Consider this the ultimate test of true fandom
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Get the Giggles
She may have looked serious in her yearbook shot, but there would be no keeping a class clown down.
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Kathy Griffin
The famous redhead would go on to be an Emmy-winning comedian.
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THE EYES HAVE IT
“Cheeks.” is what this Netflix actress simply captioned her Instagram.
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UZO ADUBA
Little did the actress know it’d be her eyes taking center stage in her Orange Is the New Black role.
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BACK TO SCHOOL
“This is me at my kid’s age going back to school,” wrote the future actor. “I wanted to be a marine biologist majoring in shark behavior!”
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MATT BOMER
Instead of becoming a marine biologist, Bomer became an actor, starring in Magic Mike, American Horror Story and other titles.
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DAD & ME
The future soccer star is seen here with his dad, years before becoming the household name he is today.
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DAVID BECKHAM
Not only did he slay the soccer field before retiring from the sport in 2013, but Beckham is also every bit as dapper now as he was when he first found international fame.
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HAIRY SITUATION
She may have a full head of hair now, but her head was barely covered as an adorable baby.
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SHAY MITCHELL
Best known for her years-long stint on Freeform’s Pretty Little Liars, the star has a penchant for documenting her passion for picture-perfect vacations.
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TINY DANCER
This pint-sized cutie grew up to be a pop icon.
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BRITNEY SPEARS
On top of performing and sharing sweet family snaps with her sons on Instagram, Spears also continues to serve as our ultimate #fitspo.
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BEACH BABY
This English actress posted a series of throwback pics to Instagram in celebration of her birthday, 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.
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MAISIE WILLIAMS
Best known for her role as Arya Stark on HBO’s Game of Thrones, this young actress has already earned an impressive number of awards and nominations.
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PIGTAIL PERFECTION
“#tbt me. I’m pretty sure junior year in high school, but who knows,” joked this beloved talk show host in her Instagram caption.
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KELLY RIPA
This supermom is a longtime icon in the media industry. Ripa acts, dances, and is best known as the co-host for ABC’s Live entertainment talk show, which she runs with Ryan Seacrest.
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SWEATER-VEST CHIC
“Don’t worry. I know who I am. #tbt,” the actress captioned her Instagram. She grew up to become one of the most honest and open celebs on social media.
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BUSY PHILIPPS
Best known for her roles on cult TV series like Freaks and Geeks and Dawson’s Creek, Busy now regularly regales us with her feature-length Instagram stories and stars in Amy Schumer’s upcoming film I Feel Pretty.
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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.
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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.
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READY FOR BEDTIME
Then an infant, the future singer adorably looks up at her photographer.
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RIHANNA
“Thank you for carrying me, birthing me, raising me, supporting me, teaching me, and loving me unconditionally!” wrote Rihanna, honoring her mom on her 30th birthday. “The woman I am today is because of everything that you are!”
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TAKE A SEAT
This little lady is too-cute as she poses for a portrait.
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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.
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BOTTOMS UP
“Me thinking about how many days I drank in 2017…,” wrote the star, captioning a too-cute throwback pic on Instagram.
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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 and Saturday Night Live hosting gigs.
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PEEK-A-BOO BABY
We can’t help but want to cuddle with this adorable blanket-clad cutie.
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WILL SMITH
The critically acclaimed actor continues to make a splash on the big screen and most recently joined Instagram account — we’re obsessed!
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BROTHER DEAREST
“You were the first friend I ever had,” the actor captioned this throwback snapshot of himself with his brother.
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RYAN REYNOLDS
The actor, who is known for his LOL-worthy role in Deadpool, signature sense of humor and for regularly (and adorably) trolling wife Blake Lively, has come a long way since starring in the 1996 TV movie Sabrina the Teenage Witch.
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LITTLE DAPPER DUDE
Before selling out concerts, this future musician was making us “aww” with his dapper little outfits.
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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.
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COWGIRL VIBES
This adorable cowgirl grew up to front a super-successful rock band, branch out and slay as a solo artist, as well as serve as a judge on The Voice.
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GWEN STEFANI
“The #countrygirl in me is so loving the new single by @blakeshelton #namethedogs,” Stefani captioned her throwback pic, which served as an ode to boyfriend Blake Shelton.
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TAKE YOUR PIC
“#tbt to the cutest kid in class,” the now-actor’s wife recently wrote on Instagram.
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DAX SHEPARD
The actor-director, who is married to actress Kristen Bell, most recently starred in the big screen adaptation of the classic TV series CHIPS, which he also cowrote and directed.
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BIG HAIR, DON’T CARE
The future actress is pictured here at age 14, where she “was working with … Acne. Frizz.”
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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.”
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PERFECT POUT
“Me as a baby looks like a little boy, I know,” wrote the model, captioning a sweet childhood photo.
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HAILEY BALDWIN
The supermodel has been making moves in the industry! She was most recently spotted leaving her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show audition.
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SMILEY FACE
Hello, cutie! The future actor happily poses for a picture.
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JOHN STAMOS
The Fuller House star most recently celebrated his 54th birthday with a cheeky snapshot, proving once more that his good looks will never fade.
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GROWING OLDER
“Back to Basics,” wrote the actress, who posted the sweet throwback snapshot on her 31st birthday.
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JACKIE CRUZ
While the star scored her breakout role on Netflix’s Orange Is the New Black, Cruz did make appearances on the Keeping Up with the Kardashians spin-off, Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami back in 2009.
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MEAN BOY
How’s this for a blast from the past? “Playing ‘Bully #2’ on Family Ties,” the actor posted on Twitter.
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JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT
The Snowden actor, whose wife Tasha McCauley is pregnant with their second child, has kept a relatively low profile through the years, spending his time directing his company, HITRECORD.
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WHAT’S GOING ON?
This bonnet-clad cutie would grow up to become an actress, landing gigs on film and TV.
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BUSY PHILIPPS
The actress made her major TV debut on Freaks and Geeks, which aired from 1999 to 2000. Philipps has since starred in Dawson’s Creek, Cougar Town and Vice Principals.
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JERSEY GIRL
The future actress is seen channeling her inner model.
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ZENDAYA
The always-stylish actress, who began her career on Disney Channel’s Shake It Up and K.C. Undercover, currently stars in Spider-Man: Homecoming.
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KID’S GOT SWAG
“When you’re too impatient for Throwback Thursday so you fully embrace Way Back Wednesday. #1989,” wrote the now-successful singer on Instagram.
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BRUNO MARS
Mars continues to slay the music industry, having scooped up Grammy awards and an Emmy nomination for his performance at the 2014 Super Bowl.
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SETTING SAIL
Fact: we’ve never seen a cuter sailor. This adorable little lady blows her style competition out of the water.
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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.
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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.
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LENA DUNHAM
Best known for creating and starring in HBO’s Girls, Dunham also spearheaded the creation of feminist newsletter Lenny Letter. She’s also always game to wear a larger-than-life ensemble on the red carpet — and we love her for it.
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BEFORE THE MUSIC
“Throwback Thursday!!!” the musician wrote on his Instagram, celebrating his shaggy ‘do, which isn’t too different from his current style.
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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 wife Nicole Kidman.
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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,” recalled the star 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.”
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MANDY MOORE
After growing out her perm, Moore became a singing sensation before making it big as a movie actress and eventually transitioning to TV, where she currently stars on the fan-favorite series This Is Us.
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BUNNY & ME
The actress cuddles with a rabbit, years before making it big on the small screen.
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SOPHIA BUSH
Best known for her role as Brooke Davis on One Tree Hill, Bush now stars on Chicago P.D. and advocates for a slew of causes, from girls’ education to same-sex marriage.
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MATCHY, MATCHY
The famous brothers were “apparently getting ready for our first ugly sweater party #reallymom,” writes the singer-actor on Instagram.
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NICK & DREW LACHEY
Following their stint as members of boy band 98 Degrees, Drew experienced a successful run on Dancing with the Stars, while older brother Nick dabbled in acting and life as a father of three kids.
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POOL BOY
“#TBT to when I was a ‘lady’s man.’ Note: make sure you’re always showing your One ball,” writes the actor, captioning a throwback snapshot of his younger self.
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MARK-PAUL GOSSELAAR
Best known for his role on Saved by the Bell, Gosselaar has had a steady acting career since the hit TV series came to end — most recently starring in Pitch and scoring a recurring role on CSI.
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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.
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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.
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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,” writes the actress, captioning a photo of herself in the sixth grade with her teacher.
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NINA DOBREV
Dobrev got her start on the Canadian teen drama, Degrassi: The Next Generation, but truly became a household name when she scored the lead role in The Vampire Diaries. Now, the actress is taking her talents to the big screen, starring in 2017’s xXx: Return of Xander Cage.
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HAPPY LITTLE LADY
She may have been the one cackling as a toddler, but this future comedian is now making others laugh with her standup comedy.
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AMY SCHUMER
Who run the world? Amy Schumer! The star has not only found success performing standup comedy, but also with her sketch show, Inside Amy Schumer, and debut book The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo.
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STEPPING UP
“I still have this suit. It doesn’t fit anymore but …” writes the veteran actor, captioning an adorable pic of his younger self.
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JOHN STAMOS
While the Full House alum is still dapper as ever, Stamos has transitioned from the kid-friendly TV series that made him a household name, most recently starring in Scream Queens alongside Emma Roberts and Lea Michele.
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BLUE-EYED COW GIRL
“Here I am, Montana dirt on my face from a day of riding, hat tipped low, with a smile that says it all,” writes the actress on Instagram, captioning a photo of herself at 10 years old. “This was my happiest home-away-from-home place.”
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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.
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FIT FOR A PRINCESS
The future model is busy at work constructing her dream sand castle. “Beach baby,” she captions the throwback snapshot.
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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.
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KEEPING COOL
“My #mood more often than not,” writes the actress, who started her career at an early age (she’s seen here on an episode of Bones).
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ARIEL WINTER
Although she’s known for her role in Modern Family, Winter has most recently received accolades for promoting body positivity and confidence following her breast reduction surgery.
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OH-SO PENSIVE
Spot-on description of this pint-sized cutie’s expression: “When things don’t turn out how you’d planned,” writes the now-supermodel of her adorable throwback snapshot.
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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 – at the same time giving us all the feels (and #goals) whenever she posts a new family pic on Instagram.
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BLOND AMBITION
The actor stays on-trend for the times with his blond ‘do in this snapshot from 1996.
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JOE MANGANIELLO
While Manganiello has since ditched his lightened locks, the Magic Mike XXL star continues to smolder on the big screen as well as IRL, elevating his gorgeous factor alongside wife Sofia Vergara.
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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.
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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 and Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder.
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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.
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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 captions his throwback photo. “And that uniform … well, it’s just f—ing terrible.”
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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.
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RASHIDA JONES
Some things never change! Jones continues to not only rock her signature bangs, but is as much of a natural in front of a camera – currently starring in Angie Tribeca – as she was as a young kid.
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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 TV and film.
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JENNA DEWAN TATUM
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.
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BLING QUEEN
“Slaying with the jewelry,” the singer-actress captions her adorable throwback snapshot.
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CHRISTINA MILIAN
Milian definitely slays! The singer came onto the acting scene at a young age, making her successful transition into singing in the early 2000s. Currently, Milian has gone back to her roots with a starring role in Grandfathered, opposite John Stamos.
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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 writes on Twitter.
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HILARY DUFF
The blonde beauty grew up to have a successful acting career as a teenager before making the moves towards a singing career. Duff currently stars in TV Land’s Younger series and released her fifth studio album, Breathe In. Breathe Out, in June 2015.
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BLONDE AMBITION
Cutie! This pint-sized cutie grew up to become a rapper and starred in the latest installment of the Fast amp Furious franchise, Furious 7.
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IGGY AZALEA
Originally hailing from Australia, Azalea made a splash with the release of her album The New Classic in 2014, which introduced fans to “Fancy” and “Black Widow.”
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EGG-CELENT TIME
Hello, cutie! This little tyke grew up to be a hearthrob who has transitioned from TV actor to Hollywood A-lister.
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ZAC EFRON
The blonde 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.
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BLONDE AMBITION
“#FBF to the first time I saw a margarita coming my way,” captions the comedian.
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CHELSEA HANDLER
Never failing to make us laugh, the comedian has us on the tips of our toes waiting for her new talk show, which is set to debut on Netflix in the near future.
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EDGY BABY
Some things never change – and this pic of an adorably dressed baby sporting a fierce look is total proof of that.
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CARA DELEVINGNE
From model to actress, Delevingne has transitioned from runway model to movie star, having landed roles in Paper Towns, Pan and Suicide Squad through the years.
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GUITAR HERO
“She had no f–ing idea what was coming (but she did have a tiny guitar),” the actress captions her throwback pic.
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LENA DUNHAM
Let’s give it up for Lena! The Girls star has not only conquered TV with her successful HBO series, she’s also inspired us to be total boss ladies with the launch of her feminist newsletter, Lenny Letter.
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DENIM GIRL
“Really feeling my look here,” posts the model-actress on her Instagram.
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EMILY RATAJKOWSKI
Best known for her breakout role in Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” music video, Ratajkowski has gone on to not only front magazine covers, but also star in Gone Girl and We Are Your Friends.
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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 writes on Instagram.
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SHAY MITCHELL
Hello, gorgeous! Mitchell stars in the super-successful Pretty Little Liars, opposite Lucy Hale, Ashley Benson and Troian Bellisario. The Canada native also has a penchant for giving us major vacation envy (not that we’re complaining or anything.)
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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.
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CHLOE GRACE MORETZ
To celebrate reaching 5.1 million followers on Instagram, Moretz – who has starred in Carrie and Kick-Ass, among other film titles – posted the adorable and “sassy” throwback photo.
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GAME FOR ANYTHING
There’s no such thing as being too young for video games! This pint-size blonde beauty was all about Star Raiders and Frogger, according to a recent throwback snapshot and accompanying caption.
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KATE HUDSON
Hudson is a triple threat! While we could totally see the star playing video games for hours (she’s just that chill), the actress spends her days caring for sons Bingham and Ryder, while also running a workout wear line and promoting her new book Pretty Happy.
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SLEEPY HEAD
“Monday vibes,” captions the now-model, who’s looks as if she was taken by surprise in the throwback snapshot. Good thing there’s nothing greater than candids!
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GIGI HADID
Is there anything 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 and lip-syncher.
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CHEESIN’ HARD
“Say Cheeeese, everyone!” reads the star’s caption. “Hope you are all full of GIANT smiles today!”
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BRYCE DALLAS HOWARD
The redheaded beauty is as happy as ever – and has every reason to be. Howard, whose dad is legendary director Ron Howard, starred in Jurassic World in 2015 and is set to star in Pete’s Dragon later this year.
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BABY FACE
Who knew this adorable tyke would grow up to become the proud owner of a slew of Grammys, a Golden Globe and an Oscar? He’s far from ordinary.
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JOHN LEGEND
The “All of Me” singer has snagged countless accolades since debuting his hit song “Ordinary People” in 2004. Now, the Grammy winner is looking forward to his next big project – fatherhood. The performer is expecting his first child with wife Chrissy Teigen.
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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.
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AMANDA SEYFRIED
After hitting the jackpot with her memorable role in Mean Girls, Seyfried went on to star in Mamma Mia!, Dear John and is currently filming the TV revival of Twin Peaks.
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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.
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AMY SCHUMER & KIM CARAMELE
So sweet! Schumer paid homage to her loving relationship with sister Kim in her film Trainwreck. “I want to thank my sister Kim who is the only reason I am alive and breathing,” the comedian said in her Emmys acceptance speech in 2015, after snagging an award for her sketch comedy show Inside Amy Schumer.
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LITTLE LOOKER
“#ThrowbackThursday to my modeling days when I was very little,” writes the model-turned-actress.
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BELLA THORNE
Thorne is keeping busy! When she’s not working on film projects like Amityville: The Awakening, she’s showing off her enviable set of abs at the gym.
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OH, BABY!
This pint-sized cutie grew up to become a super-successful model, gracing the cover of Sports Illustrated and ELLE, among other titles.
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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 is expecting her first child with husband Adi Ezra.
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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.”
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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 – Rose has gone on to become a high-profile women’s rights activist and is a New York Times best-selling author.
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TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL
“High school me!!” writes the talented singer-actress on Instagram. “I call this look ‘osh gosh holiday chic.’”
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ANNA CAMP
The Pitch Perfect actress has a lot to celebrate – aside from announcing her engagement to co-star Skylar Astin in January, she’s also made moves on the small screen, having guest-starred on three TV series in 2015.
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ROCK ‘N’ ROLLER
Have you seen a cooler kid? This little guitar hero was known for her rockstar father growing up, but soon branched out into modeling and acting.
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LIV TYLER
Starring alongside Justin Theroux in The Leftovers, Tyler continues to thrive in her acting career – as well as in motherhood: the actress is expecting a baby with fiancé David Gardner, the couple’s second and her third.
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BIG HAIR, DON’T CARE
“Rocked natural ombré before it was a thing,” writes this American Idol winner of her ’90s style.
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JORDIN SPARKS
The singer continues to wow us with her powerhouse vocals and sweet personality. After winning American Idol in 2006, her career boomed, leading Sparks to TV and film gigs (including her title role in 2012’s Sparkle, opposite Whitney Houston).
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COLORFUL CUTIE
The best way to celebrate a birthday? By posting an adorable throwback snapshot à la this actress, who welcomed her 38th year 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.”
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JANUARY JONES
“I was once told that you are as old as you feel, so if that’s true, Mom amp Dad I’m gonna need this sweater back,” the Mad Men actress wrote on Instagram.
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PINT-SIZE PRINCESS
Bow down! This adorable (faux) royal grew up to take Broadway by storm and dominate the small screen with unforgettable roles in Glee and, most recently, Scream Queens.
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LEA MICHELE
“That crown!” the actress captioned her throwback snapshot.
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PUPPY LOVE
Cutie! This red-headed 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.
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JESSICA CHASTAIN
“Throwing it way back, to mini-me,” writes Chastain, tagging the snapshot #flamehairdontcare.
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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.
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HEIDI KLUM
The German beauty has not only landed many coveted magazine covers over the years, but grew up to become a businesswoman, launching her own lingerie collection and hosting Project Runway.
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ARE YOU PUZZLED?
This smiling toddler, seen here playing with puzzles, grew up to star in music videos, critically acclaimed TV shows and a slew of movies. She’s done it all, pretty much.
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OLIVIA WILDE
“Bangs. A bad idea since 1988,” she writes of her throwback do.
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BIG HAIR, DON’T CARE
Those brows! That hair! The doe-eyed star has acted alongside some really pretty people through the years.
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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.
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SO SHADY
Not much has changed! This boy grew up to become one of the music industry’s coolest crooners around.
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ADAM LEVINE
The Voice coach has not only conquered the airwaves, but has also starred on the big screen in Begin Again.
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A WHOLE NEW WORLD
“Before I was the green girl, I was the other one,” captioned the singer-actress.
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IDINA MENZEL
Prior to becoming the voice of Frozen‘s Elsa, the Tony Award-winner took over Broadway as Elphaba in Wicked, and apparently her elementary school as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz.
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PRETTY LITTLE LADY
This beach baby grew up to make waves on the small screen.
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ASHLEY BENSON
The Pretty Little Liars starlet has found time to dabble in other interests outside of TV – most notably making a name for herself after appearing with Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens and James Franco in Spring Breakers.
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SUIT & (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.
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JIMMY FALLON
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 on The Tonight Show.
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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.
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KATIE HOLMES
Since her breakout on Dawson’s Creek, Holmes has gone on to star in movies and become a mom, and will soon make her directorial debut with the upcoming film All We Had.
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‘HELLO’ THERE
How sweet! This toothless beauty grew up to receive countless accolades for her flawless songwriting and performances.
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ADELE
“Throwing it way back with this!” the Grammy winner writes on Instagram. “Thank you for all the love, I am so blown away.”
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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 on stage.
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JESSIE JAMES DECKER
The country singer-songwriter not only continues to take over airwaves with her hit single “Lights Down Low,” but also serves as mom to toddler Vivianne Rose, son Eric Thomas II and son Forrest – her three kids with New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker.
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FASHIONISTA IN TRAINING
“Please … no pictures,” reads the actress’ 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.
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KAT DENNINGS
While she’s still one to rock red lips on the red carpet, Dennings now stars in 2 Broke Girls, which most recently wrapped its 100th episode.
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THE CONDUCTOR
“#TBT to when I was Malibu’s most recognized indoor train conductor,” captions the critically acclaimed singer.
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JOSH GROBAN
When career aspirations of becoming a train conductor didn’t pan out, Groban turned to the next best thing: singing. The star performer most recently released the album Stages, full of Broadway hits.
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YEARBOOK YOUNGIN’
“Before selfies, this is what 13 looked like,” the actor’s photo caption reads.
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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, Pratt has done it all.
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DOLL FACE
This teeny Aussie with the blunt bangs grew up to have an enviable modeling career.
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MIRANDA KERR
Not only has 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.
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SMILES FOR DAYS
Unlike her on-screen alter ego, this star has been rocking her famous smile since the very beginning.
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UZO ADUBA
The two-time Emmy winner has received no shortage of recognition for for her portrayal of Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren in Orange Is the New Black.
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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.
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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.
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GONE FISHING
Before modeling and studying for exams consumed her life, this tot was all about fishing with the fam.
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KARLIE KLOSS
From her coding initiative Kode with Karlie to her recent enrollment at New York University, Kloss has used her supermodel powers for good.
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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.
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DIANNA AGRON
Best known for her starring role in Glee, sartorial superstar Agron hopped across the pond to take an on-stage role in the West End production of McQueen, all about the late designer Alexander McQueen.
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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.
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KERRY WASHINGTON
Washington not only gives 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.
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PUPPET MASTER
From playing with puppets to creating a hit comedy show, this triple threat not only works as a writer/showrunner, but also a best-selling author and actress.
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MINDY KALING
It must be Kaling! The star took to Instagram to share this throwback snap in an effort to raise awareness for First Lady Michelle Obama’s newest initiative, #62MillionGirls, which shines light on the importance of girls’ education on a global level.
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QUEEN OF HOLLYWOOD
Bow down! Not only has this pint-sized royal conquered the red carpet with her flawless style, but she’s also begun drumming up Oscar buzz for her latest role.
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BRIE LARSON
The actress, who’s hard at work promoting her upcoming drama Room, has been on our radar since 21 Jump Street, and most recently in Trainwreck, opposite Amy Schumer.
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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.
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REESE WITHERSPOON
Witherspoon commands 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.
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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.
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ANNE HATHAWAY
Known for her stellar acting chops, which earned her an Oscar for her heartrending performance in Les Misérables, Hathaway was also most recently awarded the Lip Sync Battle belt after her memorable (seriously, no contestant has been able to match it!) rendition of Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball.”
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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.
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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.)
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ROLE MODEL
This adorable snap of the pageant princess turned singer was a good indicator of what was in store for the pint-size cutie. She continues to rack up awards left and right for her acting and singing projects.
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SELENA GOMEZ
Ever the triple threat, Gomez has dabbled in all things music, movies and philanthropy (among other things). While she’s currently knee-deep in promoting her album, the star never fails to inspire us with her work for UNICEF and delivers the most body-positive #realtalk we think we’ve ever seen.
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STRAIGHT CHEESIN’
This (no longer) blonde boy has a whole lot to smile about – and we’re not just referring to his swoon-worthy music.
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BRANDON JENNER
Jenner, who is the son of Caitlyn Jenner and Linda Thompson, is now a dad! The musician and wife Leah welcomed their first child, a daughter named Eva James, in July. Their newest addition is bound to be musically inclined – her parents form the music group Brandon amp Leah.
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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.
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RACHEL BILSON
Best known for being one-half of TV’s most memorable couples on The O.C., Bilson currently stars in Hart of Dixie with fellow mom Jaime King.
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PRETTY POUT
Looking like a real-life cherub, this adorable toddler was introduced to major labels at an early age.
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GIGI HADID
When she’s not busy hanging with Taylor Swift’s A-list squad, Gigi Hadid can be seen fronting major ad campaigns, taking selfies with BFF Kendall Jenner and giving us serious #stylegoals on and off the red carpet.
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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.
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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.
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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 – and racked up a total of nine Grammys and four Emmys in the process.
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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 son Silas Randall with wife Jessica Biel.
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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.
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JUSTIN BIEBER
Sure, his recent years haven’t been completely squeaky-clean, but Bieber has spoken candidly about his transition into adulthood, saying, “It’s time for me to grow up.”
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FUNNY BABY
With an HBO comedy special and a rom-com set to premiere, this comedian has a big year ahead of her.
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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.
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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 Instagram photos.
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MILEY CYRUS
Cyrus can’t be tamed – and she’s made that very clear through the years with her dramatic makeover.
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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.
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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.
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STRIKE A POSE
Was this toddler born to model or what?
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KENDALL JENNER
Gone are the days when you associated Jenner mostly as a member of the Kardashian Krew – she’s reinvented herself one runway at a time.
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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.
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ELLE FANNING
Lauded for her acting and sweet personality, Fanning, the younger sister of the equally gifted Dakota, continues to blow us away, whether she’s playing Princess Aurora in Maleficent or modeling for Miu Miu’s spring 2014 ad campaign.
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