not too bad at singing and dancing, either!

Zac Efron

The blond toddler in the previous throwback snapshot grew up to grace the world with an impeccable set of abs, piercing blue eyes and impressive comedic timing, following his breakout role in High School Musical.

Blonde Ambition

“#FBF to the first time I saw a margarita coming my way,” the comedian captioned this adorable photo of her sporting a beaming smile. Little did she know she’d grow up to be quite the punchy comic!

Chelsea Handler

Never failing to make us laugh, the comedian had us on the tips of our toes waiting for her documentary Hello, Privilege. It’s Me, Chelsea, which premiered on Netflix in 2019. Since then, she’s scored numerous comedy specials, bringing smiles and laughter to viewers everywhere.

Edgy Baby

Some things never change — and this pic of an adorably dressed baby sporting a fierce look is total proof of that.

Cara Delevingne

Since her days as a beanie baby, Cara Delevingne has transitioned from runway model to movie star, having landed roles in Paper Towns (2015), Suicide Squad (2016), Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) and more films over the years.

Guitar Hero

“She had no f—— idea what was coming (but she did have a tiny guitar),” the actress captioned this throwback pic.

Lena Dunham

Let’s give it up for Lena! The Girls star has not only conquered TV with her successful HBO series, but she’s also appeared in various films over the years, including Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019); The Stand In (2020); Music (2021); and Sharp Stick (2022), which she also wrote, produced and directed.

Denim Girl

“Really feeling my look here,” the model-actress wrote on Instagram alongside this sweet photo of her donning denim overalls and pigtails. She probably always knew her fashion sense would lead her down the runway one day!

Emily Ratajkowski

Best known for her breakout appearance in Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” music video, Emily Ratajkowski would not only go on to front magazine covers but also star in movies like Gone Girl (2014) and We Are Your Friends (2015).

Happy Baby

So cute! We don’t know what we love more — this cutie’s smile or her retro swimwear. “I feel like this Tweety Bird swimsuit would be very in right now,” she wrote on Instagram.

Toying Around

So many toys, so little time! This cutie looks as if she’s in disbelief — we would be, too, if we were surrounded by so many goodies.

Chloë Grace Moretz

Chloë Grace Moretz — who has starred in Kick-Ass (2010) and Carrie (2013), among other popular films — posted this adorable and “sassy” throwback photo in 2016 to celebrate reaching 5.1 million followers on Instagram.

Game For Anything

There’s no such thing as being too young for video games! This pint-sized blonde beauty was all about Star Raiders and Frogger, according to the accompanying caption for this sweet throwback snapshot.

Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson is a triple threat! While we could totally see the star playing video games for hours (she’s just that chill), these days, the busy actress balances her time between her three children — Ryder, Bellamy and Rani — while also running a workout wear line.

Sleepy Head

“Monday vibes,” the now-model captioned this photo of her looking as if she was taken by surprise mid-snap. Good thing there’s nothing greater than candids!

Gigi Hadid

Is there anything Gigi Hadid can’t do? The model, who has strutted down the Victoria’s Secret Runway as well as walked in Fashion Week, also moonlights as a talented cook, lip-syncer and mother to her daughter, Khai, with singer Zayn Malik.

Cheesin’ Hard

“Say Cheeeese, everyone!” wrote the future actress, who would grow up to care for dinosaurs on the big screen. “Hope you are all full of GIANT smiles today!”

Bryce Dallas Howard

The redheaded beauty is as happy as ever — and has every reason to be. Bryce Dallas Howard, whose dad is legendary director Ron Howard, has starred in many successful blockbusters over the years including The Help (2011), Pete’s Dragon (2016) and Jurassic World Dominion (2022).

Baby Face

Who knew this adorable tyke would grow up to become an EGOT? He’s far from ordinary.

John Legend

The “All of Me” singer has snagged countless accolades since debuting his hit song “Ordinary People” in 2004. Now, the Emmy-, Grammy-, Oscar- and Tony-winning musician is the proud father of four children with Chrissy Teigen.

Oh Such Fun

Taking it old school! While the star has graduated to a more grown-up wardrobe, she is still quirky as ever — especially when it comes to her Instagram, which features photos of her adorable dog Finn.

Amanda Seyfried

After hitting the jackpot with her memorable role in Mean Girls, Amanda Seyfried went on to star in Mamma Mia! (2008), Dear John (2010), Pan (2015) and on the 2022 critically acclaimed miniseries The Dropout.

Bubbles For Two

Not much has changed for this sibling pair, who actually work together now — one as an actress-comedian and the other as her manager.

Amy Schumer and Kim Caramele

So sweet! During her Emmys acceptance speech in 2015, Schumer paid homage to her loving relationship with sister, Kim Caramele, in her film Trainwreck. “I want to thank my sister, Kim, who is the only reason I am alive and breathing,” the comedian said after snagging an award for her sketch comedy show Inside Amy Schumer.

Little Looker

“#ThrowbackThursday to my modeling days when I was very little,” this model-turned-actress wrote.

Bella Thorne

Bella Thorne is keeping busy! When she isn’t showing off her enviable set of abs at the gym, she’s staying booked onscreen, starring in films like The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020), Infamous (2020), Girl (2020) and Game of Love (2022).

Oh, Baby!

This pint-sized cutie grew up to become a super-successful model, gracing the cover of Sports Illustrated and Elle, among other notable publications.

Bar Refaeli

What a beauty! The Israeli supermodel has come a long way since posing in diapers as a toddler. In fact, Leonardo DiCaprio’s former flame went on to marry Israeli businessman Adi Ezra, with whom she shares three children.

Sweet Smile

What a cutie! This 12-year-old grew up to make quite a name for herself. “It does become intimidating for a man,” she previously told GQ of dating in the spotlight. “I do feel more comfortable with someone who’s living up to par with me.”

Amber Rose

Despite being widely recognized for starring in a slew of music videos — as well as her romances with Wiz Khalifa and Kanye West — Amber Rose has gone on to become a high-profile women’s rights activist and New York Times best-selling author.

Tool Cool For School

“High school me!!” the talented singer-actress captioned this rad snapshot on Instagram. “I call this look ‘osh gosh holiday chic.’ ”

Anna Camp

The Pitch Perfect actress has made plenty of moves on the small screen, having starred on Mad Men, The Good Wife, The Mindy Project and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, among other series.

Rock ‘N’ Roller

Have you seen a cooler kid? This little guitar hero was known for her rock star father growing up but soon branched out into modeling and acting.

Liv Tyler

After starring alongside Justin Theroux on The Leftovers, Liv Tyler continued thriving in her acting career — as well as in motherhood: The actress is mom to three children, including two from her relationship with ex-fiancé David Gardner.

Big Hair, Don’t Care

“Rocked natural ombré before it was a thing,” the American Idol winner wrote of her ’90s style, which involved curls that were larger than life.

Jordin Sparks

The singer continues to wow us with her powerhouse vocals and sweet personality. After winning American Idol in 2006, Jordin Sparks’ career boomed, leading her to TV and film gigs (including her title role in 2012’s Sparkle, opposite Whitney Houston).

Colorful Cutie

The best way to celebrate a birthday? By posting an adorable throwback snapshot à la this actress, who welcomed her 38th year in 2016 with an equally memorable caption: “I would like to declare that I refuse to grow up, and that I’d like life to stop making me try.”

January Jones

“I was once told that you are as old as you feel, so if that’s true, Mom & Dad I’m gonna need this sweater back,” the Mad Men actress wrote in a since-deleted Instagram post.

Pint-Sized Princess

Bow down! This adorable (faux) royal grew up to take Broadway by storm and dominate the small screen with unforgettable roles on Glee and Scream Queens.

Puppy Love

Cutie! This redheaded toddler grew up to receive countless award nominations and accolades for her film roles through the years, making the Juilliard grad one of the most sought-after actresses in Hollywood.

Jessica Chastain

“Throwing it way back, to mini-me,” Jessica Chastain captioned the snapshot along with the hashtag #flamehairdontcare. The Hollywood darling is an Oscar-winning actress with film credits that include The Help (2011), Zero Dark Thirty (2012), The Martian (2015) and The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021).

Very Bunny

Looking like a mini Sailor Moon with her DIY pigtail buns, this cutie grew up to take over the modeling and entertainment world with her flawless snapshots and successful business ventures.

Heidi Klum

The German beauty has not only landed many coveted magazine covers over the years but grew up to become a successful businesswoman, launching her own lingerie collection and hosting Project Runway.

Are You Puzzled?

This smiling toddler, seen here playing with puzzles, grew up to star in music videos, on critically acclaimed TV shows and in a slew of movies. She’s done it all, pretty much.

Olivia Wilde

“Bangs. A bad idea since 1988,” Olivia Wilde captioned her throwback do. She’s come a long way since then, becoming a famous actress and director, helming films like Booksmart (2019) and Don’t Worry Darling (2022).

Big Hair, Don’t Care

Those brows! That hair! The doe-eyed star has acted alongside some really pretty people through the years.

Lucy Hale

While appearing on the small screen as fan-favorite Aria Montgomery on Pretty Little Liars, Hale has also dabbled in music — she released her first country album, Road Between, in 2014.

So Shady

Not much has changed! This boy grew up to become one of the music industry’s coolest crooners around.

Adam Levine

The Voice coach has not only conquered the airwaves but has also starred on the big screen in the 2013 movie Begin Again.

A Whole New World

“Before I was the green girl, I was the other one,” the singer-actress captioned this throwback.

Pretty Little Lady

This beach baby grew up to make waves on the small screen.

Suit and (Bow) Tie

Seen here channeling Pee-wee Herman on Halloween, this boy grew up to be a funnyman, appearing on Saturday Night Live as well as his own late-night talk show.

Jimmy Fallon

Jimmy Fallon’s throwback snapshot foreshadowed what was to come! We can’t get enough of the talk-show host — and his LOL-worthy games. For years, Fallon has made us laugh on SNL, the big screen and The Tonight Show.

School Cutie

This first-grader has come a long way since her school days, though took on her most iconic role when she was merely a teen.

Katie Holmes

Since her breakout on Dawson’s Creek, Katie Holmes has gone on to star in movies and become a mom. She also made her directorial debut with the 2016 drama film All We Had.

‘Hello’ There

How sweet! This toothless beauty grew up to receive countless accolades for her flawless songwriting and performances.

Adele

“Throwing it way back with this!” the Grammy winner wrote on Instagram. “Thank you for all the love, I am so blown away.”

Smiling Big

Not much has changed for this pint-sized cutie! The current mother of three still smiles just as big on Instagram, as well as when she performs onstage.

Jessie James Decker

The country singer-songwriter not only continues to take over airwaves with songs like “Lights Down Low,” but she’s also mom to three children with former NFL wide receiver Eric Decker.

Fashionista In Training

“Please…no pictures,” the actress captioned her throwback snapshot. Since her days of stylishly posing on a couch, the raven-haired beauty has gone on to star on the big and small screens.

Kat Dennings

While she’s still one to rock red lips on the red carpet, Kat Dennings is more frequently spotted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in films like Thor (2011) and Thor: The Dark World (2013) and on the Disney+ series WandaVision.

The Conductor

“#TBT to when I was Malibu’s most recognized indoor train conductor,” the critically acclaimed singer captioned this sweet snapshot.

Josh Groban

When career aspirations of becoming a train conductor didn’t pan out, Josh Groban turned to the next best thing: singing. He’s become best known for the songs “To Where You Are” and “You Are Loved (Don’t Give Up)” and appearing in various Broadway hits.

Yearbook Youngin’

“Before selfies, this is what 13 looked like,” this Guardian of the Galaxy captioned this sweet throwback.

Chris Pratt

Not surprisingly, the adorable 13-year-old grew up to become a handsome actor with plenty of comedic-action roles under his belt. From Parks and Recreation to Jurassic World, Chris Pratt has done it all.

Doll Face

This teeny Aussie with the blunt bangs grew up to have an enviable modeling career.

Miranda Kerr

Not only has Miranda Kerr worked as a Victoria’s Secret Angel early on in her modeling career, but she’s also taken on different business ventures, including launching her own brand of organic skincare products.

Smiles For Days

Unlike her on-screen alter ego, this star has been rocking her famous smile since the very beginning.

Uzo Aduba

The Emmy winner has received no shortage of recognition for her portrayal of Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren on Orange Is the New Black.

The Sweet Life

Now this is quite the style departure! The former Easter dress enthusiast is now a full-time rocker, trading in frilly dresses for mesh and chain necklaces.

Gwen Stefani

From rocking out with No Doubt to coaching aspiring artists on The Voice to giving us endless lipstick envy, it’s safe to say Stefani keeps a very, very busy schedule.

Gone Fishing

Before modeling and studying for exams consumed her life, this tot was all about fishing with the fam.

Karlie Kloss

From her coding initiative Kode With Karlie to studying at New York University, Kloss has used her supermodel powers for good.

Dressed For Success

This pint-sized kid still sports that mega-watt smile and continues to have a penchant for wow-worthy dresses on the red carpet.

Dianna Agron

Best known for her starring role on Glee, sartorial superstar Dianna Agron hopped across the pond to take an on-stage role in the 2015 West End production of McQueen, all about the late designer Alexander McQueen.

Pretty In Pink

This sweet-faced girl grew up to take on the role of a lifetime, trading in bright-pink stripes for a sleeker wardrobe on the small screen for her day job.

Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington not only gave us a reason to look forward to Thursday nights with her kick-ass portrayal of Olivia Pope on Scandal but also keeps us inspired with her musings on female empowerment and education.

Puppet Master

From playing with puppets to creating a hit comedy show, this triple threat not only works as a writer and showrunner but also as a best-selling author and actress.

Mindy Kaling

It must be Mindy Kaling! The star shared this throwback snap in 2015 to raise awareness for First Lady Michelle Obama’s newest initiative #62MillionGirls, which shines a light on the importance of girls’ education on a global level.

Queen Of Hollywood

Bow down! Not only has this pint-sized royal conquered the red carpet with her flawless style, but she went on to play one of the most important characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Brie Larson

Today, the Oscar-winning actress is best known for portraying the superhero Captain Marvel in movies like Captain Marvel (2019), Avengers: Endgame (2019) and The Marvels (2023).

Squad Goals

This junior high cheerleader had us reaching for our pom-poms when she won a Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild Award and an Oscar in 2006.

Reese Witherspoon

Witherspoon continues commanding the spotlight with her lovable personality and mesmerizing on-camera presence — and by “on-camera,” please note that we’re referring both to her work in films like Wild and her Instagram account.

Little Miss Broadway

The budding starlet made her stage debut at an early age, taking after her mother. She eventually found fame on the big screen as a teen but later returned to the theater for a quick stint off-Broadway.

Anne Hathaway

Known for her stellar acting chops, which earned her an Oscar for her heartrending performance in Les Misérables, Anne Hathaway proved she’s just as good at lip-syncing when she delivered her now-iconic (seriously, no contestant has been able to match it!) rendition of Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball” on Lip Sync Battle in 2015.

Blonde No More

While the former pageant queen still reigns supreme when it comes to street style, the self-proclaimed foodie no longer rocks such a light hair hue.

Olivia Culpo

The former Miss Universe not only continues to model but also teases fans with delectable breakfast, snack and dessert how-tos on her Instagram. (Warning: Click through only if you’re prepared to drool all over yourself.)

Role Model

This adorable snap of the pageant princess-turned-singer was a good indicator of what was in store for this pint-sized cutie. She continues to rack up awards left and right for her acting and singing projects.

Selena Gomez

Ever the triple threat, Gomez has dabbled in all things music, movies and philanthropy, among other ventures. In 2019, she launched the successful cosmetics brand Rare Beauty, which aims to shatter unrealistic standards of perfection.

Straight Cheesin’

This (no longer) blond boy has a whole lot to smile about — and we’re not just referring to his swoon-worthy music.

Brandon Jenner

Brandon Jenner, the son of Caitlyn Jenner and Linda Thompson, is a singer, TV personality and, most importantly, a father of three. He shares a daughter with ex-wife Leah Felder and two sons with his wife, Cayley Stoker, whom he married in 2020.

Sailor Baby

This adorable nautical-dressed baby grew up to star on a bunch of popular shows (including one very iconic teen drama) and is mom to daughter Briar Rose, whom she welcomed in 2014.

Rachel Bilson

Best known for being one-half of TV’s most memorable couples on The O.C., Rachel Bilson has also starred on various other series, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Hart of Dixie, and in films like New York, I Love You (2008) and Jumper (2008).

Pretty Pout

Looking like a real-life cherub, this adorable toddler was introduced to major labels at an early age.

A Famous Sisterhood

With a fellow actress as her sister, it’s no surprise this beaming baby became a major star in her own right as everyone’s favorite gossip girl in the late ’00s.

Blake Lively

This was snapped long after Lively first won our hearts as a fresh-faced 18-year-old in 2005’s The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants or as Serena van der Woodsen on Gossip Girl.

Born To Rock

In the days since this sword-fighting toddler said goodbye to his signature crop of curls, he made it his goal to bring sexy back — racking up 10 Grammys and four Emmys in the process.

Justin Timberlake

Let’s be honest: Timberlake is just as cute as he was back then. The former *NSYNC frontman has also dabbled in acting, but he’s currently taking on his biggest role yet: being dad to his two sons with wife Jessica Biel.

Oh, Baby!

This cutie is not only credited with starting a hairstyle craze among tweens and adults, but he’s also known for churning out hit songs featuring the likes of Usher, Nicki Minaj and Skrillex.

Justin Bieber

Despite a not-so-squeaky clean past, Bieber has spoken candidly about his transition into adulthood. Today, he’s a married man, having been married to Hailey Baldwin Bieber since 2018.

Funny Bunny

With numerous comedy specials, films and a best-selling book under her belt, this funny kid turned out to be an even more hilarious (and successful) adult.

Amy Schumer

The Trainwreck leading lady has captivated our attention since the inception of her sketch comedy show, Inside Amy Schumer, and her fan base just keeps on growing. And growing. And growing.

Smiley Face

Known for her larger-than-life personality, this blue-eyed baby put in a lot of hard twerk…ahem…work to establish herself as one of the biggest names in music and on Instagram.

Miley Cyrus

Cyrus can’t be tamed — and she’s made that very clear through the years with her dramatic makeover. The same evolution has been noticed in her music — from her hip-hop-influenced album Bangerz (2013) to her rock-heavy LP Plastic Hearts (2020) to returning to her pop roots on Endless Summer Vacation (2023).

Country Strong

Stepping onto the music scene with her signature blonde ringlets and infectious stage presence, this performer has gone from rising country star to Grammy winner to one of music’s biggest icons.

Taylor Swift

Since her studio album debut at the age of 16, Swift has conquered radio airwaves and concert arenas with her No. 1 hits. And don’t even get us started on her adorable kitten selfies.

Strike A Pose

Was this toddler born to model or what?

Kendall Jenner

Gone are the days when you associated Jenner mostly as a member of the Kardashian-Jenner crew — she’s reinvented herself one runway at a time.

Wide-Eyed Beauty

The adorable blonde began her acting career at an early age — before turning 3, to be exact — and has since found stardom in both film and fashion.

Elle Fanning

Lauded for her acting and sweet personality, Elle Fanning — the younger sister of the equally gifted Dakota Fanning — continues to blow us away, whether she’s playing Princess Aurora in Maleficent or modeling for various fashion campaigns.