We’ll be the first to admit that we’re partial to a bit of Tinseltown nostalgia every now and then, especially when it comes to old Hollywood.
That being said, one needn’t always look back that far, especially when today’s A-listers’ early headshots hold just as much yesteryear charm as vintage pictures of ’50s starlets.
From a shot of Big Little Lies star Reese Witherspoon as an exuberant 12-year-old in overalls, to a black-and-white portrait of a baby-faced Natalie Portman, these photos prove just how high their stars have risen over the years.
Curious to see what your favourite celebrities looked like before they became famous? Scroll on.
Reese Witherspoon

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Reese Witherspoon circa 1988 and in 2019.
Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts in 1986 and in 2019.
Winona Ryder

Winona Ryder in 1986 and in 2019.
Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington in 1996 and in 2018.
Natalie Portman

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Natalie Portman (year unknown) and in 2019
Andie MacDowell

Andie MacDowell in 1983 and in 2019.
Kate Bosworth

Kate Bosworth in 1999 and in 2019.
Sophia Bush

Sophia Bush in 2004 and in 2019.
Emma Watson

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Emma Watson (year unknown) and in 2018.
Chloë Grace Moretz

Chloë Grace Moretz circa 2002 and in 2019.
Jaime King

Jaime King circa 1991 and in 2019.
Nathalie Emmanuel

Natahlie Emmanuel circa 1999 and in 2019.
Allison Williams

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Allison Williams in 2007 and in 2019.
Marisa Tomei

Marisa Tomei in 1986 and in 2019.
Sofia Vergara

Sofia Vergara in 1992 and in 2019.
Sukriti Wahi is a journalist, copywriter and brand strategist. She was previously the Digital Lifestyle Editor across both ELLE and marie claire Australia.
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