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Celebrity throwbacks! These famous faces are unrecognisable

My how they’ve grown! From the geeky to the gorgeous, from chubby babies to gangly youths – check out the best of celebrity throwbacks.
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My how they’ve grown! Celebs can’t get enough of posting throwback pics to the days of their youth on their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. And we can’t stop marvelling at how they once looked.

There was time where you’d rely on your parents to share embarrassing photos from your past… but those days are gone thanks to one glorious hashtag: #ThrowbackThursday. Your favourite Hollywood stars are taking ownership of their awkward photos from years past and doing the best thing possible – sharing it!

While Beyonce, Taylor Swift and the Kardashians usually look picture perfect – their hilarious retro pics show that they are just like us.

From the geeky to the gorgeous, from chubby babies to gangly youths – check out the best of celebrity throwbacks and test your celeb knowledge to see if you can recognise these stars from back when they were unknown.

This is just too good to be true! Bachelor star Laura Byrne shared this throw back picture on her Instagram account alongside the caption: “They say that “history repeats itself”. Dear God I hope not.” We still think she looks adorable!

The Bachelor star and fitness guru Sam Wood is completely unrecognisable in this throwback he shared on social media. Calling himself a “skinny kid” the now-buff dad took the opportunity to explain how would feel self-conscious because of his slight frame. “When I tell people I used to be incredibly skinny and it was something I was really conscious of I don’t think they understand or believe me,” he wrote. Sam started training to gain weight not to lose it and in doing so says he’s discovered his confidence.

Too cute! Aussie model Lara Worthington shared to Instagram this super-smiley snap of herself as a tot in preschool. Even all the years later, the the mum-of-two still has the same plump cheeks and sunny blonde locks.

Zoe foster blake

New mum-of-two Zoe Foster Blake has taken to Instagram with a series of throwback snaps, showing off some very cool looks. Revealing that her mother brought along the childhood memories while visiting baby Rudy, the 37-year-old had a field day sharing the photos, making sure to include some hilarious captions.

Jamie Oliver has taken to Instagram to share a throwback photo of himself and his lovely wife Jools in their 20s. He captioned the adorable pic: “Throw back Me & my wife @joolsoliver 22 years ago at the @therivercafelondon good times there amazing people, great food and wonderful leaders in Rose Grey and Ruthie Rogers big love joxx.” Stop it already, you guys!

Mandy Moore

Anyone else feeling nostalgic for the ’90s now? Mandy Moore posted this snap on her Instagram with former *NSYNC front man Justin Timberlake, captioning the retro photo “Summer of 1999. Abercrombie tshirts and bucket hats. Opening for this guy and his band. Look at my nervous smile! #tbt #memories”

Happy birthday to Celine Dion, who turned 49 on March 30! To mark the milestone, the music icon took to Instagram to share a photo album of candid birthday memories from over the years and we just can’t get enough! Scroll through them all…

Celine pictured in 1991.

Oh to have been a fly on the wall at one of these occasions!

We’re not sure what’s happening here but we would have loved to have been a part of it!

Celine is pictured here with her late husband, Rene Angelil, on her 30th birthday.

The happy family back in 2004.

Celine also shared this perfect memory from 2007.

All the boys together! Celine blows out the candles in 2013 with her loving children – Rene, Nelson and Eddy.

If this isn’t couple goals, then we don’t know what is! Kristen Bell has shared a hilarious memory from her low-key wedding to Dax Shepard. “#TBT to when I cried at our wedding and @daxshepard thought it was really funny,” she penned. WATCH: The couple’s humorous antics in the next slide!

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Dax Shepard is wife Kristen Bell’s wingman

Dax Shepard has reminded us all that love is alive and well! The 42-year-old actor shared an adorable photo of himself and wife Kristen Bell during the early days of their epic love story. He captioned the sweet photo, “9 years ago. And unfortunately that bottom lip isn’t from injections, it’s Skoal. That’s right, I landed @kristenanniebell while in the throes of a nasty dip habit. Thanks for being an optimist, honey.” So cute!

Too cute! Kylie Minogue, the Princess of Pop, recently took to Instagram to share a precious throwback snap of a typical Minogue-family Australia Day. Can you work out who’s who? She captioned the adorable pic, “#family #AustraliaDay… With respect to the traditional custodians of our land and #love for my #home country!!! #tbt.”

Danni Minogue also decided to pull a photo from the Minogue-family album to celebrate Australia Day. With blue eyeshadow and fun side-braids to boot, we absolutely adore this flashback photo of the Aussie sweetheart!

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of her company, Party Pieces, Carole Middleton has shared a never-before-seen snap of her darling family in 1989, which includes a very festive looking Kate at age seven. (Via: Party Pices)

Sporting a front fringe underneath a celebratory hat, Catherine cheerfully blows into a party streamer, appearing the spitting image of her now-daughter, Princess Charlotte. (Via: Party Pices)

Before she became a Bachelor favourite, 24-year-old Alex Nation was a mum-to-be. The reality star shared this snap from her pregnancy with son Elijah. “Here I am, 18, a brace face, pregnant, nervous, a little unsure, excited, scared (petrified) but empowered. I just want to say to ALL the mums out there, we rock. We are tired (96.5% of the time) and very rarely do we get to sit on the toilet in peace, but we absolutely rock!!!”

Who knew it was possible to love Jimmy Fallon even more? The talk show king posted this incredible photo from his first headshot in 1992.

Obama

To mark Thanksgiving, Michelle Obama posted this flashback pic of her daughters cuddling up to their dad. “Today and every day we have a lot to be thankful for. From our family to yours – Happy Thanksgiving,” the First Lady mused.

Too much cute! Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. were baby-faced sweethearts when they celebrated their first ever Thanksgiving together. “This was our first Thanksgiving, and while we had a lot to be grateful for on that day, it doesn’t compare to all that we have now. I try very hard to be grateful and appreciative all year, but it doesn’t hurt to have one dedicated day,” the actress confessed.

“My #TBT is going way back #BodyBeforeBaby I wouldn’t trade my kids for anything, but once in a while it’s ok to be envious of what you used to look like. #Goals #Dreaming This also reminds me…I need a vacation,” Sarah Michelle Gellar wrote next to this heavenly pic with husband Freddie Prinze Jr.

Reese Witherspoon

Whether she’s glammed up for a Tiffany & Co. event, or throwing back to her boot-scootin’ days on the set of the 2002 film Sweet Home Alabama, Reese still owns that Southern charm.

Too Sweet. Reese Witherspoon took us back with this snap, saying, “Because what Southern girl doesn’t love a John Deere tractor.”

Blake Lively

B-L-A-K-E! We’ll always be cheering for this mum-of-two.

Aww! How cute was little Ryan Reynolds!

Hillary Clinton has taken to Instagram with a sweet message for her husband Bill on his 70th birthday. “Happy birthday, Bill!” she penned beside a vintage shot from their 1975 wedding.

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Jenna and Channing Tatum re-enact the dance from Step Up

Drew Barrymore was a star from the start! “At work on Firestarter 1982, North Carolina. #oldstorageunitday,” the 41-year-old penned.

Last year, Drew shared this beautiful flashback of her with mum, Jaid, saying, “Today I wrote a book. And as I thank and celebrate many women this week, I must say a huge thank you to my mother. As I say in the acknowledgments, “thank you for my life. I am ever so pleased to be here!” We have had quite a road, but it is paved with gratitude.”

David Beckham shared this flashback in honour of his wife, Victoria’s 41st birthday.

Aussie comedienne, Julia Morris, has shared this adorable throwback to her playground and pigtail days.

To celebrate Khloe Kardashian’s 32nd birthday, sister Kim posted this amazing vintage snap of the two alongside the sweet caption, “You constantly surprise me with your strength and determination. I’ve learned so much from you in this life time, I’m so proud to call you my sister and best friend!”

Whilst hosting The Project on Thursday night, Carrie Bickmore shared this incredible throwback from her school formal. Talking about her date’s reaction to her velvet frock, the blonde beauty said, “When he rocked up he said to me, ‘I think my grandma’s couch is made out of that material.'”

“Oh God, I’m still rocking the same moves! That’ a bit disturbing,” the mother-of-two laughed when a caparison pic flashed across the screen. Watch the hilarious moment play out in the next slide!

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Carrie Bickmore reveals her ‘80s formal photo

Australia’s own Hugh Jackman has shared this incredible flashback to his university days with a reminiscent post on Instagram. Wishing this generation’s graduates his best, the star wrote: “Congrats To The Graduating Class Of 2016!”

Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star Brandi Glanville posted this amazing shot with a young Prince Albert, revealing they went on a date! “Remember that one time at Band camp I mean Cannes camp… When you had dinner with a prince,” the reality star penned.

“Yes, someone knitted this for me. I would just like to express my gratitude after all these years. Didn’t appreciate it’s beauty at the time. My face says it all!!!!!! #throwbackthursday,” Catherine Zeta-Jones, 46, penned alongside this incredible retro pic on the left.

Her son Rocco seems to be determined to stay with his father, Guy Ritchie, in London and it’s breaking Madonna’s heart. The 57-year-old referenced her current custody battle by sharing this retro snap with sons David, Rocco and daughter Lourdes. “Days of innocence. In Malawi. How I miss this time,” she penned alongside a sad face emoji.

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Madonna suffers awkward wardrobe malfunction

Long before he rose to fame, Harrison Ford, now 73, was just a handsome carpenter waiting for his big acting break. Brazilian musician Sérgio Mendes has blessed all of our eyes by sharing this spectacular throwback of the Star Wars actor in 1970 at just 28 years old and it’s obvious he was always destined for amazing things!

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Ford visits the land of Aus

In celebration of her 26th birthday Taylor Swift shared this incredible throwback writing, “Today I begin my 26th year of freaking out over stuff,” and we would not have it any other way Tay-Tay!

Once a beauty, always a beauty! Rebecca Gibney proves that aging is optional with this ’80s flashback that takes aim at her choice of hairdo. “Let’s not talk about the perm…” she wrote.

Hugh Jackman embraces the warmer months by sharing this shirtless pic (L) “Summer Lovin in the mid-80’s. #throwbackthurday,” he captioned it.

While he was dashing in the Eighties, he was even cuter in the Seventies! “Circa 1970 me and Sooty.” Who would have thought that cherubic blonde boy would grow up to be Wolverine!

“Once upon a time ….” Hugh Jackman uploaded this delightful shot with his wife Deborra-Lee Furness from back in the day. What fresh-faced cuties!

We understand why James Packer is feeling such emotion for the honey diva, Mariah Carey. The songstress shared this cute throwback with the fitting caption, “Horsing around.”

Jenna Dewan Tatum shared this adorable throwback from the set of Step Up, where she and her now-hubby Channing met, a decade ago. “On set of Step Up. I cannot believe it’s the 10 year anniversary of the release today!! Ahhhh where does the time go?? Love you all and thanks for all the love all these years,” she captioned. Watch Channing and Jenna re-enact the Step Up dance 10 years later in the next slide!

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Hugh Jackman’s cancer scare

How cute is Adele? We think she hasn’t changed a bit. “Throwing it way back with this! Thank you for all the love, I am so blown away. X” she wrote on her Instagram.

Katie Holmes is the spitting image of her daughter Suri in this stunning throwback snap!

Taylor Swift just shakes off her awkward photos from her childhood… by sharing them! Doesn’t she make a sweet Teletubbie?

Too cute Taylor!

Photographic evidence that as a child, Kanye West liked to smile! What a cutie.

Pregnant with her second child it seems Kim Kardashian is looking back to her pre-baby body. The reality star posted this retro shot from a photo shoot alongside the caption: “skinny dayz #imissu.” You look awesome just the way you are, Kim!

Wow! Before Kendall and Kylie Jenner became the world’s most watched siblings, they were just two little sisters who rocked Adidas and pigtails.

And Khloe was just another student heading to school.

It looks like Kim and Kourtney Kardashian always loved the camera! Even as bubs they were naturals.

A long time ago Kim Kardashian and Nicole Ritchie used to be friends…

Now this is the perfectly synced flashback of when two fantastic music legends become one! Lance Bass from NSYNC shared this snap of his former band casually hanging out with the Spice Girls after they both released their first singles in the Nineties.

“The Force Awakens! Before Han Solo, there was a great carpenter named Harrison Ford. And here he is, with his crew, the day he finished building my recording studio back in 1970…Thank you Harrison…may the force be with you… ‪#‎TheForceAwakens‬ ‪#‎StarWars‬ ‪#‎HarrisonFord‬,” Sérgio captioned the pic.

James Van Der Beek captioned this photo, “#ThrowbackThursday First car. I had no business being this proud of this car. Or this haircut.”

Nawwww we see were baby Silas gets his cute factor. Justin Timberlake shared this sweet photo for his mum’s birthday, calling her his “first partner in crime!”

Sam Smith swapped his clowning days to be one of the world’s most acclaimed singers.

Diane Kruger shared this brilliant insight to her teen years. “This is me at 15, winning the ‘Look of the Year modeling award in Germany’…HOW you might ask ? I really don’t know . . . maybe that year baby face with too much make up and crooked teeth was in style ? Maybe they were playing a cruel joke on me ?? Whoever picked me . . . thanks for the Vespa I won and the life that opened up to me !!!! All you awkward looking girls out there !!!! SOMEONE thinks you’re pretty !!!”

Alicia Keys captioned the photo on the left, “#tbt Circa 1992! Got my holiday fly on, rocking around the house with my new roller skates! Thank you, Mama for letting me.” The singer shared the image on the right with this inspiring message, “In school I learned to NEVER let anyone tell me I couldn’t achieve my dreams!”

Josh Duhamel joked that he’s still waiting to be drafted into the NFL when he shared this high school throwback.

Looks like Liv Tyler has stolen her dad’s guitar!

Kate Hudson posted this amazing flashback snap of her parents, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell from back in the 80s!

All hail America’s commander-in-chief Barack and his wife Michelle Obama.

Amanda Seyfried still has that happy smile!

We adore this flashback to Victoria and David Beckham’s wedding!

Nigella Lawson shared this snap from 32 years ago. She hasn’t changed!

Eva Mendes take us back to her younger years!

“So there was this one time… #ThrowbackThursday #rustyhue jx what do you mean it’s not Thursday?,” hilarious host Julia Morris wrote alongside a retro shot of her with a flute.

January Jones shares the BEST throwbacks. A fro and a mullet… she has definitely changed!

Wow! The Rock knows how to rock a turtle neck.

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